Colts Bluezone Podcast

The Colts came away with their first win of the season Sunday against the Vikings. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins recap the game, discuss takeaways and break down injuries to Malik Hooker and Parris Campbell and what they mean for the team.

The Colts host the Vikings Sunday as both squads try to avoid falling into a 0-2 hole. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins run through the news of the week before previewing the matchup (23:03) by breaking down the keys to the game and giving predictions.

Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins discuss takeaways from the Colts' week 1 loss at Jacksonville, including the fallout from Marlon Mack's injury and whether it's time for panic or patience in Indianapolis. (NOTE: Audio quality will improve in upcoming episodes)

It's game week, baby! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by providing news and notes from around the league. The guys then discuss the 53-man roster after cuts on Saturday (11:32), and preview the Colts' week 1 game in Jacksonville (33:48).

Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the latest news from around the league. The duo then provides updates on the buzz coming from Colts training camp (10:25), and you'll hear from Frank Reich and Philip Rivers. The fellas also predict surprise roster cuts in Indianapolis (29:42), and Joe talks fantasy football with the founder of the Roto Street Journal (32:16).

The Blue Zone crew begins the show by discussing the news of the week, including the Colts taking practice off Thursday to focus on social issues. The fellas also break down the biggest takeaways from the second week of training camp (13:48), and we hear from Frank Reich, Nick Sirianni and Darius Leonard. The show ends with a debate over which player could the Colts LEAST afford to lose to a season-ending injury (39:59).

Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin by discussing news around the league. The fellas then dive into the buzz around Colts training camp and hear from a few players (Rivers, Hooker, Kelly) as well as coach Frank Reich (9:01). The crew concludes the show by debating which Colts will be elected to their first Pro Bowl this season (48:38).

This bonus episode begins with defensive tackle DeForest Buckner's full media session from Aug. 7, cornerback Xavier Rhodes' full session from Aug. 10 (14:44) and tight end Jack Doyle's full session from Aug. 13 (22:43).

Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins start the show by discussing the passing of legendary offensive line coach Howard Mudd, followed by the news of the week. We also hear from wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (21:29) and head coach Frank Reich (34:46). The fellas conclude the show by taking the over or under on some Colts prop bets available online (50:20).

Darius Leonard and Anthony Castonzo's (16:33) full Zoom session with the media Monday.

On this week's episode, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths & Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the latest news around the league, including opt outs from three Colts. The fellas also touch on T.Y. Hilton's injury (17:46), & hear from head coach Frank Reich (20:44) & quarterback Philip Rivers (31:11), who spoke with the media Wednesday. The crew wraps things up by debating the Colts' top 10 players for 2020 (53:05).

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Frank Reich spoke with local media July 29. Here are their full interviews, beginning with Ballard.

Players have reported for training camp, which will have a whole new look this year thanks to the coronavirus. We hear from general manager Chris Ballard (18:44) and head coach Frank Reich (30:42), plus Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths & Joe Hopkins break down the Colts' top training camp battles (44:46).

Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins continue their training camp preview series by breaking down the linebacker (17:35), defensive back (30:28) and special teams groups (48:38). As always, the fellas start the show by providing an update on the NFL's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The countdown to training camp continues this week as Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins break down the state of the Colts' tight end (31:31), offensive line (41:04) and defensive line (51:27) groups. The fellas also provide an update on the NFL's response to COVID-19, pitch potential names for Washington's football team and discuss Derrick Henry's new contract (20:16).

Just a few weeks from the scheduled start of training camp, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths & Joe Hopkins break down the state of the Colts' quarterback, running back & wide receiver positions (29:11). The fellas also comment on Patrick Mahomes' historic new contract & provided the latest updates on the NFL's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (NOTE: Audio quality will improve in coming weeks)

This week, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins provide the latest update on the NFL's response to COVID-19, discuss how Cam Newton joining the Patriots impacts the AFC, debate which Colts are best positioned for a breakout season and to win each major NFL award.

This week, the fellas discuss the latest updates regarding COVID-19 and the NFL and take a deep dive into the AFC South (19:00) by examining roster turnover on each team to determine who will take a step back or forward within the division. (Note: audio quality will improve in upcoming weeks)

This week, the crew discusses the latest updates regarding the NFL and COVID-19, Robert Mathis becoming the newest member of the Colts' Ring of Honor (10:15), plus we hear from rookies Michael Pittman Jr. (24:48) and Jonathan Taylor (36:17). (Note: audio quality will improve in upcoming weeks)

This week we hear from quarterback Philip Rivers (6:24), who revealed he has moved the family to the Indianapolis area and has already begun throwing to a couple teammates. With Dave on vacation, Mike Chappell returns to join Joe Hopkins to define what a successful season from Rivers would look like and discuss news and notes from around the league.