Colts Cover 2 Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they recap the first of Indianapolis Colts training camp.
IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown discuss everything that's happened as the Colts open training camp including Chris Ballard's future, Jonathan Taylor's contract status and Daniel Jones' health
IndyStar Colts Insiders Nathan Brown and Joel A. Erickson talk Keenan Allen, injuries to DeForest Buckner, Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce after Colts minicamp sends the team into the offseason
Daniel Jones returned to 7-on-7 work and the Colts signed veteran quarterback Easton Stick amid Anthony Richardson competing under an active trade request. IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown discuss the latest developments, plus the differences in the Rams acquiring Myles Garrett and the Colts' deal for Sauce Gardner, and more.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they discuss quarterback Daniel Jones taking the field.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as the recap Rookie Mini-Camp on the latest Colts Cover-2 Podcast.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as the recap the Colts' NFL Draft class.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they share their mock draft heading into the 2026 NFL Draft.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they discuss the Colts looking to move Kenny Moore II and Chris Ballard's draft needs.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they recap this year's NFL owners meetings.
Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown discuss the latest free agency moves by the Indianapolis Colts.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they discuss the Colts re-signing quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce.
Join insdiers Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they discuss the Colts tagging Daniel Jones and the possibility of losing Alec Pierce to free agency.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they discusse general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen's comments at the NFL Combine.
Colts' Adam Vinatieri is a Hall of Famer and Reggie Wayne's will have to wait even longer. Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they discusses these topics and more on the latest Colts Cover-2 Podcast.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they discuss the Colts interest in re-signing quarterback Daniel Jones, potential to move on from linebacker Zaire Franklin and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and general manager Chris Ballard's changing approach.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they discuss the Colts keep general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen.
Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown discuss the latest change at quarterback, Anthony Richardson staying on injured reserved and more.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they recap the Colts' 23-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown recap the Colts' 48-27 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown preview the Colts versus the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.
IndyStar Colts Insider Joel A. Erickson and Colts editor Nat Newell discuss the pure joy of seeing Philip Rivers play quarterback at 44 ... and why it also won't work.
The Indianapolis Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers. Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown break down the addition as well as preview the Colts' matchup with the Seahawks.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they recap the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they preview the Indianapolis Colts versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as the recap the Colts' 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they preview Indianapolis Colts versus the Houston Texans.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they recap the Colts' 23-20 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they preview the Colts versus the Chiefs.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown recap the Colts' 31-25 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they discuss the Sauce Gardner trade and preview the Colts versus the Falcons in Germany.
Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Browns break down the Colts trading for cornerback Sauce Gardner.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown as they recap the Colts' 27-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In this edition of the Colts Cover-2 Podcast, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel Erickson and Nathan Brown tackle several big-picture topics as the 7-1 Colts reach the halfway point of the 2025 NFL season. To kick things off, the pair take a look at this weekend’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers and what impact veteran QB Aaron Rodgers could have on this game, the tough road the Steelers defense will face and what it would take for the Colts to lose. Then, Joel and Nathan dive into the ‘Jonathan Taylor for MVP’ discourse and what it would likely take for the Colts running back to be the first non-QB to win the award since 2012. To end the episode, Nathan and Joel discuss the NFL trade deadline market. Joel gives a name to look for as a possible trade target for Chris Ballard, and the pair give their final takes on whether or not they think the Colts will ultimately make a move by the Nov. 4 deadline.
Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown recap the Colts' 38-14 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown discuss the trade deadline, healing receivers and preview the Indianapolis Colts versus the Tennessee Titans.
Join insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell as they recap the Indianapolis Colts' 38-24 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Join insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell as they preview the Indianapolis Colts versus the Los Angeles Rams.
Insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell recap the Colts' 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
IndyStar Colts Insider Joel A. Erickson and editor Nat Newell discuss the 4-1 Colts' strength of schedule, the future of Anthony Richardson and more
Insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell recap the Indianapolis Colts 40-6 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
IndyStar Colts Insider Joel A. Erickson and editor Nat Newell will discuss what happened Sunday vs. the Rams and how it will affect the upcoming game with the Raiders
Join insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell as they recap the Indianapolis Colts 27-20 loss ot the Los Angeles Rams.
IndyStar Insider Joel A. Erickson and editor Nat Newell talk the 3-0 Colts' upcoming game with the Los Angeles Rams.
Join insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell as they recap the Indianapolis Colts' win over the Tennessee Titans.
IndyStar Colts Insider Joel A. Erickson and editor Nat Newell discuss the Colts' win over Denver and what's ahead vs. the Titans.
Join insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell as they recap the Indianapolis Colts 29-28 win over the Denver Broncos.
IndyStar Insider Joel A. Erickson and editor Nat Newell discuss whether the Colts' success vs Miami will carryover against a better Broncos team.
IndyStar Colts insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell break down a 33-8 shellacking of the Dolphins, taking a look at Shane Steichen, Daniel Jones, Lou Anarumo, Tyler Warren and everything else from a surprising day at Lucas Oil Stadium.
IndyStar Colts insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell break down the team’s season opener against Miami, focusing on Xavien Howard, the debut of Lou Anarumo’s defense in general and what Daniel Jones will need to do to be considered successful in Indianapolis.
IndyStar Colts Insider Joel A. Erickson and editor Nat Newell breakdown all the Colts roster moves
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the team’s decision to start Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson for the start of the 2025 season.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the rash of injuries the Colts face at the cornerback position, and a quarterback competition that still seems too close to call.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ joint practice against the Ravens, preview the preseason and talk through a sudden injury bug at the cornerback position.
IndyStar beat writers Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the first week of training camp, offering their thoughts on the quarterback battle between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, Bernhard Raimann’s new contract, Alec Pierce’s potential extension, injuries at cornerback and Braden Smith’s return.
The Colts Cover-2 podcast returns with an early training-camp dispatch from Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins, breaking down Anthony Richardson’s good news about his shoulder, the quarterback battle between Richardson and Daniel Jones, a couple of cornerbacks making an early impression and concerns at the linebacker spot.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ reaction to the loss of Jim Irsay, the personal impact he made and how his daughters have already built credibility with the team.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins remember Colts owner Jim Irsay in the wake of his death at the age of 65.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ 2025 schedule, including a draft of the 10 road trips the team must make.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ roster after the draft, handicapping the strengths and weaknesses of each position, then offering a grade on how concerned they are about each spot.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the entire Colts’ 2025 draft haul, noting the decisions Indianapolis made to add depth to the roster rather than filling obvious holes in the starting lineup.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ first-round pick, Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, and the ways he he will fit in the Indianapolis offense.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins preview the NFL Draft, first by talking through the Colts’ needs and then by letting listeners hear them make the picks for the Colts in their own mock draft simulation.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins belatedly break down what the Colts said about the roster at the owner’s meetings, beginning with the battle between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, then going all the way to the possibility of drafting a quarterback in the first round.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they discuss what the Colts' needs are as the NFL draft approaches, including the tight end position.
The Colts have made three big moves in the first wave of free agency, and IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down all three: Charvarius Ward, Camryn Bynum and a new quarterback in Daniel Jones.
In this edition of the Colts Cover-2 podcast, beat writers Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins debate whether or not Indy’s plan to add real competition for Anthony Richardson this offseason is a good idea.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Chris Ballard’s revelation that the Colts will hold an open competition for the starting quarterback job next season, pitting Anthony Richardson against a quarterback Indianapolis hasn’t acquired yet.
IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins preview the NFL scouting combine, taking a look at what to expect from Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen on Tuesday.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins go through the list of potentially available quarterback options for the Colts to sign as competition or replacement for Anthony Richardson
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down new Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo during his best years in Cincinnati, particularly the places he absolutely has to have players in order to be successful.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the lessons the Colts should have learned from the NFL playoffs, including the need for better quarterback play, complexity on defense and additions in the secondary.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ hiring of Lou Anarumo and what Indianapolis needs to make his defensive system work.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the team’s defensive coordinator search, the shift towards a more aggressive, blitzing style of defense and the kind of cornerback upgrades the Colts are going to need to play that style.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference, how the Colts approach the future and the reasonable skepticism from fans about what comes next.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Jim Irsay’s decision to retain Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen, then do a First Impressions on the entire 2024 Colts season.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the two big stories of the final week of the 2024 Colts season: Anthony Richardson’s back injury and the questions about the culture within the building at W. 56th.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down one of the worst losses in recent Colts history, a loss that could prompt big changes.
IndyStar writers Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Anthony Richardson’s durability, the Indianapolis running game, why it’s not enough for the Colts long-term and what the passing game would have to be in order for this offense to be effective.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Jonathan Taylor’s big day against the Titans, what it means for the Colts going forward and what to make of that ugly defensive performance.
In the aftermath of a season-shaking loss in Denver, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the three most important men on the Colts outside of owner Jim Irsay: Anthony Richardson, Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ ugly, inexplicable loss to the Broncos, led by the two memorable gaffes by Jonathan Taylor and Adonai Mitchell, plus rough performances from Anthony Richardson and the offensive line to waste the defense’s best day.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down a monumental matchup against the Broncos with heavy potential playoff implications. From where the Cover-2 pod sits, Denver looks like a bad matchup for the Colts on both sides of the ball, but Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen and quarterback Anthony Richardson are going to have to find answers to have a realistic shot at the playoffs.
IndyStar writers Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts 25-24 comeback win over the Patriots, including Anthony Richardson bouncing back from early struggles to save Indianapolis in the end, the changes on the offensive line, an ugly game from the Colts defense and a few unsung performances from the wide receivers.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins go through a bag of questions from the fans, looking at the Colts’ plans for Anthony Richardson, the play of the linebackers, the team’s draft decisions in April and a whole lot more on the Thanksgiving podcast.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down an ugly offensive performance in the Colts’ 24-6 loss to the Detroit Lions, including Anthony Richardson’s play, a struggling offensive line, a nonexistent group of tight ends and some places Indianapolis should have shored up this offseason.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a deep dive into the brilliance of the Detroit Lions, an offense that appears to be a bad matchup for the Indianapolis defense and how Anthony Richardson might be able to take advantage.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they recap the Indianapolis Colts 28-27 win over the New York Jets.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the team’s decision to go back to Anthony Richardson at quarterback, the implications for a struggling offense and what it means for the franchise going forward.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Joe Flacco’s play in the loss to Buffalo, Shane Steichen’s decision to defend Flacco, the ongoing implications of the Richardson decision and Kenny Moore II’s comments on the team’s lack of urgency and effort.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at how Anthony Richardson’s adjusting to his new role as a backup, the problems Josh Allen presents for a Colts defense that has relied almost entirely on its pass rush and the possibility of getting Jonathan Taylor going against Buffalo’s defense.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins stay up into the wee hours of the morning to talk about the Colts’ 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the first game with Joe Flacco since the switch and the implications for Indianapolis going forward.
In the wake of Anthony Richardson’s benching in favor of Jim Flacco, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the short-term and long-term implications of the move, including the team’s decision to abandon its prior plan for Richardson.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down a difficult loss to the Texans, Anthony Richardson’s continued poor play, his decision to tap out and Shane Steichen’s insistence on throwing downfield.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Sunday’s Colts-Texans game with first place in the AFC South on the line, looking at C.J. Stroud, a shaky Houston offensive line, Anthony Richardson as a passer and a running game Indianapolis might need to emphasize if Jonathan Taylor is back in the fold.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ ugly win over the Dolphins, including Anthony Richardson’s rough day throwing the ball, Shane Steichen falling on his sword and a few unlikely contributions.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Anthony Richardson’s prospective return, whether or not Richardson needs to be better at playing through pain, why the Colts held out Richardson last week and a Dolphins matchup that seems easy on the surface but features more than a few pitfalls.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins unpeel the layers on an ugly Colts win over Tennessee that Indianapolis needed to keep their hopes up on the 2024 season.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ defense, the paths they could take going forward on that side of the ball, Anthony Richardson’s health, the matchup with the Titans and the running game.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down an ugly defensive performance in a 37-34 Colts loss that extends the road losing streak to the Jaguars to a full decade, breaking down Gus Bradley, Chris Ballard and the culpability of the players.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ upcoming trip to their own (and Joel’s) personal house of horrors, the city of Jacksonville, and all the uncertainty Indianapolis is facing due to a rash of injuries.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a quick look at Anthony Richardson, Joe Flacco, the Indianapolis wide receivers and a big win over Pittsburgh.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Anthony Richardson’s accuracy issues, what’s going wrong right now, whether or not it can get fixed going forward, how defenses will play the Colts and how Indianapolis matches up against a Pittsburgh offense that has struggled so far.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ 21-16 win over the Bears, including Anthony Richardson’s erratic play, Jonathan Taylor’s impressive performance and an improved game from the Indianapolis defense.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they preview the Colts versus the Bears from Lou Malnati's Pizza in Broad Ripple.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take the Colts to task for an ugly game in Green Bay, bouncing back and forth between the defense’s ugly performance in the running game and the offense’s questionable decision-making on the other side of the ball.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the strengths and weaknesses the Colts put on display against the Texans, how that matches up against the Packers and the stakes of a game that suddenly seems very winnable.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down everything from the Colts’ 29-27 loss to Houston in the season opener, including Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor, Alec Pierce, an underperforming running game, ugly run defense, tough defensive line play and a secondary that struggled to get its hands in the football.
The season has finally arrived. IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ season-opening matchup against a Texans team that has been the darling of everybody this offseason, from strengths and weaknesses to potential injury issues.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down every decision that went into the making of the Colts’ 53-man roster, including weak points, strong points, strange decisions and a couple of things they’d like to see addressed, even if it’s not likely.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a behind-the-scenes look at the Colts’ joint practices against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Jelani Woods injury and Anthony Richardson’s training camp as a whole.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ lack of interest in free agent safety Justin Simmons, a lackluster week of joint practices for the defense and an encouraging, explosive performance by the offense in two days of practice against the Arizona Cardinals
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Josh Downs injury, the potential implications of a high ankle sprain for Downs, the position battle at tight end and the Colts’ confusing strategy at free safety.
One week into training camp, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ position battles and where they stand after five practices .
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins are back out at training camp, breaking down Anthony Richardson’s shoulder, the way the Colts plan to use him and make-or-break seasons for a handful of recent Indianapolis draft picks.
IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at everything they learned from the Colts’ offseason program, including the level of concern around Anthony Richardson’s right shoulder, the players who stood out during spring practices and who to watch when training camp begins in the fall.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins answer pressing questions from fans as the Colts head into the final stretch of offseason workouts.
IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins rank the 10 road trips the Colts will take this season, look at the pitfalls remaining on the roster and offer an update on what they saw from Anthony Richardson at organized team activities.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at the Colts’ rookie class, both drafted and undrafted, and how the players they’ve assembled offer a window into the team’s thinking.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins go position-by-position through the Colts depth chart after the draft, identifying position battles and potential trouble spots for Indianapolis this offseason.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ surprise selection of UCLA pass rusher Laiatu Latu at No. 15, drafting a player to take the rush to the next level after a historic run on offensive players.
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IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the first round possibilities for the Colts in the 2024 NFL Draft, debate what’s the ideal scenario for Indianapolis, the team’s needs, how they fill them and how the Colts should approach a draft.
With free agency wrapping up and the NFL’s attention turning to the draft, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a trip around the AFC South, breaking down the big, headline-grabbing moves made by the Texans, Jaguars and Titans while the Colts stayed relatively silent outside of signing their own guys.
IndyStar insider Joel A. Erickson spends this week’s edition of the Cover-2 podcast breaking down the NFL’s annual meeting with Nate Atkins, who spent plenty of time with Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard. In two days in Orlando, Atkins got a feel for the moves the Colts have and haven’t been making this offseason, and what they might be planning to do next.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at the Colts’ lack of outside signings in free agency so far, specifically the team’s pursuit of defensive backs who can upgrade the secondary. The Colts have been linked to a handful of players, but to this point, most of the rumors have turned out to be overblown, and Indianapolis desperately needs experience in the secondary to take the next step as a team.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins offer their first impressions on the Colts’ moves in free agency so far, taking a look at the holes Indianapolis has filled, the spots that remain thin and the rest of the league.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down free agency from a Colts perspective, beginning with the decision to place the franchise tag on Michael Pittman Jr., talking about the possibility of trading for L’Jarius Sneed and going through the need for experienced help in the secondary.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins try to make sense of Chris Ballard’s hints and deflections at the NFL scouting combine, the position he wants to use his first pick to draft, the future of Anthony Richardson and the clear, definitive answer Ballard gave on the future of Michael Pittman Jr. in Indianapolis.
The NFL scouting combine comes to Indianapolis next week, and after a relatively quiet two months of the offseason, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins talk through the questions they still have about the Colts offseason, how Chris Ballard will address positions of need and how he weighs the development of young players against the possibility of adding a difference-maker.
In this week’s edition of the Colts Cover-2 podcast, Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down lessons they learned from the NFL playoffs, including the problem of going up against the other quarterbacks in the AFC, the players a team needs to have around the quarterback and how those guys can change games.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at the Colts’ rookie class one by one, breaking down every rookie from Anthony Richardson to Ameer Speed as Indianapolis begins to set its sights on the next draft class.
With the Colts still in the planning stages of the offseason, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at the rest of the pending Indianapolis free agent class beyond Michael Pittman Jr., and the decisions Chris Ballard must make this off-season
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Michael Pittman Jr.'s outlook heading into free agency, the Colts' options to make sure they re-sign him and his importance to the offense Indianapolis has built for Anthony Richardson.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins wrap up the 2023 season and look ahead to 2024 as the Colts go from surprising to contenders.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 23-19 loss to the Texans, Shane Steichen's decision on fourth down, Gardner Minshew's overall performance and Jonathan Taylor gutting through the pain.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down a monumental season finale for the Colts against Houston, a team Indianapolis hasn't seen since the second game of the season.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 23-20 win over the Raiders, how Indianapolis bounced back and what it means going forward.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down a must-win game for the Colts against the Raiders, a team with a defense playing very good football.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 29-10 loss to the Falcons, the offense's struggles without Michael Pittman Jr., the lack of a running game and a terrible defensive performance, including defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Damontae Kazee suspension and reaction, the odd news coming from the Colts and an intriguing game against the Falcons.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 30-13 win over Pittsburgh, what it means for the Indianapolis playoff chances, the players of the game and the Colts' future under Shane Steichen.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down a huge Colts game against the Steelers, what it means for the team's playoff chances and how to view a Pittsburgh team that doesn't look a lot like the Steelers of old.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down an ugly Colts loss to the Bengals, trying to figure out what's a fluke, what's real and what might keep Indianapolis from making good on its push for the playoffs.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down a Bengals game that suddenly looks more difficult than it first appeared, the Colts' playoff chances, the return of Grover Stewart and how this offense is succeeding with a backup quarterback.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down their first impressions of the Colts' wild 31-28 win over the Titans in Tennessee, including a pair of wide receivers playing the hero, issues Indianapolis might need to address as they head into the final four games.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a big-picture look at the Colts before they travel to Tennessee to take on the Titans, examining Shane Steichen, the offensive line, the role the schedule has played and the places Indianapolis remains vulnerable.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins breakdown Sunday's 27-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that put the Colts at 6-5. If the season ended today, Indianapolis would be in the playoffs.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Shaquille Leonard's legacy in Indianapolis, the reasons for his release and how the Colts have to focus on making the playoffs.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 10-6 win over the New England Patriots, a win that got Indianapolis back to 5-5, even if the offense looks like it's got some major problems going forward.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins preview the Germany trip, what they're looking forward to seeing and doing in Frankfurt and the matchup between the Colts and a Patriots team that still feels dangerous.
IndyStar insiders break down the Colts' 27-13 win over the Carolina Panthers, a game that looked good on first glance but contains a few underlying issues that could cost Indianapolis in the future.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' defensive issues, beginning with their problems at cornerback, a pass rush that's struggling and the chance to get back on track, given the quarterbacks on the schedule.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 38-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, taking on the team's cornerback decisions, the Indianapolis' offensive performance, the lack of second-half carries for Jonathan Taylor and the front office's role in a bad defensive game.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the NFL's lack of officiating accountability, Gardner Minshew's turnover problem, the defensive tackle rotation and the depth at cornerback in light of the injury to JuJu Brents.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 39-38 loss to the Browns, including the calls at the end, Shane Steichen's decision-making, Gardner Minshew's turnovers, Jonathan Taylor's return and a good day from the Indianapolis receivers.
Anthony Richardson's rookie year will end with season-ending shoulder surgery. IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Richardson's prospects, his shoulder surgery, the ways the team's offense must change in light of the switch to Gardner Minshew and the defensive loss of Grover Stewart.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 37-20 loss to Jacksonville, taking a hard look at Anthony Richardson's injury, Gardner Minshew's performance, a young group of Colts wide receivers and Shane Steichen's game management.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they record their Colts Cover-2 Podcast in front of a live audience during Inside IndyStar event.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 23-16 win over the Titans, taking a look at Anthony Richardson's injury, Jonathan Taylor's return, Zack Moss's big day and Zaire Franklin's physicality.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Jonathan Taylor's return, Anthony Richardson's celebration, the pitfalls of the team's cornerback.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a first-blush look at the Colts' 29-23 loss to the Rams, breaking down Anthony Richardson, the Indianapolis defense and the team's lack of experienced depth in certain spots.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a hard look at the Colts' surprising start, breaking down the issues that could still cause problems for Indianapolis and a schedule that seems set up perfectly for the Colts' strengths.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' upset win over the Baltimore Ravens, looking at Zack Moss, Gardner Minshew, the Indianapolis defensive line and one of the greatest days a kicker has ever had.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' matchup against the Ravens, highlighting all the areas where Baltimore is going to give Indianapolis the kind of test it hasn't seen.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 31-20 win over the Texans on Sunday, taking a look at Anthony Richardson, Zack Moss, the Indianapolis defensive line, Gus Bradley, Shane Steichen and much more.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Colts vs. Texans, the first matchup between two of the quarterbacks taken in the top five of the 2023 NFL Draft, Anthony Richardson and C.J. Stroud.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 31-21 loss to the Jaguars, breaking down heroes, villains, gameday observations, takeaways to throw away and takeaways to keep, like the holes on the Indianapolis roster.
The 2023 Colts season opener has arrived, and IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take look at their expectations for both Anthony Richardson and a young team at large.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' ever-changing 53-man roster after a topsy-turvy week, pointing out thin spots, places that still need to be addressed and take another look at a Jonathan Taylor situation that Chris Ballard tried to reset on Tuesday.
With IndyStar insider Nate Atkins in Philadelphia for a joint practice against the Eagles, the Colts Cover-2 podcast breaks down how Indianapolis looked against the reigning NFC Champs, the Jonathan Taylor situation and what increasingly looks like it might be lost this season.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' decision to start Anthony Richardson, the potential objections and why Indianapolis decided to put him in the starting lineup now.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' decision to start Anthony Richardson in the preseason against Buffalo, what to expect from the rookie quarterback, the offense and where the team is thin. Oh, and Joel revolutionizes preseason football with one simple idea.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down what they've seen from the Colts in training camp so far, taking a look at Anthony Richardson, Gardner Minshew, the wide receivers, a thin cornerback room and the offensive line.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Jonathan Taylor contract situation, the Colts' perspective, encouraging signs from Shaquille Leonard and the early returns from Anthony Richardson in training camp.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins are back with the first Colts Cover-2 podcast of the season, breaking down the Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr. contract situations, the Shaquille Leonard injury news and Anthony Richardson, the star of this training camp at Grand Park.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins wrap up the Colts offseason program by taking a look at Jonathan Taylor's contract situation, Anthony Richardson's development, the spots on the roster that remain thin and the injury questions heading into the NFL's five-week break before the start of training camp.
In this edition of the Colts Cover-2 podcast, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the NFL's gambling investigation into Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, the league's relationship with sports betting and the team's critical need for experienced cornerback help.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' decision to start giving rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson snaps with the first team right away, rather than putting him with the No. 2 team like their rivals in the AFC South.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 2023 schedule from every angle, taking a look at the toughest stretches, the flash points and the travel.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' rookie minicamp, particularly what they saw from Anthony Richardson and Josh Downs, and take a look at a few undrafted free agents who look like they have an opportunity for a roster spot.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' selection of Anthony Richardson, the rest of the 11 picks Indianapolis made and the holes that still exist on the roster moving forward.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' pick of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson at No. 4, particularly how he fell into their laps and why they were finally convinced to swing for the fences.
With the NFL Draft a week away, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at a conversation that's finally, mercifully, almost over, as Indianapolis is expected to take a quarterback of the future next week.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the quarterback decision the Colts have coming up, the way the winds of the draft seem to be blowing and a Texans possibility that could blow the draft wide open.
Join IndyStar sports editor Nat Newell and insider Nate Atkins as they discuss the latest from NFL owners meetings and Nate's road trip to quarterback pro days.
With IndyStar insider Nate Atkins on the road for C.J. Stroud and WIll Levis Pro Days, fellow insider Joel A. Erickson checks in with the road warrior to break down what he's seeing from the quarterbacks, what the Colts are (or aren't) doing in free agency and what kind of scenarios might involve Indianapolis taking something other than quarterback at No. 4.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the opening of free agency, the typically quiet Colts on opening day, the possibility of Lamar Jackson and what Carolina's trade to No. 1 means for Indianapolis.
With the Combine in the rear-view mirror, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down what we learned about the five quarterbacks at the top of the draft: Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, Florida's Anthony Richardson, Kentucky's Will Levis and Tennessee's Hendon Hooker.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down what Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen said about the Colts' quarterback search at the NFL scouting combine.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they discuss the hiring of offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter and free agency.
With Shane Steichen officially hired and introduced in Indianapolis, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Steichen's introductory press conference, the Colts' return to normalcy and the quarterback question that can finally start getting some answers now.
The Colts have reportedly identified their target for head coach, and IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the team's decision to likely go with Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, a coach with a history of developing quarterbacks and a strong link to the recent past in Indianapolis.
With the Colts coaching search likely in limbo until after the Super Bowl, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at lessons from the two Super Bowl participants, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, that the Colts should apply in Indianapolis.
With the Colts whittling their list down from 14 to 7 for the second round of head coaching interviews, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a quick look at all seven candidates, along with talking through the viability of defensive coaches and what the offensive coaches can bring to the table.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the reaction of Colts fans to the possibility of a Jeff Saturday hiring, the reaction of the front office, Frank Reich’s hiring in Carolina and the long list of candidates coming in for a second interview.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take stock of the Colts coaching search at the midpoint of the initial round of interviews, breaking down Jeff Saturday's candidacy, the most interesting early candidates and the possibility of Lamar Jackson leaving Baltimore.
With the Colts’ head coaching search underway, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Jeff Saturday’s candidacy, Bubba Ventrone’s interview, Chris Ballard’s search, the places Ballard can change his roster building and the list of interview candidates that have been revealed over the last couple of days.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' season-ending loss to the Texans, an ugly end to an ugly season.
With a meaningless season finale on tap, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down some of the coaching rumors and reports already swirling, and try to handicap what's going on.
The Colts got blown out 38-10 in a disheartening loss to the New York Giants, and IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down what it means for Indianapolis interim coach Jeff Saturday and his long-term chances to get the permanent head coaching job.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins push the conversation beyond the Giants game and into the future, including whether or not the Colts should start Sam Ehlinger for developmental purposes, what it will mean if Chris Ballard is back and what it means for the head coaching search.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' Monday night loss to the Chargers, another game with bad quarterback play, a bad game plan and a defense carrying too much weight.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at the underlying reasons for the worst collapse in NFL history.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' historic collapse in Minnesota, taking a look at every aspect of a 39-36 loss to the Vikings by touching on Jeff Saturday, Matt Ryan, the offense's play-calling, the cornerbacks, the defense's collapse and much more.
Four games into Jeff Saturday's 8-game audition as the Colts interim coach, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins try to take stock of everything Saturday's done so far, trying to judge how the interim coach has done.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins dive into the Colts' ugly collapse in Dallas on Sunday Night Football, passing blame around to Matt Ryan, Jeff Saturday, the Indianapolis defense and a whole lot more
With the Colts' playoff hopes on life support, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down where everything went wrong with the franchise, beginning with a pair of decisions that happened almost two years ago.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 24-17 loss to the Steelers on Monday Night Football, taking a look at the few things that went right and the bunch of things that went wrong for an Indianapolis team falling further and further out of the playoff picture.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins focus their Thanksgiving week edition of the Colts Cover-2 podcast on a familiar topic: An offensive line that bears the bulk of the responsibility for this season's disappointment, and an offensive line that has to be fixed going forward for a franchise in transition to have a chance at a turnaround.
In a refurbished and reformatted First Impressions Colts Cover-2 podcast, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins run down a list of categories to break down everything that happened in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they recap the Colts 25-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus, Jeff Saturday wins in his debut and quarterback Matt Ryan returns.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins are they recap the Colts 25-20 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus quarterback Matt Ryan's return and Jeff Saturday's debut.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they dive deep into the firing of Frank Reich and the hiring of Jeff Saturday.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they take a take a look at the firing of Frank Reich and the hiring of Jeff Saturday as head coach.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they recap a 26-3 Colts loss to the New England Patriots.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the two major moves the Colts made on Tuesday: the decision to trade Nyheim Hines and the decision to fire offensive coordinator Marcus Brady, along with taking a look at breaking news Wednesday that got its start from Jim Irsay.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they recap a devastating 17-16 loss to the Washington Commanders.
In the wake of a monumental shift at the quarterback position, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down how the Colts got to this point, what it means for the organization and how the offense might change with Sam Ehlinger at the helm.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they recap the 19-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
The Colts face a monumental game against the rival Titans for control of the AFC South this week. IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ shift on offense, the development of the wide receivers and the suddenly troubling defensive trends against the run, at cornerback and in terms of creating turnovers.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ 34-27 win over the Jaguars, a game that shows the offense has a chance, Indianapolis is getting good production out of its wide receivers, but also a game that opens up questions on the defensive side of the ball.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins devote nearly an entire podcast to the root of all the Colts’ evil so far this season, an offensive line that has crumbled over the past two years and looks lost, desperate for answers.
What to make of that game, an ugly win for the Colts? IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the 12-9 Indianapolis win over the Denver Broncos, the good and the bad, focusing on the offensive line’s continued struggles and the reality that all of the other good developments the Colts have going don’t matter much until the offensive line gets better.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts in advance of Thursday night’s game in Denver, diving deep into the offensive line’s problems, the rest of the blocking and the team’s offensive breakdown as a whole.
In the wake of a crushing 24-17 loss to the rival Tennessee Titans, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at the mirage-like statistics put up by the Colts defense and quarterback Matt Ryan, Ryan’s crippling turnovers and the Colts’ penchant for making big mistakes at critical moments.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ strange secondary issues, promising rookies and troubling offensive line heading into a rivalry matchup against the Titans.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ surprising 20-17 win over the Chiefs, zeroing in on everything that went right -- the defense, the special teams, the passing game – and isolating the one unit that is still going very wrong: an offensive line that has been struggling.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down all of the things that have gone wrong with the Colts through the first two weeks, from roster construction to performance, possible adjustments Indianapolis might make and the weaknesses that look highly exploitable by the star-studded Kansas City Chiefs.
Back in Indianapolis late Sunday night, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins try to make sense of where they went wrong in the preseason evaluation of a Colts team that was completely outmatched in every phase of the game in a 24-0 shutout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, where the blame lies and what it says about the future of Frank Reich and Chris Ballard in Indianapolis.
The Colts are 0-0-1, trying out kickers this week, and IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins try to make sense of it all: why they chose Chase McLaughlin and Lucas Havrisik over bigger, more experienced names, why offseason mistakes might make the kicking situation a problem the rest of the season, the confusing situation at left tackle, the pressure the Jaguars can bring off the edges and why Yannick Ngakoue has to show up in his first game back in Jacksonville as an opposing player.
The Colts came away with a tie in Houston that felt a lot more like a crushing loss. IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the ugly miss of a potential game-winner by Rodrigo Blankenship, an offensive line that struggled, a defense that failed to produce many big plays or take advantage of critical situations, a lack of weapons outside of Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr. and a whole lot else without finding any positives to take away from NRG Stadium.
Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins sit in front of the camera to break down the season opener, the Houston Texans as an opponent, what they’ll be watching on both sides of the ball for Indianapolis and their predictions for the entire 2022 season.
Training camp is over, the 53-man roster is essentially set and the Colts are headed full steam towards the season opener on Sept. 11 against the Houston Texans. With that in mind, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the roster position by position, pointing out potential weak spots and positions of strength.
In this week’s edition of the Colts Cover 2 podcast, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins wrap up training camp, take a look at concerns that have emerged, including a special teams unit that suddenly faces a lot of uncertainty after the injury to Rigoberto Sanchez.
In this edition of the Colts’ Cover-2 podcast, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down a long week with the Detroit Lions, what it meant for the wide receivers, offensive line and defensive line as training camp and the preseason begin to wind down.
IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the preseason game against the Bills, the offense’s performance, what it means for the regular season and where things stand heading into a week of joint practices versus the Lions.
Two weeks into training camp, the Colts are getting ready for their preseason opener against Buffalo, the first chance to see Indianapolis take on another team. IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down who should play, who should not, and how to take the developments on the practice field so far.
One week into training camp, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down what they’ve seen from the wide receivers, the defensive backs and the rest of the Colts, focusing heavily on how young players like Alec Pierce, Ashton Dulin, Nick Cross and Julian Blackmon are acclimtating to a new system.
Two days into Colts training camp, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at the relatively quiet start to training camp – compared to the last five years of Indianapolis starts – and the way personnel groupings breaking down at wide receiver, running back and defense.
Back from summer vacation, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins bring the Colts Cover-2 podcast out of hibernation by setting the table for training camp, taking a look at the 2022 Colts, putting 2021 to bed and getting ready for the questions Indianapolis must answer in the next month at Westfield’s Grand Park.
In the final Cover-2 podcast before the NFL goes into vacation mode for the summer, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down what they learned from watching the team’s mandatory minicamp, what’s looming once training camp begins in January and the questions that have to be answered for the Colts to be an AFC contender.
In this week’s edition of the Colts Cover-2 podcast, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at everything the Colts have been saying about the difference Matt Ryan is making in Indianapolis, the effect the new starting quarterback can have on the Colts’ young wide receivers and Julian Blackmon’s quest to come back strong from a devastating Achilles tendon tear.
Two weeks before the end of the Colts offseason program, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the news that Kenny Moore is sitting out OTAs in search of a new deal, the potential for other contract issues in the future with several stars getting close to extension time, the addition of Nick Foles and why Frank Reich calls Foles “the perfect backup quarterback.”
The week after the release of the schedule and the Colts’ rookie minicamp, IndyStar Colts insiders talk through the news of the week: the Phillip Lindsay signing, the rookie minicamp, left tackle Bernhard Raimann, the schedule and how Indianapolis is dealing with players off of injuries.
For the most part, the Colts have made it through the big player-acquisition parts of the offseason, and the rest of the spring is the team getting itself ready for training camp with offseason workouts, rookie minicamp this weekend and a few player signings here and there. With that in mind, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take questions from the fan base and rattle off answers one by one, offering their thoughts on the burning questions left after free agency and the NFL draft.
With the draft firmly in the books and the Colts offseason roster mostly set, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Indianapolis roster, handicapping the battles to watch, potential trouble spots and places they could add a veteran or two.
The NFL draft dust has finally settled, and the Indianapolis Colts addressed almost every one of their needs with eight picks and a long list of undrafted free agent signings. IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the draft, everything from fit to potential pitfalls, after Chris Ballard’s weekend of work.
The NFL Draft has finally arrived, and the Colts have critical needs to fill, even though they don’t have a first-round pick. IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins bring in Zach Hicks, lead analyst at SI Colts and the publisher of the Indy Draft Guide, to break down prospects who might fit at wide receiver, tight end, offensive tackle and cornerback, complete with a few differing opinions from Nate and Zach.
One week before the start of the NFL draft, Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins run through the roster position by position, taking a look at how big the need is at each spot, and what round might be best-suited for Indianapolis to fill its holes.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they discuss the Colts signing All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore.
A loaded NFL offseason calendar has entered the final two weeks before the draft, and the Colts have plenty of holes to fill after a quiet month on the free agent market. IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the positions of need for the Colts – wide receiver, tight end, tackle, cornerback – by taking a look at the prototypes Ballard likes at each position, how some prospects might test those prototypes and the specific traits the Colts need to find. In the process, Joel and Nate also take a look at the Colts’ decisions this offseason, reading between the lines of what Indianapolis has said this spring.
IndyStar insider Joel A. Erickson debriefs with fellow insider Nate Atkins after three intense days at the NFL owner’s meetings, taking a look at Jim Irsay’s comments about Carson Wentz, what the Colts are getting in Matt Ryan, what they said about the lack of free agent signings at either wide receiver or tight end and what that means for the draft going forward.
Now that the dust has settled and the Colts finally have a quarterback, IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins bring in William McFadden, Falcons writer for The Falcoholic and the host of the Bleav in Falcons podcast, to get the inside scoop on Matt Ryan: his talents, his weaknesses, the offense that fits him best and how he might play in Indianapolis.
The Carson Wentz era has long been over, the wait for a new quarterback has passed and the Indianapolis Colts finally have a new quarterback after trading a single third-round pick, No. 82 overall, to the Atlanta Falcons for former MVP Matt Ryan. IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down how the Ryan deal came together, how Ryan fits the Indianapolis offense, the way the Colts view their new quarterback internally and take a look at free agent moves Indianapolis could still make.
In the aftermath of the Carson Wentz deal, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look that’s mostly forward, trying to figure out what the Colts might do next at quarterback, what they should do and how bleak their options are.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Frank Reich met with the media in Indianapolis this week. IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins read between the lines of what the two men said about Carson Wentz, wide receiver need and defensive line issues.
With the NFL’s quarterback market on hold as it awaits a decision from Aaron Rodgers, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at what and who the Colts should be willing to give up in order to get a quarterback, whether or not a quarterback for players trade is likely, and assess the roster overall as the offseason gets ready to kick into high gear with the NFL scouting combine next week.
With reports and rumors swirling about the possibility of Carson Wentz returning for a second season with the Colts, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins offer their take on Wentz’s security in Indianapolis, what it might take to move him and why moving away from Wentz would make sense.
A new defensive coordinator is hard at work building his coaching staff in Indianapolis, and he’s met with the media to offer his vision for the Colts defense. IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Gus Bradley’s opening press conference, how his scheme will make the secondary more physical at the line of scrimmage, the potential fits on the defensive line, Super Bowl LVI and play the game of “What If?” on what might have happened if Indianapolis had traded for Matthew Stafford instead of Carson Wentz.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins postponed the Cover-2 podcast this week in order to wait for the news that finally came on Friday night: The Colts are hiring Gus Bradley to replace Matt Eberflus as the team’s defensive coordinator. Joel and Nate break down everything about the move, from fit to scheme to the way this affects the team’s existing personnel and the additions that need to be made, plus some bonus thoughts from Nate’s week in Mobile evaluating draft prospects at the Senior Bowl.
Slow movement on the coaching cycle has left the Colts in limbo a little bit about the status of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, but IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins are ready to take a look at what might come after the team’s decision to not bring defensive line coach Brian Baker back, along with lessons from the NFL’s wild divisional round that Indianapolis might need to apply if the Colts want to get back to the playoffs. Judging by Jim Irsay’s relentless march this offseason, it sounds like the Colts want it bad.
The 2021 Colts season is over, but the news hasn’t slowed down much since Chris Ballard wrapped up the season last week, and IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at Indianapolis defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus interviewing for two coaching jobs, the possibilities if the Colts need to bring in a new coordinator, the offseason lay of the land at quarterback and the options that might be available if Indianapolis moves on from Carson Wentz.
In the wake of Chris Ballard’s State of the Colts address, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the way the week has gone for Carson Wentz, the quarterback’s deficiencies that the Colts just might not be able to live without, and some of the spots that Ballard might need to adjust his thinking, particularly on the defensive line, at left tackle and wide receiver.
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins try to make sense of one of the worst losses in franchise history after the Colts’ 26-11 disaster in Jacksonville, diving deep into whether or not Carson Wentz should be the quarterback of the future in Indianapolis, the roster holes that reared their ugly heads at the worst possible moment and the weaknesses the Colts must address.
Facing a win-and-in season finale for the third time in the past four seasons, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at the Colts’ six years of futility in Jacksonville, a Jaguars team that looks wildly overmatched, the potential for a clown-clad crowd at TIAA Bank Field and the Colts’ problems in the passing game, from Carson Wentz to the lack of receiving talent Indianapolis has assembled.
Indianapolis coughed up its first chance to clinch a playoff berth in Sunday’s 23-20 loss to the Raiders, and IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break it all down: Carson Wentz’s inconsistency, the Colts’ lack of receivers, an offensive line that struggled to get the running game going, the lack of pass rush, Darius Leonard’s critical miss and Kenny Moore’s rough day, all while trying to keep one game in the perspective of the entire season.
After a wild week of news, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins try to get a handle on a potential playoff-clinching game at Lucas Oil Stadium against a desperate Las Vegas Raiders team that needs to win both of its games to have a chance at the postseason.
IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins stretch Christmas out a little bit longer to break down a gritty, surprising win by a depleted Colts team over the Arizona Cardinals, the COVID-19 situation Indianapolis is facing and the way the team is approaching the uncertainty of the last two weeks of the regular season as the Colts seemingly march toward the playof
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ Christmas Day trip to Arizona, take a look at Jonathan Taylor’s matchup against the Cardinals defense, the weak spots in the Indianapolis pass protection and how the Colts defense matches up against Kyler Murray.
Working from a dark Lucas Oil Stadium press box in the wee hours of the morning, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down a monumental win for Indianapolis against the hated New England Patriots, a game that showcased Jonathan Taylor, the Colts defense and a kicking game that beat Bill Belichick at its own game.
With the Colts taking a break for the first time all season, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take the opportunity to take stock of Indianapolis, breaking down the team’s MVP, biggest surprise, breakout player, best moment, X-factor and biggest disappointment, among other things, as well as a good, long look at what Carson Wentz has done with Frank Reich.
Hours after the Colts finished off their first road shutout since 1992, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the win, taking a look at the cautionary tale that is the Texans, the festering left tackle problem the Colts have and make the case that it’s time for Kenny Moore to get the same sort of love nationally that he gets in Indianapolis.
With the lowly Texans looming on the schedule this week, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take the opportunity to evaluate some of the holes on the Indianapolis roster, how they might be addressed down the stretch and where the Colts have clear needs heading into the offseason.
Hours after the final buzzer, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at where things broke down against the Buccaneeers, beginning with the debate over Frank Reich’s usage of Jonathan Taylor in the third quarter, the cracks Tampa Bay exposed in the Indianapolis roster and the Colts’ playoff chances after the loss.
IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Jonathan Taylor’s dominant rushing performance, a supreme game plan and performance from the Colts defense, a clean game from the special teams and a passing game that played a bigger role than it might have seemed at the time in a 41-15 win over the Bills that puts Indianapolis in the middle of the AFC playoff race.
Finally back to .500, the Colts now have to travel to Buffalo to begin a brutal finishing stretch to their schedule, and with that in mind, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins dive a little deeper into the opponent than normal, breaking down the Bills, musing about strategies Indianapolis might use in Buffalo and taking a look at some of the personnel problems facing the Colts defense.
Indianapolis Star Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down an ugly game the Colts won 23-17 over the Jaguars to keep themselves in a muddled AFC playoff race. Indianapolis takes a look at the Colts offense, Jonathan Taylor, breakout games from Kwity Paye and Dayo Odeyingbo and a group of cornerbacks that played pretty good football against No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence.
The Colts have reached—and passed, given that the NFL now plays 17 games—the halfway point of the 2021 regular season, and IndyStar Colts insider Joel A. Erickson introduces new IndyStar Colts insider and Cover-2 co-host Nate Atkins, taking stock of who the Colts are at this point, where they’re headed and what’s a concern heading into the back half of this season.
Join insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell as they recap the Colts victory over the Jets.
IndyStar Colts beat writer Joel A. Erickson brings in guest host Zach Hicks of SI Colts to get deep in the weeds, halfway through the season, and talk about Carson Wentz, the Colts’ commitment to the running game, the implications of the 2021 season so far and Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich.
Fresh off of a disheartening, ugly loss to the Tennessee Titans, IndyStar Colts insider Joel A. Erickson and IndyStar sports editor Nat Newell take a look at Carson Wentz’s worst game, Frank Reich’s worst game, the lack of running calls and where this might go from here.
IndyStar’s Colts insider, Joel A. Erickson, teams up with guest host and long-time podcast listener Gary Cooke to talk about a monumental Titans matchup, the problems Tennessee presents and the storylines lingering for the Colts this season that have ramifications for the future. Gary’s been a Colts fan since they arrived in Indianapolis in 1984, and he’s got plenty of good questions for Joel.
Join insider Joel. A. Erickson and deputy sports editor Nat Newell as they recap the Colts' win over the San Francisco 49ers and look ahead to Tennessee.
In this week’s edition of the Colts’ Cover-2 podcast, IndyStar Colts beat writer Joel A. Erickson goes to guest host Kennan Kosenko, a Colts fan in southern California, to get the scoop on what looks like it’ll be a wet, rainy, windy Sunday night in Santa Clara, and they break down the matchups that make them nervous, most notably 49ers star Nick Bosa lined up across from a struggling Eric Fisher.
Indianapolis obliterated a hapless Houston team 31-3 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, and IndyStar’s Colts beat writer Joel A. Erickson and editor Nat Newell break down their first impressions of what it means, what might be something Indianapolis can build on and what might be a mirage.
Three days after the Colts’ horrifying collapse in prime time, IndyStar Colts insider and Noblesville’s Collin McCollough, director of B/R Gridiron, take a hard look at the Colts’ past, present and future on both sides of the football, breaking down the ways this Indianapolis team might get better in the moment and the problems that have persisted for four seasons now.
Join insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell as they recap the Colts' overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Four games into the 2021 season and coming off of the Colts' first win, Indy Star beat writer Joel A. Erickson and guest host Lucas Robins of the Blue Stable take stock of where the Colts are, what they've seen and what continues to create concerns for the future.
Join insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell as they discuss the Colts getting their first win of the season.
With former Colts QB Jacoby Brissett on tap this week in Miami, Marlon Mack seeking a trade and trouble at backup quarterback, former IndyStar Colts beat writer Jim Ayello returns to the Cover-2 podcast with Joel A. Erickson to break down an ugly 0-3 start for Indianapolis, complete with plenty of reminders about the warnings the guys sounded that something might go wrong.
Join insider Joel A. Erickson and sports editor Nat Newell as they recap the Indianapolis Colts 25-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Two games into the season, there’s not a lot to like about the way the Colts have played so far. IndyStar’s Colts beat writer, Joel A. Erickson, and Tucker Bitting of Pendleton, Ind., dive into the issues, trying to sift the problems that might be temporary, like the offensive line, from the problems that look like they’re going to give the Colts fits the entire season, like the lack of pass rush off of the edge.
Join insider Joel A. Erickson and Deputy Sports Editor Nat Newell as they recap the Indianapolis Colts 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Is it time to panic? IndyStar’s Colts beat writer, Joel A. Erickson, and diehard Colts fan Brent Fatig of Naperville, Ill., break down a disappointing season-opening loss to the Seahawks and try to figure out whether or not the ugliness of the opener was the real deal or merely a fluke.
Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello as they recap the Colts' loss to the Seattle Seahawks in week 1.
Week 1 has finally arrived, which means IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello are talking about a game that matters. Yay! The guys discuss some recent Colts news before diving into their season-long predictions, including who is destined to break out, who will underwhelm and if they think the Colts will make the playoffs.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello begin by diving into Colts’ COVID-19 issues before breaking down the roster 1-53 and coming up with a fabulous way to end the podcast.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello dive into Carson Wentz’s return to practice and what that means for the backup quarterback competition, as well as the Colts’ tradeable assets, cheating on Madden and why the wave stinks.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello couldn’t help but be impressed with what they saw from Jacob Eason and Sam Ehlinger during Sunday’s preseason opener against Carolina, but was it enough for them to feel comfortable with Indy’s depth behind Carson Wentz? And what are the Colts going to do about the situation at left tackle?
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss some intriguing developments at the quarterback position at camp, the impressive debuts of rookies Mike Strachan and Kwity Paye and much more.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down the Carson Wentz foot injury, how his absence will affect the Colts, what he’ll miss while he’s away and what Jacob Eason needs to do to earn the Colts’ trust.
Football is back and so is the Colts Cover 2 Podcast. Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down all the latest news around the Colts, including Carson Wentz’s camp debut, Braden Smith’s extension and everything else they’ve seen during the first two days at Grand Park.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss Day 3 of the draft by breaking down the winners and losers on the Colts roster after all the picks were made.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello debate the merits of selecting another defensive lineman (Dayo Odeyingbo) with a glaring hole at left tackle and other needs on the depth chart.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello talk all things Kwity Paye, the Colts first-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys break down why the Colts loved Paye and why they think he’ll flourish as well as previewing what GM Chris Ballard is thinking heading into Day 2 of the draft.
IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello take control of the Colts draft board and conduct a live mock draft filled with analysis of dozens of prospects, lots of trade talk and much more.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A. Erickson comb through Chris Ballard’s pre-draft news conference to see what he revealed about Indy’s roster and how they plan to attack next week’s NFL Draft.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello forecast what Chris Ballard’s strategy might be for the upcoming NFL Draft. The Colts GM has historically liked to trade back and collect more picks. Joel and Jim think that might be exactly what he does this time around, too.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss what’s behind Indy’s flurry of low-level moves in free agency and the merits – and flaws – of running it back.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello dive into the Colts recent moves, including signing Sam Tevi, re-signing Xavier Rhodes and the biggest crowd-pleaser, keeping T.Y. Hilton in Indianapolis. Lots to discuss!
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss why the Colts haven’t been very active in free agency so far, the misconceptions surrounding those looming contract extensions and the realties of letting your own free agents test the market.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss some of the big decisions GM Chris Ballard & Co. have to make in the coming weeks, including those on T.Y. Hilton, Denico Autry, Justin Houston and Xavier Rhodes. They also discuss how the Colts might proceed in an offseason unlike any other.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello are joined by a special guest, Philadelphia Inquirer Eagles beat reporter Jeff McLane, who provides his insights into what led to Wentz’s exit from Philadelphia, how he reacts to tough coaching, how he’ll fit in Indianapolis and much more.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down all the details of the Colts trade for Carson Wentz, including how he fits in Frank Reich’s scheme, the cost of acquisition and much, much more.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss the Matthew Stafford trade and how it affects the Colts as they embark into an offseason without a starting quarterback.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss all things Matthew Stafford, including why he’s a perfect fit for Indianapolis, what it would cost to get him and why the Colts might not be the frontrunners everyone seems to believe they are.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A. Erickson discuss Philip Rivers’ career, his accomplishments with the Colts and some of their favorite moments covering him before diving into what’s next for the Colts at quarterback.
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IndyStar Colts Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A. Erickson break down Colts General Manager Chris Ballard’ State of the Colts Address, including what he had to say about Philip Rivers, Jacob Eason, Quenton Nelson and the Colts litany of free agents.
IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down the Colts’ heartbreaking Wild Card round loss to the Bills, debating Frank Reich’s play calls, how good Philip Rivers actually was and much, much more.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss the best ways for the Colts to attack the heavily favored Bills, while also analyzing Frank Reich’s tenure in Indianapolis and what a Super Bowl might mean for Philip Rivers legacy.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A. Erickson wrap up the Colts’ regular season and discuss their chances in the playoffs against the Bills.
IndyStar Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A. Erickson discusses the Colts chances of making the playoffs, what it means if they don’t, why fans have to make the emotional hedge bet and Joel’s hatred of a holiday tradition.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down the meltdown in Pittsburgh, including who’s to blame, Frank Reich’s playcalling and the Colts playoff hopes.
IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello debate whether the Steelers are still a scary matchup, how ridiculous the Pro Bowl really is and try to hash out their differences on Christmas movies.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down the Colts’ 27-20 victory over Deshaun Watson’s Houston Texans, including the wild yet familiar ending, Zach Pascal’s huge game and where things stand in the AFC South.
IndyStar Colts Insider Jim Ayello lays down the law regarding when and how Christmas should be celebrated while Joel A. Erickson defends all those who aren’t feeling like the Grinch this holiday season. They guys also talk about Philip Rivers prospects for a return in 2021, Khari Willis’ quietly excellent season and why the Colts should have a lot less trouble with Texans this time around.
IndyStar Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A. Erickson break down the Colts’ thrashing of the Raiders in Las Vegas, including the rushing attack’s breakout day, Kenny Moore’s incredible interception and the Colts playoff hopes.
IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss Philip Rivers’ historic toughness, Justin Houston’s inconsistency, George Odum’s Pro Bowl bid and what it will take for the Colts to beat the Raiders on Sunday.
IndyStar Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A. Erickson break down the Colts’ 26-20 victory in Houston, including the defensive stars that made it possible, some questionable decisions on offense and what the win means for their future.
IndyStar Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A. Erickson discuss what’s been going on with the defense in first halves, Le’Raven Clark’s capabilities as a reserve tackle and debate the merits of Carson Wentz.
IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello debate whether injuries were to blame for the Colts collapse against the Titans or if they should have found a way around them.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello preview another massive matchup against the Titans, discuss why the Colts are never on primetime and the horrendous Thanksgiving Day football slate. We also what causes Joel to swim in an ocean of fear.
IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down the Colts’ seventh win of the season, including Julian Blackmon’s heroics, Philip Rivers’ continued excellence and the emergence of Jacoby Brissett.
nsiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello preview a titanic matchup with Green Bay while deciding which Colts players in a contract season will be back next season.
IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down the Colts’ most impressive regular-season victory in two years, a 34-17 primetime shellacking of the Titans in Nashville.
IndyStar Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A. Erickson breakdown the critical matchups in the Colts’ Thursday showdown against Titans, discuss Matt Eberflus’ chances of landing a head coaching gig and pick their five favorite Pixar movies.
IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss why this Colts defense deserved so much better from its offense on Sunday in a 24-10 loss to the Ravens.
IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down how the Colts should attack Baltimore on both sides of the ball before explaining why breakfast and dinner are far superior to lunch.
Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A. Erickson go phase by phase in the Colts dominant win over the Detroit on Sunday and talk about why this 5-2 start feels so much different than last year’s.
IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down trade scenarios for the Colts, a more compelling matchup with the Lions that it looks like on paper and the best and worst Halloween costumes/candy.
IndyStar Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello are joined by special guest Daniel Bragg as they break down what they know and don’t know about the Colts at the bye. Warning: This podcast includes terrible puns and dad humor. Listener discretion advised.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down Philip Rivers' masterful performance against Cincinnati and decided whether he and the rest of the Colts are good. Or not.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello dive into the Colts quarterback issues, running game woes and Joel’s incredible ability to block out political ads.
IndyStar Colts Insider Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello breakdown a brutal Philip Rivers performance, a rough first half for the Colts defense and another good day for the special teams.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down why the Browns are the biggest test for the Colts this season, what should happen to the Titans and why Frank Reich and Philip Rivers feel like it’s OK to dismiss some ugly offensive statistics.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello break down all aspects of the Colts suffocating victory over the Bears, including another outstanding performance from the defense and special teams.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A Erickson preview a big game against the Bears, break down the Colts woes on third down and discuss whether either of them believes in jinxes or has any superstitions.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss what we actually learned about the Colts after they destroyed a far inferior opponent Sunday.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello dive into Colts vs. Colts East (Jets) and the emergence of Mo Alie-Cox before Joel fixes the Superman movie franchise in 10 minutes.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A. Erickson break down a “blueprint” win for the Colts, which included Jonathan Taylor’s big day and some retribution for Matt Eberflus and his defense.
Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello talk the heartbreaking loss of Marlon Mack, what’s wrong with the Colts defense and Joel gives Jim advice how to make his kid like him more.
Two 1,000 rushers? Seven Pro Bowlers? Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello make some bold predictions for the Colts 2020 season before Joel passes along some expert fathering advice to the new dad on the podcast.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello analyze the Colts’ 53 man roster, debut a new segment; and Joel reveals what he learned about himself after following in Adam Vinatieri’s footsteps and starting deep into a fire.
Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello project what the Colts roster will look like come Saturday afternoon, breaking down all of the toughest decisions.
IndyStar Colts Insider Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss what they learned about the Colts during two weeks of training camp, including the 53-man roster crunch, Trey Burton’s injury and much, much more.
IndyStar Colts Insiders Jim Ayello and Joel A. Erickson break down the Colts’ scrimmage Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium. What did the Colts accomplish and what other boxes do they need to check before Week 1 in Jacksonville.
Join insider Joel A. Erickson and guest Zach Hicks of Stampede Blue as they discuss Colts camp.