Colts Law w/ Lawrence Owen: Recent Episodes
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I am joined by Journalist Aaron Wilson, who has covered the Houston Texans since 2015, to discuss the Texans offseason, and outlook for the 2021 NFL season.
The #NFL dropped the 2021 regular season schedule yesterday. The Indianapolis Colts have 4...yes 4, primetime games! I go over each week, game by game, and give a way too early record prediction. The Colts have one of the toughest schedules outside their own division, in the entire NFL. Against teams like: Seahawks, Rams, Ravens, 49ers, Bills, Buccaneers, Patriots, & the Cardinals!
The Indianapolis Colts have yet to replace 3 major starters on the team. And a brand new Quarterback in Carson Wentz, who had a very bad season in 2020.
Combine that with so many top notch teams they play next year, could the Horseshoe actually have a disappointing NFL season in 2021?
I am joined by Stampede Blue's writer & Bleavin Colts co-host: Zach Hicks, as we discuss the growing 2021 NFL cap casualty list, and if the Indianapolis Colts GM: Chris Ballard will take advantage.
I am joined by special guest: Phillip B. Wilson!
As a veteran journalist for Sports Illustrated, Phillip has covered the Indianapolis Colts, and joins today's broadcast to go over Chris Ballard's previously frugal off-season's, and how this has set up the Colts for this years NFL season, that has turned out to be "Salary Cap Hell", for many. He also goes through some locker room stories from Past Colts Super Bowls
Colts HC Frank Reich spoke before the media in anticipation of the upcoming NFL Combine, so Lawrence gives his assessment of the coach's statements.
I am joined by Tyler Steege of Eagles Brawl Podcast, to discuss the effect of the Carson Wentz trade, from the Eagles fan base/organization point of view!
He brings in some great insights, and was a great guest!
One could argue that the Colts have already had a massive off-season with the acquisition of Carson Wentz, but Lawrence details what Indy ought to do moving forward to give their new QB the weapons he needs to move the offense forward.
In the wake of Philips Rivers' announced retirement, Lawrence sorts through all of the options that will present themselves to the Colts to fill the void at QB once free agency season arrives.
With the 2021 NFL Draft on the horizon and an 11-5 season in the rear-view mirror, Lawrence examines what Indy ought roster moves the Colts ought to make in order to take that next big step.
Will Indy's reliable veteran wide-out, T.Y. Hilton, remain with the team for a 10th season? Lawrence details Hilton's Twitter AMA and designs the best path forward for the Colts.
Indy's season ended after a hard-fought loss to the Bills in the Wild Card. What does the offseason hold for a Colts team led by a QB in Philip Rivers who will turn 40 next season?
The Colts must win against Jacksonville in Week 17, and then get a little help from either the Ravens, Dolphins, Browns or Titans. Colts Insider, Jim Ayello joins Lawrence to lay out Indy's chances at making the postseason, and diagram whether or not Rivers and the gang can make a run if they do make it in.
The 10-4 Colts continue to sit in a tie with the also 10-4 Titans for the lead in the AFC South. Lawrence previews a critical Week 16 matchup which sees Indy visit the sliding 11-3 Steelers.
The Colts enter their Week 15 matchup with the 4-9 Texans tied with the Titans at the top of the AFC South at 9-4. Since the determinant of the division champ may ultimately come down to divisional record, or common opponent, conference record, or potentially even strength of victory calculations, Indy will look to etch an important notch in their belt with a W over Houston.
Injuries created a recipe for disaster against the Titans in Week 12, but Buckner and Taylor are back just in time for a matchup with the 4-7 Texans.
Lawrence previews a pivotal Week 12 matchup as the 7-3 Titans visit Indy to battle the 7-3 Colts for AFC South supremacy.
Lawrence welcomes Packers podcaster and writer Jonathan Barnett onto the program to discuss the big Week 11 matchup between the 7-2 Packers and 6-3 Colts in Indy.
The Titans enter Week 10 at 6-2 following a redemptive win over the Bears, while the Colts hope to bounce back from a Week 9 24-10 loss to Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Lawrence diagrams what Indy needs to do to pull even with Tennessee and stay in the hunt for the AFC South crown.
Lawrence previews Indy's Week 9 matchup against Lamar Jackson and the visiting 5-2 Ravens.
In anticipation of the 4-2 Colts' Week 8 matchup with the 3-3 Lions, Lawrence welcomes Motor City Sports Talk onto the pod.
The Indianapolis Colts enter their bye week at 4-2, a game behind the Titans for first in the AFC South. Swaggy joins Lawrence to detail what has emerged as one of the NFL's top defenses and predict the future.
The Bengals enter their Week 6 matchup with the Colts at 1-3-1 but Joe Burrow is displaying increasing support for why he was the #1 pick in the 2020 Draft. Lawrence diagrams what the 3-2 Colts need to do to successfully rebound from a Week 5 loss to the Browns.
Cleveland Browns analyst Quincy Carrier joins Lawrence on this edition of "Colts Law" to preview the Week 5 matchup between the Colts and Browns.
Special Guest Jake Arthur of Colts.com talks with me about the game vs. the Titans, Injury update, The up coming game vs the Buccaneers, and possible playoff scenarios.
I go over many of the things I did not like in the game Vs. the Texans! Yes, be prepared, I rant a lot in this one! Then I talk about the instant knee-jerk reactions of supposed Colts fans on social media after the game!
I sit down and take a detailed look at the Colts this year. Between the wins/losses, and why they all happened. Then I discuss how different this team is, when Brissett is in. And also how good the Colts defense has really been this year!
I am joined by Kevin Bowen of 1070 'The Fan', and host of the 'Kevin's Corner' podcast! We get into the Colts-Bronco's game, talking offense, defense, people to watch, and even get a little personal. Hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making it!
YouTube content creator and former NFL network analyst Brett Kollmann join me to go over the Colts win against the Houston Texans during their 2019 week 7 match. We go over why the game went the way it did. Some of the things that could have went differently, and How the Patriots Defense would play against the Colts and Texans if/when they play against each other this season/postseason.
We listen to a few players and the Coach Frank Reich talk about the O-line and the run game. then I discuss the upcoming match-up between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans. I dive into the details of each team, and then make a prediction on how I believe this game will turn out.
It's the bye week for the Indianapolis Colts, and I'm taking this time to go over how the Colts have looked recently and decide whether or not the Colts have what it takes to be contenders. I go over the good things they have going, and what I believe they need to improve upon.
I discuss a few things the Colts needs to change, in order to have a chance at beating the Kansas City Chiefs.
I talk with Scott Gulbransen of the Silver and Black Today. We discuss the troubles both of these teams are going through for the first 3 weeks of the 2019 season, and what both teams need to do to win this match-up!
I am joined by Lt. Dan of Unintentional Grounding in this episode to discuss the 2019 week 3 match-up between the Indianapolis Colts and the Atlanta Falcons! We go over both teams offensive and defensively. And talk about what each team needs to do to win this gridiron battle!
Special guest Lito of Titans Southwest podcast joins me as we go over the 2019 week 2 match-up between the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans! We go over what to expect, and names to watch that casual fans may not know about the other team!
Garrett and I discuss the upcoming game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Los Angeles Chargers. Sisti answers questions I have about key players for the Chargers that won't be at the game. And the Chargers game plan in attacking this Colts defense and offense! He also drops his thoughts on Darius Leonard receiving DROY instead of Derwin James.
Zach Sears and I break down the 53 man roster. We also go over those who were cut, make our predictions on who makes the practice Squad, and why we think the Colts will surprise many early in the 2019 season.
I go over how I feel about Luck retiring from football, and how this effect the entire Colts organisation from the QB, all the way to the salary cap management of Cris Ballard.
I tell the story of how the Indianapolis Colts helped brighten the life of one special fan who lives out of state, with a special circumstance.
I dive into Colts division rival the Houston Texans with former NFL network, now Youtube NFL breakdown specialist: Brett Kollmann. He answers some questions about the Texans, I answer question about the Colts, then we discuss the AFC South, and the gauntlet that is the 2019 regular season for each team in the division.
I talk about the new info on the injury to Andrew Luck as per owner Jim Irsay. And then discuss what I believe the injury actually is due to the previous reports, and what that means for Luck's return date. Then I dive into some of the better performances of late preseason players!
The original Indianapolis Colts safety Nesby Glasgow talks about what it was like when the Colts transferred to Indy from Baltimore, explains his current fight with stage 4 cancer, and much more!
Quick podcast about what players I'm looking at in this first preseason game. Also, this is Brissett's 'money' month, I explain why.
I went to opening day of Colts training camp and recorded each play as they happened with my commentary. Full disclosure, first time with a traveling audio recorder, so I held it too close to my mouth. But great content, and a learning experience for myself..
I talk with Sam Sinclair about when we go to training camp in less than 2 weeks. Exactly who will we be specifically examining player wise? We also answer a fan question.
22-time, N.Y. Times best selling author, and general sports enthusiast, talks about the past and present Patriots, Colts, AFC, and the NFL in general. Then he opens up about some of his publishing history, chances of going Hollywood, and what books inspired him through-out his life.
Tyler Zang from IndySportsOne sit's with me and we go over the Okereke media debacle, and standout's from OTA's.
Sam and myself break down every pre-season and regular season game, and tally the win-loss record as we go. We even throw in a few final rankings at the end.
Sam Sinclair of Rosterguy sits down with me, and we break down every player on the 93 man roster. We talk strength's and weaknesses of each person, and whether we think they make the 53 man roster or Practice Squad.
I interview UDFA Defensive Tackle from Alcorn State university, Sterling Shippy. I ask the Colts prospect, who was invited to Colts rookie mini-camp to try out to make the team, a few questions involving how he felt about being selected by the Colts for this opportunity, and some of his strength's and weakness' of his game.
I sit down with Jake Arthur of Colts.com, and talk in depth about the draft, free agency, and other Colts related topics.
I sit down and talk with Tim Sheils from Patriots Pulse. We talk about Free Agency, the draft, the history of this rivalry, And answer some questions posted to Tim from my Podcast listeners!
I talk with Titans Southwest podcast host Lito, and get caught up with what has been going on with the division rival: Titans. We get into their free agency, their weakness and strengths, and a few details the average Colts fan just don't know about the rival Indy plays two times a year!
I talk about some of the Free Agent acquisitions that happened with the Colts, and across the NFL. Then I delve into the benefits of Ballard possibly extending rookie deals a year or two early.
I break down Antonio Brown being traded to the Raiders, and why that was a good trade for everyone involved, and also explain the salary cap floor spend rule, and how it pertains to Colts G.M. Ballard when he is sifting through free agency.
I go over the more important, and relevant things said by Frank Reich, in the pre-combine presser. Then fill you in on what he meant, even if he didn't say it fully.
I name of all the top free agents I think Indy should be gunning for in free agency, and give reasons why.