Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

The Last Word returns this week as Matt Taylor, Jeffrey Gorman and special guest JMV from 93.5 and 107.5 The Fan break down the first week of NFL free agency for the Colts. The guys discuss the signing of quarterback Gardner Minshew II in-house free agents that have been brought back, and the impact of the departures of Bobby Okereke, Matt Ryan, Parris Campbell and Stephon Gilmore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recapping the first week of NFL free agency for the Colts. Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton discuss the Colts in-house signings, the players they have brought in from other teams and the men like Parris Campbell and Bobby Okereke who have left the team for other squads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz preview the upcoming NFL Draft with Dane Brugler, NFL Draft Analyst for The Athletic. Dane discusses where he has the quarterback prospects ranked in his top 100 and gives the low down on his draft guide “The Beast”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trevor Sikkema, NFL and NFL draft insider from Pro Football Focus, joins Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier to recap the first few days of free agency and discusses how the Bears’ trade with the Panthers for the number one overall pick in the draft impacts the Colts. Sikkema also breaks down what the Colts might be thinking in the draft and explains which position has the best value in the upcoming draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linebacker E.J. Speed joins Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz to discuss his excitement in rejoining the team in free agency, how he grew on defense last year under Gus Bradley, and what he’s looking forward to in 2023 with a new contract.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier look at the state of the Indianapolis Colts with Mike Chappell, who covers the Colts for FOX 59 and CBS 4. Mike talks about what direction he thinks the Colts should go in the draft, the hiring of Shane Steichen, and what approach the Colts need to take this offseason in free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier talk with Rick Spielman, former GM of the Minnesota Vikings and NFL Draft Analyst for CBS Sports. Rick discusses his time as a GM and what he would look to get out of the Combine, the team's draft day game plan, and considers the quarterbacks at the top of the draft along with his expectations for the Colts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier preview the upcoming NFL Draft with Mike Renner, Lead Draft Analyst For Pro Football Focus. Mike breaks down why he has Will Levis ahead of CJ Stroud in his quarterback rankings and discusses who he is watching as under-the-radar guys heading into the 2023 NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colts Official Podcast returns as Jeffrey Gorman, Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz discuss the latest with the Colts on this first week of free agency. They break down the players that are back in the fold and the guys that have departed for other teams around the NFL. The guys also elaborate on the bomb the Bears dropped on the NFL by trading the number one overall pick to the Panthers and what that means for the Colts and break down some positions that could be bolstered by the Colts in the coming weeks in free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Manning, new tight ends coach of the Indianapolis Colts, joins Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz in studio to discuss rejoining the Colts staff, what he sees from the returning tight ends room for 2023, and how his experience as a college offensive coordinator helps him in his return to the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the final installment of the 2023 Free Agent Tracker, Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier take a hard look at free agent linebacker E.J. Speed. The guys discuss Speed’s career progression, his value to the Colts' special teams unit, his potential for the Colts’ defense, and his possible value around the league. _The Free Agent Tracker podcast series is sponsored by Bullseye._See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Bob Cooter, new offensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts, joins Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz in studio to talk about his excitement about rejoining the Colts and working with head coach Shane Steichen. Cooter explains how he’ll help put the offensive game plan together, working with Peyton Manning earlier in his career and the challenge of evolving as a coach in the ever-changing landscape of the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On tonight’s Last Word, Matt Taylor and Jeffrey Gorman break down the Colts’ coaching staff that was officially revealed this week and preview the start of NFL Free agency next week and Colts own 17 potential free agents. The guys also talk to new Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter who explains why he chose to join Shane Steichen in Indy and what excites him about the playmakers on the Colts’ offense next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts running backs coach DeAndre Smith joins Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz in studio to talk about joining the staff under head coach Shane Steichen, what he sees from Jonathan Taylor going into 2023, and how collaborative the Colts’ offense will be with all the offensive coaches next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the Draft, the weekly preview of the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, returns this week as Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier chat with Ryan Wilson, NFL and Draft Analyst for CBS Sports and co-host of the With the First Pick podcast. Wilson talked about what makes Bryce Young different, the ability of CJ Stroud, how big of a dark horse is Will Levis, and what the AFC South draft scenarios look like with the Texans and Colts picking in the top five.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor and Larra Overton go into Overtime to discuss the announcement of the Colts’ coaching staff. Matt and Larra discuss the role of offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, the youth on the offensive staff, the importance of retaining Gus Bradley and the defensive staff, and what special teams coordinator Brian Mason brings to the Colts' special teams units.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine as Matt Taylor previews the upcoming NFL Draft with Charles Davis, NFL Analyst for NFL Network and CBS Sports. Charles talked about the fit of Shane Steichen in Indianapolis and what the outlook for the Colts will be in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Casey Vallier, and Bill Brooks discuss the free agent capsule of defensive end Yannick Ngakoue. The guys break down Ngakoue’s 9.5 sacks in 2022, his consistency in production throughout his career, and how his durability factors into possibly returning to the Colts next season. _The Free Agent Tracker podcast series is sponsored by Bullseye._See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Official Colts Podcast, Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton go over the Colts’ coaching staff that was announced this week and discuss their quarterback takeaways from last week’s NFL Scouting Combine. The crew also mulls the decisions that the Colts might have to make in the coming weeks when factoring in whether or not to move up the draft board. And finally, we hear from NFL Draft Insider Charles Davis who sat down at the Combine last week on the prospects at quarterback and the hiring of new head coach Shane Steichen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine as Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier preview the upcoming NFL Draft with Chris Trapasso, NFL Draft/Young NFL Player Analyst at CBS Sports. Chris talks about why he had the Colts trading up to #1 and taking Anthony Richardson in his latest mock draft, where he ranks the year's quarterback prospects and analyzes the depth of the draft on day two and day three of the draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine as Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier preview the upcoming NFL Draft with Marc Ross, NFL Analyst for NFL Network. Marc talked about the Quarterbacks atop this draft and putting on his former hat of being inside football operations and his evaluations of the top guys in this draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine as Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier preview the upcoming NFL Draft with Jordan Reid, NFL Draft Analyst for ESPN. Jordan talks about quarterbacks and how beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to this year's prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On tonight’s Last Word, Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier come to you from radio row at the NFL Combine. The guys react to what Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen had to say this week when they met with the media. They also try to make sense of what the draft experts think of the quarterback class and discuss some of the coaching changes the Colts have made since Steichen took over. Finally, we hear from NFL Draft insider Jordan Reid who gives his opinion on the quarterback draft class and which gunslingers have the highest upside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the Draft returns as Matt Taylor and Casey Valier preview the upcoming NFL Draft with Charlie Campbell, senior draft analyst from Walterfootball.com. Charlie discusses the pros and cons of the top draft-eligible quarterbacks this year, the depth of the wide receiver class, why teams should be more willing to draft running back in the first round, and why the tight end class is deep this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz talk about the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine with Chris Gahl, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Visit Indy. Chris stopped by to talk about the Combine being in Indy, beginning preparations for 2024, the continued effort to keep the event here in Indianapolis and why it means so much to the city and lastly spoke about the city of Indianapolis preparing for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine as Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz preview the upcoming NFL Draft with Cynthia Frelund, Analytics Expert for NFL Network. Cynthia talked about the analytics of the top group of quarterbacks in this upcoming NFL Draft and the analytical aspect of the Colts trading up in the draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz preview the upcoming NFL Draft with Dan Graziano, NFL Insider for ESPN. Dan talks about the hiring of Shane Steichen and what that means for the 2023 season and analyzes the quarterbacks in this upcoming draft and where he views them for the Colts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Keith, the voice of the Tennessee Titans, joins Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier at the NFL Scouting Combine to discuss the future of quarterback Ryan Tannehill in Nashville, why the Titans hit a major losing skid at the end of the season and the Titans’ new stadium coming in a few years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier visit with Jaguars’ senior reporter J.P. Shadrick regarding the staying power of the Jaguars after they won the AFC South in 2022. Shadrick also discusses the jump in play from Trevor Lawrence and what the Jaguars might be targeting in the draft in April.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice of the Houston Texans, Marc Vandermeer, joins Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Marc spoke about the Texans having the 2nd overall pick in the upcoming draft along with what the outlook is with new head coach DeMeco Ryans at the helm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz preview the upcoming NFL Draft with Daniel Jeremiah, analyst and writer for NFL.com and host of the Move The Sticks Podcast. Daniel dives into what he believes the Colts should do by trading up to the 1st overall selection in the draft to take the guy they want and analyzes the separation at quarterback and why they are slotted where they are on his draft board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Colts Official Podcast, Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton discuss the happenings at the NFL Combine and preview the topics that will be discussed later this week when Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen meet with the media. The guys also discuss the latest changes on the Colts’ coaching staff and the number of difference makers that are currently on the Colts’ roster. Lastly, the crew welcomes in NFL Draft insider Eric Edholm from NFL.com to discuss the top quarterbacks in the draft and what the Colts could be looking for as they’re currently slated to draft in the top five.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Colts’ Free Agent Tracker, Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks, and JJ Stankevitz analyze free agent specialists Matt Haack and Chase McLaughlin. Did Haack do enough in the punting game in 2022 to merit consideration for another contract? Will McLaughlin come back as the Colts kicker next season after setting a franchise record for made field goals of at least 50 yards? Those questions and more are answered on the special teams version of the Free Agent Tracker podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of the Colts' Free Agent Tracker, Matt Taylor, Casey Vallier, and JJ Stankevitz look at the free agent profiles of cornerback Brandon Facyson and safety Rodney McLeod Jr. The guys discuss Facyson's 2022 season and his potential role next season. Next, they examine McLeod's career year in Indianapolis, why he found a great fit with the Colts and what's left for him heading into his 12th season in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Last Word with Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor, the guys discuss the changes to the Colts’ coaching staff and the significance of special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone’s departure to the Cleveland Browns and preview next week’s NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis with Jeff Foster, the President of National Football Scouting and the NFL combine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the Draft returns as Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier discuss the depth of the 2023 quarterback draft class with Luke Easterling, NFL Draft analyst from The Draft Wire and USA Today. Easterling also discusses the top receivers in this year’s class and why he thinks the Colts are in a good position to come away with an athletic signal-caller for next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Larra Overton take a look at the free agency profile of Parris Campbell. The crew dives into Campbell’s injury-free 2022 productive season, how much more he could give the Colts’ offense with quarterback stability around him, and where he ranks on the Colts’ priority list of in-house free agents this offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton go in-depth on the Shane Steichen hire and discuss his plan to call plays and what that means for the Colts’ offense in 2023. The gang also talks about what Shane Steichen might be looking for in a quarterback next year and chat with Colts’ radio analyst Rick Venturi about what he thinks of the Steichen hire and his thoughts on the current state of the Colts at this juncture in the offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Casey Vallier, and JJ Stankevitz discuss the free agent stock of Ben Banogu. The fellas break down his role on defense since being drafted in the second round in 2019, and where he could potentially fit next season if re-signed by the Colts in free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Free Agent Tracker, Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks, and Casey Vallier discuss the free agency capsule of defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis. The guys discuss Lewis' latest injury, his production prior to being injured, and what Lewis could bring to the defense in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Free Agent Tracker, Matt Taylor, Casey Vallier and JJ Stankevitz dive into the free agency profiles of offensive lineman Matt Pryor and Dennis Kelly. The guys discuss their 2022 seasons, what their position flexibility means going forward, and what they might add to the Colts offensive line depth next season if re-signed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor and Jeffrey Gorman talk all things Shane Steichen on tonight's Last Word. The fellas break down Steichen's prior offensive success, what it means that he'll call plays next year in Indianapolis, and what the new head coach's staff could look like. We also hear from Steichen himself discussing what drew him to Indianapolis, what he looks for in a quarterback, and why he feels comfortable working alongside general manager Chris Ballard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor welcome in Adam Caplan, NFL and Eagles insider for Sirius XM, Fox Sports Radio, and the Inside the Birds Podcast, to discuss the Colts' hiring of Shane Steichen as head coach. Caplan discusses how much of the Eagles' success on offense should be attributed to Steichen and what fans can expect the Colts offense to look like in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Official Colts Podcast presented by Wynn Bet, Jeffrey Gorman, Matt Taylor, and JJ Stankevitz react to the Shane Steichen introductory press conference and what his philosophy on offense will look like in Indianapolis. The crew also looks around the NFL on some big picture league items on “Heart It or Hate It” in the spirit of Valentine’s Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Steichen, the new head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, joins Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz in studio to talk through what attracted him the most to the head coach position with the Colts, working with different style quarterbacks during his career, and how much of a whirlwind his life has been over the past two weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colts have hired Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as their next head coach. Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz, and Larra Overton break down the hire and discuss Steichen’s background, his success as a coordinator, and the optimism surrounding his hire in Indianapolis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word returns this week with Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor discussing the possible announcement of a new head coach next week following the Super Bowl. The guys also break down the departure of a few Colts' assistant coaches and what that means in the big picture for a coaching staff moving forward. Lastly, the fellas also get a sense of the national perspective on the Colts' head coaching search as they sit down with NFL columnist, Judy Battista.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colts Free Agent Tracker is back with a look at linebacker Bobby Okereke’s free agency capsule. Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz, and Larra Overton dive into Okereke’s 2022 season, his Colts' career so far, and how the emergence of Zaire Franklin and the return of Shaquille Leonard might impact his possible return to Indianapolis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colts Free Agent Tracker Podcast returns with quick looks at the Colts’ 2023 in-house free agents heading into the new league year. Today, Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks, and Casey Vallier dive into the free agent profile of wide receiver Ashton Dulin and break down his 2022 season, his five-year career so far and his possible potential in Indianapolis going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Official Colts Podcast brought to you by Wynn Bet, Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor discuss the benefits of the Colts’ being thorough in the selection of their next head coach. Judy Battista, NFL columnist from NFL.com joins the podcast to discuss the national take on the Colts’ coaching search and her thoughts on Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles. Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz join Jeffrey for a round of “Let’s Make a Deal” on some hypothetical Colts’ scenarios this offseason. And finally, the crew debates some of the all-time Super Bowl performances both on and off the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.