In this episode, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and producer Matt Adams highlight the Colts' work during OTAs. Who suited up? Who was on the sidelines? But first, some NFL news: the Cardinals' release of wide receive DeAndre Hopkins (2:53) and the Colts' chances of landing him (pretty much zero) and Jimmy Garoppolo's injury situation (9:20) with the Raiders. Plus: Jim … [Read more...] about Colts Blue Zone Podcast episode 277: 'Recapping OTAs and Shaq Leonard's Troubling Timeline'
ESPN: No Commanders’ tampering with Andrew Luck
INDIANAPOLIS – The Andrew Luck issue has been resolved. The Indianapolis Colts are satisfied the Washington Commanders did not tamper with their retired quarterback, according to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, who cited a league source. The Colts have declined comment on the issue throughout the process. The possibility of the Commanders violating the NFL’s anti-tampering … [Read more...] about ESPN: No Commanders’ tampering with Andrew Luck
NFL votes to allow emergency QB on game day
INDIANAPOLIS – The NFL has taken a step toward avoiding the type of quarterback-deficient situation that impacted the NFC Championship game in January. League owners approved a rule change Monday allowing a team to have an emergency quarterback available if its starter and backup are injured during a game. The emergency QB must be part of a team’s 53-player roster – practice … [Read more...] about NFL votes to allow emergency QB on game day
Colts invested heavily in Matt Gay to provide long-term kicking stability
INDIANAPOLIS – The symmetry is separated by 18 years, but undeniable. And understandable. During the 2006 offseason, the Indianapolis Colts secured positional security by giving Adam Vinatieri financial security. They made the long-time New England Patriot the highest-paid kicker in NFL history with a five-year, $12 million free-agent contract. In March, they did it … [Read more...] about Colts invested heavily in Matt Gay to provide long-term kicking stability
Colts Blue Zone Podcast episode 276: ‘OTAs and Jim Irsay's Fabulous Top 5’
In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and producer Matt Adams discuss NFL rule changes and Organized Team Activities. The show starts with a quick discussion on a couple recent roster moves (3:00) before the hosts shift gears to the resolution of the Andrew Luck tampering case (6:30). Dave reveals his "mystery podcast topic" … [Read more...] about Colts Blue Zone Podcast episode 276: ‘OTAs and Jim Irsay's Fabulous Top 5’