Here is a little something to get you by.
The dog days of summer. We are in them. They are hot and when it comes to news pertaining to the Indianapolis Colts, they can be dull. Not a whole lot is going on with the team or league in general as media outlets are looking to fill the time between now and the start of training camp. We are nearing the beginning of camp so news, reports, and updates will soon be fast and furious. Until then? Well, there may be one thing to help bridge the gap.
Colts.com has put together a four part podcast series focusing on the Colts moving from Baltimore to Indianapolis. The general outline of the story is well known by the people of Baltimore and Indianapolis, but the podcast offers a deeper dive. Four episodes at roughly an hour apiece tells the story of how and why the Colts left Baltimore. Jim Irsay, Rick Venturi, and so many others from Colts lore and days of old offer their memories, perspective, and thoughts on one of the most notorious and monumental moves in sports history.
The city of Baltimore tried as hard has possible to keep the Colts in town by attempting to use eminent domain which provides context as to why the team sneakily moved in the middle of the night. The Mayflower moving vans have been played on repeat to document the move, but there is so much more to it. Baltimore fans still have disdain for the Colts even though they essentially stole a NFL franchise from Cleveland which they fail to mention. Regardless, the whole story, no matter how you perceive it, is told over four parts on the Colts official website.
If you enjoy podcasts, the Colts, or need something to fill in the gaps between now and the start of the season, this could be the perfect thing. With so much analysis there is sure to be something that even the most diehard and informed fans have never heard before. Check it out to get ready to start the 2025 season.