Episodes

  • Reflecting on the life of Colts owner Jim Irsay; Zak Keefer joins

    Reflecting on the life of Colts owner Jim Irsay; Zak Keefer joins
    May 23 2025
    The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and national NFL reporter Zak Keefer reflect on the life and legacy of former Colts owner Jim Irsay, who died Wednesday at the age of 65. Keefer covered Irsay for a decade, while Boyd joined the Colts beat in 2022. Both shared their thoughts on Irsay's complicated journey as one of the most unique owners in NFL history. They also discuss what may come next for the Colts franchise.
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    40 mins
  • Colts apologize for schedule video; assessing the 2025 slate

    Colts apologize for schedule video; assessing the 2025 slate
    May 15 2025
    The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss the Colts' botched schedule release video and the team's 2025 slate. Indianapolis initially posted a Minecraft-themed video Wednesday night that included a crass joke about the legal troubles of Miami star Tyreek Hill, whom the Colts will face in Week 1. The video was taken down Thursday, and the Colts issued an apology to Hill and Microsoft because the team also did not get the proper clearance from Microsoft to use the Minecraft theme.
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    49 mins
  • Reviewing the Colts' 2025 draft class, headlined by Tyler Warren

    Reviewing the Colts' 2025 draft class, headlined by Tyler Warren
    Apr 28 2025
    The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello review the Colts' eight-man draft class, which is headlined by former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren. They also discuss some of the biggest remaining holes in Indianapolis' roster.
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    46 mins
  • Colts GM's pre-draft thoughts; plus an on-the-spot mock draft

    Colts GM's pre-draft thoughts; plus an on-the-spot mock draft
    Apr 22 2025
    The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Colts GM Chris Ballard's pre-draft news conference, which included his thoughts on drafting a tight end and the forthcoming QB competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. Ayello also put Boyd on the spot with a three-round mock draft that produced surprising, yet fruitful, results.
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    46 mins
  • Recapping latest Colts developments from NFL owners' meetings

    Recapping latest Colts developments from NFL owners' meetings
    Apr 2 2025
    The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Boyd's trip to Florida for the league's annual owners' meetings. They discuss what GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen had to say about their team's QB competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, as well as other positions to keep a close eye on.
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    59 mins
  • Looming Colts questions as NFL owners' meetings approach

    Looming Colts questions as NFL owners' meetings approach
    Mar 25 2025
    The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello preview the upcoming NFL owners' meetings in Florida. Although the jury is still out on whether Colts owner Jim Irsay's will meet with the media, GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen are scheduled to speak. There are plenty of questions to ask the Colts brass, most notably regarding the most important player in the franchise: Anthony Richardson.
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    51 mins
  • Colts one-up Saints for Charvarius Ward; Daniel Jones arrives

    Colts one-up Saints for Charvarius Ward; Daniel Jones arrives
    Mar 14 2025
    The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap the arrivals of two of the Colts' most notable free-agent additions: cornerback Charvarius "Mooney" Ward and QB Daniel Jones. The Colts swiped Ward away from the Saints during negotiations, while Jones is excited to "compete" in Indianapolis. Boyd and Ayello also discuss what could be an intriguing kicking competition this offseason.
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    55 mins
  • Colts upgrade defense, add Daniel Jones in free agency

    Colts upgrade defense, add Daniel Jones in free agency
    Mar 11 2025
    Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap the first wave of Colts free agency. Indy GM Chris Ballard hinted that his approach would be different this year, and he proved it by landing two big-time defensive backs in Camryn Bynum and Charvarius Ward. The Colts have also agreed to terms with QB Daniel Jones, while starting offensive linemen Ryan Kelly and Will Fries left and reunited in Minnesota.
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    51 mins