No one gets you closer to the Indianapolis Colts. Join FOX59/CBS4's Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins weekly as they discuss everything from game recaps, to trade rumors. If it has to do with the Colts, the Colts Blue Zone is talking about it.
With free agency and the draft behind us, it’s time to evaluate the AFC South. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including another Colts free agent signing. The trio then discusses takeaways from this week's Colts media sessions (13:48) before diving into the AFC South (18:27). They go team-by-team, analyzing r…
Hear from the Colts' 2022 draft class as Alec Pierce (0:31), Jelani Woods (8:56), Bernhard Raimann (15:05), Nick Cross (18:02), Eric Johnson (22:26), Andrew Ogletree (27:15) and Curtis Brooks (31:30) spoke with the local media after being drafted.
The NFL Draft has come and gone. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing takeaways from the Colts' recent media availabilities. The gang then breaks down Indy's 2022 draft pick-by-pick (13:47) and gives their grades for the Colts' draft class as a whole (55:14).
It's finally draft week! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including updates on some receivers rumored to be available via trade. The gang then discusses general manager Chris Ballard's draft history (6:53) and ranks his five draft classes from best to worst (15:13). They then take a look at who national draft …
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EP 205. Deebo Samuel/Draft QBs and TEs
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We are just one week away from the NFL Draft! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news before discussing the possibility of Indianapolis trading for star receiver Deebo Samuel (4:28). The fellas then talk takeaways from what Frank Reich and players had to say during their recent media availability (15:56). Finally, the…
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Bonus Episode: Colts Signing Stephon Gilmore
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The Colts have agreed to a deal with cornerback Stephon Gilmore, adding a former Defensive Player of the Year to an already impressive defense. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins got together for an emergency podcast to discuss Gilmore and what his addition means for Indianapolis.
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EP 204. Colts Must Address Receiver Through Draft
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Wide receiver is the Colts' biggest area of need as we approach the NFL Draft. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week, including a significant free agent coming to Indianapolis. The gang then discusses the Colts' interest in drafting a quarterback as the team will reportedly visit with two of the top QB p…
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EP 203. Grading Indy's Offseason Thus Far/Draft OTs
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Have the Colts gotten better this offseason, and if so, how much better? Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week, including a couple significant retirements and more former Colts leaving for new teams. The duo then grades the Colts' offseason thus far (14:42) and explores how Indianapolis should address remaining issues. …
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EP 202. Irsay, Free Agency, Draft CBs
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Colts owner Jim Irsay had some telling comments this week at the annual NFL owners' meeting. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including some rule changes and a Colts great being added to the Ring of Honor. The fellas then dive into Irsay's comments (15:24), which centered around Carson Wentz, team chemistry an…
The Colts have their quarterback. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by breaking down the Matt Ryan trade and what to expect from the veteran quarterback. The duo then gives their thoughts on the Deshaun Watson trade (20:28), which in turn sparks another tangent on Ryan (26:01). The fellas also discuss the Colts' salary cap situation (35:…
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EP 200. Colts Make a Splash as Free Agency Begins
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The NFL free agency period is officially open, and with it comes non-stop news. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the moves Indianapolis made Monday and Tuesday. The duo was then in the middle of commenting on the Jaguars' spending spree (12:45) when news broke of the Colts landing DE Yannick Ngakoue in a trade with the Rai…
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EP 199. Carson Wentz Traded to Washington
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After just one season, the Colts have agreed to trade quarterback Carson Wentz to Washington. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffith and Joe Hopkins jump right in by breaking down the trade from all angles and discussing possible replacements. The gang also gives their thoughts on Jack Doyle's retirement (41:13), reports that Eric Fisher will test free agenc…
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EP 198. Combine is Here/Free Agent Cornerbacks
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The NFL Combine is upon us! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week, including several coaching hires for Indianapolis. The gang then dives into what Chris Ballard and Frank Reich had to say at the Combine (9:30) and highlights some second round draft prospects to keep an eye on (23:29). The fellas also br…
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EP 197. Free Agent Decisions on Offensive Line
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The Colts have six offensive linemen set to hit free agency, including starting left tackle Eric Fisher and guard Mark Glowinski. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week. The gang then provides an update on next week's NFL Combine (7:28) and breaks down Indy's options along the offensive line (19:20) as th…
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EP 196. Is Wentz Done in Indianapolis?
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Rumors are swirling that the Colts could move on from Carson Wentz after one season in Indianapolis. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by giving their thoughts on the Super Bowl. The gang then discusses the ongoing turnover within the Colts' coaching staff (6:22), reacts to Reggie Wayne being passed over for Hall of Fame …
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EP 195. Upgrading Wide Receiver/Tight End
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Whether at wide receiver or tight end (or both), the Colts need more pass-catching weapons. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with some Super Bowl talk and compare the Rams' and Bengals' team-building process to Indy's. The trio then discusses Gus Bradley and other coaching hires in the AFC South (13:24), makes their pick…
We begin our offseason positional breakdown series by taking a look at how the Colts can make improvements at defensive end, an area that was lacking in 2021. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins kick off the show with news around the league, including the retirement of longtime Colts rival Tom Brady, Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL …
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EP 193. Colts Free Agents: Who to Re-Sign?
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The Colts have a long list of players with expiring contracts. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week, including some interesting messages from owner Jim Irsay and the firing of a Colts position coach. The gang then discusses 25 Colts who are set to become free agents (35:38) and debates whether Indianapo…
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EP 192. Getting Closure on the 2021 Season
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Before fully shifting into offseason mode, the Blue Zone crew looks back on the wild year that was. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including several members of the Colts' staff interviewing for positions elsewhere. The trio then recaps the 2021 season (16:57) and discusses the strong comments general manager…
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EP 191. Reaction to Colts' Face-Plant in Jacksonville
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Gather 'round listeners. What happened Sunday in Jacksonville was traumatic, but to move forward we must address the past. Joe Hopkins and Mike Chappell briefly recap the Colts' season-ending loss to the Jaguars before giving their reaction (10:46) to one of the worst losses in franchise history. Bless you for listening.…
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EP 190. Playoffs on the Line in Jacksonville
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To make the playoffs, the Colts need a win in Jacksonville, a place where Indianapolis hasn't won since 2014. Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including more COVID updates for the Colts. The fellas then preview Sunday's matchup by discussing injuries (15:16), breaking down this Jaguars team (20:48), detailing keys to the gam…
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EP 189. Playoffs in Jeopardy After Loss to Raiders
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With a playoff spot there for the taking, the Colts couldn't get it done against the Raiders. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. The duo then discusses takeaways (18:35) and breaks down the AFC playoff picture (35:08) with just one week left in the season!
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EP 188. COVID Changes and Raiders Preview
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The Colts can secure a playoff spot with a win over the Raiders. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with some major news surrounding the NFL's COVID rules and what it means for the players on Indy's ever-evolving COVID list. Chappell then speaks on Ryan Kelly's return to football (16:43). Finally, the gang previews the Col…
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EP 187. COVID Can't Stop Colts in Arizona
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With COVID-19 cases piling up, the Colts overcame a shorthanded roster to defeat the Cardinals in Arizona. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including the latest on the Colts' COVID situation and how it will impact the team moving forward. The duo then recaps the game (9:32), discusses takeaways (25:35) and breaks down the AFC…
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EP 186. Can Colts Get a Christmas-Day Win in Arizona?
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Can the Colts stay hot in Arizona on Christmas Day? Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including a couple Colts receiving some recognition. The trio then previews the game by discussing injuries (13:43), breaking down this Cardinals team (21:09), detailing keys to the game (47:18) and making predictions (53:17).…
The Colts took down the New England Patriots Saturday in their biggest win of the season thus far. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins recap the game (3:48), discuss takeaways (27:39) and break down the AFC playoff picture (47:41) with just three weeks to go.
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EP 184. Colts Face Patriots in Pivotal AFC Showdown
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The Colts come out of their bye to take on the top-seed Patriots on Saturday night. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including a concerning rise in COVID-19 cases around the NFL. The gang then breaks down the AFC Playoff picture (13:39), where a lot of movement has taken place. The fellas then preview the game…
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EP 183. Colts Remain in Playoff Hunt After Dominating Houston
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The Colts remain in the thick of the AFC playoff race after obliterating the Texans. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game before discussing takeaways (12:32) and breaking down the AFC playoff picture (28:16).
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EP 182. Colts Look to Bounce Back in Houston
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The Colts are looking to put the Buccaneers loss behind them with a bounce-back win in Houston. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins start the show with news of the week and a reaction to Wednesday's Hard Knocks episode. The crew then provides an injury update (19:13), breaks down this Texans team (29:52), details keys to the game (42:27) …
The Colts couldn't hold onto a 10-point second-half lead Sunday as the Buccaneers handed Indy their sixth loss of the season. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the wild game. The duo then discusses takeaways (29:54), including what to make of the Colts' second half offense, and breaks down the AFC playoff picture (42:09) as …
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EP 180. Can Colts Stay Hot vs Brady and Bucs?
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Can the Colts keep it rolling with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers coming to town? Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including two Colts advancing in their journey to make the Hall of Fame. The crew then discusses injuries (26:50), breaks down this Buccaneers team (36:42), details keys to the game (50:45) and make…
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EP 179. Colts Make a Statement in Buffalo
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The Colts have now won five of their last six games after dominating the Bills 41-15 in Buffalo. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. The duo then discusses takeaways (15:22) and breaks down the AFC playoff picture (33:09) as Indianapolis' postseason odds increase.
What happens in Buffalo will go a long way in determining the Colts' playoff fate. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins start the show with news of the week, including the Colts' Hard Knocks debut. The trio then previews Sunday's matchup by discussing injuries (17:17), breaking down this Bills team (27:41), detailing keys to the game (43:4…
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EP 177. Colts Reach .500 with Win Over Jags
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The Colts no longer have a losing record after a hard-fought win over the Jaguars. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game before discussing takeaways (13:37) and breaking down the AFC playoff picture (30:56).
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EP 176. Colts Must Avoid Pitfalls vs Jags
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To reach .500 on the year, the Colts must handle business against a Jaguars team coming off an upset win over the Bills. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week. The gang then previews the matchup by discussing injuries (8:50), breaking down this Jacksonville team (23:57), detailing keys to the game (37:00…
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EP 175. Offense Dominates in Win Over Jets
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The Colts got the bounce-back performance they needed Thursday in a dominant win over the Jets. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the level of interest Indianapolis should have in Odell Beckham Jr. The duo then recaps the game (7:33), discusses injuries (21:08), takeaways (22:54) and looks ahead as the Colts hope to make a …
With wins over the Titans and the Bengals this season, the Colts can't underestimate the Jets in this week's Thursday-night matchup. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news. The gang then provides an injury update (26:53), breaks down this Jets team (32:43), discusses keys to the game (49:22) and makes predictions (53…
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EP 173. Can the Colts Still Make a Playoff Push?
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A heartbreaking loss to the Titans puts the Colts at 3-5 and four games back in the division. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show with some major injury news. The duo then recaps the game (9:56), discusses takeaways (34:34) and breaks down what needs to happen for Indianapolis to have a shot at the postseason (51:12).…
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EP 172. Previewing Indy's 'Must-Win' Game vs Titans
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Thanks to their slow start, the Colts find themselves in a "must-win" game vs the division rival Titans. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week. The trio then provides an injury update (13:31), breaks down this Titans team (23:20), discusses keys to the game (35:32) and makes predictions (52:30).…
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EP 171. Colts Get Prime-Time Win in San Francisco
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The Colts have now won three of their last four after a Sunday night victory over the 49ers. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game before discussing takeaways (17:10) and taking a look around the AFC South (29:31).
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EP 170. Blueprint for Winning in San Francisco
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The Colts have a shot at primetime redemption as they take on the 49ers Sunday night. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with some heavy news that includes major injuries to important players. The guys then check out the injury reports for this week's matchup (28:43), break down this 49ers team (37:49), discuss keys to the…
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EP 169. Colts Dominate Division Foe Texans
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In what needed to be a get-right game for Indianapolis, the Colts dominated the Texans on their way to a 31-3 victory. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins recap the game (1:23), discuss takeaways (14:29) and take a look around the AFC South (33:13).
The Colts are in need of a get-right game this week against Houston. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins discuss injuries (2:03), the state of the Texans (17:21), keys to the game (24:37) and make predictions (38:04).
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EP 167. What to Make of Indy's Monday Night Collapse
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The Colts had a comfortable second-half lead on the Ravens in Baltimore, until they didn't... Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins recap the wild game (2:26), discuss takeaways (21:48) and check in on a still very winnable AFC South (34:52).
The Colts aim to build on last week's success as they take on Baltimore under the Monday night lights. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week. The trio then previews the game by discussing injuries (9:38), breaking down the Ravens (24:33), highlighting keys to the game (34:14) and making predictions (51:2…
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EP 165. Colts Get First Win of Season in Miami
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Winless no more! The Colts advance to 1-3 after defeating the Dolphins in Miami. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game before discussing takeaways (9:38) and taking a look around the AFC South (24:33).
The Colts are headed to Miami where they aim to earn their first win of the season. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing Marlon Mack's trade request. The gang then discusses Indy's puzzling backup QB situation (9:45) and T.Y. Hilton's IR status (16:47) before diving into this week's lengthy injury report (21:44…
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EP 163. Can Colts Recover From 0-3 Start?
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Can the Colts recover from a 0-3 start and still make the playoffs? It's been done before. Joe Hopkins and Mike Chappell recap Indy's loss to the Titans (1:54), discuss takeaways (10:18) and provide an injury update (28:38).
Whether or not Carson Wentz can suit up, the Colts must find a way to beat Tennessee if they're going to avoid falling to 0-3. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with the latest injury updates. The gang then previews the matchup by breaking down the Titans (25:59), detailing keys to the game (41:12) and making predictions …
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EP 161. Takeaways From Narrow Loss to Rams
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The Colts came up short Sunday in a 27-24 loss to the Rams. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show with an update on Carson Wentz's injury. The duo then recaps the game (3:25) before discussing takeaways (17:54) and taking a look around the AFC South (26:15).