Jeffrey Gorman, Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz look at realistic expectations for the nine players drafted by the Colts over the weekend and look at what some of the toughest roster battles will be on this team come training camp. Matt and JJ also sit down with UCLA defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe for his unique perspective on Laiatu Latu's journey from Washington to UCLA to Indianapolis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier recap day three of the 2024 NFL Draft and break down the draft haul the Colts were able to bring home on Saturday including guard Tanor Bortolini in the fourth round and a trio of picks in the fifth round. The guys also discuss how those picks compliment Laiatu Latu, the selections the Colts made on day two of the draft, and where the Colts improved their roster this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Rick Venturi and Casey Vallier break down the Colts' selections of Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell with their 2nd round pick and then Pittsburgh offensive lineman Matt Goncalves with their 3rd round pick. They discuss what Mitchell can bring to the offense and how Goncalves adds important depth to the offensive line. They wrap up by looking ahead at day 3 of the draft and areas the Colts can address with their final draft choices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor share their reactions to the Indianapolis Colts drafting Laiatu Latu with the 15th overall pick in the first round of the draft. They discuss the strengths that Latu brings to the Colts defense and explain why the Colts couldn't pass up making him the first defensive player taken in the draft. Jeffry and Matt also provide a recap of the first round and offer a preview of day two, with insights from Ian Cummings, NFL draft analyst from Pro Football Network....

Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi break down the Colts' selection of UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu with the 15th overall pick in the first round. Matt and Rick discuss what Latu will bring to the Colts defensive line, give their thoughts on the draft's first round, and preview day two of the NFL Draft where the Colts have one selection in each of the 2nd and 3rd rounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks discuss the Colts first-round selection, UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu, taken with the 15th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Diamond, former Vice President/General Manager of the Minnesota Vikings and former President/COO of the Tennessee Titans, joins Matt Taylor, Jeffrey Gorman and Casey Vallier on the final edition of Inside The Draft. Diamond shares his insights on why the perception of quarterbacks tends to change so frequently during the draft season, explains how the interest in the quarterback prospects in this year's class could benefit the Colts and analyzes the top cornerbacks, highlighting who he...

Matt Taylor is joined by former Colts and NFL coach Rick Venturi as they discuss the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft on this episode of Inside Football. Venturi shares his insights and opinions on the Colts' offseason so far and explains the four most pressing questions that he believes need to be addressed this offseason, with the draft being the starting point. Venturi also sheds light on his blue-chip wide receivers and where he thinks the team should focus on offensive line talent during the...

Jeffrey Gorman, Matt Taylor and Larra Overton discuss the Colts' options as they prepare for Thursday's 2024 NFL Draft. The Colts currently hold the 15th overall pick, and the crew analyzes the team's approach to the draft, evaluating the current needs and strengths of the Colts' roster and debating whether the team will continue to prioritize perceived needs when making their draft selections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Last Word, Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor discuss the team returning this week for the start of the Colts offseason workout program and break down Chris Ballard’s pre-draft press conference earlier this afternoon. Rob Rang, NFL Draft analyst from Foxsports.com, shares his insights on the top positions of depth in the draft and the positions the Colts should target in the first round next Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL Draft is just one week away and it's crunch time! Matt Taylor, Jeffrey Gorman and Casey Vallier are back with Inside The Draft. They welcome Max Chadwick, NFL Draft and College Football insider from Pro Football Focus who shares his insights on players the Colts could trade up for in the first round. He breaks down why he’s confident that five quarterbacks could be selected in the top of the first round, and lastly, reveals his top FCS and small school players that are on his radar...

Matt Taylor and Jeffrey Gorman chat with wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. during the first week of the 2024 offseason workout program. Pittman reveals his excitement for a healthy Anthony Richardson and his playmaking ability, discusses the leadership role he’s taken on for this team and describes his love for farming and how that lifestyle has contributed to bettering him as a football player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz break down DeForest Buckner's contract extension, and JJ sits down with the Pro Bowl defensive tackle to discuss staying in Indianapolis for a little while longer. The guys then chat through the start of the Colts' offseason program before Jeffrey and Larra Overton welcome longtime Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo to the pod to catch up on his life after football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor get together for another week of The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Colts. The fellas preview the start of the offseason workout program with players reporting back in Indianapolis for workouts next week. They break down the biggest offseason storylines for the Colts in the spring including the healthy return of Anthony Richardson, the next step for the Colts defense and the jumps they want to see from the 2023 rookie class. And finally, the guys...

Inside the Draft is back with just two weeks to go before the 2024 NFL Draft. Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier discuss potential first-round scenarios with Shane Hallam, the Managing Partner and NFL Draft analyst at draftcountown.com. Shane explains why he believes the Colts should target a cornerback in the first round and suggests some receivers who could offer great value to teams on day two of the draft. He also shares his opinions on the quarterbacks he believes in, and points out why the...

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton & JJ Stankevitz break down the Colts' move to re-sign Julian Blackmon, and Larra & JJ sit down with Blackmon to chat about his return to Indy. Then the gang answers listener questions about Anthony Richardson, the NFL Draft and the Colts' expansion into Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word, the Colts’ offseason radio show, returns with Matt Taylor and Jeffrey Gorman discussing the reported return of free agent safety Julian Blackmon and the impact he’ll have on the Colts’ secondary next season. The guys preview the upcoming NFL Draft on a segment of “Oh Yea, or Oh No!” In addition, special teams coordinator Brian Mason shares his thoughts on the changes he’ll have to make on special teams due to the NFL’s new rules on kickoffs. And finally, Jeffrey and Matt close...

Inside the Draft returns this week as Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor visit with Charlie Campbell, NFL draft analyst from Walterfootball.com. Campbell shares insights on why it would be advantageous for the Colts to draft a cornerback in the first round and explains why the wide receiver depth is once again quite substantial this year. Additionally, Campbell sheds light on the positions that hold great value in the draft and discusses how some players have made it to the top of the draft...

Jeffrey Gorman, JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton look into why the Colts are having a quiet – some may say "boring" – offseason, and explain what really matters about the state of the team in 2024. Also with the Colts moving from Baltimore to Indianapolis 40 years ago, hear a story from longtime equipment manager Jon Scott about how the team packed up and left in the middle of the night in March of 1984.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor analyze the top six Colts' storylines from the NFL Owners meetings held this week. The guys discuss a possible healthy return of Anthony Richardson this spring, break down what the potential offense can look like next season, and predict the impact of Raekwon Davis on the defense. Additionally, they delve into why the new NFL kickoff rules are good for the game and how that will affect the...

In this week's episode of Inside the Draft, Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier are joined by NFL Draft analyst Luke Easterling from Athlon Sports. Luke highlights the Colts' major needs in the draft and shares his thoughts on the increasing recognition of quarterback JJ McCarthy's talent. He breaks down why he thinks the Colts should target a pass rusher in the first round and how they could address their need for additional receivers after round one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The Official Colts Podcast is back this week as Larra Overton and Matt Taylor discuss Shane Steichen’s comments on a potential return of Anthony Richardson who is expected to be fully healthy to begin the offseason workout program in a few weeks. We sit down for exclusive interviews with Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard in Orlando from the NFL Annual League Meeting. Finally, we wrap up the podcast by examining some rule changes that were approved this week, including the ban of the...

Jeffrey Gorman and Casey Vallier team up once again for an episode of The Last Word, offseason radio home of the Colts. In this episode they recap the transactions the Colts have made since the start of free agency and how the team looks nearing the end of March with the NFL Draft coming in April. Also, they have a conversation with Kenny Moore, who talked about signing a 3rd contract with the Colts, what it has meant to be a Colt and how excited he is to see what this team can do in the...

The Colts on Friday signed free agent QB Joe Flacco, pairing the 39-year-old, 16-year NFL veteran with the 21-year-old Anthony Richardson for the 2024 season. JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton discuss the roster move and are then joined by the newest Indianapolis Colt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.