A self-defining test awaits in Pittsburgh | Inside Football with Rick Venturi

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi revisit the Colts' Week 4 victory over the Commanders in London. Matt and Rick then shift to a pivotal road test in Pittsburgh, as Rick breaks down the challenge of playing the Steelers on their home turf and outlines the defensive and offensive blueprints the Colts will need to secure their first win in Pittsburgh since 2008. Plus, Venturi wraps up the show with his final instructions for a game that could help define the Colts' identity moving forward.

0:00 Intro

2:30 – Overcoming a slow start in London and lingering concerns through four games

12:50 – Big-picture look at the Steelers and the challenge of playing in Pittsburgh

22:14 – Defensive blueprint vs. Aaron Rodgers and Jaylen Warren

33:52 – Offensive blueprint vs. the Steelers and T.J. Watt

44:19 – Rick Venturi's final instructions

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi look back at the Colts' victory over the Texans and discuss how the team can build on that momentum heading into its international game in London. The guys break down the challenges presented by the Commanders, including a talented receiving duo in Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs, while outlining the defensive and offensive blueprints the Colts need to secure a second straight win. Lastly, Venturi wraps up the show with his final instructions for the week.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi break down a pivotal Week 3 showdown against the Texans. With the Colts looking to avoid an 0-3 start, Rick shares his top reasons for the team's early struggles, discusses the significance of this AFC South matchup, and lays out the defensive and offensive blueprints for success against C.J. Stroud and Houston. Plus, Venturi closes the show with his final instructions for the Colts ahead of their biggest game of the season so far.

Following a tough Week 1 loss, Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns to preview the Colts' Sunday Night Football matchup with the Chiefs. Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi discuss why a primetime showdown is the perfect opportunity to respond, break down the defensive plan for slowing Patrick Mahomes, examine how the Colts can attack Steve Spagnuolo's defense and close with Rick's final keys to pulling off a bounce-back performance in Kansas City.

What will it take for the Colts to take down the Ravens? On this week's episode of Inside Football with Rick Venturi, Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi break down the game plan from both sides of the ball, highlighting the offensive and defensive blueprints Indianapolis will need to execute to win on Sunday.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back this week as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi break down the Colts' initial 53-man roster. The duo discusses the biggest takeaways from training camp, key roster decisions, Anthony Richardson's development and the position groups facing the most questions heading into the season. Plus, Rick highlights five players who could be critical to the Colts' success in 2026.

0:00 Intro
4:01 Most encouraging part of training camp
8:21 Colts move on from Colby Wooden
11:25 Survivors on the 53-man roster
16:46 Anthony Richardson's growth and development
23:30 Offensive position groups with the biggest questions
25:33 Defensive position groups with the biggest questions
32:30 Preseason eye test versus reality – buying or selling?
36:15 Five players who must have big seasons for Colts success

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back this week as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi look at the roster heading into the final preseason game. With roster cuts coming Sunday, Rick shares his predictions for the Colts' 53-man roster.

0:00 Pod Intro
3:16 Quarterback room
12:17 Running back room
15:39 Tight end room
18:59 Wide receiver room
23:48 Offensive line room
26:55 Defensive line room
32:50 Linebacker room
35:55 Secondary depth chart
41:45 Rick's message to the team heading into the final preseason game on Saturday

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back this week as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi kick off the show by discussing the reports that free-agent wide receiver Keenan Allen has agreed to sign with the Colts (2:38).

The guys then look back at last Thursday's preseason game, including Anthony Richardson's start and performance (12:43) and Rick breaks down Riley Leonard's second-half performance and what stood out to him (21:46). Rick then shares his thoughts on how the Colts' defense performed in the preseason matchup (26:15), before the guys wrap up the show by looking ahead to the upcoming joint practices with the Atlanta Falcons (31:12).