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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.

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. Cummings gives his analysis of why offensive players dominated the first half of the draft and shares his predictions on what the Colts might be planning for the second night of the draft.

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.

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.

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 thinks could make an impact for the Colts in the upcoming season.

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 draft weekend.

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.

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.

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 heading into draft weekend.

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.

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.

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 welcome in former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano who's back in town this weekend for the 12th annual Chuckstrong Gala raising funds for cancer research. Pagano discusses what the longevity of the event means to him and what he thinks of the Colts heading into 2024.

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 Jaguars are a team to keep an eye on regarding who the Colts might select in the first few rounds.

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.

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 out the show with a Colts' "Final Four" themed segment celebrating the Purdue Boilermakers in the Final Four this weekend in Phoenix.

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 boards due to excellent combine and Senior Bowl results.

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.

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 construction of the Colts' roster next season.

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.

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 "hip drop" tackle and a significant change to kickoffs that will take effect in 2024.

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 future.

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.

Inside the Draft returns this week with a preview of the options available to the Colts in the upcoming NFL Draft. CBS Sports NFL Staff Writer, Garrett Podell, shares his thoughts on how the draft will unfold at the 15th overall pick for the Colts in late April.

Jeffrey Gorman & Larra Overton recap a busy week of NFL free agency, and hear from linebacker Zaire Franklin and defensive tackle Raekwon Davis, who both sat down with JJ Stankevitz and Matt Taylor after signing contracts with the Colts last week.

Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor team up once again for another episode of The Last Word, offseason radio home of the Colts. In this episode they provide a recap of the first week of NFL free agency for the Colts and break down the re-signings of key in-house free agents and outside moves the Colts have made to bolster the roster. They chat with Michael Pittman Jr. who talked about his role on the Colts' roster for the upcoming season after signing his contract extension this week and shared his excitement to work with a healthy Anthony Richardson in 2024.

Inside the Draft is back this week with former NFL GM Rick Spielman and CBS Draft insider Chris Trapasso, previewing the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. Matt Taylor and Jeffrey Gorman caught up with Spielman at the NFL Combine to discuss the quarterback class' depth and the offensive players likely to push defensive players down the board. Taylor and JJ Stankevitz also sat down with Trapasso at the combine to talk about wide receiver depth, best-case scenario for the Colts at pick 15, and Anthony Richardson's potential in his second season with the Colts.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton & JJ Stankevitz break down the latest news and reports from the first stretch of the NFL's legal tampering period of free agency with the Colts and other teams in the AFC South.

Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor join up again for another installment of The Last Word, offseason radio home of the Colts. This week we chat with head coach Shane Steichen regarding Michael Pittman Jr. receiving the non-exclusive franchise tag this week and his involvement in the upcoming draft process. The team also talks with Emory Hunt, NFL Draft analyst from CBS, regarding the wide receiver depth in the upcoming draft and why he's optimistic on Anthony Richardson having a sensational sophomore season in 2024.

Inside the Draft is back! We discuss the NFL Draft with national insiders leading up to draft weekend. In this episode, Matt Taylor and Jeffrey Gorman talk with Lance Zierlein about how the quarterback depth will affect the Colts with the 15th overall pick and explains why it might be better for the Colts to choose a receiver outside the first round. Lastly, Jeffrey and JJ Stakevitz talk to Dane Brugler about the different tiers of wide receivers, the best players on defense in the first round, and why Georgia tight end Brock Bowers is a promising prospect.

On the final installment of the Free Agent Preview podcast series in 2024, Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier break down the free agency looks of linebacker/safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. and defensive end Jake Martin. The team breaks down the potential role for Martin next season and what he brought to the defensive line rotation in 2023 and examines how Harrison Jr. was able to transition from safety to linebacker and how his positional flexibility impacts his market to the Colts in free agency.

Jeffrey Gorman, JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier react to the Colts using the franchise tag on wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and talk through what it means for Pittman and the team in 2024. Then, Ben Solak from The Ringer joins Casey and JJ to break down Anthony Richardson and what to expect from free agency this year, and the gang downloads what they learned at the NFL Combine last week.

Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier break down the free agency looks of defensive lineman Taven Bryan and Tyquan Lewis. The fellas discuss what Bryan brought to the Colts when Grover Stewart was suspended for six games and marvel at Lewis' efficiency at disrupting the running game and opposing quarterbacks in limited defensive snaps in 2023.

We huddle in the division with the voices from the AFC South. Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier talk with Marc Vandermeer, the voice of the Texans, breaking down how CJ Stroud wowed in Houston in his rookie season. Matt and Jeffrey Gorman welcome the voice of the Jaguars, Frank Frangie, to discuss how the Jaguars are poised to bounce back after losing five of their last six games to close out last season. Lastly, Matt and Jeffrey speak with Mike Keith, the voice of the Titans, regarding Will Levis taking over at quarterback in 2024 and new head coach Brian Callahan taking over in Nashville.

Jeffrey Gorman and Casey Vallier talk NFL Draft with Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus at the NFL Combine. Brad discusses how the Colts' draft needs align with the positional depth in the 2024 draft. Matt Taylor and Casey welcome in ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler at the combine to discuss the hot topics heading into free agency and how he thinks the Colts will ultimately get Michael Pittman Jr. back on the team next season.

The Last Word comes to you this week from the NFL Scouting Combine in downtown Indianapolis. Matt Taylor and Jeffrey Gorman break down the biggest pieces of news that came out of the week regarding the Colts and discuss the latest with the team's negotiations with wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. heading into next week's franchise tag deadline. The guys also welcome NFL Draft insider Charles Davis from the NFL Network to break down the Colts' biggest draft needs and their outlook heading into 2024 with a healthy Anthony Richardson at quarterback.

JJ Stankevitz and Matt Taylor welcome Trevor Sikkema, lead NFL Draft analyst for Pro Football Focus at the NFL Combine to break down the draft's top talent and why offense will dominate the first few selections and discuss the Colts' draft needs on both sides of the ball. Next, Matt and Jeffrey Gorman chat with ESPN NFL Draft insider Matt Miller discussing the receivers available in the first few rounds of the draft and why the Colts could be in a good spot with the 15th pick to add a premium player.

Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier talk with NFL Draft Insiders Jordan Reid from ESPN.com and Eric Edholm from NFL.com at the NFL Combine. Reid discusses where the Colts can get more explosive on offense and why he wouldn't shy away from drafting Georgia tight end Brock Bowers if he is available with the 15th overall pick. Edholm breaks down the Colts' biggest needs heading into the draft and lays out Michael Pittman's options if he hits the free agent market.

We're live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis! Time to preview the expectations for what Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will say during their press conferences on Wednesday. Plus, NFL Network analyst and writer Daniel Jeremiah joins the podcast to talk about where the Colts are and looking at the 2024 NFL Draft class.

The Colts Free Agent Preview Podcast series rolls on as Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier go all-in on the free agency of punter Rigoberto Sanchez who has been with the Colts since 2017. The crew discusses Sanchez being a reliable player, his ability to directional punt and flip field position in favor of the Colts, and lastly, debates the value of a veteran punter in 2024 and beyond.

Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor are back this week on The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Colts. Jeffrey and Matt preview the NFL Combine beginning next week in Indianapolis and break down how the quarterback depth in this draft class will impact the Colts. The fellas discuss what they want to hear from Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard when they take to the podium next week and chat with ESPN NFL and fantasy football insider Field Yates regarding some possible upcoming moves by the Colts in free agency.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier return with the Free Agent Preview Podcast series as they examine the free agency of safety Julian Blackmon. The crew recaps Blackmon's 2023 season making the switch from free safety to strong safety, discuss his leadership role on defense the last four years, and debate whether the Colts can afford to lose both Blackmon and Kenny Moore II from the secondary in the same offseason.

Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart is the topic of conversation on this edition of the Free Agent Preview Podcast series. Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier break down Grover's impact in the running game and what his absence meant to the Colts defense for six games last season, and discuss how difficult  Grover would be to replace to the Colts' defense.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz dive into the biggest questions the Colts will answer in the next few months, including the decision on Michael Pittman Jr., if a big splash is coming at wide receiver or tight end and what happens with Anthony Richardson's backup.

The Colts Free Agent Preview Podcast series continues as Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier dive into the free agency profile of cornerback Kenny Moore II, the longest-tenured player on the Colts defense. The crew breaks down Moore's 2023 season and his leadership in a very young cornerback room last season and debate if the Colts and other teams will view him like an "outside cornerback" in free agency in comparison to a nickel corner when it comes to signing a new contract.

Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor return on The Last Word this week, the offseason radio home of the Colts.  The guys talk about the franchise tag window coming up next week and whether Michael Pittman Jr would be a candidate to receive it from the Colts.  The fellas also talk about Anthony Richardson throwing again during his rehab in Florida and what that means for his return to the Colts in spring workouts.  And finally, the guys welcome in former Colt defensive end Dwight Freeney who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame later this summer.  Freeney discusses his emotions of finding out the big news, where his legendary spin move came from and how the Hall of Fame has changed his life.

The Colts Free Agent Preview Podcast series continues as Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier dive into the free agency profile of running back Zack Moss, who led the Colts in rushing in 2023. They analyze Moss' professionalism and versatility to fit whatever role asked of him the last two seasons. The team debates whether Moss can be a starting running back on the open market and how valuable it is to have a quality back to complement Jonathan Taylor next season.

The Colts Free Agent Preview Podcast discusses Gardner Minshew's 2023 season and whether other teams might consider him a starting quarterback option. The team also dives into Minshew's professionalism for the Colts last season and emphasizes the value of having a reliable backup quarterback as shown across the NFL last season.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz digest the Chiefs' Super Bowl win over the 49ers and dive into how the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee is missing the mark with Reggie Wayne's Canton case. Then, JJ is joined by Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema to get the lay of the NFL land heading into a pivotal offseason for the Colts.

The Colts Free Agent Preview Podcast is back this offseason breaking down key in-house free agents for the Colts. Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and JJ Stankevitz discuss Michael Pittman Jr.'s 2023 season and how he stacks up to other big name free agent wide receivers around the NFL, and examine Pittman's value in the Colts offense, his potential with Anthony Richardson as his quarterback, and how the Colts might perceive Pittman's fit and skill set heading into his second contract.

Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor return with The Last Word this week to celebrate former Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The crew discusses why Reggie Wayne is still on the outside looking in on getting into Canton and Ty Dunne, founder of Go Long, gives his thoughts on the expectations for the Colts moving forward.

JJ Stankevitz catches up with Colts great Robert Mathis for insight on Dwight Freeney's Hall of Fame career both on and off the field. Mathis explains how Freeney was a pioneer with diet and exercise, the moment his respect for Freeney went "through the roof" and the defining quality of No. 98's Canton-worthy time in the NFL. Mathis also gives his thoughts on Reggie Wayne falling short of the Hall of Fame and Adam Vinatieri's case for Canton in 2025.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz celebrate award season by handing out hardware for their favorite plays, top players and biggest moments from the 2023 Colts season.

Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor are back this week on The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Colts. The guys discuss some offseason free agency priorities and the upcoming Super Bowl matchup on a round of "fact or fiction." The fellas also chat with NFL insider Tyler Dragon from USA Today regarding some NFL coaching moves and the Colts' potential in the AFC South next season.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz dive into what the Colts can learn from the AFC and NFC Championships over the weekend, from the use of analytics to Patrick Mahomes being the final boss of the AFC. The crew also discusses the challenges of live TV broadcasts, appreciating the work of broadcasters Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen, and examines what's next for Michael Pittman Jr. in the coming weeks.

The offseason radio home of the Colts, The Last Word, returns this week with Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor breaking down what to expect from the Colts in the offseason. Longtime NFL insider and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Clark Judge, joins to break down this weekend's conference championship games and discuss the chances of former Colts Reggie Wayne and Dwight Freeney being inducted into Canton later this year.

JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton are joined by Colts radio analyst and longtime NFL coach Rick Venturi, who worked with Bill Belichick and Nick Saban with the 1994 Cleveland Browns, to reflect on the legendary careers of both coaches.

The Last Word, the offseason radio show talking all things Colts, is back this week as Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor hand out some end-of-the-season awards to Colts players from the 2023 season and preview this weekend's NFL playoff schedule. The guys put the latest Colts campaign into perspective with Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus.

Jeffrey Gorman and Larra Overton recap the 2023 Colts rookies and their debut campaigns and their thoughts on Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL.

The Last Word, the offseason radio show talking all things Colts, returns as Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier recap Anthony Richardson and Chris Ballard's end of season press conferences and where they feel the most optimism heading into the offseason coming off a 9-8 record in 2023.  The fellas also discuss why they are confident in Richardson's ability to play smart and injury-free starting in 2024.

Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier discuss the most important things they heard from quarterback Anthony Richardson and general manager Chris Ballard on Thursday, including why Richardson won't change his playing style and why the Colts retained defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.