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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.

On today's Camp Chat, Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz break down how Anthony Richardson looked taking first-team reps with the offense and the bonds the quarterbacks are building with the pass catchers so far in camp. The fellas also discuss how Shaquille Leonard has looked early on in camp and what his presence means to the defense. Lastly, Jeffrey Gorman and Casey Vallier sit down with defensive tackle Grover Stewart who reveals how he's trying to capitalize on last year's career season.

The first day of Colts' training camp is in the books and Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz break down the big happenings that took place as the Colts hit the practice field for the first time. The guys discuss the team's health and Shaq Leonard's participation on day one. The guys also talk about Jonathan Taylor landing on PUP to begin camp and how Anthony Richardson looked during his first session in front of a packed crowd at Grand Park. Lastly, Matt and Jeffrey Gorman go one-on-one with Mo Alie-Cox who discusses his excitement to play in the Shane Steichen offense and the requirements of the tight end position in a new scheme in 2023.

Matt Taylor visits with Colts head coach Shane Steichen to analyze where he thought the Colts improved this offseason during OTAs and the veteran minicamp. Steichen also breaks down the dynamic between quarterbacks Gardner Minshew and Anthony Richardson, and where the game is starting to slow down for Richardson in his first spring in the NFL. Lastly, Coach Steichen discusses why he's confident in the Colts' defense heading into training camp and where the rookie class is at mentally following their first spring in Indianapolis.

Matt Taylor sits down with Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin during the veteran minicamp to discuss where he's grown during the offseason, mastering the Gus Bradley defense heading into his second season in the scheme, and how he's prepared to help quarterback Anthony Richardson grow into a leader as a rookie in 2023.

Casey Vallier sat down with Colts' tight end Kylen Granson to talk about heading into his 3rd season and relishing the veteran role. Kylen talks about learning a new offense and how beneficial Gardner Minshew has been since he is familiar with the offense, the progress of Anthony Richardson during offseason workouts, and the benefit that multiple joint practices will have for this team.

Matt Taylor and Jeffrey Gorman sat down with Colts' punter and kickoff specialist Rigoberto Sanchez to discuss how he dealt with his Achilles injury last season, how tough it was to miss time on the field away from his teammates, relying on his wife and family during his adversity, his thoughts on the NFL's new rule that allows kickoff returners to make a fair catch and first impressions of new special teams coordinator Brian Mason.

Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin joins Matt Taylor to discuss the first week of OTAs, improving his route running, his early impressions of Anthony Richardson and Gardner Minshew at quarterback, and how he has developed and grown his game during his career as he embarks on his fifth season with the Colts.