Colts One-On-One: Rivers Arrives In Indy

Jeffrey Gorman talks with Colts quarterback Phillip Rivers regarding his move to Indy, his new teammates and what he's excited about in 2020.

Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, goes one on one with Colts head athletic trainer and team infection control officer Dave Hammer to discuss all the protocols and changes the team has implemented this season in order to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rick Venturi, longtime former NFL coach, joins Matt Taylor for another installment of Inside Football with Rick Venturi. This week, the guys discuss Colts' rookie expectations, flexibility on defense, the versatility at defensive end, and what's to like about Trey Burton and the other Colts acquisitions this off-season.

Jeffrey Gorman, Clark Judge (has covered the NFL for a long time and currently works for the Talk of Fame Network) and Larra Overton bring you this week's Colts Official Podcast.

0:00 – 5:05 – Clark

Judge talks about how he used to cover the Baltimore Colts!

5:06 – 6:53 – Owners

in the NFL have become more relatable

6:54 – 8:53 – Clark

Judge has been discouraged of all the positive tests so far around the league

8:54 – 11:33– How important

teams staying healthy from illness this season will be compared to in years past

11:34 – 14:22 – How do

you keep players healthy and available?

14:23 – 16:11 – What

is happening in New England?

16:12 – 19:32 – Tom

Brady in Tampa Bay

19:33 – 24:24 – Philip

Rivers fit with the Colts

24:25 – 29:14 – Is

Philip Rivers a Hall of Famer?

29:15 – 32:20 –

Defense has continued to add winners over the last couple years

32:21 – 35:00 – Darius

Leonard continuing to add chips on his shoulders

35:01 – 38:17 – AFC

South Preview

38:18 – 42:30 –

Looking forward at the next Hall of Fame class

44:20 – 50:27 – How

everything is going through the first 2 days of Phase 2 of Training Camp

50:28 – 54:48 – How

the team is responding to the new protocol's under the leadership of Frank

Reich and Chris Ballard

54:49 – end – Getting

geared up for the season to get under way!

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns for the first time in 2020 hosted by Matt Taylor. Rick has 27 years of coaching experience in the NFL and discusses the loss of the preseason, the challenge undrafted free agents face this season, and what intrigues him most about the Colts roster heading into training camp.

Jeffrey Gorman, Mike Wells (covers the Colts for ESPN) and Larra Overton bring you this week's Colts Official Podcast.

0:00 – 4:36 – Congrats to Larra, who got marries this past weekend!

4:37 – 7:22 – Likelihood of players continuing to opt-out of playing in the 2020 NFL season as we saw a handful of players announcing they weren't going to play in the last couple days

7:23 – 11:14 – Discouraged of all the positive tests so far around the league

11:15 – 13:48 – Players reporting to Camp and when they will take the field

13:49 – 17:10 – On paper this is a great football team

17:11 – 19:56 – Mike Wells biggest concern for Colts in 2020

19:57 – 22:46 – Does the NFL Top 100 matter to them personally?

22:47 – 26:53 – Where does the defensive backfield rank on this team?

26:24 – 28:36 – Who benefits the most on the defense with the addition of DeForest Buckner?

28:37 – 31:10 – Will Justin Houston record double-digit sacks?

31:11 - 33-53 - When the players get on the field, what is the most intriguing matchup?

33:54 – 35:44 – Expectations from the Tight End group

36:20 – 36:56 – Mike Wells gives his record projection
39:31 – 43:30 – Media throughout the league being back in team complex's and interacting with players

43:31 – 48:11 – Hearing from Chris Ballard, Frank Reich, Nick Sirianni and Matt Eberflus later this week

48:12 – 1:00:00 – Recap of Larra's wedding this past weekend!

Jeffrey Gorman, Andrew Walker and Casey Vallier bring you this week's Colts Official Podcast.

0:00 – 5:07 – Where is the NFL with health protocols with rookies reporting today?

5:08 – 7:56 – Possibility of even fewer preseason games, how does that affect the bottom half of rosters?

7:57 – 10:24 – Likelihood of having positive tests during season

10:25 – 13:59 – Media access for media to the players during training camp

14:00 – 20:26 – Madden Ratings – Colts players underappreciated?

20:27 – 25:35 – The most indispensable Colts

25:36 – 26:29 – Congrats to Larra Overton on his wedding this upcoming weekend!

27:16 – 31:06 – If DeForest Buckner and Philip Rivers have their typical seasons, are the Colts are still Super Bowl contenders?

31:07 – 32:58 – Al-Quadin Muhammad and Kemoko Turay in 2020?

32:59 – 34:50 – Daurice Fountain and Marcus Johnson camp battle

34:51 – 36:31 – Colts with elite speed

36:32 – 39:10 – Depth and intrigue at what positions for the Colts?

39:11 – 40:12 – Yes or No?

40:13 – 41:08 – Isaiah Rodgers bowled 6 consecutive strikes through his legs!!!

41:09 – 43:00 – Rookies finally being able to meet some of these players face-to-face instead of on a screen

43:01 – 45:56 – Colts defense could be elite

This week on The Last Word, Jeffrey Gorman and Casey Vallier catch up with JMV of 1070 and 107.5 The Fan (Indianapolis) and ask some rapid fire questions about the upcoming season and Jeffrey Gorman chats with Pro Bowl Center Ryan Kelly about the importance of Anthony Castonzo coming back.

Matt Taylor, Jim Sorgi and Casey Vallier bring you this week's Colts Official Podcast.

0:00 – 5:17 – Casey just had the best steak of his life on vacation.

5:18 – 8:00 - Has Casey seen Philip Rivers driving around Noblesville?

8:01 – 18:43 - The Washington NFL franchise will have a new name. Thoughts?

18:44 – 27:48 - What will a game at Lucas Oil Stadium look at feel like this season?

27:49 – 34:28 - Do you see any hiccups with the NFL's initial list of health protocols for 2020?

34:29 – 40:26 - Do you think players should be open to the Oakley mouth shield this season?

40:27 – 48:41 - Is Jonathan Taylor going to show the same big play ability in the NFL as he did in college?

48:42 – 55:30 - Is Michael Pittman going to have an above average rookie season compared to rookie wideouts in the recent past?

55:31 – 1:08:27 - Where are the Colts' top positional battles heading into training camp in two weeks?

Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, hosts a special Colts' writers roundtable podcast featuring Colts beat writers Andrew Walker from Colts.com, Mike Chappell from FOX 59/CBS 4, Kevin Bowen from 1075thefan.com and Zak Keefer from The Athletic. The guys discuss the top Colts storylines heading into training camp, and the challenges the NFL faces in 2020.

Larra Overton, Matt Taylor and Jim Sorgi bring you this week's Colts Official Podcast.

0:00 – 8:46 – Update on Larra's wedding planning.

8:47 – 14:00 - What do make of Patrick Mahommes new 10-year deal?

14:01 – 20:01 - Is the onus of a successful and uninterrupted season all on the players?

20:02 – 24:57 - The NFLPA wants no preseason games in 2020. Is that a good idea?

24:58 – 32:13 - Which players will potentially be affected by reduced training camp rosters?

32:14 – 37:51 - The NFLPA wants to practice with no 11 on 11 drills this season. Is that possible?

37:52 – 44:00 - Which Colts rookie in 2019 is going to have the biggest jump in 2020?

44:01 – 63:03 - Place Your Bets – The gang makes some bets on some Colts totals in 2020.

Colts quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady joins Colts.com's Jeffrey Gorman for a 1-on-1 chat about the addition of Philip Rivers, his relationship with Jacoby Brissett, where Jacob Eason can improve most as a rookie and more.

Colts running backs coach Tom Rathman joins Colts.com's Jeffrey Gorman for a 1-on-1 chat about adding a true fullback, Roosevelt Nix, this offseason, how he sees Nyheim Hines' role playing out in 2020, the possibility of having two 1,000-yard rushers and more.

Colts wide receivers coach Mike Groh joins Colts.com's Matt Taylor for a 1-on-1 chat about making the most of an offseason spent off the field, the fierce battles expected for the final couple spots at WR, rookie Michael Pittman Jr.'s prospects and more.

Colts defensive line coach Brian Baker joins Colts.com's Matt Taylor for a 1-on-1 chat about making the move back to the pro game and what he learned at the college level, DeForest Buckner's impact, Justin Houston's production into his 30s and more.

On this week's Colts Official Podcast, Larra Overton, Jeffrey Gorman and Casey Vallier discuss the latest Colts topics.
0:00 – 9:21 Possible delay of Training Camp
9:22 – 13:08 Roster size increase
13:09 – 14:22 Keeping an eye on what happens with Major League Baseball when it resumes play
14:23 – 20:53 What will player availability look like during the week and post-game
20:54 – 28:05 Most intriguing rookie
28:06 – 35:37 Anthony Castonzo still not getting any respect
35:38 – 45:39 Most Valuable Coach
45:40 – 48:35 Xavier Rhodes
48:36 – 54:40 Larra Overton Wedding Update

Colts linebackers coach Dave Borgonzi joins Colts.com's Jeffrey Gorman for a 1-on-1 chat about Darius Leonard's elite skillset, what to expect out of Bobby Okereke in Year 2, DeForest Buckner's impact on the LBs up front and more.

On this week's Colts Official Podcast, Jeffrey Gorman, Jim Sorgi and Andrew Walker discuss the latest Colts topics.

0:00 – 5:37 Can Sorgi predict a play?

5:37 – 6:48 Andrew Walker tried to mess up Gorman every live hit he does at Lucas Oil Stadium

6:49 – 7:34 Andrew Walker's pre-game ritual and how it will change in 2020

7:35 – 14:26 What makes Kenny Moore so special?

14:27 – 17:36 Kenny Moore off the field

17:37 – 19:41 How the Colts got their hands on Kenny Moore

20:00 – 25:38 What Parris Campbell and Trey Burton look like in the offense in 2020

25:39 – 29:46 The battles in the receiver group heading into the regular season

29:47 – 34:20 Changes on the coaching staff in the passing game

35:21 – 42:21 Kicking situation heading into 2020

42:22 – 46:58 Who is next in the Colts Ring of Honor?

47:05 – 50:53 Who is the Colts Offensive MVP not named Philip Rivers?

50:54 – 52:50 Who is the Colts Defensive MVP not named Darius Leonard?

52:51 – 1:05:26 Tracking Andrew Walker's twitter

Colts tight ends coach Jason Michael joins Colts.com's Matt Taylor for a 1-on-1 chat about Jack Doyle's effect on the room, Mo Alie-Cox's ascension, the addition of free agent Trey Burton and his past experiences with quarterback Philip Rivers.

Colts offensive line coach Chris Strausser joins Colts.com's Andrew Walker for a 1-on-1 chat about Anthony Castonzo's return, the depth up front, fifth-round draft pick Danny Pinter and more.

On this week's Colts Official Podcast, Matt Taylor, Jim Sorgi, Andrew Walker and Casey Vallier discuss the latest Colts topics.

0:00 – 4:23 What is the best moment to enjoy a cold beer?

4:24 – 10:31 How deserving is Robert Mathis to go into the Colts Ring of Honor?

10:32 – 16:23 What's your favorite Robert Mathis moment?

16:24 – 20:09 Which players from the 2000s are still deserving of the Colts Ring of Honor?

20:10 – 23:41 Which current Colts have a good chance to one day land in the Ring of Honor?

23:42 – 34:26 Can NFL teams realistically follow all the protocols put in place next season regarding COVID-19?

35:27 – 42:27 Should the NFL eliminate preseason games in 2020 because on-field work during the spring didn't occur?

42:28 – 48:15 What do player only workouts look like this summer?

48:16 – 55:35 In light of Lamar Jackson's tumble over a jet ski, what summer activity would you not be able to give up if you were a professional athlete that would be frowned upon by your team?

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and Casey Vallier bring you this week's Colts Official Podcast.

0:00 – 2:12 – Starting to see some indication of sports returning

2:13 – 8:01 - Honoring Chris Beaty

8:02 – 14:24 - Frank Reich on "This will be a week I never forget"

14:25 – 22:22 - NFL Players Video and Roger Goodell Video

22:23 – 27:57 - Frank Reich has Tony Dungy talk with the team

27:57 – 35:02 - Drew Brees Comments and Apology

35:03 – 37:45 - Philip Rivers is in Indianapolis and who is around for him to throw to??

37:46 – 41:59 - Jacoby Brissett forming good relationship with Philip Rivers

42:00 – 49:02 - Pro Football Focus tabs Jonathan Taylor as rookie running back in the best situation

49:28 – 57:17 - Larra Overton Wedding Coming Up

Matt Taylor, Jim Sorgi and Andrew Walker bring you this week's Colts Official Podcast.

0:00 – 5:08 – How is Jim Sorgi's swimming pool coming along?

5:09 – 10:17 The offseason program is almost over and Phillip Rivers is practicing his cadence in front of the team on Zoom.

10:18 – 13:40 Were you surprised the 4th and 15 rule proposal was tabled by NFL owners' last week?

13:41 – 20:58 Takeaways from what Frank Reich had to say on Monday/tight end usage next season for the Colts.

20:59 – 26:40 Are you concerned about the Colts' lack of proven depth on the offensive line heading into next season?

26:41 – 29:16 Are the Colts going to be able to run the ball on ANYBODY next season with the addition of Jonathan Taylor?

29:17 – 35:36 What does a 1-1 punch in the running game look like with Marlon Mack and Jonathan Taylor.

35:37 – 40:56 The Top 3 ways Phillip Rivers will impact the Colts' offense next season.

40:57 – 46:12 The Top 3 most impactful Colts players on defense next season.

46:13 – 50:43 The Top 3 reasons to jump on the hype train surrounding the Colts next season.

50:44 – 55:43 The Top 3 reasons to show caution when talking about the Colts as "Super Bowl contenders."

55:44 – 59:48 Where do you see the Colts finishing next season in the AFC South?

59:49 – 1:02:58 Dates Jim Sorgi's pool will be open this summer!

Jeffrey Gorman goes one on one with Howard Mudd, longtime NFL assistant coach and former Colts offensive line coach. Mudd discusses the passing of former Colts assistant coach John Teerlinck, and shares stories of Peyton Manning, Jeff Saturday, and the team's Super Bowl Championship.

Matt Taylor, Jim Sorgi and Jeffrey Gorman bring you this week's Colts Official Podcast.

0:00 – 8:20 Should the NFL pump in stadium crowd noise in 2020 if fans aren't allowed in the stands?

8:21 – 10:05 What did you think of Dolphins' owner Stephen Ross saying there will be NFL football in 2020?

10:06 – 15:01 What does year two look like for Parris Campbell in the Colts' offense?

15:02 – 17:31 Did the NFL make the right call in eliminating pass interference challenges after just one season?

17:32 – 19:30 Does every Colts receiver have to know every wide receiver pattern in the playbook?

19:31 – 22:28 Is it possible the Colts have too many weapons on offense next season and not enough footballs to go around?

22:29 – 29:10 Does the Colts' offense still revolve around T.Y. Hilton?

29:11- 30:49 What's the Colts record if they have an elite running game?

30:50 – 37:58 Will you watch the Tom Brady nine-part documentary series next year?

37:59 – 41:44 What do you think of the 4th and 15 play possibly taking the place of an onside kick in 2020?

41:42 – 48:03 How many years will Phillip Rivers be the quarterback for the Colts?