Free Agent Preview: Julian Blackmon

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.