Rick Venturi Recaps the Colts Free Agent Moves | The Last Word

The Last Word, the off-season radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, is back this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. They began talking about the Colts staying active in the 2nd week of free agency (2:17). Matt Taylor was joined by Rick Venturi to talk about how much Alec Pierce has developed since he was drafted (12:00).  Also, Rick Venturi spoke about the balance of keep difference makers and losing starters in return (16:00). Lastly, the guys congratulated T.Y. Hilton on his retirement March Madness style with his top 4 plays (25:24).

The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Indianapolis Colts, is back this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. The duo begins with discussion of the start of the new league year and the Colts agreeing to with extensions with their two key free agents, quarter Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce (1:11) and what those two returning means for building out the rest of the Colts roster (16:01). To wrap up the episode, the duo break down the Colts' needs in addressing the pass rush heading into the 2026 season (24:21).

The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. The crew opens with a discussion about the Colts placing the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones and what that means on the ability to sign wide receiver Alec Pierce (2:52). Later, Matt Taylor and Charles Arbuckle catch up with former NFL safety and host of The Opening Drive on SiriusXM Solomon Wilcots (17:03) to get his perspective on the Colts and the broader NFL landscape. To wrap up the episode, Matt and Casey break down the Colts' remaining free agency needs outside of quarterback and wide receiver (28:25).

The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor broadcasting from the Indiana Convention Center at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. The show opens with the biggest takeaways from the press conferences by GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen, including the latest news surrounding quarterback Anthony Richardson (1:10).

Matt Taylor and Charles Arbuckle sit down for a live interview with Shane Steichen the Combine (8:52). To wrap up the show, Matt Taylor catches up with Daniel Jeremiah, lead NFL Draft analyst for NFL Network, to break down the upcoming NFL Draft and what it could mean for the Colts (22:16).

The Last Word, the offseason radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, is back this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. The show opens with a discussion about the NFL's franchise tag window and whether it makes sense for the Colts to use the tag this offseason (2:14), then the guys are joined by NFL Draft analyst Jacob Infante of Pro Football Network to preview the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine and break down several prospects who could be on the Colts' radar in April's NFL Draft (12:48).

To close out the show, Matt delivers this week's "Taylor's Tidbits," with a special focus on storylines and players to watch at the NFL Combine (33:05).

The Last Word, the offseason radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor diving into "Things You'd Love to See," in a Valentine's Day-themed segment (1:56). Matt Taylor catches up with Charles Arbuckle, former Colts tight end and current Colts Radio Analyst, to talk about what the Colts offseason and free agency could look like on the latest installment of 'The Buck Stops Here' (12:03). Lastly, Matt gives his 'Taylor's Tidbits' with a emphasis on the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks (27:15).

The Last Word, the offseason radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Matt Taylor and Larra Overton reacting to the Hall of Fame induction of former Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri and debating why former Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne remains on the outside looking in (3:12). 

They also discuss Michael Pittman Jr.'s comments at the Super Bowl about staying in Indianapolis and finishing his current contract, despite a dip in his 2025 numbers (11:28) and to close the show, welcome Andy Matis from the Colts' Youth Football Department to talk about their efforts to bring the third annual NFL Flag Football Championships to Westfield this summer (22:45).

The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor, who open with a fast-pacedNo Huddle Offense, as the guys hit on several Colts offseason storylines in rapid-fire fashion (1:53).

Former Colts offensive lineman and current Colts Radio Analyst Joe Reitz joins the show to put a bow on the 2025 season, break down the team's pending free agents, and share what he's learned from watching the NFL playoffs (12:03).

To wrap things up, Matt delivers his 'Taylor's Tidbits' with a special focus on Super Bowl LX (34:06).