Tanor Bortolini on Jonathan Taylor, Quenton Nelson & gaining weight | The Colts Show

Colts team writer & PA announcer JJ Stankevitz is joined by center Tanor Bortolini (4:08) for a conversation about how the second-year player's season is going so far, and what he's picked up from O-line coach Tony Sparano Jr. and left guard Quenton Nelson in his NFL career. JJ and Tanor also talk about blocking for Jonathan Taylor (8:47), what it was like to grow up in Wisconsin and play for the Badgers (11:48) and also how he put on 30 pounds in high school so he could get recruited (15:40). JJ then opens up the Colts Show mailbag (20:15) for a listener question about the level of competition the Colts will face in the second half of 2025, and JJ also dives into something he's been thinking about with the Colts' offense this season (26:15).

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts running backs coach DeAndre Smith for an inside look at why Jonathan Taylor is having such a remarkable 2025 season. Smith explains why Taylor being healthy is the starting point here (3:01) and how he's challenged Taylor to improve as a complete running back (12:20). The guys also discuss the impact veteran Ameer Abdullah has made since joining the Colts (16:32) before Smith explains what he saw in a young Shane Steichen when they were together at UNLV 15 years ago (19:36). Finally, Smith shares stories from his time playing professional football in the south of France in the 1990s (23:09) and looks ahead to returning to Europe for the Colts' Week 10 game against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin. JJ also opens The Colts Show Mailbag (28:37) for a question about the upcoming trade deadline.

Colts.com writer & stadium PA announcer JJ Stankevitz is joined by safety Nick Cross (3:09) for a conversation about how he's become the standout player he is in 2025. It starts with Cross studying pro athletes (4:28) and how the prepare as a kid, and how he continues to be a lifelong learner when it comes to his process (8:38). Nick then gets into how Lou Anarumo has helped bring his game to another level (12:42) and shares a wholesome story from his wild high school recruiting process (16:45). JJ and Nick also discuss how he's rebounded from a difficult start to his career (22:13) and why he watches Bob Sanders tape before every season (27:12).

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for behind-the-scenes insight into why quarterback Daniel Jones has had success right from the start of the 2025 season, and how the Colts' coaching staff has been able to use rookie tight end Tyler Warren in so many versatile ways. Cooter also explains what he thinks makes Shane Steichen a good head coach, and has a story about learning a hard lesson from Peyton Manning when he was just getting his start as a young coach in the NFL. JJ then opens the Colts Show Mailbag for a listener question about holding penalties and looks ahead to the Colts' Week 6 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Robert Mays, the host of The Athletic Football Show, for some national perspective on why the Colts' strong start to the season isn't a mirage, and why the Shane Steichen-Daniel Jones pairing has been successful so far. Robert also offers his view of why the Colts' weapons have fit together so well on offense and why the Jaguars have surprised and the Texans have faltered in the AFC South. JJ then opens up The Colts Show Mailbag for a question about the Colts' pass rush and looks ahead to Sunday's Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by wide receiver Ashton Dulin for a chat about the physicality it takes to play in the NFL and why he enjoys blocking so much. JJ and Ashton also talk about the NFL's dynamic kickoff, the mentality of being a "next man up" and golf. JJ then opens The Colts Show Mailbag for a question digging into what's behind the Colts' 3-0 start, dives into what's making Jonathan Taylor so effective this season and previews a huge Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce for a conversation that touches on what it takes to be an unselfish but still productive wide receiver in Shane Steichen's offense, plus what he's learned from Reggie Wayne over the last four seasons. Alec also offers something he's learned about Daniel Jones that might surprise people, and he and JJ go deep into his versatile high school sports career – and why athletes should play as many sports as possible as they grow up. JJ then opens The Colts Show Mailbag for a question about how Sam Darnold started his comeback season in 2024 versus how Daniel Jones has started his year in 2025, and then JJ previews Week 3's matchup between the Colts and Titans.

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Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II joins JJ Stankevitz for a dive into why he and his teammates have bought into Lou Anarumo and the scheme the new defensive coordinator has brought to Indy, as well as insight into how Moore and the entire Colts team are moving on after a blowout of the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. Moore also details the kind of legacy he's still building in Year 9 with the Colts and why doing good things in the community is so important to him. JJ then opens The Colts Show Mailbag and looks ahead to a fascinating matchup between the Colts and Denver Broncos on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.