The Last Word: Linebacker and Defensive back Burning Questions

The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, returns this week with Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier as they continue their "Burning Questions" series, this time diving into the team's linebacking corps and secondary ahead of next week's training camp. The guys break down the depth behind Zaire Franklin at linebacker and evaluate the Colts' revamped defensive back room, featuring new additions Charvarius Ward and Cam Bynum. To wrap up the show, Matt and Casey share their boldest hot takes heading into camp.

Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier are back this week on The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Colts. The guys continue the positional burning question series as they break down the offensive and defensive lines this week. The fellas debate the positional battles that will unfold in camp along the offensive line and if the Colts have enough depth up front over the course of a 17-game regular season. And on the defensive side of the ball, the boys discuss Laiatu Latu's ceiling in year two and how a new defensive scheme in 2025 can help the defensive tackles like DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart.

This week on The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier continue their "Burning Questions" positional series with a focus on wide receivers and tight ends. The guys discuss whether Michael Pittman Jr. is poised for a bounce-back season, the projected roles of Alec Pierce and AD Mitchell and chat with Josh Downs about his consistent production so far and his goals moving forward.

The show wraps with a look at rookie Tyler Warren's ceiling and how the quarterback competition could impact tight end production in 2025.

Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier are back this week on The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, kicking off their "Burning Questions" positional series by diving into the quarterback and running back groups ahead of training camp later this summer. The guys break down the upcoming quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones and hear from Colts' quarterbacks coach Cam Turner about what will ultimately determine the winner. Plus, Jonathan Taylor joins the show to discuss his goals for the 2025 season.

Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier return on The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, to break down the team's three-day minicamp that wrapped up this week. The fellas highlight standout performers from the week and share their early impressions of the roster going into training camp. The guys also discuss quarterback Daniel Jones' offseason performance, emphasizing the importance of his taking all the first-team reps. In addition, they react to the news that broke on Friday that the late Jim Irsay will be inducted into the Colts Ring of Honor during the Week 1 game on September 7th against the Miami Dolphins. Plus, third-year cornerback JuJu Brents joins the show to talk about goals for 2025 as he looks to bounce back and make a major impact after two injury-plagued seasons in Indianapolis.

The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, returns this week with Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier reacting to the news of quarterback Anthony Richardson experiencing a setback with his shoulder injury, which will sideline him for the remainder of the offseason program. They also break down how Richardson's extended absence could affect his competition with Daniel Jones for the starting quarterback role and the guys catch up with rookie kicker Spencer Shrader, who is emerging as a strong candidate to replace Matt Gay as the Colts' top kicking specialist in 2025.

The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, returns this week with a breakdown of the team's 2025 regular season schedule. Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor discuss the Colts' chances of a strong start—with four of their first six games at home—the toughest stretches of the schedule, and the impact of extensive road travel this season. The show also features an interview with rookie quarterback Riley Leonard from Notre Dame, who recaps his rookie mini-camp experience and shares how his skill set fits into Shane Steichen's offensive system in the NFL.

The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, returns this week with a breakdown of rookie minicamp. Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier break down what the minicamp experience involves and share key takeaways from the early practices. They're also joined by third-round draft pick Justin Walley, who offers his initial impressions stepping onto the field as a professional. Later in the show, Colts tight ends coach Tom Manning discusses how the team plans to utilize Tyler Warren this upcoming season, highlighting Warren's versatility, noting his ability to block, catch, and run as traits that make him a dynamic addition to the offense.