The Last Word: Richardson's setback and the QB battle ahead

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.

The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, is back this week as Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor break down the team's eight-man draft class, highlighting which rookies could make an impact in 2025 and discuss current players most affected by the new additions. Plus, former Colts QB Philip Rivers joins the show to talk about sixth-round pick Riley Leonard—his fellow Fairhope, Alabama native—and shares insights into what makes Leonard a winning quarterback.

The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, spends this week recapping the selection of tight end Tyler Warren with the 14th overall pick in the NFL Draft. The guys dive into Warren's versatility and explore the events that led to him being available when the Colts were on the clock. They also break down how Warren could fit into the offense next season and what his arrival means for the quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.

The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, is back this week as Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor preview a very busy week next week for the Colts. With the start of the offseason workout program and the 2025 NFL Draft right around the corner, Jeffrey and Matt preview the top storylines to watch as players return to the facility and dive into the Colts' most pressing and under-the-radar draft needs heading into draft week. Luke Easterling, NFL Draft analyst of Athlon Sports, joins the show to break down how he sees the first round unfolding and which prospects might be in play for the Colts in the middle of round 1.

The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, returns this week with Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor reacting to the Colts' latest roster moves, including the signing of tight end Mo Alie-Cox in free agency and the surprise release of kicker Matt Gay. The guys also debut the NFL Draft Thermometer, breaking down the hottest positional needs for the Colts as the draft quickly approaches. Plus, they dive into the biggest offseason storylines and explore the looming quarterback battle with Ty Dunne, veteran NFL insider and founder of Go Long and GoLongTD.com.

The Last Word, the Colts' offseason radio show, is back again with Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor reacting to all the Colts' news that came out of the NFL Owners meetings earlier this week. The fellas discuss what Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen had to say about the quarterback competition this spring between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. The guys also break down some other team topics that came up this week including what the Colts had to say about targeting a tight end in the draft, and how they go about finding some starters along the offensive line this spring.