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The Colts Show Mailbag: Anthony Richardson Sr., icing kickers, Jonathan Taylor with Philip Rivers

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 16 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Offensive line, coin tosses, expectations for Blake Grupe

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 14 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Late-game play-calling, offensive efficiency & more heading into Week 13

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 13 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Chiefs' rare losing streak, turnovers & sacks add up before bye week, Colts-Patriots rivalry re-ignited?

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 12 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Preparing for playing in Berlin, sustaining first half success, Sauce Gardner trade

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 10 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Playoff odds, Week 9 vs. Steelers, trade deadline

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 9 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Trade deadline, offensive line love, Nick Cross, Greatest Show on Turf throwback

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 8 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Stopping Justin Herbert, Riley Leonard as QB2, challenging schedule for rest of 2025 season

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 7 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: One way Lou Anaumo's defense prepped Colts' offense, replacing Spencer Shrader, backup O-line

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 6 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on both this week's podcast and Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Bouncing back vs. Raiders, Michael Pittman Jr.'s touchdown total, what's next for Adonai Mitchell

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 5 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on both this week's podcast and Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Jonathan Taylor's workload, Adonai Mitchell vs. Rams, Mike Hilton and pass rush improvements

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 4 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on both this week's podcast and Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Red zone offense, pressuring opposing quarterbacks, first road game of 2025

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 3 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on both this week's podcast and Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Pat Surtain II vs. Colts' receivers, Titans' offense vs. Broncos' defense from Week 1

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 1 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on both this week's podcast and Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Downfield throws, Week 1 winless streak, Tanor Bortolini and Matt Goncalves, slot cornerback depth

The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 1 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on both this week's podcast and Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Anthony Richardson Sr.'s future, Xavien Howard's fit, Lou Anarumo's history against Miami Dolphins

The Colts Show Mailbag returns as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on both this week's podcast and Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: AFC South expectations, cornerback depth, tight end roles after Tyler Warren

The Colts Show Mailbag returns as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on both this week's podcast and Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Riley Leonard, Kenny Moore II, expectations for tight end stats in 2025

The Colts Show Mailbag returns as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on both this week's podcast and Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Training camp begins, running back depth, wide receivers

The Colts Show Mailbag returns as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on both this week's podcast and Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Jonathan Taylor on third and long, 2025 run defense, Tyler Warren's role as a rookie

The Colts Show Mailbag returns as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on both this week's podcast and Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Michael Pittman Jr. in 2025, re-setting QB competition, depth at linebacker & safety

The Colts Show Mailbag returns as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on both this week's podcast and Colts.com.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Anthony Richardson's potential with 'normal' offseason, where pass rush can improve in 2025, Tyler Warren's impact on Colts' offense

The Colts Show Mailbag dove into the Colts' quarterback competition in this week's podcast, which you can listen to wherever you get your podcasts, and took several other questions answered below.

The Colts Show Mailbag: Remaining positions of need after NFL Draft, an under-the-radar Day 3 pick, Riley Leonard's fit with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones

Beginning this week, Colts fans can submit their questions to The Colts Show Mailbag, with questions being answered on the podcast and in the article below.

Colts Mailbag: D-line vs. Texans' O-line, rushing success at Lucas Oil Stadium, zooming out on 2023 playoff push

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 18 with questions on how the Colts will try to get after C.J. Stroud, why the team's run the ball better at home and if the 2023 season will be viewed as a success no matter the outcome on Saturday night.

Colts Mailbag: Mentality vs. Raiders, blitzes, next men up in AFC playoff race

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 17 with questions on how the Colts are approaching Sunday's game against the Raiders, why the team doesn't blitz more and what the AFC playoff picture is looking like with two games left.

Colts Mailbag: Odds 3 AFC South teams make playoffs, Alec Pierce doing the dirty work, Anthony Richardson update

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 16 with questions on if the AFC South could get three teams into the playoffs, the kind of impact Alec Pierce is making even when the ball doesn't come his way and what presence Anthony Richardson has had around the team lately.

Colts Mailbag: JuJu Brents' return, Zack Moss' rebound, is Week 15 vs. Steelers a must-win for playoff chances

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 15 with questions on how important JuJu Brents' return will be, what we can expect from Zack Moss and if the Colts' playoff odds hinge on beating the Steelers on Saturday.

Colts Mailbag: AFC South tiebreaking scenarios, Jake Browning's breakout game ahead of Week 14 matchup with Cincinnati Bengals

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 14 with questions on if the Colts can become AFC South champions in the event of a three-way tie, what to expect from Bengals quarterback Jake Browning on Sunday and if the team's tight ends will become a bigger part of the offense down the stretch.

Colts Mailbag: Zack Moss' workload with Jonathan Taylor out, is it too early to talk NFL playoffs?

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 13 with questions on the Colts' run game in the wake of Jonathan Taylor's thumb injury and if we should pump the brakes on talking playoffs as the calendar flips to December.

Colts Mailbag: Shaquille Leonard being waived, Jelani Woods update, 2024 NFL Draft

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 12 with questions on why Shaquille Leonard was waived this week, what Jelani Woods' status is, when Grover Stewart will be back and a peek at next spring's NFL Draft.

Colts Mailbag: Josh Downs' Week 10 status, Alec Pierce's outlook, Patriots' 2023 struggles

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 10 with questions on if Josh Downs could play this weekend, Alec Pierce's season to date and how the Colts can beat the Patriots on Sunday in Frankfurt.

Colts Mailbag: Dispelling myths on runs up the middle and tight ends; where Jonathan Taylor, Zack Moss rank in NFL's best running back duos

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 9 with questions on why the Colts run the ball up the middle so much and if Shane Steichen is targeting his tight ends enough in the passing game.

Colts Mailbag: Officiating in Browns game, options at cornerback, avoiding turnovers on offense

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 8 with questions on the end of last week's loss to the Cleveland Browns, if the team could add a cornerback with JuJu Brents banged up and what Shane Steichen and Gardner Minshew are doing to cut down on turnovers.

Colts Mailbag: Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss on the field at the same time, locker room vibes heading into Week 7

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 7 with questions on how the Colts can use Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss on the field at the same time and what the mood is at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center heading into Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

Colts Mailbag: Jonathan Taylor, Zack Moss and what's next at running back

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 6 with questions on how the Colts will handle touches for Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss going forward.

Colts Mailbag: Anthony Richardson stats to watch, Jonathan Taylor's return, what's next at cornerback with Dallis Flowers out

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 5 with questions on Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor and if the team will look outside for a replacement for Dallis Flowers.

Colts Mailbag: Matt Gay's impact on offense, Anthony Richardson's Week 4 status, Gus Bradley's defense

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 4 with questions on how Matt Gay impacts the way Shane Steichen calls plays, the direction Gus Bradley's defense is trending and more ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.

Colts Mailbag: NFL power rankings, Anthony Richardson update, Shaquille Leonard's impact on defense

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 3 with questions on the NFL landscape, Anthony Richardson's status and more ahead of Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

Colts Mailbag: Fourth quarter defense, Shane Steichen going for it on 4th down, Anthony Richardson's outlook for Week 2

The Colts mailbag is back for Week 2 with questions on Anthony Richardson, Shane Steichen, the NFL landscape and what to expect from Gus Bradley's defense late in games.

Colts Mailbag: Grover Stewart, Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce, plus Anthony Richardson's mobility

The Colts Mailbag is back for the 2023 season with questions on how Anthony Richardson's mobility will impact the offensive line, what to look for from the team's top returning wide receivers and more ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Colts Mailbag: Breakout Year 3 players, quarterbacks, wide receiver depth chart

The Colts Mailbag is back with questions on the team's 2021 draft picks, Anthony Richardson's relationship with Jonathan Taylor, where Josh Downs sits on the Colts' wide receiver depth chart and more as we hit the middle of OTAs.

Colts Mailbag: NFL Draft preview, positions of need, Nick Cross

The Colts Mailbag is back! Ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, we took questions on, well, mostly the 2023 NFL Draft.

Colts Mailbag: Coaching Search, Quarterback Outlook, Offensive Line

The Colts Mailbag returns with questions on how the team is conducting its coaching search, what the plan at quarterback may be in 2023 and if the offensive line can improve going forward.

Colts Mailbag: Quarterbacks In 2023 NFL Draft, Tight Ends And Offensive Line

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 17 with questions on what the 2023 NFL Draft quarterback class looks like, the future of the Colts' tight end position and what was behind Nick Foles being sacked seven times on Monday Night Football.

Colts Mailbag: Nick Foles, Loss To Vikings, Fourth-And-One QB Sneak vs. Field Goal Attempt

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 16 with questions on what Nick Foles will bring to the offense, how the team's responded to Saturday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings and what the future of the quarterback position may look like in Indianapolis.

Colts Mailbag: Shadowing Justin Jefferson, Bernhard Raimann's Crucial Evaluation, Parris Campbell's Revenge Game?

The Colts Mailbag is back heading into Saturday's Week 15 road matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. We've got questions about how to handle Justin Jefferson, the future at left tackle, how to exploit a struggling Minnesota defense and more.

Colts Mailbag: Jeff Saturday's Game Management, Jonathan Taylor's Usage, Quarterback Depth Chart

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 13 with questions on the end of Monday night's game, why Jonathan Taylor isn't always on the field and more heading into Sunday night's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

Colts Mailbag: End Of Eagles Game, Run Play Schemes And More

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 12 with plenty of questions on how the Colts can get their run game going again and what happened at the end of their Week 11 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Colts Mailbag: Playoff Odds, Jeff Saturday's Impact On Offensive Line, Matchup vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 11 with plenty of questions on Jeff Saturday's impact and where things go from here for the 2022 Colts.

Colts Mailbag: Jeff Saturday's Impact As Interim Head Coach, Why Parks Frazier Was Picked To Call Plays

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 10 with plenty of questions on Jeff Saturday being hired as interim head coach, and why he chose Parks Frazier to be the team's offensive playcaller going forward.

Colts Mailbag: Explaining The Nyheim Hines Deal, Strategy At Trade Deadline, Sam Ehlinger's Future And More

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 9 with plenty of questions on this week's trade with the Buffalo Bills, what's next for Sam Ehlinger and more ahead of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough.

Colts Mailbag: How Sam Ehlinger Will Change Colts' Offense, What To Expect From New Starting Quarterback In Week 8 vs. Washington Commanders

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 8 with plenty of questions on new starting quarterback Sam Ehlinger ahead of his first career start Sunday against the Washington Commanders at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Colts Mailbag: Week 7 vs. Titans And Impact On AFC Playoffs, Sorting Out Questions At Safety, Linebacker And Running Back

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 7 with questions on the importance of Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans, and if next-man-up standouts Deon Jackson, Rodney Thomas II and Zaire Franklin will continue to have roles when Jonathan Taylor/Nyheim Hines, Julian Blackmon and Shaquille Leonard return.

Colts Mailbag: Alec Pierce Trending Up, Offensive Line Combinations, Seeking Solutions On Offense

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 6 with questions on Alec Pierce's ascent, what's next for the offensive line and how Frank Reich may try to get the Colts' offense clicking starting Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Colts Mailbag: Jonathan Taylor, Run Game, First Down Efficiency And More

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 5 with questions on the Jonathan Taylor and the Colts' run game, and where the team stands heading into Thursday night's game against the Denver Broncos.

Colts Mailbag: Offensive Line Fixes, Jelani Woods' Usage, Week 4 Matchup vs. Derrick Henry, Titans

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 4 with questions on the offensive line, Jelani Woods, Jonathan Taylor and this weekend's AFC South clash with the Tennessee Titans.

Colts Mailbag: Shaquille Leonard's Status, Slowing Down Patrick Mahomes, Changes On Offense vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 3 with questions on Shaquille Leonard, Patrick Mahomes, Isaiah Rodgers, Michael Pittman Jr. and what Frank Reich can do to get his offense going again on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Colts Mailbag: Tying The Texans, Kicker Update, Nick Cross' Debut And More

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 2 with questions on how to feel about Week 1's tie, if Nyheim Hines will be more involved in the offense and what we saw from Nick Cross' NFL debut last weekend in Houston.

Colts Mailbag: Gus Bradley's Defense, Alec Pierce's Outlook, Matchup vs. Texans

The Colts Mailbag returns for Week 1 with questions on how Gus Bradley's defense will look different from Matt Eberflus' scheme, what we can expect from Alec Pierce as a rookie and a few matchups to watch on Sunday against the Houston Texans.

Colts Mailbag: Additions At Wide Receiver, Sam Ehlinger, Rodrigo Blankenship And More

The Colts Mailbag returns with questions on what's next at wide receiver, how Sam Ehlinger earned a spot on the roster and the importance of kickoffs with Rigoberto Sanchez out for the year.

Colts Mailbag: Kicking Competition, Impact Of Drew Ogletree's Injury, Plan For Starters In Final Preseason Game

The Colts Mailbag returns with questions on the kicking battle, O-line depth, Gus Bradley's attacking defense and more.

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