How the Colts' new additions fared in 2020 + Previewing Buffalo with IndyStar's Jim Ayello

Why the Colts' 5-2 start is legit with IndyStar's Jim Ayello: On today's episode, IndyStar's Jim Ayello joins the show to go over the Colts' 5-2 start. Just like 2019, Indy is in the same spot. However, it's a lot different this time and Jim helps explain why. Across the board, the Colts are better and it shows up in their point differential. Evan and Jim go over all of these players as well: DeForest Buckner, Philip Rivers, Jonathan Taylor, T.Y. Hilton, plus so much more! With the gauntlet coming up for Indy, we will truly know over the next month if they are for real or not. This is a jam-packed episode, so make sure to tune in Colts fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

31 min listen

LOCKED ON COLTS 3/24/20: IndyStar's Jim Ayello Helps Recap Colts' First Chapter of 2020 Offseason: On today's episode, IndyStar Colts beat writer Jim Ayello joins for an in-depth discussion on all the moves Indy has made so far this offseason. From DeForest Buckner and Philip Rivers joining to Pierre Desir and Brian Hoyer leaving, we cover it all plus what's likely coming next. How high is the Colts' ceiling with Buckner and Rivers? Also, are the Colts now a top 10 defense immediately with Buckner, Leonard duo? What should we expect to happen next for the Colts this offseason in free agency and the draft? Also, a uniform tweak is incoming! Jim fills us in at the end of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

34 min listen

Anthony Castonzo retirement analysis with IndyStar's Jim Ayello: On today's episode, Jim Ayello of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to discuss breaking news about Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo retiring from the NFL after 10 seasons. What happens next for Indy on the offensive line? After an illustrious career with the Colts spanning a decade, how will we all remember Castonzo? Also, this news shouldn't come as a surprise. How will Indy address their now massive need at left tackle: free agency, draft, or Quenton Nelson moving over? Closing out the show, Jim and Evan discuss for a few minutes a very important offseason upcoming for GM Chris Ballard. How will Ballard maneuver an offseason where possibly five of the most important positions in football are in flux? Also, what does the future hold for Jacob Eason in Indy after his rookie season behind Philip Rivers and Jacoby Brissett? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

24 min listen

Colts are in the playoffs, plus Jonathan Taylor's rising star: On today's episode, finally after weeks of technical issues with the computer (thanks, Apple Store), Stephen Reed of Stampede Blue joins Evan to go over all the latest in Colts land. From Indy clinching a playoff berth to Jonathan Taylor becoming a star running back in no time, there's a lot to catch up on. First up, who is this new version of Jonathan Taylor? After running for 600+ yards and 7 TDs over the last month, Taylor has arrived as a legit NFL RB. What's next for him? Moving forward, Taylor should be the bell cow of the Colts' offense for years to come. Diving into the playoffs, which Indy snuck in as the No. 7 seed at 11-5, what should we look out for? Heading into a huge matchup on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills, how can Indy pull off the upset? All of this, plus so much more, as Evan and Stephen dive deep on the Indianapolis Colts. Finally, Locked On Colts is back in business after weeks of technical issues by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

33 min listen

Colts avoid COVID-19 scare after four false-positive tests: On today's episode, Stampede Blue's Stephen Reed joins Evan to discuss the Colts having a false alarm with COVID-19. Four people within the Colts organization reportedly tested positive, but it turns out all were false-positives in the end. How has Indy and the NFL overall handled the pandemic thus far? Stephen provides his thoughts on the Browns loss, more specifically Philip Rivers and the defense before diving into some more Cincy talk. What should we expect on Sunday against the Bengals? Will the Jonathan Taylor monster breakout game finally happen? All of this, plus so much more, in our latest episode of Locked On Colts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

27 min listen

Examining the Colts' Potential Offseason Upgrades + Week 1 Starters with IndyStar's Jim Ayello: On today's episode, Evan is joined by IndyStar's Jim Ayello to examine how the Colts potentially upgraded their roster for 2021 and beyond. These transactions all get an in-depth look from Evan and Jim: Philip Rivers to Carson Wentz, Anthony Castonzo to Eric Fisher, Justin Houston to Kwity Paye, Trey Burton to Kylen Granson, and Denico Autry to Tyquan Lewis / Dayo Odeyingbo. How has Indy set themselves up as these positions for the long-term? Closing out the show, Evan and Jim go over Indy's potential Week 1 starters. Outside of left tackle currently being a question mark due to Eric Fisher's Achilles rehab, which could sideline him on the PUP list to start, how does the offense and defense stack up on paper? All of this, plus so much more, in a jam-packed episode going over the latest Indianapolis Colts news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

25 min listen

Offense lets down defense in 24-10 loss to Ravens: On today's episode, Evan is joined by Coast To Coast Scouting's Anthony Smith joins Evan to recap the Colts' 24-10 loss at home to Baltimore. After a hot start, Indy's offense went into the tubes giving them absolutely nothing the rest of the way. It overshadowed an outstanding performance from the defense. Jonathan Taylor's fumble swung the momentum. However, this is now consecutive weeks he's been benched. How should the coaching staff utilize Taylor the rest of the season? Also, another inconsistent outing from Philip Rivers once more raises QB questions. How will the Colts regroup on a short week heading to Nashville? We preview the TNF game as the gauntlet continues on for Indy to prove if they're a contender or pretender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

22 min listen

LOCKED ON COLTS 5/4/20: Establish The Run's Evan Silva on the Malik Hooker situation, impactful Colts offseason: On today's episode, Establish The Run's Evan Silva is back to talk through the Colts offseason. First up, we have to start off with the odd situation around Malik Hooker. Why is Indy dragging their feet on a $6.7 million fifth-year option, and what does it mean for Hooker's future? Evan also provides his analysis on the draft picks of Michael Pittman Jr., Jonathan Taylor, and Jacob Eason. Who has the bigger fantasy impact in 2020: MPJ or JT? Finally, we go over the Colts' offseason as a whole. Is Philip Rivers being set up for a huge bounce back? How about where Indy sits in the AFC South and conference overall? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

24 min listen

LOCKED ON COLTS 2/27/20: IndyStar's Jim Ayello helps preview a busy offseason: On today's episode, Jim Ayello of The Indianapolis Star joins to preview a wild offseason incoming for the Colts. What did we learn from this week at the NFL Scouting Combine? Did Irsay, Ballard, and Reich drop any sort of clues? Also, Ayello helps look ahead to free agency providing some ideal scenarios. Buckle up for a wild offseason, Colts fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

21 min listen

Colts' Biggest Takeaways from Training Camp/Preseason + Week 1 Preview with George Bremer of the Herald Bulletin: On today's episode, Evan is joined y Indianapolis Colts beat writer for the Herald Bulletin George Bremer. George begins his weekly spot on the show throughout the season, which will be so much fun! Before we dive into Week 1, Evan and George discuss their biggest takeaways from training camp and preseason for the Colts. Who were the biggest risers heading into regular season action? Closing out the show, we discuss how the Colts match up against the Seattle Seahawks' offense and defense. All of this, plus so much more, in a loaded episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

31 min listen

Crossover Special with Locked On Bills: On today's episode, Locked On Colts' Evan Sidery and Locked On Bills' Joe Marino join forces for a super wildcard weekend crossover special! We dive deep into Colts vs. Bills with great analysis from both sides. Starting off in Buffalo, what has clicked for the Bills this season? Josh Allen has taken a massive leap, and looks to have the Bills in position to compete for titles long-term. Also, how big was the Stefon Diggs trade? The former Vikings receiver has fundamentally changed the Bills' offense into a juggernaut. Head coach Sean McDermott has built one helluva program in Buffalo, Is 2020 the crescendo moment? Moving over to Indy, Evan explains why the Colts have flown so far under the radar even with an 11-5 record. The reason why might not be a benefit to Indy's season, honestly. What does Philip Rivers have left in the tank? After a very efficient season, expect Rivers back for another season as the Colts' QB1. Jonathan Taylor has taken t by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

28 min listen

Predicting Over/Unders for Colts vs. Jets: On today's episode, Anthony Smith of Coast to Coast Scouting joins Evan to go over some over/unders for the Colts' Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets. First up, though, we discuss Anthony's thoughts on Indy's 1-1 start. Is the defense legit? Why Philip Rivers and Jonathan Taylor have exceed expectations so far. Who will replace Parris Campbell's speed at WR? Then, we dive into the three keys for a Colts win on Sunday. In a matchup where it should be a double-digit victory on paper, Anthony lays out what he would do to make sure that happens. Finally, we go over some player props via DraftKings as well as predict the game against the spread. Will Taylor exceed 77.5 rushing yards? Is T.Y. Hilton poised for a big outing? And there's a lot more bets to parse through as well. All of this, plus so much more, as we go through the lead up to Week 3 one last time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

24 min listen

T.Y. Hilton's uncertain future + Mock Draft Monday 1.0: On today's episode, Evan and Stampede Blue's Stephen Reed go over the latest Colts news with a 2021 NFL Draft twist. First up, we dive into the latest news surrounding T.Y. Hilton. Does Hilton have a future in Indy? Based off Hilton's tweet on Monday, it sounds like he might be leaving Indy if the money isn't right. Closing out the show, we do two mock drafts. First, we go through a 5-round mock draft via The Draft Network that features Indy bolstering their pass rush. Then, closing out the show, Evan and Stephen do a live 7-round mock draft with trade options via Pro Football Network. This is a jam-packed episode, Colts fans! Tune in for all your latest Colts insight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

56 min listen

Indianapolis Colts Positional Previews, Part III: Wide Receiver + Tight End: On today's episode, Evan and Stampede Blue's Stephen Reed preview the Indianapolis Colts' playmaking group before training camp begins later this month. What are the biggest takeaways from Indy's WR and TE corps? Led by T.Y. Hilton, Michael Pittman Jr., Parris Campbell, and Zach Pascal, the Colts' top four wideouts are very solid with a lot untapped potential. With how much Indy has been hyping up MPJ and Campbell throughout the offseason, is 2021 the year where the baton is officially passed from Hilton? Looking over the tight ends, how should we feel about Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson potentially being the Colts' TE1/2 long-term? Both complement each other so well, and are poised for big years in Jack Doyle's potential swan-song season. All of this, plus so much more, in a jam-packed episode you won't want to miss on the Colts' wide receivers and tight ends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

43 min listen

Colts Camp Assessments with George Bremer of The Herald Bulletin: On today's episode, George Bremer of The Herald Bulletin returns to give us an assessment of how the Colts are looking in training camp thus far. From Philip Rivers and DeForest Buckner to the rookie class, there's plenty of notes from George to parse through. How has Rivers adjusted to Indy's offense? Is the Mack-Taylor duo going to be one of the best in the NFL? How about some players poised to take leaps in 2020? All of this, plus so much more, as Evan and George dive into the latest notes from Colts camp! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

23 min listen

LOCKED ON COLTS 4/8/20: Mailbag Time with IndyStar's Jim Ayello: On today's episode, IndyStar Colts insider Jim Ayello stops by to answer all of your questions! It's mailbag time! Being two weeks away from the draft, we look ahead to that while also talking through some possible 2020 storylines. What are the Colts' biggest draft needs? How about double-dipping at wideout? How much internal trust does Indy have in Mo Alie-Cox to be TE2? All of that, plus so much more in this jam-packed episode with Ayello! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

29 min listen

How Pro Football Focus grades the Indianapolis Colts after 0-3 start: On today's episode, Evan and Stampede Blue's Stephen Reed go over how the Indianapolis Colts' players have been graded by Pro Football Focus after an 0-3 start. Which players stocks are on the rise or falling rapidly? Closing out the show, we do a quick look-ahead to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Will the Colts notch their first victory of the season? All of this, plus so much more, in a loaded episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

37 min listen

Jets vs. Bengals Preview With Oliver Connelly 10/29/21: The Jets take on the Bengals this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Joining John. to break down the game is Oliver Connolly, Oliver writes about the NFL for The Guardian and his Substack newsletter, The Read Optional. He offers tremendous insight on the league. On today's episode John and Oliver discuss how the Jets can pull off an upset this weekend. They face an uphill climb against the Bengals, but taking a few steps can improve their odds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Jets - Daily Podcast On The New York Jets

24 min listen

LOCKED ON COLTS 6/6/20: Predicting biggest breakout players with IndyStar's Jim Ayello: On today's episode, IndyStar's Jim Ayello joins as we run through the gamut on potential Colts breakout players this season. Parris Campbell and Nyheim Hines will be huge impacts for a QB like Philip Rivers. Expect to see plenty of these two on quick concepts, and maybe even Hines split out more often alongside Campbell in the slot. Defensively, Bobby Okereke is gaining a ton of steam as a big breakout contender internally. Will he take Anthony Walker's starting spot? We also discuss Kemoko Turay and Rock Ya-Sin as potential players who could take the big leap in 2020-21. Why is Braden Smith flying so far under the radar? He could be in line for a Pro Bowl year on the Colts' offensive line. All of this, plus so much more, in a jam-packed episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

21 min listen

TAG 45: NFL Week 8 Recap and Week 9 Picks, J.J. Watt Lost, Matt Nagy Clueless, Kanyan Drake Traded, Cleveland Browns Turmoil, Aqib Talib Shipped, Patriots Dominate, Andy Dalton Finished, Bowmore Single Malt Islay, Einstok Wee Heavy by Thirst and Goal Podcast (NFL)™

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Crossover Special with Locked On Jaguars: On today's episode, it's time for our first regular season crossover! Evan Sidery of Locked On Colts and Tony Wiggins of Locked On Jaguars talk through each team heading into Sunday's matchup. Starting off with Jacksonville, are they tanking in 2020? So many key pieces were traded away for draft picks, so how will that impact the on-field product? Also, how about Gardner Minshew in Jay Gruden's offense? Over with Indy, Evan breaks down the situation on both sides of the ball. Philip Rivers and DeForest Buckner as new additions are crucial to the Colts having a huge turnaround campaign. Will T.Y. Hilton bounce back to elite form? How about Jonathan Taylor running behind Quenton Nelson? All of this, plus so much more, as Evan and Tony preview the game before providing their prediction! Football is back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

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Kwity Paye Player Profile with Wolverines Wire's Isaiah Hole: On today's episode, we begin our yearly player profile series on the Indianapolis Colts' incoming rookie class. Kicking it off, Evan and Wolverines Wire's Isaiah Hole go in-depth on No. 21 overall pick Kwity Paye. Hole provides great insight into what Paye was like for the Wolverines on and off the field as a leader. What were some key moments that stood from Paye's time in Ann Arbor? From Paye's fit in Michigan's defense to how he will be utilized alongside DeForest Buckner in Indianapolis, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Stay tuned as all of the Colts' draft picks will go under the player profile microscope over the next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

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Philip Rivers retires as Colts' search for future franchise QB begins: On today's episode, Evan and Stampede Blue's Stephen Reed analyze the breaking news that Philip Rivers has retired from the NFL. With the Colts' QB1 officially gone, what are the Colts going to do next to address the most important position in sports? First, we go over Rivers' 2020 campaign. What stood out most? Also, how big of an upgrade was Rivers for the Colts' offense? Hint: it was huge. Then, it's time to analyze the legitimate options for Indy heading into a very important offseason. Whether it be trade, draft, or free agency, which route makes the most sense for Indy? Is there even a chance Jacoby Brissett or Jacob Eason could start next season? All of this, plus so much more, as it's time to hit the offseason full throttle with this massive breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

35 min listen

Edgerrin James and Peyton Manning Full Hall of Fame Speeches: On today's episode of Locked On Colts, Edgerrin James and Peyton Manning's full Hall of Fame speeches live on forever. Arguably two of the greatest players in Indianapolis Colts history were enshrined into the Hall of Fame together over the weekend. In it's entirety, both of their speeches are featured throughout the podcast. Stay tuned for more training camp takeaways, plus special guests, as we pick up our daily schedule with Colts football right around the corner. Preseason Week 1 has finally arrived! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

23 min listen

Episode 115 - Week 4 Review And Week 5 Waivers: Bogman and The Welsh with your Week 4 recap! How do you come back from the injuries to Dalvin Cook and Chris Carson? Can Amari Cooper be trusted? We're talking everything week 4, injuries and waivers! Subscribe to the show on iTunes so you don't miss... by In This League Fantasy Football

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LOCKED ON COLTS 7/28/19: Observations from Colts training camp: On today's episode, we're back to talk about training camp! Luckily, LOC was able to get exclusive content for our listeners with multiple interviews: Jim Irsay, Nick Sirianni, Matt Eberflus, Eric Ebron, Ryan Kelly, and Bobby Okereke. Before we dive into that content, though, who were the biggest winners from Saturday's practice? With many offensive players resting, no surprise the defense dominated. However, the Deon Cain hype train isn't stopping anytime soon. He looks the part of a receiver who should contribute immediately. One play that happened outlined why he's fully healthy now. Also, if you haven't heard, our weekly guest lineup is unveiled! We have an A-list lineup for the loyal Colts fans out there beginning from now until the end of the season. Who's ready for some Colts football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

48 min listen

IndyStar's Jim Ayello on Philip Rivers, Colts offense, Tyquan Lewis' resurgence, and more: On today's episode, Evan is joined by. Jim Ayello of the IndyStar to talk about what he's seen from the Colts in training camp. Indianapolis' mock scrimmage game at Lucas Oil Stadium was the hot topic, but plenty other takeaways to parse through as well. The running backs look like they will be a focal point of Indy's offense with Philip Rivers at QB. Will Marlon Mack, Jonathan Taylor, and Nyheim Hines all see 20-30+ catches in 2020? Also, what does Jim think of Rivers in Colts colors? Jim gives his rundown on the impact from Trey Burton, plus Zach Pascal possibly starting over Michael Pittman Jr. Week 1 in Jacksonville. Flipping to the defense, Tyquan Lewis continues to be a standout. DeForest Buckner, Xavier Rhodes, and Rock Ya-Sin all have seen strong moments as well. Finally, Chase McLaughlin seems to be pulling away from Rodrigo Blankenship in the kicking competition. Will Indy try to stash by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

29 min listen

The trade deadline heats up, Boom Boom Bilal Powell, Week 8 rankings, and more...: Dane Martinez and Scott Engel open the show with Dane asking Scott why there are so many in-season trades in the NFL this year, with Scott answering , "it's because they pay attention to fantasy football." Jack Doyle is scheduled to be back with the Co... by The SportsGrid Fantasy Football Show

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NFL Combine: Will Steelers Commit to First Round QBs Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis or Matt Corral?: Chris Carter, NFL and NCAAF analyst, is joined by Wes Uhler of Steeler Nation Radio. The NFL Scouting Combine is underway and several of the top quarterback prospects are talking about their interviews with the Pittsburgh Steelers in a positive light. But does any of this guarantee the Steelers take one of these quarterbacks? Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis and Matt Corral each talked about their interactions with Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert from interviews to informal conversations and how positive they feel about the Steelers organization. While on radio row, Wes talks about which quarterback seems to be shining the brightest during interviews. The Steelers' continued presence in talking to quarterbacks during the combine is to be expected, but the team cannot afford to overdraft a quarterback when several positions of need could have top players fall to the Steelers' 20th overall pick in by Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

43 min listen

Indianapolis Colts draft Kwity Paye at No. 21 overall: On today's episode, Evan and Stampede Blue's Stephen Reed provide their instant reactions to Kwity Paye becoming an Indianapolis Colt after being drafted No. 21 overall. How does Paye fit in the Colts' defense? Hint: it's an incredible prospect-team fit. We go over why Paye stood out so much as a potential Colts draft pick, plus examine how Paye somehow slip down the board to them. Now, expect the Colts to address left tackle in the second round. A lot of great prospects will be on the board to address the need to replace Anthony Castonzo. All of this, plus so much more, as Indy drafts their newest pass rusher. Colts fans, rejoice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

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