Locked On Colts

On today's episode, Evan and Anthony Smith from Coast to Coast Scouting analyze where the Colts stand at linebacker + tight end entering into the 2020 season.First up, Darius Leonard has already proven to be one of the best in the league. What's the next step for him? Then, who wins the battle between Anthony Walker and Bobby Okereke at MIKE? Either way, expect to see plenty of these three together on the field. Also, what does the depth look like behind Leonard, Walker, and Okereke?At tight end, Jack Doyle is Mr. Reliable. Is he one of the more underrated Colts ever? He's primed for a big year with Philip Rivers at QB. Will Trey Burton be able to fill the Eric Ebron role? Is Mo Alie-Cox finally going to breakout?All of this, plus so much more, in a jam-packed episode leading into training camp! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Zach Hicks of Stampede Blue joins Evan to help analyze arguably the most underrated and important position group for Indy in 2020-21. Outside of Kenny Moore, there's plenty of questions revolving around their secondary.Will Xavier Rhodes be a legit upgrade over Pierre Desir? Also, what can young players like Rock Ya-Sin and Marvell Tell III learn from Rhodes?Speaking of Ya-Sin and Tell, these two could be poised to be the future at boundary corner alongside Moore. Zach believes Ya-Sin is poised to take the leap in 2020, helping solidify this CB group.Why is Kenny Moore still disrespected on a national level? Moore is a key cog to this defense working, and his health is so important this season.In the safety group, the quartet of Malik Hooker, Khari Willis, George Odum, and Julian Blackmon have intriguing upside. What happens if Willis takes the leap? For Odum and Blackmon, what are realistic expectations?After an interesting offseason, how will Malik Hooker respond in a contract year?All o

On today's episode, the hosts all around the AFC South finish off the week-long crossover special analyzing the Jacksonville Jaguars. Expected to be in the basement of the AFC South, what's the goals for them in 2020?Will Jacksonville actually be competitive or be in Trevor Lawrence territory?What is the actual young talent on the Jags' roster, and will they be a pushover or not to everyone else in the division?All of this, plus so much more, as coverage ramps up with training camp beginning so soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Part III of our Ultimate Division Crossover dives deep into the Colts!What's the expectations for Philip Rivers in Indy? What are some intriguing camp battles to watch? All of this, plus so much more, as we focus solely on your Indianapolis Colts!The Colts are set up to take full advantage of this division, especially with all of the new upgrades made to the roster this offseason.Stay tuned for Part IV of our Ultimate Division Crossover tomorrow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Part II of our ultimate division crossover special featuring the hosts from all AFC South squads. This time around, we dissect the Tennessee Titans.From Ryan Tannehill's ascension to the future of Derrick Henry, all angles of the Titans are put under the microscope by our Locked On hosts.Will the Titans be able to recreate their magic, or is this the Colts' division now after their huge offseason?All of this, plus so much more, in our latest batch of analysis! Stay tuned for Part III featuring a deep dive on your Indianapolis Colts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Part I of our ultimate division crossover as we dissect Houston.Why in the world did they trade Deandre Hopkins? What's next for Deshaun Watson? Does Houston stack up in the AFC South well this year, or will they regress to the mean?All of this, plus so much more, as we go all-in on T.Y. Hilton's favorite opponent.Stay tuned all throughout this week as we go all throughout the AFC South, including your Indianapolis Colts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Zach Hicks of Stampede Blue is back to help parse through our all-time Colts starting lineup. Who makes the cut for the Indianapolis all-25 so to say? We go through all starters on offense, defense, and special teams.Peyton Manning is an easy choice about quarterback, but what about everyone else? Legit conversations to be had on the offensive line, including Tarik Glenn vs. Anthony Castonzo.On defense, Darius Leonard and Kenny Moore make the list, but any other current modern Colts players on this starting 11?This was a lot of fun, Colts fans! Make sure to tune in and leave your all-time starting lineups on an Apple Podcast review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Stephen Reed of Stampede Blue joins as we go over the Chris Ballard era. Putting it under a microscope, what's the best moves Ballard has made so far in Indianapolis?Lots of forward-thinking trades have put Indy ahead for the long-term. From Quenton Nelson to DeForest Buckner, plenty of pillars to the organization have been added through draft trades.Even though it was a windy road to get there, adding Frank Reich as head coach has been an outstanding move from Ballard. Without Reich, would Indy be in the spot they're positioned in right now?Ballard also sticks to his values. Not spending big on outside free agents while looking ahead to future salary cap flexibility has kept Indianapolis in a win-now position. In 2020, Ballard finally cashed in some of those chips before big paydays for the likes of Darius Leonard and Nelson arrive soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, George Bremer of The Herald Bulletin is back as we go over where exactly the Colts slot in for the 2020-21 season. How do they compare against AFC South foes Tennessee and Houston, plus the others around the conference?In the AFC South, Indianapolis has gained plenty of ground on the Titans and Texans. Who does George trust more between the better team (Titans) or elite QB (Texans) to give the Colts stiffer competition? Is this division Indy's for the taking?Moving into the conference as a whole, it's fair to say Baltimore and Kansas City are in Tier 1. However, who stacks up in Tier 2 with Indianapolis? The biggest competitors for Indy making a deep run with favorable playoff seeding falls in with Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Could the Steelers be in for a resurgent year with Big Ben back?Where does George believe Indy ranks in Tier 2? Do the Colts have a realistic shot to go into Kansas City or Baltimore and pull off big upsets come January? DeForest Buckner could be the great equalizer. Lear

On today's episode, Stampede Blue's Zach Hicks is back as we talk about all the position battles incoming for the Colts during training camp.The most hyped up one revolves around Anthony Walker vs. Bobby Okereke for MIKE linebacker. Will Okereke take more of Walker's spots during a contract year? Also, we talk through other battles on defense at defensive tackle, backup slot corner, and backup linebacker.On the offensive end, could Mo Alie-Cox finally breakout and surprise everyone overtaking newcomer Trey Burton? How about Danny Pinter pushing Mark Glowinski earlier than expected? We also talk about battles at WR 5/6, plus Zach Pascal possibly taking up snaps from Parris Campbell or Michael Pittman Jr. early in the season.This was a jam-packed episode full of fun content, Colts fans, so make sure to tune in and subscribe on streaming platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Stampede Blue's Stephen Reed joins as we go through all of the most important Colts players for the upcoming season. From Philip Rivers and DeForest Buckner to Parris Campbell and Kemoko Turay, all the bases are covered in this deep dive episode.Who has the best chance to swing the Colts' 2020-21 season into a memorable one? Every single area is mentioned, including an underrated kicking battle between Chase McLaughlin and Rodrigo Blankenship to replace Adam Vinatieri.Is there a chance Indy has a top 10 offense and defense? If Rivers bounces back to 2018 form, while Buckner helps elevate others around him, there's honestly a good chance. Underrated pieces to the puzzle will also play vital roles in how the Colts' season will ultimately go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an eye-opening discussion, Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) Aaron Freeman (Falcons) Tony Wiggins (Locked On Jaguars) John Hickman (Locked On Texans) Chris Carter (Locked On Steelers) Keith Pompey (Locked On 76ers) Coty Davis (Locked On Texans) and Your Boy Q (Locked On Raiders) come together for a special Locked On Podcast Network Black Lives Matter Roundtable. These eight Locked On hosts share their first-hand experiences as black men in America. When was the first time they clocked racism in their lives? What are the pet peeves they experience as a black man? In the wake of George Floyd's killing, does this movement feel different than those of the past? What needs to happen for this moment in time to have a lasting impact on society and to result in real gains for social justice? And, will these experiences change the next generation?   We take a momentary pause in our daily sports talk for this revealing and important special podcast episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a

On today's episode, 53-man roster predictions for the Colts! We run through the gamut of all the positions. Who makes it? Will their be any surprise cuts? Will the UDFA tradition continue?Three quarterbacks will be on board as Rivers, Brissett, and Eason will make it. How about the running backs? Is there enough room for Jordan Wilkins?On the defensive side, lots of camp battles coming in the trenches. Is Tyquan Lewis on the hot seat? Also, does Leonard/Walker/Okereke trio make carrying six LBs less likely?Who will win the kicking competition between McLaughlin and Blankenship?We close going over our biggest surprise cuts alongside some questions looking ahead to where Indy stacks up in the division. Make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening to! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

On today's episode, The Draft Network's Jordan Reid joins for an in-depth look at the Colts' 2020 draft class. From Michael Pittman Jr. and Jonathan Taylor to Julian Blackmon and Jacob Eason, all four go under the microscope with Reid's analysis.Why were MPJ and Taylor viewed as such safe prospects? Both of their impacts on Indy's offense will be felt immediately. Also, what's the upside for the Colts' WR trio and RB duo with both of these players onboard?Blackmon and Eason were rolls of the dice, but, if they hit, could pay huge dividends for the Colts. The duo of Blackmon and Willis will be consistent long-term, and the former Utah Ute could even cover tight ends as well.Eason has franchise QB upside, but what are some on-field red flags Colts fans should watch for as he develops behind Philip Rivers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Stampede Blue's Stephen Reed joins for our final What If talking through the Ryan Grigson era.What happens if the Colts hired former Assistant GM Tom Telesco (now Chargers GM) instead of hiring Grigson. How different would it be if Telesco was in Grigson's place?Would Andrew Luck still be playing if Telesco was GM? Where would the Colts be if Grigson was never brought aboard?All of this, plus so much more, in our final What If! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Kevin Bowen is back as What If Week continues on with a new scenario. What if Andrew Luck never retired from the NFL? Not only does it change the fortunes for Colts football, but Luck's legacy continues to grow nationally.Luck carried one of the worst roster in football to three straight 11-5 seasons his first three years in Indy. However, when he initially injured his shoulder in 2015, it was the first seed planted to what eventually happened in August, 2019.How would the Colts have done in 2019-20, and throughout this decade with Luck under center? With Chris Ballard and Frank Reich aboard, it's fair to say Luck goes on to have massive success. Bowen mentions Luck likely wins at least one Super Bowl and MVP, if he continued on with the current roster surrounding him.This is a massive what if scenario, and one that would have changed everything for Indianapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, it's time to dive into another what if scenario. Peyton Manning vs. Ryan Leaf was highly debated in 1998, but Indianapolis made the smart long-term choice. As Manning went on to be an all-time great, Leaf flamed out before the end of his rookie contract.If the Colts drafted Leaf over Manning, it would've caused a league-wide domino effect. Not only does Leaf in Indy mean no long-term success, but Manning ends up in San Diego.Leaf busting out within three years likely leads to the Colts drafting Michael Vick in 2001. Also, Brian Urlacher is likely in Indy as well with the Colts not winning much in 1999-2000 with Leaf. Would a core of Vick, Edgerrin James, Marvin Harrison, and Brian Urlacher lead to success in Indy?This scenario definitely led a lot of different directions, as it changes the fortunes of Indianapolis forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, we begin What If Week here on Locked On Colts. Our first subject revolves around arguably the most intriguing scenario. What if Peyton Manning never sat out the 2011-12 season due to neck surgery? George Bremer of The Herald Bulletin joins to dive deep into it.If Manning was fully healthy, not only do the Colts make the playoffs but Andrew Luck is never a realistic draft option. Also, Manning plays in Indianapolis at least another five years, if not longer.Pandora's box is opened completely in this podcast. So many different avenues this franchise goes down if Manning never misses a game with the Colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, James Yarcho of Locked On Bucs joins for a offseason winners crossover special. How did Tampa Bay pull off Tom Brady, and what will his impact be like on their offense?Also, how about the Bucs' new additions of Tristan Wirfs, Antoine Winfield Jr., and Rob Gronkowski? Yarcho believes it these additions alongside Brady will make this team a top contender for a Super Bowl immediately.Flipping over to Indy, the Colts' additions of Philip Rivers, DeForest Buckner, Jonathan Taylor, and Michael Pittman Jr. will help them take the leap from average to great in 2020. Indy's offensive line will help Rivers improve the team by four wins over Jacoby Brissett.Will these teams meet in Tampa Bay come February, 2021? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices