Colts GM Chris Ballard joins us and discusses what is the big need for the team this off-season, priority positions this off-season, success drafting offensive lineman, lack of pass rush, disappointment of 8-9 finish, Nick Cross’ future, how to stop the late season collapses, Zaire Franklin’s future with the team, impressions of Riley Leonard, a potential Alec Piece extension and does it matter about the future of Michael Pittman Jr., restructuring the roster if needed, the stress of the job, handling criticism that comes with the job, his thoughts on the NBA/Pacers fine & more! 

Colts GM Chris Ballard joins us and discusses what is the big need for the team this off-season, priority positions this off-season, success drafting offensive lineman, lack of pass rush, disappointment of 8-9 finish, Nick Cross&rsquo; future, how to stop the late season collapses, Zaire Franklin&rsquo;s future with the team, impressions of Riley Leonard, a potential Alec Piece extension and does it matter about the future of Michael Pittman Jr., restructuring the roster if needed, the stress of the job, handling criticism that comes with the job, his thoughts on the NBA/Pacers fine &amp; more!&nbsp;

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Colts GM Chris Ballard talks off-season priorities, late season collapses and 2026 agenda!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/5b43421f-9761-442d-838e-b3fc00fdf0e8/transcript

00:00 – 16:04 – The boys are bleary eyed after a long night at Colts camp but ready to set the stage for the weekend, Fever fall in OT to the Aces, the new Purdue AD puts his foot in his mouth after a shot at Indiana falls flat, Hall of Fame game over hit last night, Jonathan Taylor’s new contract, the guys’ takeaways from last night’s Colts practice, Chelsea Gray breaks the Fever hearts multiple times, Tommy McClelland’s IU “joke” falls flat

16:05 – 21:37 – Morning Checkdown

21:38 – 47:49 – Daniel Jones lit it up last night at Colts camp, Ulysses Bentley gets some run last night, Anthony Richardson has not looked good at all, could he be a roster casualty when rosters get trimmed?, Tommy McClelland’s incredibly dumb comment about IU in his introductory press conference, what’s up with Josh Downs

47:50 – 1:11:135 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses what he saw from Daniel Jones and the Colts last night, Rake’s jinx of Blake Grupe last night, the Elwood story and football participation around the state, the guys debate how egregious Tommy McClelland’s IU comment was, Morning Checkdown

1:11:36 – 1:24:02 – On3’s Tom Dienhart joins us from Purdue football practice, he discusses Purdue AD’s Tommy McClelland’s introductory press conference and his biggest takeaways, Purdue football expectations and the changing landscape of college sports

1:24:03 – 1:32:54 – Colts camp thoughts, Jonathan Taylor’s new deal and beer for the Grand Park crowd, Jahmyr Gibbs’ new deal, standouts at Colts camp, camp battles,

1:32:55 – 1:58:29 – Colts camp thoughts, the guys go through the Athletic’s QB tier list, favorite Adam Vinatieri kicks, Morning Checkdown

1:58:30 – 2:08:02 – Colts Question of the Day centers around Alec Pierce’s availability for Week 1, Hall of Fame game last night

2:08:03 – 2:14:04 – Getting ready for the weekend, state fair food, the guys are excited for college football, where will College GameDay be on Week 1?

00:00 &ndash; 16:04 &ndash; The boys are bleary eyed after a long night at Colts camp but ready to set the stage for the weekend, Fever fall in OT to the Aces, the new Purdue AD puts his foot in his mouth after a shot at Indiana falls flat, Hall of Fame game over hit last night, Jonathan Taylor&rsquo;s new contract, the guys&rsquo; takeaways from last night&rsquo;s Colts practice, Chelsea Gray breaks the Fever hearts multiple times, Tommy McClelland&rsquo;s IU &ldquo;joke&rdquo; falls flat
16:05 &ndash; 21:37 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
21:38 &ndash; 47:49 &ndash; Daniel Jones lit it up last night at Colts camp, Ulysses Bentley gets some run last night, Anthony Richardson has not looked good at all, could he be a roster casualty when rosters get trimmed?, Tommy McClelland&rsquo;s incredibly dumb comment about IU in his introductory press conference, what&rsquo;s up with Josh Downs
47:50 &ndash; 1:11:135 &ndash; ISC&rsquo;s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses what he saw from Daniel Jones and the Colts last night, Rake&rsquo;s jinx of Blake Grupe last night, the Elwood story and football participation around the state, the guys debate how egregious Tommy McClelland&rsquo;s IU comment was, Morning Checkdown
1:11:36 &ndash; 1:24:02 &ndash; On3&rsquo;s Tom Dienhart joins us from Purdue football practice, he discusses Purdue AD&rsquo;s Tommy McClelland&rsquo;s introductory press conference and his biggest takeaways, Purdue football expectations and the changing landscape of college sports
1:24:03 &ndash; 1:32:54 &ndash; Colts camp thoughts, Jonathan Taylor&rsquo;s new deal and beer for the Grand Park crowd, Jahmyr Gibbs&rsquo; new deal, standouts at Colts camp, camp battles,
1:32:55 &ndash; 1:58:29 &ndash; Colts camp thoughts, the guys go through the Athletic&rsquo;s QB tier list, favorite Adam Vinatieri kicks, Morning Checkdown
1:58:30 &ndash; 2:08:02 &ndash; Colts Question of the Day centers around Alec Pierce&rsquo;s availability for Week 1, Hall of Fame game last night
2:08:03 &ndash; 2:14:04 &ndash; Getting ready for the weekend, state fair food, the guys are excited for college football, where will College GameDay be on Week 1?

Friday 8/7: Colts night practice takeaways, Fever choke in OT & the new Purdue AD's IU gaffe

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/fefef1c8-e6b9-4830-9820-b49f00e56860/transcript

00:00 – 26:10 – Daniel Jones lit it up last night at Colts camp, Ulysses Bentley gets some run last night, Anthony Richardson has not looked good at all, could he be a roster casualty when rosters get trimmed?, Tommy McClelland’s incredibly dumb comment about IU in his introductory press conference, what’s up with Josh Downs

26:11 – 38:03 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses what he saw from Daniel Jones and the Colts last night, Rake’s jinx of Blake Grupe last night, the Elwood story and football participation around the state

38:04 – 47:37 – On3’s Tom Dienhart joins us from Purdue football practice, he discusses Purdue AD’s Tommy McClelland’s introductory press conference and his biggest takeaways, Purdue football expectations and the changing landscape of college sports

00:00 &ndash; 26:10 &ndash; Daniel Jones lit it up last night at Colts camp, Ulysses Bentley gets some run last night, Anthony Richardson has not looked good at all, could he be a roster casualty when rosters get trimmed?, Tommy McClelland&rsquo;s incredibly dumb comment about IU in his introductory press conference, what&rsquo;s up with Josh Downs
26:11 &ndash; 38:03 &ndash; ISC&rsquo;s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses what he saw from Daniel Jones and the Colts last night, Rake&rsquo;s jinx of Blake Grupe last night, the Elwood story and football participation around the state
38:04 &ndash; 47:37 &ndash; On3&rsquo;s Tom Dienhart joins us from Purdue football practice, he discusses Purdue AD&rsquo;s Tommy McClelland&rsquo;s introductory press conference and his biggest takeaways, Purdue football expectations and the changing landscape of college sports

Best of Friday 8/7: Colts night practice, Fever fall in OT & new Purdue AD....oh boy!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/b22aa6db-1e82-439e-ad7d-b49f00e22bfc/transcript

00:00 – 11:01 – Colts go under the lights tonight, Fever host the Aces tonight, Hall of Fame game tonight, how much of a degenerate are you if you actually bet on that game? 

11:02 – 20:36 – Morning Checkdown 

20:37 – 45:22 – State fair food, Stefon Diggs joins the Commanders, what veteran wide receiver could the Colts go after, Kevin’s son peed in the backyard yesterday, Keenan Allen rumors, should the Colts get a better option at backup QB? 

45:23 – 1:07:31 – BREAKING: Jonathan Taylor and the Colts agree on a 2-year extension, we break down the financials and if it was a good deal for both parties, could another extension be on the way, Morning Checkdown  

1:07:32 – 1:18:54 – More reaction to Jonathan Taylor and the Colts agreeing on a 2-year extension, JT under contract through 2028, how front-loaded is this contract with all the Colts cap space? 

1:18:55 – 1:30:06 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and weighs in on Jonathan Taylor’s contract extension and what it means for him and the Colts, what does this do for a potential Quenton Nelson extension or adding a veteran wide receiver? 

1:30:07 – 1:56:47 – The guys go over the particulars of Jonathan Taylor’s extension with the Colts, we play I GOTTA KNOW, Morning Checkdown  

1:56:48 – 2:03:03– Caitlin Clark/Aliyah Boston/Stephanie White represent Fever on USA FIBA World Cup team   

2:03:04 – 2:13:59 – Football mantras we live by, Jonathan Taylor’s extension, the Colts get ready for night practice  

00:00&nbsp;&ndash; 11:01&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Colts go under the lights tonight,&nbsp;Fever&nbsp;host&nbsp;the Aces tonight, Hall of Fame game tonight, how much of a degenerate are you if you&nbsp;actually bet&nbsp;on that game?&nbsp;
11:02&nbsp;&ndash; 20:36&nbsp;&ndash; Morning Checkdown&nbsp;
20:37&nbsp;&ndash; 45:22&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;State fair food,&nbsp;Stefon Diggs joins the Commanders,&nbsp;what veteran wide receiver could the Colts go after,&nbsp;Kevin&rsquo;s son peed in the backyard yesterday,&nbsp;Keenan Allen rumors,&nbsp;should the Colts get a better option at backup QB?&nbsp;
45:23&nbsp;&ndash; 1:07:31&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;BREAKING: Jonathan Taylor and the Colts agree on a 2-year extension, we break down the financials and if it was a good deal for both parties, could another extension be on the way,&nbsp;Morning Checkdown&nbsp;&nbsp;
1:07:32 &ndash; 1:18:54&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;More reaction to Jonathan Taylor and the Colts agreeing on a 2-year extension, JT under contract through 2028, how front-loaded is this contract with all the Colts cap space?&nbsp;
1:18:55&nbsp;&ndash; 1:30:06&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us&nbsp;and weighs in on Jonathan Taylor&rsquo;s contract&nbsp;extension and what it means for him and the Colts,&nbsp;what does this do for a potential Quenton Nelson extension or adding a veteran wide receiver?&nbsp;
1:30:07&nbsp;&ndash; 1:56:47&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;The guys go over the particulars of Jonathan Taylor&rsquo;s extension with the Colts,&nbsp;we play I GOTTA KNOW, Morning Checkdown&nbsp;&nbsp;
1:56:48&nbsp;&ndash; 2:03:03&ndash;&nbsp;Caitlin Clark/Aliyah Boston/Stephanie White represent Fever on USA FIBA World Cup team&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
2:03:04&nbsp;&ndash; 2:13:59&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Football mantras we live by,&nbsp;Jonathan Taylor&rsquo;s extension, the Colts get ready for night practice&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thursday 8/6: Jonathan Taylor/Colts agree on 2-year extension, we react to it all + I GOTTA KNOW!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/85721010-ed0d-4dad-a277-b49e00e5aa79/transcript

Colts GM Chris Ballard talks off-season priorities, late season collapses and 2026 agenda!

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