Locked On Colts

On today's episode, Zach Hicks of Stampede Blue helps recap another impressive victory for the Indianapolis Colts. In a must-win scenario to take the AFC South lead, Indianapolis won behind the arm of Jacoby Brissett. The Colts' QB sliced and diced the Texans' secondary when the run game wasn't working well, but the consistent use of it helped open up the play action pass game even more.We talked through some other strong individual performances outside of Brissett as well. Zach Pascal is quietly taking over as the Colts' No. 2 wide receiver, while Eric Ebron woke up from his slump with a big day. Also, how about Justin Houston and Jabaal Sheard? Those two are working together really well right now for the Colts' pass rush.Finally, we look ahead to the Broncos matchup for the first time. Will the disappointing loss against Oakland be a wake up call for this team to avoid future stumbles? I believe so, but what say you listeners? With Joe Flacco as Denver's QB, this should be a game where a double-digit victor

On today's episode, Jake Arthur of Colts.com is back for his usual deep dive day on the podcast. This week, it's a positional breakdown of Colts vs. Texans, answering all the lingering questions of this matchup you might have.First up, how do the Colts stop Deshaun Watson? Then, how should the Colts attack a wounded Texans defense? It's going to be a chess match at Lucas Oil Stadium, one that will come down to the final possession most likely.Going across the field running through all the important positions, who holds the edge and where? Also, how huge is Darius Leonard's return to the Colts' defense? Hint: It's gigantic.Finally, we close with Jake's prediction plus his three biggest keys to a Colts win on Sunday. This is a must-listen episode if you want to know all about this week's game from all angles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, our weekly Crossover Specials on the network are back and this time we dissect arguably the biggest game of the season: Colts vs. Texans. Who holds the edge and where? It's certainly going to be one of the games of the week for Week 7.Before we dive into it, the Jalen Ramsey trade broke right before recording. What does this deal mean for the AFC South, especially Indianapolis and Houston? It really cuts out Jacksonville for this year while the Colts and Texans fight for division supremacy.Then, we bounce back-and-forth on Colts and Texans topics. How has Jacoby Brissett handled being QB1? Is T.Y. Hilton going to torch the Texans once again? Is Deshaun Watson the league MVP right now, or someone else? All of these questions and more are answered, so don't miss this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, George Bremer of The Herald Bulletin returns to go over all the latest news along with his thoughts on many Colts-related subjects.First up, it's Texans week, and it's once more a critically important matchup. Should we expect Colts DC Matt Eberflus to play heavy man or zone scheme concepts versus Deshaun Watson? Also, will Jacoby Brissett air it out more this week?Speaking of Brissett, does George believe he's seen enough from him to call him the long-term answer so far? And is this following a similar script to Kansas City, who won 10 games and still traded up for a QB (Alex Smith, Patrick Mahomes)?Who has been the team MVP? Is it Frank Reich, Quenton Nelson, or someone else? We also talk about Braden Smith, who is quickly becoming a top 10 RT in this league.Finally, we go over the 2019 rookie class before closing with how Indianapolis ended up in this situation five weeks in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Zach Hicks of Stampede Blue returns to help reassess where the Colts stand coming off an amazing win over the Chiefs. Their bye week couldn't have come at a better time in terms of injuries, but a huge slate is on tap this week and throughout the rest of the season.Houston's own win over Kansas City sets up a huge showdown at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday. If the Colts are able to pull this one off, they will control their own density the rest of the way. Before we dive into that matchup, we go over many facets of the Colts' offense.Is Jacoby Brissett the long-term answer for the Colts through 30 percent of the season? Zach's answer may surprise you. Also, this past week showed how dominant their offensive line truly is.Finally, we go over the Texans game with our usual keys plus predictions. This is truly a must-win for Indianapolis if they want to host a playoff game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, George Bremer of The Herald Bulletin is back to help go over the Colts' biggest win in the Frank Reich era. Following a 19-13 stunner in Kansas City, how does the season outlook change for this team? Bremer was there at Arrowhead Stadium for coverage, so he has plenty of takeaways.Run the damn ball is truly a staple diet of the Colts' identity. After 97 rushing yards in the second half, 180 total, Indianapolis is embracing smash mouth football at the perfect time. It's the recipe that was needed in order to defeat KC's high-powered offense led by Patrick Mahomes.Kudos to Colts DC Matt Eberflus, too. After criticism reached an all-time high, Eberflus responded by playing more man coverage than ever to beautiful results. The rookies on that side of the ball -- Khari Willis, Bobby Okereke, Rock Ya-Sin -- all had great outings simultaneously for the first time.After diving deep into the amazing win for the Colts, we look ahead to the next few weeks. The Texans game after the bye is setting up

On today's episode, Jake Arthur of Colts.com helps go in-depth on the Colts vs. Chiefs primetime matchup. Indy will be very shorthanded, but is there any chance they can pull off a shocking result?Going position-by-position, who holds the edge between the Colts and Chiefs? Patrick Mahomes is going to put up points, but so will Jacoby Brissett. This is a matchup where establishing the run will be of the upmost importance.We close going over Jake's main keys to the game. Will the Colts pull off the miracle in Kansas City? Don't doubt them out just yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, our Locked On Crossover Special is back as Locked On Chiefs helps collaborate looking ahead to Sunday's game at Arrowhead Stadium. For the Colts to pull off the stunner in Kansas City, what needs to go down? We explained that, plus much more.From the Chiefs' point of view, it's good to get to know their playmakers and scheme. Why is the Patrick Mahomes, And Reid led offense looking so unstoppable? Also, which Colts defender needs to be assigned Travis Kelce?Justin Houston revenge game incoming? Let's hope so if the Colts want a chance alongside an emphasis on the rushing attack.Finally, we close with our main keys and predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, George Bremer of The Herald Bulletin is back to go over the Colts' loss against Oakland while looking ahead to Kansas City. Bremer hammered home some great points on many topics.What exactly is wrong with the Colts' defense? Is it more player or scheme? Also, if this continues, does Matt Eberflus' seat feat warm? Bremer points to both points, but also says some sort of change needs to be made ASAP.Eric Ebron had his worst game of his Colts career Sunday reverting to the Detroit version. This is a headline we should be following as it is Ebron's contract year. If these type of outings continue, will Chris Ballard pay up for him? I don't think so.Finally, we look ahead to the Colts' primetime game with keys and predictions. Patrick Mahomes is good, but how good is he really? We compare Mahomes the best we can and what task he will be for this defense. Also, is this team built for a shootout?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Stampede Blue's Zach Hicks helps recap the Colts' stunning 31-24 home loss against Oakland. What exactly went wrong and what changes need to be made moving forward?After the 14-0 quick deficit, Indianapolis seemed shellshocked and was never able to crawl back to a late lead. Jacoby Brissett's pick-six on the possible game tying drive officially ended the game.Is the NFL figuring out Matt Eberflus' zone-heavy scheme? It sure seems that way as Derek Carr sliced through it for another efficient day. Eberflus' training camp words of seeing more "exotic looks" on defense is looking more like false hope than anything. Not good timing with Kansas City on tap next.We run through the usual notes from Sunday outings before closing with the three keys and prediction for the next game at Kansas City. Do you trust the Colts in a shootout? That's what it will take against the Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Zach Hicks of Stampede Blue returns to go over the Colts' win over Atlanta plus look ahead to Oakland.First up, Frank Reich and Jacoby Brissett are exceeding expectations early on. Reich is proving he's one of the best play callers in the league molding a formidable offense around Brissett's strengths. With Reich running the show long-term in Indianapolis, worries should be soothed for sure.On the other side of the ball, it's time to see DC Matt Eberflus mix things up. Zone heavy concepts continue to be picked apart, so what should they do to fix it? Also, how costly is this torn meniscus to Malik Hooker?Finally, we reveal keys to the game plus Zach's prediction. Oakland is no pushover, but it should be a nice change of pace compared to the first three weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colts.com's Jake Arthur is back to help go in-depth on the Colts' Week 3 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Need an episode to breakdown all possible angles of this important game? You found the right one as it's a must-listen.Going position-by-position, all the way from quarterbacks to defensive backs, Jake and Evan analyze who holds the edge at each spot. No surprise, but Indianapolis and Atlanta have built very similar teams at this stage. And even without Darius Leonard on Sunday due to a concussion, this Colts defense was in for a huge task trying to contain Atlanta's playmakers.However, the Colts could follow a formula put in place by Minnesota gutting the Falcons' defense rushing the ball. Is Marlon Mack in for another gigantic outing? Also, don't be surprised if the playbook finally opens up for Parris Campbell in this particular matchup if it turns into a shootout.Finally, Jake outlines his biggest keys to a Colts win on Sunday. Again, this is a must-listen as we went super in-depth on this game, w

On today's episode, the first of two, George Bremer of The Herald Bulletin is back to go over all of the latest Colts news.How has Jacoby Brissett performed, and what grade would Bremer give Indianapolis' new QB1? Against two tough defenses in LA and Tennessee, Brissett did better than original expectations. Also, we go over the impact of the special teams and defense.More specifically, is Khari Willis about to take Clayton Geathers' spot? Bremer has a great story he heard from inside the Colts' locker room on Sunday as it relates to their fourth-round draft pick.Finally, we look ahead to Atlanta on Sunday. What will having no Darius Leonard on Sunday mean for their defense? Bremer also provides his final prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Kevin Bowen is back to help recap the first two weeks of the Colts' regular season. How does he feel after closely contested matchups against LA and Tennessee?Also, is Sunday the last stand for Adam Vinatieri? We look towards a hypothetical scenario revolving around paying up for a free agent kicker (Mason Crosby, Greg Zuerlein) or drafting the best kicker early on Day 3. What would you do, listeners?Is it time to open up the playbook? Kevin certainly believes so. Parris Campbell and Deon Cain should be getting targeted more often as the snaps for Zach Pascal and Chester Rogers dwindle.Finally, we look ahead to Atlanta as Kevin provides his main keys plus prediction. Will the Colts come out on top and move to 2-1 on the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Crossover Wednesday returns as Aaron Freeman of Locked On Falcons stops by to break down this pivotal Week 3 matchup from all angles.First up, what should we know about the Falcons? Julio Jones is a mismatch nightmare for any defense, but it's Atlanta's duo of Grady Jarrett and Deion Jones that is flying way under the radar. How should the Colts go about exploiting this Falcons defense with Jacoby Brissett under center? Also, is Matt Ryan actually an elite quarterback or not?From the Colts' point of view, controlling the time of possession will be critical to pulling off a victory. Keeping Atlanta's high-powered offense off the field as much as possible, especially if Darius Leonard and Pierre Desir can't go, is the best recipe for success. Indianapolis needs to keep the same formula they have going, but more touches are needed for Parris Campbell and Eric Ebron.Finally, we close the show with our three keys to the game before unveiling predictions from each side. Learn more about your ad

On today's episode, we're back to go over the Colts' 19-17 win over Tennessee moving their record to 1-1 on the season.Starting out with the elephant in the room, what's going on with Adam Vinatieri? The Colts are sticking by their 46-year-old kicker, but how long will it last? This week against Atlanta will tell us plenty if Vinatieri will get out of his mental hurdle.Also, diving in on the offense, we go over notes on the rushing attack, Jacoby Brissett, playmaker distribution, and Frank Reich's play-calling. Is it time to finally open up the playbook for Brissett heading into Week 3? I believe so, as does Zach.Finally, we go over notes on the Colts' defense before the biggest keys to the Week 3 tilt against the Atlanta Falcons. We will know plenty about this roster soon enough, and this win in Tennessee was pivotal to rebounding from their loss in LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, it's time for our second installment of Crossover Wednesday. As you all know, this will run each Wednesday throughout the regular season and now we're onto the Titans. How will this latest chapter of this AFC South battle go?Kicking off the show, we dive into the Titans' angle featuring talk on their stunning blowout over the Browns, Derrick Henry, Marcus Mariota, the absence of Taylor Lewan at left tackle, and much more. From the Colts' POV, stopping Henry will go a long way towards a victory.Then, the host of Locked On Titans peppers his own questions about the Colts featuring discussion on Marlon Mack, their offensive line, up-and-coming pass rushers, etc.Finally, we close out the show with our three main keys to the game from each side before unveiling predictions. Will the Colts move to 1-1? I'm pretty confident, but what say you listeners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's finally time to recap some Colts regular season football. Even though it was a loss out in LA for the Colts, their comeback effort was impressive thanks to a tale of two halves.Zach Hicks of Stampede Blue helps go through all of the biggest notes, including takeaways on all of the following players: Kemoko Turay, Jacoby Brissett, Marlon Mack, T.Y. Hilton, Malik Hooker, and plenty more. Are we poised for a full-fledged breakout campaign from Turay? Return of the Mack (how about that nickname, Colts fans?) going for 1,500 plus yards? All of those are answered.Also, we quickly look ahead to the now very important Week 2 outing in Nashville versus the Titans. What's the strategy going against an improved Titans roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Jake Arthur of Colts.com is back to cover Week 1 action in-depth for the listeners! First up, before we go knee-deep into the position-by-position analysis, we go over Jacoby Brissett. What has Jake seen throughout OTAs and training camp that shine a light on the Colts' confidence in their new QB1? Also, the locker room is 100 percent behind their new captain.Going through all of the important areas on both teams, Jake and I dissect strengths and weaknesses from all angles. Where can the Colts exploit the Chargers? It sure seems like this is a game where Indianapolis can be aggressive defensively, but they have to be smart against Philip Rivers.Finally, we close with Jake's three biggest keys to the Colts pulling off an upset in LA with his final prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Kevin Bowen stops by to discuss the Colts' latest transactions while looking ahead to the Chargers. First up, Jacoby Brissett and his new deal. Bowen believes this deal was a win-win for both sides, but cautions that the pressure is all on Brissett now to prove his worth.What is the bar Brissett has to cross in order for Indianapolis to believe he's QB1? They still have an easy out after this year if the NC State product isn't up to par.Bowen also hits on the Brian Hoyer contract, which was an easy decision when you consider the other options like Brock Osweiler, Brandon Weeden, Matt Cassell, and David Fales. Also, what's the next move for Chad Kelly? Can they carry three QBs on the 53-man roster? Bowen thinks so, but it's a tricky situation if they want him to pass through waivers first.Finally, Bowen gives his quick takes on Week 1 and his prediction. Again, another guest believes the Colts will cover the spread, so go make that money listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po