Colts Cover 2 Podcast

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference, how the Colts approach the future and the reasonable skepticism from fans about what comes next.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Jim Irsay’s decision to retain Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen, then do a First Impressions on the entire 2024 Colts season.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the two big stories of the final week of the 2024 Colts season: Anthony Richardson’s back injury and the questions about the culture within the building at W. 56th.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down one of the worst losses in recent Colts history, a loss that could prompt big changes.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down one of the worst losses in recent Colts history, a loss that could prompt big changes.

IndyStar writers Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Anthony Richardson’s durability, the Indianapolis running game, why it’s not enough for the Colts long-term and what the passing game would have to be in order for this offense to be effective.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Jonathan Taylor’s big day against the Titans, what it means for the Colts going forward and what to make of that ugly defensive performance.

In the aftermath of a season-shaking loss in Denver, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the three most important men on the Colts outside of owner Jim Irsay: Anthony Richardson, Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ ugly, inexplicable loss to the Broncos, led by the two memorable gaffes by Jonathan Taylor and Adonai Mitchell, plus rough performances from Anthony Richardson and the offensive line to waste the defense’s best day.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down a monumental matchup against the Broncos with heavy potential playoff implications. From where the Cover-2 pod sits, Denver looks like a bad matchup for the Colts on both sides of the ball, but Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen and quarterback Anthony Richardson are going to have to find answers to have a realistic shot at the playoffs.

IndyStar writers Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts 25-24 comeback win over the Patriots, including Anthony Richardson bouncing back from early struggles to save Indianapolis in the end, the changes on the offensive line, an ugly game from the Colts defense and a few unsung performances from the wide receivers.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins go through a bag of questions from the fans, looking at the Colts’ plans for Anthony Richardson, the play of the linebackers, the team’s draft decisions in April and a whole lot more on the Thanksgiving podcast.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down an ugly offensive performance in the Colts’ 24-6 loss to the Detroit Lions, including Anthony Richardson’s play, a struggling offensive line, a nonexistent group of tight ends and some places Indianapolis should have shored up this offseason.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a deep dive into the brilliance of the Detroit Lions, an offense that appears to be a bad matchup for the Indianapolis defense and how Anthony Richardson might be able to take advantage.

Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they recap the Indianapolis Colts 28-27 win over the New York Jets.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the team’s decision to go back to Anthony Richardson at quarterback, the implications for a struggling offense and what it means for the franchise going forward.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Joe Flacco’s play in the loss to Buffalo, Shane Steichen’s decision to defend Flacco, the ongoing implications of the Richardson decision and Kenny Moore II’s comments on the team’s lack of urgency and effort.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at how Anthony Richardson’s adjusting to his new role as a backup, the problems Josh Allen presents for a Colts defense that has relied almost entirely on its pass rush and the possibility of getting Jonathan Taylor going against Buffalo’s defense.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins stay up into the wee hours of the morning to talk about the Colts’ 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the first game with Joe Flacco since the switch and the implications for Indianapolis going forward.

In the wake of Anthony Richardson’s benching in favor of Jim Flacco, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the short-term and long-term implications of the move, including the team’s decision to abandon its prior plan for Richardson.