Colts Cover 2 Podcast

In this edition of the Colts Cover-2 podcast, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the NFL's gambling investigation into Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, the league's relationship with sports betting and the team's critical need for experienced cornerback help.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' decision to start giving rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson snaps with the first team right away, rather than putting him with the No. 2 team like their rivals in the AFC South.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' 2023 schedule from every angle, taking a look at the toughest stretches, the flash points and the travel.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' rookie minicamp, particularly what they saw from Anthony Richardson and Josh Downs, and take a look at a few undrafted free agents who look like they have an opportunity for a roster spot.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' selection of Anthony Richardson, the rest of the 11 picks Indianapolis made and the holes that still exist on the roster moving forward.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts' pick of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson at No. 4, particularly how he fell into their laps and why they were finally convinced to swing for the fences.

With the NFL Draft a week away, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at a conversation that's finally, mercifully, almost over, as Indianapolis is expected to take a quarterback of the future next week.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the quarterback decision the Colts have coming up, the way the winds of the draft seem to be blowing and a Texans possibility that could blow the draft wide open.

Join IndyStar sports editor Nat Newell and insider Nate Atkins as they discuss the latest from NFL owners meetings and Nate's road trip to quarterback pro days.

With IndyStar insider Nate Atkins on the road for C.J. Stroud and WIll Levis Pro Days, fellow insider Joel A. Erickson checks in with the road warrior to break down what he's seeing from the quarterbacks, what the Colts are (or aren't) doing in free agency and what kind of scenarios might involve Indianapolis taking something other than quarterback at No. 4.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the opening of free agency, the typically quiet Colts on opening day, the possibility of Lamar Jackson and what Carolina's trade to No. 1 means for Indianapolis.

With the Combine in the rear-view mirror, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down what we learned about the five quarterbacks at the top of the draft: Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, Florida's Anthony Richardson, Kentucky's Will Levis and Tennessee's Hendon Hooker.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down what Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen said about the Colts' quarterback search at the NFL scouting combine.

Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins as they discuss the hiring of offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter and free agency.

With Shane Steichen officially hired and introduced in Indianapolis, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Steichen's introductory press conference, the Colts' return to normalcy and the quarterback question that can finally start getting some answers now.

The Colts have reportedly identified their target for head coach, and IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the team's decision to likely go with Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, a coach with a history of developing quarterbacks and a strong link to the recent past in Indianapolis.

With the Colts coaching search likely in limbo until after the Super Bowl, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a look at lessons from the two Super Bowl participants, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, that the Colts should apply in Indianapolis.

With the Colts whittling their list down from 14 to 7 for the second round of head coaching interviews, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take a quick look at all seven candidates, along with talking through the viability of defensive coaches and what the offensive coaches can bring to the table.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the reaction of Colts fans to the possibility of a Jeff Saturday hiring, the reaction of the front office, Frank Reich’s hiring in Carolina and the long list of candidates coming in for a second interview.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take stock of the Colts coaching search at the midpoint of the initial round of interviews, breaking down Jeff Saturday's candidacy, the most interesting early candidates and the possibility of Lamar Jackson leaving Baltimore.