No one gets you closer to the Indianapolis Colts. Join FOX59/CBS4's Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams weekly as they discuss everything from game recaps, to trade rumors. If it has to do with the Colts, the Colts Blue Zone is talking about it.
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IN Focus: Indiana's Week in Politics
FOX59/CBS4. How will this week's headlines impact you and your family? Every week, we explore the latest news from Washington D.C. and from the Statehouse, with in-depth analysis of Indiana politics from our bi-partisan team of political experts and analy
How will this week's headlines impact you and your family? Every week, we explore the latest news from Washington D.C. and from the Statehouse, with in-depth analysis of Indiana politics from our bi-partisan team of political experts and analysts. Get 'IN Focus' on the go and stay tuned for exclusive bonus content toward the end of the podcast.
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EP 454: Leonard's First Start; Colts Run It Back
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28:05The Indianapolis Colts finished the season with a losing record for the second year in a row. While Alec Pierce played big and Riley Leonard showed promise, it wasn't enough to come away with the win. Despite this season's collapse--the Colts were once 8-2 and appeared to be a lock for the playoffs--GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen wi…
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The Indianapolis Colts have a chance to finish with a winning record as they take on the Houston Texans. Rookie Riley Leonard will get the start, his first as an NFL quarterback. Matt Adams and Mike Chappell talk all about it in the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast.
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After looking like one of the NFL's best teams for half the season, the Indianapolis Colts completed their collapse by missing the playoffs. A loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars dropped Indy to 8-8. Not even Philip Rivers' headline-making return could stop the Colts' slide. Matt Adams recaps the game in the latest Blue Zone Podcast.…
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The Indianapolis Colts are on the outside looking in when it comes to the NFL playoffs. A 48-27 loss to the San Francisco 49ers didn't help their postseason case, as the Colts have now lost five games in a row. Matt Adams looks back at Indy's Monday Night Football loss and what it means for the team going forward.…
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If you wanted to see Philip Rivers in the Colts' all-blue "Indiana Nights" uniform, your prayers have been answered. Rivers' second act will get its own second act against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football as the Colts try to keep their playoff hopes alive. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview the game in the latest e…
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The Indianapolis Colts lost a heartbreaker to one of the league's best teams after bringing Philip Rivers out of retirement to run the offense. Matt Adams recaps the game and laments a few missed opportunities.
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Desperation has set in for the Indianapolis Colts, who will turn to Philip Rivers--a Hall-of-Fame-caliber player five years removed from the NFL--to run the offense. Rivers last played pro football in January 2021, when he guided the Colts to the playoffs after a decade-plus with the Chargers. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams try to wra…
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EP 447: Things Fall Apart in Jacksonville
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25:00The Indianapolis Colts fell to 8-5 with a 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and lost their quarterback in the process. Matt Adams recaps the game and explores where the Colts go from here.
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EP 446: 'Going Back to Weird' Again as Colts Visit Jaguars
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57:29The Indianapolis Colts head to Jacksonville for another key AFC South showdown. Road games against the Jags have been a real horror show for a decade, but Indy needs a win to snap out of an ill-timed funk. Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview the game in the latest Colts Blue Zone Podcast. Plus: an honor for Kenny Moore, a new kicker enters the fra…
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The Indianapolis Colts dropped a key AFC South game to the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. The loss took the Colts out of the divisional lead and kicked them back to a Wild Card spot in the playoff race. Matt Adams recaps the game in the latest Blue Zone Podcast.
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EP 444: Pivotal AFC South Showdown vs. Texans
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54:10The Indianapolis Colts (8-3) and Houston Texans (6-5) are heading in separate directions. The Colts have lost two of three while the Texans have won three in a row and look forward to the return of quarterback CJ Stroud. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview this pivotal AFC South showdown in the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone…
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The Indianapolis Colts contained the Kansas City Chiefs for much of the game but couldn't muster enough offense--or defensive stops--to prevail at Arrowhead Stadium. In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams recaps the game and explores where the Colts fell short.
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The Colts (8-2) head to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs (5-5) in a key game for both teams. What do we expect with Indy coming off the bye week? Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview the Colts-Chiefs game, explore the impact of Tyler Warren and look at some key personnel moves in the latest Blue Zone Podcast.…
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With the Indianapolis Colts on the bye week, the Colts Blue Zone crew takes a look at what's worked so far this season and explores some areas where the team can improve as Indy hits the home stretch. At 8-2, the Colts sit atop the AFC South and boast one of the league's top offenses. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams explore everything …
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EP 440: Overtime Insanity as Colts Top Falcons
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29:45The Indianapolis Colts won a thriller in Berlin. Matt Adams recaps the game in the latest Blue Zone Podcast.
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EP 439: Sauce Gardner Trade; Colts-Falcons in Berlin
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57:15The Indianapolis Colts sent a shockwave through the NFL by sending two first-round picks and AD Mitchell to the New York Jets in exchange for elite cornerback Sauce Gardner. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss the trade and Indy's upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin. NOTE: As the podcast was being recorded, timing c…
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EP 438: Steelers Pulverize Colts in Pittsburgh
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26:30The Indianapolis Colts saw their four-game winning streak snapped after a 27-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Turnovers were the theme--Indy had six of them on the day, including three interceptions and two fumbles lost. The Steelers defense, a unit that had been maligned all season, found its way, putting constant pressure on Daniel Jones and s…
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EP 437: Colts Head to Pittsburgh to Take on Rodgers, Steelers
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55:57The Indianapolis Colts (7-1) head to Pittsburgh to take on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers (4-3). Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview the game in the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast. Plus: a monthly award for Jonathan Taylor (and some MVP talk), a team honor for long snapper Luke Rhodes, injury and roster updates and m…
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EP 436: Colts Demolish Titans as JT, Pitt shine
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27:30The Indianapolis Colts moved to 7-1 with a dominating win over the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Jonathan Taylor led the way with three touchdowns and Michael Pittman Jr. made a pair of highlight-worthy catches. Matt Adams recaps the 38-14 win in the latest episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast.…
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EP 435: NFL-Leading Colts Host Titans for Week 8
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56:17The Indianapolis Colts (6-1) host the Tennessee Titans (1-6) in an AFC South showdown. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview the game in the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast. Plus: injury updates and roster moves, a debate on whether the Colts should make a move before the trade deadline and three former Colts take anoth…
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EP 434: Colts Get Huge AFC Win Against Chargers
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28:50The Indianapolis Colts used an explosive offense and a pair of early turnovers to beat the Los Angeles Chargers in a key AFC showdown. Matt Adams recaps the win, which catapulted the Colts to a 6-1 record and put them firmly in the conversation as one of the NFL's top teams.
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EP 433: Colts Head West for Key AFC Game vs. Chargers
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56:21The Indianapolis Colts head to SoFi Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in a key AFC clash. Matt Adams and Mike Chappell preview this week's game and discuss what a win would mean for the Colts' season. Plus: Indy adds a new QB, injury concerns abound for Week 7, the Chargers sport some super bright unis, and more.…
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EP 432: Victory Monday as Colts Top Cardinals
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30:00The Indianapolis Colts didn't have their best game but improved to 5-1 after topping the Arizona Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium. Matt Adams recaps the 31-27 win in the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast.
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EP 431: Colts Host Cardinals; New Kicker in Town
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55:46The Indianapolis Colts (4-1) host the Arizona Cardinals (2-3) as they try to maintain their position in the AFC South. The Cardinals are struggling with injuries while the Colts are flying high with a dynamic offense and solid defense. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview the game in the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast…
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EP 430: Domination in Indy as Colts Top Raiders
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15:00The Indianapolis Colts put together an all-around performance for one of their most dominant wins in years. Dave Griffiths recaps Indy's 40-6 triumph over the Las Vegas Raiders.
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EP 429: Colts Host Raiders; Howard's Sudden Retirement
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55:04In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview Indy's upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders, a matchup featuring a pair of resurgent quarterbacks in Daniel Jones and Geno Smith. Plus: the sudden retirement of Xavien Howard, an honor for "The Maniac," injury updates and our picks for Sunday…
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EP 428: Mitchell, Colts Fumble It Away Against Rams
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27:50The Indianapolis Colts let a winnable game against the Rams slip away with poor defensive play, a bevy of penalties and a boneheaded mistake from wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. Matt Adams comes to terms with Indy's first loss of the season in the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast.
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EP 427: Colts Head West to Take on the Rams
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58:05The red-hot Indianapolis Colts head west for their most consequential test of the season. Can Daniel Jones and company continue their winning ways? Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams in the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast. Plus: Colts players are among Pro Football Hall …
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EP 426: Colts Now 3-0 After Dominant Win Over Titans
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28:20The Indianapolis Colts improved to 3-0 after a dominant road win against the Tennessee Titans. Matt Adams looks at notable developments from the game, including Kenny Moore's return TD, Jonathan Taylor's backbreaking run and Daniel Jones' continued elevated play.
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EP 425: Colts Hit the Road Against Titans
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54:11The 2-0 Indianapolis Colts play their first road game of the season against AFC South foe Tennessee. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview the game in the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast.
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EP 424: Colts Top Broncos on Second-Chance Kick
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28:20The Indianapolis Colts topped the Denver Broncos to open a season 2-0 for the first time since 2009. Thanks to another standout game from Daniel Jones and a strong performance from Jonathan Taylor (plus some mistakes from Denver), Indy gutted out the 29-28 win on a last-second kick from Spencer Shrader. Matt Adams looks at top players and the wild …
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In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams give their key takeaways from Indy's Week 1 win over Miami and look ahead to their Week 2 showdown against the visiting Denver Broncos.
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EP 422: Streak Busters! Colts Top Dolphins in Season Opener
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28:18The Indianapolis Colts put together a complete performance in Week 1 to snap their streak of futility in season openers. Standout performances from Daniel Jones, Tyler Warren and multiple defenders highlighted the 33-8 win. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, we look back at the game and how the team honored late owner Jim Irsay.…
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EP 421: Colts Look to Stop Season-Opening Trend
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55:31In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams break down the team's Week 1 showdown against the Miami Dolphins. What are the Colts' strengths and areas of concern? Can the revamped secondary keep up with Tyreek Hill and the Dolphins' playmakers? We'll explore those questions, discuss some breakout play…
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EP 420: Ballard on QB Situation, Roster Cuts
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54:34The Colts cut their roster down to 53, but the work is far from done. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams react to Chris Ballard's preseason news conference, his comments on the Daniel Jones-Anthony Richardson quarterback battle and his take on AR's future in Indy.…
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EP 419: The Danny Dimes Era (Daniel Jones Will Start)
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54:06Colts head coach Shane Steichen names Daniel Jones the starter over Anthony Richardson Sr. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss the outcome of the team's quarterback battle and what it means in this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast.
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EP 418: Injury Shakes Up Preseason QB Plan
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54:15An injury in the first preseason game is shaking up Indy's QB plans for Saturday's tune-up against the Green Bay Packers. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss the state of the Colts' QB competition. Plus: another injury in the secondary, standouts from the Colts' preseason game against Baltimore and resolution to the kicking competi…
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EP 417: Preseason QB Plan, Baltimore Standouts
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53:44As the regular season quickly approaches, the Indianapolis Colts get ready to suit up for their first preseason game of the year. In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss the team's upcoming preseason game against Baltimore and the preseason quarterback plan. Plus: a concerning injury in t…
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EP 416: QB Battle and Bernie's Big Payday
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54:56The Colts are about halfway through training camp at Westfield's Grand Park Sports Campus. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams explore some of the position battles--including the closely watched QB competition--and provide injury updates on the latest episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast. Plus: Bernhard Raimann's big payday, Braden Smith…
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The season is quickly approaching as the Indianapolis Colts open training camp at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield. The team enters camp relatively healthy, with only veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin missing the first day of practice. The offseason focus on the quarterback position still dominates the conversation. Will Anthony Richardson Sr.…
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Training camp is just around the corner for the Indianapolis Colts. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams look at some of the top storylines surrounding the team before players report to Westfield's Grand Park.
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In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, hear from coaches and players including Shane Steichen, quarterback Daniel Jones and cornerback Charvarius Ward.
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EP 412: Players with Most to Gain or Lose in 2025
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56:24In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams identify 10 Colts players with the most to gain or lose based on the 2025 season. Plus: the Aaron Rodgers Farewell Tour, Travis Hunter signs his deal and a discussion on collusion in the NFL.
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In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams explore the strengths and weaknesses of this Indianapolis Colts roster about a month before training camp starts. They also discuss ESPN's All Quarter Century Team and offer their thoughts on some Colts players who should've made the cut. Find the roster here.…
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It's a time of transition for the Indianapolis Colts as Jim Irsay's daughters take the helm. Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss the impact on team operations and what the changes mean for the franchise. The Colts are staring down another issue at quarterback, as Anthony Richardson deals with soreness in the same shoulder he had surgery on in 2023…
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EP 409: Alec Pierce's Year 4, Possible Veteran Additions
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54:43In this week's Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss Jim Irsay's private memorial and what's next for leadership of the Indianapolis Colts. They also take a look at some quarterback odds for Week 1 and reveal why this is such a crucial year for receiver Alec Pierce. They close out the show with a look at some key a…
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With Dave Griffiths out of town, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss the life and football legacy of Colts owner Jim Irsay, explore what's next for the front office and offer some observations from OTAs.
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EP 407: Holding the Line, Offseason Updates
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55:00In the latest Colts Blue Zone Podcast, the hosts discuss a significant development on the offensive line, break down some comments on the offseason and, unfortunately, dip their toes into feet.
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EP 406: Schedule Released, Draft Picks Signed
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55:25In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, we break down the Indianapolis Colts' schedule after the league announced its full slate for 2025-2026. We'll explore some of the scheduling quirks and take an early look at some of the matchups. Plus: Tyler Warren and six other draft picks sign their contracts, some second-rounders get guaranteed con…
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EP 405: Anarumo's Defense, Buckner & Ebukam Updates
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55:56The Colts are in the second phase of their offseason program. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo talks defensive additions and special teams coordinator Brian Mason weighs in on the kicking competition. Plus: some lingering draft thoughts, updates from DeForest Buckner and Samson Ebukam, the team signs a new linebacker, and we take a quick trip arou…
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