Official Podcast: Colts DC Lou Anarumo on confusing QBs & defensive philosophy

New Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo sits down with JJ Stankevitz for a conversation about his coaching background, his defensive philosophy and how he'll implement it in the coming months leading up to training camp. Jeffrey and JJ also look around the NFL at some coaching news, including Liam Coen being hired as the Jaguars' next head coach.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz dive into what Lou Anarumo will bring to the Colts as their defensive coordinator, including if he'll blitz more than Gus Bradley and how he could use some of the players already in place. The crew also looks ahead to the future for the team's 2025 free agents, from Dayo Odeyingbo and EJ Speed to Ryan Kelly, Joe Flacco and Grant Stuard.

JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton chat through the most important things they heard from Chris Ballard's end-of-the-season press conference, including how he'll add competition to the Colts' roster in 2025 and if that could include bringing in a quarterback to battle with Anthony Richardson.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz look ahead to the biggest storylines we'll be following about the Colts in the 2025 offseason, from who the team's next defensive coordinator could be to how Anthony Richardson can improve going into Year 3 in the NFL.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier dive into the hard truths that have plagued the Colts in 2024 and left them outside the playoff conversation. Matt catches up with wide receiver Alec Pierce to talk about his 3rd season in the NFL which has led to career highs, the importance of explosive plays on offense and closing out the 2024 season strong.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz dive into what went wrong in the Colts' Week 17 loss to the New York Giants and why this one feels as tough to digest as any in recent memory. They also look ahead to a few things in Week 18 and what may come after the Colts end their season on Sunday against the Jaguars.

Matt Taylor, Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks look at whether any of the Colts' playoff scenarios are realistic and if, most importantly, the Colts can finish the 2024 season strong with a win on Sunday over the New York Giants before hosting the Jaguars in Week 18. The guys also look at how Sunday could be another big day for Jonathan Taylor and Matt catches up with cornerback Kenny Moore II.

Jeffrey Gorman and Larra Overton take one last look back at a few things from the Colts' 38-30 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 16 and get into the chances the Colts can actually make a playoff push down the stretch in 2024.