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Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts made an uncharacteristic splash on the first day of legal negotiations with a trade that sent their No. 13 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Chris Ballard has repeated the importance of the trenches being where the difference comes into play, and in netting Buckner, the Colts have a real interior presence against the run and in the way of creating interior pressure. Adding Buckner to the existing defensive front could be a real game changer for the Colts defense. The boys from Stampede Radio (Chris Blystone, Chris Shepherd, and Jim Campbell) join Matt Danely to discuss the move from every angle. Additionally, the guys discuss the rest of the AFC South, some of the other big moves made throughout the day, what the landscape now looks like at the quarterback position, as well as questioning what else is still available for the Colts and what each would prefer for the team's next move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

First of all, this week Stephen recorded his end of the podcast from a barn office, I believe, so forgive him for fading in and out. We talked at length about the impacts of COVID-19, current free agent rumors and Colts specific rumors to close out the episode. Please, give our podcast five stars on principle that we've recorded a podcast for 36 of the last 37 weeks and only taken one week off for Christmas/New Years! Follow the podcast @podpancake and us individually @likelyalien & @nicereedsteve. Check out @Stampedeblue for all the best Colts content too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite the majority of the offseason talk being about the Indianapolis Colts' quarterback situation heading into free agency, and the NFL Draft, the fact is that the team simply hasn't been in this situation in recent memory. With all of the quarterbacks hitting free agency this year, and the abundance of possibilities in this year's draft, it only made sense to bring Mark Schofield onto the show for him to weigh in on the matter. As far as free agency goes, the conversation of Philip Rivers and the Colts being a perfect marriage has dominated the headlines. Sure, there are other possibilities such as Teddy Bridgewater, Ryan Tannehill and a list of others the Colts could possibly pursue, however, Mark has another free agent in mind who would fit the Colts' system perfectly, and give the team instant post-season potential. Of course the big question, even after free agency quarterback dominoes begin to fall, is the Jacoby Brissett situation and the bevy of prospects in this year's draft. Matt and Mark go in-d

On this episode the guys go through what it was like being on the ground at the combine, take a look ahead to free agency at how the Colts might look to improve their roster, and get into a little draft talk before going over the newest series on Stampede Blue which covers significant draft picks in the history of the Indianapolis Colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jared @likelyalien and Stephen @nicereedsteve chat about the combine, it's winners and losers etc etc. and even go over some free agency rumors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indianapolis Colts are in a unique position this offseason in which they really have to consider multiple options to shore up their quarterback position. Additionally, the Colts need another legitimate weapon for whoever is under center in order to improve their overall offensive situation heading into the 2020 season. The Colts and Philip Rivers have been linked since the day after the Super Bowl, and we'll discuss who benefits most from that marriage. Also, the Colts "like" Jacoby Brissett, there's some exciting quarterback prospects in this year's draft, but how do the Colts navigate this entire situation? Matt will go through the three possible outcomes of the offseason at the position, and how the team can set themselves up for the future long-term. With some recent Colts news coming out regarding Anthony Castonzo, does his return completely alleviate the need for a highly regarded offensive lineman this offseason? We'll go through that as well as why the smart move to wait on an extension for Marlon

This week, Stephen @nicereedsteve and Jared @likelyalien chat about how awesome it is to know that Anthony Castonzo is back, albeit on a year-to-year basis. We also talk about Jim Irsay and Chris Ballard's press conferences. We then talk at length about the combine and even the draft! Go Colts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Stampede Radio, the guys are back to dig into the draft, free agency, and most prominently, the weirdness that is this offseason for the QB position. They cover the quarterbacks who might be available to the Colts and discuss what they think the Colts might do at the position. They also talk about a couple new features for the upcoming 2020 draft guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Afternoon Pancakes, Jared @likelyalien and Stephen @nicereedsteve discuss the Colts' two new coaches, bring up a couple combine snubs and talk at length about the combine. Make sure you follow the podcast @podpancake, follow @stampedeblue for more great Colts content and congratulate Chris Blystone @chrisblystone on becoming a member of the PFWA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Afternoon Pancakes @podpancake, Jared @LikelyAlien and Stephen @NiceReedSteve talk about Edge joining the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Colts' new coaches, Rivers/Brady/Foles rumors, Jim Irsay's Tweet, Eric Weddle retiring and Tua is back in a month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jared @likelyalien & Stephen @nicereedsteve wax for about an hour and a half on the Super Bowl, the combine and free agency during what we're referring to as the NFL moratorium. Notably, the Colts have hired and are intending to hire a couple coaches and we will talk about that more next week! Thanks for listening, please rate and share our podcast to help us grow and tag us when you do @podpancake! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jared and Stephen start and finish Episode 30 telling our fans to hug your loved ones and to follow us on social media @podpancake, @likelyalien & @nicereedsteve on Twitter -- if you will. Don't forget to rate our podcast! This week we talked about the Pro Bowl, the Senior Bowl, we went through about the first half of the first round of the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft and wrapped up the podcast talking about the Super Bowl! Enjoy the big game and we'll see you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a lot going on this weekend including the Pro Bowl where the Indianapolis Colts' Jack Doyle, Darius Leonard, and Quenton Nelson are all representing the organization, but all of the real focus is on the Senior Bowl in Mobile. And this week, Stampede Blue has been well represented along with the coaching, and scouting staff of the Colts. Our own Chris Shepherd has been doing some great work including landing interviews with Hall of Fame GM Bill Polian, as well as Colts head coach Frank Reich. On today's show, Shepherd joins Matt Danely to discuss several aspects of what he's witnessed this week. It's a fast-moving, 30 minute show packed with information including who was his largest riser on each side of the ball, which quarterbacks caught his eye, as well as which receivers, and those in the secondary who could be great fits for the Colts. Shepherd also speaks about a couple of his favorite interviews from the week, and the highlights of his trip to Mobile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc

We are back with more Senior Bowl content from Stampede Radio before we settle into a sleepier offseason podcasting schedule. On the final day of the Senior Bowl Blystone and Shepherd are back for some updates, and most importantly to share the stories of how Shepherd managed to talk to legendary former Colts GM Bill Polian, as well as Colts head coach Frank Reich. It was certainly a really cool experience, and you'll want to stick around to the end to hear Shepherd's interview with the Colts head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Stampede Radio it is just Blystone and Shepherd, and we walk through what day two of the Senior Bowl revealed, what Shepherd saw, and what guys he is excited about. We also talked about what kind of takeaways you should have from the Senior Bowl, what the event likely means for the Colts, and how Chris Ballard is likely telling us, without exactly telling us, what the Colts will do come draft day. Finally Shepherd got a chance to sit down and talk briefly with legendary former Colts GM Bill Polian to ask about what how he would handle the situation at quarterback, whether he believes the surprising retirements of players like Andrew Luck and Luke Kuechly are a trend, and more. Stick around to the end for that interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen @nicereedsteve and Jared @likelyalien spend almost two hours today looking back at the NCAA football national championship and the NFL Divisional Final games. We then give a mini-preview to the Senior Bowl because we're admidst it and also to the Super Bowl since we'll have another episode to preview that for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Stampede Radio the guys talk through the 2017 Colts draft class, discussing Malik Hooker's effectiveness and the class at large after 3 full seasons to evaluate them. Then Shepherd talks Senior Bowl after having wrapped up his first day in Mobile, and gives his first impressions of the event itself, some players who stood out to him, and what it is like to be amongst so many notable names in the draft process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the playoffs get into the conference championships this weekend, the Indianapolis Colts are preparing for their evaluation of what they currently have on the roster. Chris Ballard, Frank Reich and their staff will need to assess which impending free agents to bring back, which to let go of, and which ones they see around the league they could bring in to help take the roster to the next level. Today, Matt Danely will go through those unrestricted options for the Colts and parse through which he would bring back into the fold, and which he'd let go of. Not all of them will be easy decisions as Ballard attempts to combine the youth's improvement with those who are necessary retentions due to their veteran leadership and play on the field. Additionally, Matt will touch on a couple extensions that need to be considered, as well as what the rest of the NFL has to offer in the area of free agency. Which positions could be improved with what's likely available, which positions may have to suffer another year in o

Stephen & Jared spend 2 hours talking NFL, CFB in both revisionist & futurist terms. We talk about the NFL Coaching Carousel and look ahead to the Senior Bowl. If you like our content, please rate our podcast & if you wish to communicate with us, follow Jared @LikelyAlien & Stephen @NiceReedSteve on Twitter. Also, follow the podcast @PodPancake! Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen and Jared record their longest podcast yet (just over 2 hours!) and cover a range of topics. We talk at length about Chris Ballard's end-of-year press conference, review the Wild Card round, look ahead to the Divisional round and to the college football National Championship game. Please make sure to rate our podcast, follow it on Twitter @podpancake, follow us @likelyalien & @nicereedsteve, and if you're willing to support Jared, download the Hot Mic app, use the code "Jared317" when prompted and follow Jared Malott under the broadcasters tab! Happy New Year and Go Colts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices