The James Boyd Podcast

The James Boyd Podcast

Join The Athletic's James Boyd as he discusses the Indianapolis Colts.

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July 8, 2025 31 mins
The Athletic's James Boyd is joined by legendary Indiana sports columnist Bob Kravitz. Both were in attendance when Pacers president Kevin Pritchard spoke to the media on the heels of Myles Turner's departure for Milwaukee. Pritchard said he was "shocked" by Turner's decision to join the Bucks, and Kravitz provides some behind-the-scene nuggets of how it all went down.
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The Athletic's James Boyd is joined by Pacers beat writer Tony East to react to veteran center Myles Turner, previously the longest tenured Pacer, joining the rival Bucks. How did Milwaukee pull this off? They also reflect on their favorite moments throughout Indiana's incredible run to Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Colts veteran minicamp. They also discussed the team's ownership transition now that the late Jim Irsay's daughters -- Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson -- are in charge. To round out this episode, Boyd and Ayello spotlight the Pacers' success so far in the NBA Finals.
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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd is joined by ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder to discuss Anthony Richardson's latest injury. The third-year QB will miss the rest of OTAs and veteran minicamp after reporting pain in the surgically repaired AC joint of his throwing shoulder. Boyd and Holder also take a look at Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, who continue to defy the odds.
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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and national NFL reporter Zak Keefer reflect on the life and legacy of former Colts owner Jim Irsay, who died Wednesday at the age of 65. Keefer covered Irsay for a decade, while Boyd joined the Colts beat in 2022. Both shared their thoughts on Irsay's complicated journey as one of the most unique owners in NFL history. They also discuss what may come next for the Colts franchis...
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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss the Colts' botched schedule release video and the team's 2025 slate. Indianapolis initially posted a Minecraft-themed video Wednesday night that included a crass joke about the legal troubles of Miami star Tyreek Hill, whom the Colts will face in Week 1. The video was taken down Thursday, and the Colts issued an apology to Hill and Microsoft bec...
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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello review the Colts' eight-man draft class, which is headlined by former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren. They also discuss some of the biggest remaining holes in Indianapolis' roster.
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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Colts GM Chris Ballard's pre-draft news conference, which included his thoughts on drafting a tight end and the forthcoming QB competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. Ayello also put Boyd on the spot with a three-round mock draft that produced surprising, yet fruitful, results.
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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Boyd's trip to Florida for the league's annual owners' meetings. They discuss what GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen had to say about their team's QB competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, as well as other positions to keep a close eye on.
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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello preview the upcoming NFL owners' meetings in Florida. Although the jury is still out on whether Colts owner Jim Irsay will meet with the media, GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen are scheduled to speak. There are plenty of questions to ask the Colts brass, most notably regarding the most important player in the franchise: Anthony Richardson....
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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap the arrivals of two of the Colts' most notable free-agent additions: cornerback Charvarius "Mooney" Ward and QB Daniel Jones. The Colts swiped Ward away from the Saints during negotiations, while Jones is excited to "compete" in Indianapolis. Boyd and Ayello also discuss what could be an intriguing kicking competition this offseason.
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Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap the first wave of Colts free agency. Indy GM Chris Ballard hinted that his approach would be different this year, and he proved it by landing two big-time defensive backs in Camryn Bynum and Charvarius Ward. The Colts have also agreed to terms with QB Daniel Jones, while starting offensive linemen Ryan Kelly and Will Fries left and reunited in Minnesota.
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Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss the league's upcoming free agency period. Will Indianapolis GM Chris Ballard break from his conservative approach and spend big for a difference-maker? What about in-house free agents like Will Fries and Dayo Odeyingbo? The Colts could look a lot different one week from now.
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Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap the Colts' latest developments at the NFL Scouting Combine. No. 1 on the list? GM Chris Ballard declaring an "open" QB competition with Anthony Richardson. Boyd and Ayello also discuss Ballard's (perhaps changed?) approach to free agency and new DC Lou Anarumo's influence on Indy's team-building process.
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Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss Boyd's 10-step offseason plan to fix the Colts. These steps address several needs regarding the team's roster, including the additions of former Giants QB Daniel Jones via free agency and former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren in the draft.

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Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss Boyd's first mock draft of the offseason, which includes the team selecting a quarterback on Day 3. They also analyzed Indy's potential cut candidates, most notably starting right tackle Braden Smith, and recapped a lopsided Super Bowl.

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Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss Boyd's first Colts big board for the 2025 NFL Draft, which features Penn State's Tyler Warren and Georgia's Malaki Starks among others. They also shared their thoughts on Sam Ehlinger's future with the Colts and agreed that Super Bowl parties are vastly overrated.

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Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello share their thoughts on the Colts' impending free agents, headlined by starting center Ryan Kelly. Has Indy's 2016 first-round pick played his last game for the franchise? Boyd and Ayello also discuss their first impressions of new Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, as well as the forthcoming Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia...

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Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and Cincinnati Bengals reporter Paul Dehner Jr. discuss Indianapolis' hiring of Lou Anarumo as its next defensive coordinator. Anarumo spent the last six seasons in Cincinnati, where he engineered a defense that gave Patrick Mahomes fits en route to a Super Bowl appearance in 2021 before the unit bottomed out in 2024. The Colts had a stagnant and porous defense in all three years of Gus Bradle...

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Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello review the latest mock draft from The Athletic's Dane Brugler. Brugler projected that the Colts would select Penn State tight end Tyler Warren in the first round, which would certainly fill one of Indy's biggest needs. Boyd and Ayello also discuss Boyd's first offseason mailbag and the Colts' ongoing defensive coordinator search.

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