One Percent Better: A show about the Indianapolis Colts
215 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 24 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThe Athletic's James Boyd and Jim Ayello bring you a weekly look at the latest with the Indianapolis Colts, from the sideline to the locker room and beyond, straight to your ears. Subscribe to The Athletic and get an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter
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Episodes
What should the Colts do (or not do) in the NFL Draft?
April 24, 2024 17:12 - 57 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello pretend to be Indianapolis GM Chris Ballard and debate for and against a few different draft scenarios. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colts extend DeForest Buckner, plus reaction to mock draft
April 15, 2024 17:45 - 54 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello react to Indianapolis agreeing to a contract extension with star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, as well as Boyd's first seven-round mock draft. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's next for Colts after NFL owners' meetings?
March 28, 2024 17:04 - 1 hourColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap the NFL owners' meetings in Orlando. Jim Irsay wasn't in attendance, but Boyd heard from GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What should the Colts do next in free agency?
March 19, 2024 16:37 - 50 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello analyze Indianapolis' early free agent moves. They also discuss the possibility of adding a star player like Chiefs CB L'Jarius Sneed via a trade. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colts franchise tag Michael Pittman Jr., now what?
March 06, 2024 23:16 - 57 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello react to Michael Pittman Jr. being franchise-tagged, recap the NFL combine and look ahead to free agency. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taking a look at the Colts' win-now offseason
February 13, 2024 19:03 - 58 minutesAfter a promising 2023 campaign, the Colts flip the page to 2024 as the NFL Scouting Combine and free agency approach. What are Indianapolis' biggest needs? -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What should the Colts do in free agency?
January 16, 2024 20:34 - 58 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss what Indianapolis GM Chris Ballard might do in free agency. They also take a look at what's next for defensive coordinator Gus Bradley and QB Anthony Richardson. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After fourth-and-1 call, what's next for the Colts?
January 09, 2024 23:05 - 51 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor debate the team's season-ending fourth-down call. They also take a look at what's next for the franchise, starting with Michael Pittman Jr.'s contract negotiations. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Win and In
January 02, 2024 21:38 - 53 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss Indianapolis' biggest game of the year. If the Colts beat the Texans in their regular-season finale, they're in the playoffs. If they lose, they're headed into the offseason. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kwity Paye remembers 2021; Can the Colts avoid deja vu?
December 27, 2023 19:52 - 48 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Indy's lackluster performance at Atlanta. The Colts' Christmas Eve loss has Kwity Paye revisiting a nightmare from his rookie season, which he's determined to never relive. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colts' unsung heroes move them closer to the playoffs
December 19, 2023 22:02 - 49 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Indianapolis' win against Pittsburgh, which featured some storybook moments for backup players. They also take a look at the team's overall health and its looming matchup with Atlanta. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can the Colts bounce back and make the playoffs?
December 12, 2023 22:05 - 49 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and editor Jim Ayello recap Indy's sloppy loss to Cincinnati. They also look ahead at the remaining schedule, highlight Michael Pittman Jr.'s steady play and celebrate some great news for former Colts star Shaq Leonard. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colts keep finding ways to win
December 05, 2023 18:01 - 46 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Indy's wild win in Tennessee that featured big moments from Gardner Minshew, Alec Pierce, Michael Pittman Jr. and others. Can the Colts keep it going at Cincinnati? -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colts lose Jonathan Taylor to thumb surgery
November 30, 2023 00:08 - 51 minutesOne week after Shaq Leonard was waived, another Colts player has grabbed all of the headlines: Jonathan Taylor. Indianapolis' star running back was scheduled to have thumb surgery Wednesday, and Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello break down what it means for the team's playoff hopes. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can the Colts make the playoffs?
November 20, 2023 19:50 - 50 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello break down Indianapolis' remaining schedule, which doesn't feature any superstar QBs. They also discuss GM Chris Ballard's recent comments about rookies Anthony Richardson and Josh Downs. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Five bold predictions for remainder of Colts season
November 07, 2023 22:22 - 52 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Kenny Moore II's historic performance in Indy's win at Carolina. They also breakdown Boyd's five bold predictions for the rest of the Colts' season. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colts' third straight loss exposes Chris Ballard's decisions, defensive issues
October 31, 2023 19:23 - 49 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss Indianapolis' third straight loss and what role GM Chris Ballard played in it. They also breakdown the Colts' defensive issues, Jonathan Taylor's head-scratching lack of touches and a likely quiet trade deadline. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colts loss heartbreaker on controversial penalties; How do they move forward?
October 24, 2023 18:29 - 47 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Indy's controversial loss to the Browns. They also take a peek at the Colts' other pressing issues, including turnovers, while critiquing coach Shane Steichen's decision making and praising wide receivers Josh Downs and Michael Pittman Jr. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony Richardson's season is "probably" over, so what will Colts do without him?
October 17, 2023 21:47 - 48 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss the latest regarding rookie QB Anthony Richardson, who will "probably" undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. What will define a successful season in Indianapolis without him? -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonathan Taylor returns, but Anthony Richardson's suffers another injury
October 10, 2023 17:56 - 47 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss Anthony Richardson's latest injury and Jonathan Taylor's return after Indy's win over Tennessee. They also breakdown Gardner Minshew's value and Zaire Franklin's new nickname. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Anthony Richardson finally be paired with Jonathan Taylor?
October 03, 2023 22:24 - 43 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss Anthony Richardson's big-time performance in Indy's OT loss against the Rams. The Colts' rookie QB has shined through the first month of the season, and he could shine even more with the addition of All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor, who is resuming practice this week. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Gay's historic kicks lifts Colts to OT win over Baltimore
September 25, 2023 19:52 - 45 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Indy kicker Matt Gay's record-setting performance to hand Baltimore its first loss. Zack Moss also stepped up in the backfield, while backup QB Gardner Minshew did just enough while filling in for Anthony Richardson. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony Richardson's concussion looms over Colts' first win
September 18, 2023 23:22 - 49 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap the Colts' first win of the season, which ended with Anthony Richardson playing just 18 snaps due to a concussion. They also discuss the value of Gardner Minshew and Zack Moss' season debut. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recapping Anthony Richardson's promising Colts debut
September 11, 2023 17:50 - 40 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL Editor breakdown Anthony Richardson's NFL introduction. The rookie looked the part, but does he have enough help? -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What defines a successful Colts season?
September 07, 2023 21:50 - 50 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello take a look at Indy's season and what would make it successful. Hint: It all starts with Anthony Richardson. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonathan Taylor is still a Colt
September 01, 2023 00:33 - 41 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Colts GM Chris Ballard's press conference regarding Jonathan Taylor. The All-Pro RB remains in Indy, but he doesn't want to be. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony Richardson sits, plus the latest on Jonathan Taylor
August 21, 2023 17:52 - 43 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Indianapolis’ joint practices against the Bears and weigh in on the decision to sit Anthony Richardson in the second preseason game. They also discuss Colts owner Jim Irsay’s comments regarding Jonathan Taylor. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recapping Colts rookie Anthony Richardson’s preseason debut
August 14, 2023 17:45 - 48 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello weigh in on Anthony Richardson’s preseason debut at Buffalo. They also discuss Shaq Leonard’s return, Indy’s lack of O-line depth, a few stock risers and fallers, and – of course – Jonathan Taylor. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony Richardson turns a corner
August 07, 2023 23:32 - 45 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Anthony Richardson’s big weekend. The rookie QB has made significant strides during training camp. Shaq Leonard continues to make progress as well, while Jonathan Taylor remains out -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonathan Taylor requests trade: What’s next for the Colts RB?
August 01, 2023 20:26 - 40 minutesColts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello react to Jonathan Taylor’s trade request and break down his limited options. They also recap how this situation reached a boiling point six months after Colts GM Chris Ballard indicated that extending Taylor was a formality. -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colts, Anthony Richardson enter training camp with big questions
July 24, 2023 17:56 - 1 hourColts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, break down some of the Colts’ biggest questions with training camp set to begin this week. The most important question: Is Anthony Richardson the guy? -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colts' Isaiah Rodgers' in hot water amid NFL gambling probe
June 08, 2023 22:48 - 36 minutesThe Athletic's James Boyd and new cohost Bob Kravitz react to the news of Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. allegedly betting on NFL games. What does it mean for him? What does it mean for the team? Boyd and Kravitz also discuss their impressions of rookie QB Anthony Richardson and rookie head coach Shane Steichen. -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Bob on Twitter @bkravitz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recapping, reacting to and diving into the Colts' biggest draft class ever
May 01, 2023 18:09 - 49 minutesThe Athletic's James Boyd and Zak Keefer react to the Colts' 12 draft picks over the weekend, with new insight on the team's scouting process that led to quarterback Anthony Richardson -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Colts land their quarterback of the future in Florida's Anthony Richardson
April 28, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutesThe Athletic's James Boyd and Zak Keefer break down the biggest draft pick of Chris Ballard's seven-year tenure, how the Colts sweated through the third pick and what the process looked like over the last month that led to Anthony Richardson -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's draft week, and it's time for the Colts to make a decision. C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson or Will Levis?
April 25, 2023 23:09 - 54 minutesThe Athletic's James Boyd and Zak Keefer dissect the latest draft rumblings with decision time nearing for Chris Ballard and the Colts, then make their predictions as to what Indianapolis will do with the fourth overall pick. -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Ballard and the Colts have a decision to make: Anthony Richardson or Will Levis?
April 17, 2023 19:49 - 52 minutesThe Athletic’s Zak Keefer and James Boyd discuss the Colts’ looming quarterback decision in the upcoming draft, which will most likely be between two players with a ton of upside and a ton of questions. -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Colts and Lamar Jackson: How feasible is it?
March 31, 2023 17:17 - 1 hourThe Athletic's James Boyd and Zak Keefer dive into the Colts' position on Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, the chances he comes to Indianapolis, plus Jim Irsay, Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen's comments from the NFL owner's meeting this week -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gilmore and Ryan out, Minshew and Ebukam in: Recapping the Colts' first week of free agency
March 21, 2023 18:31 - 52 minutesThe Athletic's James Boyd and Zak Keefer dig into the Colts a week or so into free agency, the holes they've filled and the ones that still need addressed. Plus, a look at the Lamar Jackson conversation and a preview of pro days for some of the top QB prospects. -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why the Colts didn't trade up, the Lamar Jackson question and some free agency predictions
March 13, 2023 19:08 - 1 hourJames Boyd and Zak Keefer dig into the Colts' approach to the draft, Carolina jumping ahead of them for a QB, and what could happen on the quarterback front in the coming weeks and months -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Options, options, options, Colts GM Chris Ballard, coach Shane Steichen discuss QBs
March 02, 2023 17:31 - 40 minutesThe Athletic’s Zak Keefer and James Boyd break down comments from Ballard and Steichen regarding the most important position in football. The Athletic’s Andy Staples also jumps on to share his knowledge of the top four QBs in the drafts and what he watched them do in college. -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shane Steichen introduced as the Colts usher in a new era
February 15, 2023 20:28 - 1 hourJames Boyd and Zak Keefer put a bow on the Colts' 5-week coaching search, Shane Steichen's introductory press conference and what this hire says about the team moving forward. -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colts’ coaching search carries over to Super Bowl weekend
February 10, 2023 18:04 - 37 minutesThe Athletic’s Zak Keefer and James Boyd discusses the Colts’ tight-lipped coaching search, the upcoming draft combine and Reggie Wayne falling just short of the Hall of Fame. -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Today's episode is brought to you by: -Roman- Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! -Athletic Greens- Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticg...
Will this Colts head-coaching search ever end?
February 03, 2023 16:51 - 40 minutesThe Athletic’s Zak Keefer and James Boyd discuss the Colts’ prolonged head-coaching search, which features eight candidates getting second-round interviews. Boyd also took a trip to the Senior Bowl and provides observations on potential Colts targets in the upcoming draft. -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Today's episode is brought to you by: -Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NFL23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCA...
The Colts move into 2nd-round interviews, including Jeff Saturday, as the coaching search inches forward
January 27, 2023 19:10 - 48 minutesThe Colts' James Boyd and Zak Keefer update listeners on the state of the Colts' coaching search, which is almost in its third week, and look at what could come in the next week -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One week in, what do we know about the Colts' coaching search?
January 19, 2023 00:24 - 50 minutesThe Athletic's James Boyd and Zak Keefer dive into the team's 12 candidates, who has interviewed, what we've heard and where that leaves Jeff Saturday in all of this. -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Today's show is brought to you by: -Rocket Money- Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to rocketmoney.com/athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The season's finally over, now the Colts can get to work fixing what's wrong
January 11, 2023 19:22 - 47 minutesThe Athletic's James Boyd and Zak Keefer put a bow on the Colts' disastrous season and what comes next, starting with Chris Ballard's year-end press conference, Jeff Saturday's head-coaching candidacy and what the coaching search might look like over the coming weeks -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Today's show is brought to you by: -Manscape- -Athletic Greens- Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your f...
A new low as a shameful season nears its end: Colts lose 38-10 to the Giants in embarrassing fashion
January 02, 2023 22:39 - 38 minutesThe Athletic's James Boyd and Zak Keefer react to the team's sixth loss in a row under interim coach Jeff Saturday, weigh the team's murky future and digest how this season has fallen apart -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Today's show is brought to you by: -Tommy John- Get 20% off your first order at TommyJohn.com/ATHLETIC -Rocket Money- Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/ATHLETIC Learn ...
Not even competitive: Lifeless Colts drop fifth straight under Jeff Saturday, 20-3, to the Chargers
December 27, 2022 20:10 - 37 minutesThe Athletic's James Boyd and Zak Keefer recap one of the Colts' worst offensive performances of the year, Nick Foles' awful start and the questions that will linger into the offseason, starting with the future of GM Chris Ballard and where the Colts go at quarterback -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A historic implosion: Colts blow a 33-0 halftime lead, fall to the Vikings in overtime
December 19, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutesHow did that happen? The Athletic's Zak Keefer and James Boyd survey scene from Minneapolis after the Colts choke away the biggest lead in NFL history, furthering questions about the interim head coach and a team spiraling further -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cowboys 54, Colts 19: The worst fourth quarter ever
December 06, 2022 23:59 - 45 minutesThe Athletic's Zak Keefer and James Boyd recap an awful finish in Dallas that saw the Colts get outscored by the Cowboys 33-0 in the final period, or as Jeff Saturday called it, "a calamity of errors." On what it says about Matt Ryan, Saturday and the team moving forward. -Follow Zak on Twitter @zkeefer -Follow James on Twitter @RomeovilleKid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices