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Indianapolis Colts quarterback yells at a referee against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, as shown by NFL Films' 'Inside the NFL'. Photo Credit: Inside the NFL on X; NFL Films

Philip Rivers mic’d up is ‘daggum’ great cinema

"Let's stinkin' go! Stinkin' go! Heck yeah, baby! Let's go! Daggum it! Stinkin' go, baby!"

By Matt Clapp OnDec 23, 2025 0
Former NFL star linebacker Luke Kuechly calls the Indianapolis Colts' play before Philip Rivers throws a pick-six to San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters on the ESPN MNF Playbook altcast. Photo Credit: ESPN2

Luke Kuechly was all over a pick-six on ESPN MNF Playbook altcast

This is why Luke Kuechly was an NFL Defensive Player of the Year at linebacker.

By Matt Clapp OnDec 23, 2025 0
Steve Young

Steve Young thinks he could still play quarterback at age 64

"Still, if it was ‘Hunger Games’? If they said, you had to do this or die? Yeah, you could pull off something.”

By Matt Yoder OnDec 22, 2025 0
Dec 14, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) signals to the sideline during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.

Philip Rivers’ return delivers biggest local Colts viewership in five years

The 44-year-old quarterback's comeback generated the highest Indianapolis ratings on CBS since 2020.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 18, 2025 0
Jeff Pearlman and Philip Rivers and Jason McCourty and Charles Davis

Jeff Pearlman doesn’t understand why CBS announcers weren’t being honest about Philip Rivers

"...if a quarterback is throwing helium balloons, the only way to call it is to be honest about it."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 15, 2025 0

Nate Burleson: Philip Rivers giving ‘dad bod energy’ during Colts warmups

"I mean this with the most amount of respect, because I am a guy with one."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 14, 2025 0
Philip Rivers throws during Indianapolis Colts practice in 2025. Photo Credit: Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Media focus on Philip Rivers story overshadows larger point of NFL’s QB development problem

Starting a 44-year-old grandfather says a lot about the state of the league's QBs.

By Michael Grant OnDec 14, 2025 0
Ryan Clark Phillip Rivers

Ryan Clark calls Philip Rivers return ‘incompetent’ and ‘irresponsible’

"I believe this is incompetent. And I also believe it is irresponsible."

By Matt Yoder OnDec 12, 2025 0
Feb 7, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cam Newton on Radio Row at the Super Bowl LIX media center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Cam Newton questions why Phillip Rivers got another NFL shot before he did

"Folks don't want a Shedeur situation."

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 11, 2025 0
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass under the supervision of quarterbacks coach Shane Steichen during training camp at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex.

J.J. Watt shares production meeting anecdote about Shane Steichen-Philip Rivers relationship

"Philip Rivers ran the same offense as the Colts for his son Gunnar’s HS team this season."

By Sean Keeley OnDec 9, 2025 0
ESPN's Marcus Spears has a hilarious reaction to a Philip Rivers-Indianapolis Colts breaking news report from Adam Schefter on live television. Photo Credit: ESPN

Marcus Spears, Troy Aikman have amazing reaction to insane Philip Rivers news

"I can't imagine being out of the game for five years and coming back at 44 years old."

By Matt Clapp OnDec 8, 2025 0
A pass interference call on the Colts-Texans CBS broadcast, as shown on highlights during NBC's Football Night in America. Photo Credit: CBS; NBC

Chris Simms demands ‘common sense’ from NFL refs after ‘ridiculous’ call

"The hot dog vendor had a better chance at catching that than Alec Pierce."

By Matt Clapp OnDec 1, 2025 0
Oct 19, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) speaks with CBS Sports sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson after the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

CBS’s No. 1 broadcast team to call four straight Chiefs game

The NFL's biggest TV draw is giving the Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson crew what amounts to a month-long residency covering Patrick Mahomes and CO.

By Sam Neumann OnNov 15, 2025 0
Will Gavin’s electric call of Jonathan Taylor’s 83-yard touchdown in Berlin quickly became one of the NFL season’s most memorable moments.

British announcer Will Gavin delivers best call of NFL season on Jonathan Taylor’s record-breaking run

Will Gavin’s unforgettable call of Jonathan Taylor’s record-breaking touchdown in Berlin captured exactly why British announcers have become must-listen voices for NFL fans.

By Sam Neumann OnNov 12, 2025 0
NFL referee Clete Blakeman

Mike Pereira just as confused by referee Clete Blakeman as the rest of us: ‘I’m not sure what he said there’

Blakeman also screwed up the coin toss to figure out possession in overtime.

By Sean Keeley OnNov 10, 2025 0

Adam Amin and Kurt Warner couldn’t believe Raheem Morris’ clock management in Berlin

"I have no idea why they didn't call the timeout there."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 9, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith and Dan Orlovsky on First Take

Dan Orlovsky calls Stephen A. Smith out for not taking a stance on Daniel Jones

"I hate when people in our role say, ‘I gotta see it to believe it.’ I’m just not a fan of that"

By Brandon Contes OnNov 6, 2025 0
Pat McAfee reacting to the Sauce Gardner trade

Pat McAfee worked through Colts trading two first-rounders for Sauce Gardner in real-time

"Two first-round picks for a corner. So now we got our answer on why the Jets moved on."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 4, 2025 0
Oct 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) rushes for a touchdown as Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) defends during the third quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Jim Nantz calls Titans’ effort ‘pretty pathetic’ during Cowboys-Broncos game break

"He is great, but, man, that looked like it lacked a lot of effort, to me."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 27, 2025 0
Jonathan Taylor

Andrew Catalon jumped the gun on Jonathan Taylor’s touchdown record chase

"Yep, that's a pass. Aww, c'mon! You ruined the whole thing."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 26, 2025 0
Fox Sports analyst Brady Quinn on the sideline. Photo Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Brady Quinn reportedly replacing Mark Sanchez for Fox after stabbing & arrest

Brady Quinn will call Sunday's Raiders-Colts game for Fox.

By Kevin Harrish OnOct 4, 2025 0
Kevin Kugler calls Adonai Mitchell fumble

Kevin Kugler exasperated over ‘unbelievable’ Adonai Mitchell fumble before end zone

"He sticks it out and it slips out of his hand!"

By Drew Lerner OnSep 28, 2025 0
Tua Tagovailoa speaking with reporters after the team's Week 1 loss to the Colts

Tua Tagovailoa takes exception to reporter’s observation after Week 1 loss

"I turn the ball over in bunches? That is crazy."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 8, 2025 0
Colts owner Jim Irsay

Explosive Jim Irsay Washington Post story shows value of investigative sports journalism

Kudos to reporters Will Hobson, Albert Samaha, and Sam Fortier for an exhaustive behind-the-scenes look at the late Colts owner.

By Michael Grant OnAug 28, 2025 0
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jason Bean

Indianapolis Colts announcer gives backup quarterback Jason Bean unfortunate nickname

"It's gonna be Beaner!"

By Drew Lerner OnAug 17, 2025 0

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