About this episode

James Boyd and Jim Ayello discuss Philip Rivers' final NFL game and the uncertain future of the Colts franchise.

The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap Philip Rivers' last start in the NFL and the life lessons the 44-year-old shared along the way. Now, with rookie Riley Leonard poised to start in the regular-season finale, Colts principal owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon must turn her eyes toward the franchise's very murky future. Will (or should) GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen be retained? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Host: James Boyd

Guest: Jim Ayello

Topics covered

• Indianapolis Colts
• Philip Rivers
• NFL
• rookie quarterback
• franchise future
• sports analysis

Keywords

• Colts
• Philip Rivers
• Riley Leonard
• Carlie Irsay-Gordon
• NFL
• sports
• football
• Chris Ballard
• Shane Steichen

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Organizations: The Athletic, Simplecast, AdsWizz, Colts, GM Chris Ballard, coach Shane Steichen

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