Anthony Richardson might have gotten the Indianapolis Colts to the playoffs final season if it was not for an damage that stored him out for many of the season.
Richardson had three landing passes and just one interception in 4 video games. Indianapolis was 2-2 earlier than Gardner Minshew II was thrown into the hearth and guided the workforce to a 9-8 file. Nonetheless, it was Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud who took over the division on his solution to profitable the Offensive Rookie of the 12 months award and profitable a playoff sport.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson spins a soccer throughout an NFL soccer observe on the workforce’s headquarters on Thursday, June 6, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photograph/Darron Cummings)
For Richardson, nevertheless, he believes the NFL is “simpler” than taking part in in faculty. Richardson was the beginning quarterback at Florida for one full season earlier than turning professional.
“In faculty, you bought gamers which might be good, they know they’re good, however they are not as assured,” Richardson mentioned on the “Membership 520 Podcast.” “They have to depend on different gamers to do that for them to do this.
“However within the league, everyone is attempting to work to remain within the league and attempt to maintain their job. So, everyone is attempting to ball out. That simply let me know I ain’t gotta do an excessive amount of. I will do my job and he’ll do his job, and it should work.”
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Scrutiny over Richardson’s job will possible get louder. Colts followers will hope that he can play greater than 4 video games this season and assist put the workforce again on prime of the division.
Indianapolis Colts operating again Jonathan Taylor and quarterback Anthony Richardson slap palms throughout an NFL soccer observe on the workforce’s headquarters on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photograph/Darron Cummings)
Final week, Indianapolis rested Richardson on the ultimate day of minicamp with soreness in his throwing shoulder.
“Relaxation assured, if we performed Sunday, he’d be beginning,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen mentioned final week. “He simply had some soreness. He skilled some soreness throughout observe (Wednesday), so we simply held him out. It is simply a part of the deal.”
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson throws throughout NFL soccer observe on the workforce’s headquarters on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photograph/Darron Cummings)
The Colts have Joe Flacco, Sam Ehlinger and undrafted rookie Kedon Clovis on the roster.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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