Anthony Richardson’s quick future with the Indianapolis Colts seems to be in limbo after the franchise named Daniel Jones the beginning quarterback on Tuesday. The previous No. 4 total decide within the 2023 NFL Draft out of Florida started the final two seasons as Indianapolis’ starter, however that will not be the case this yr when the Colts take the sector in opposition to the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 on Sept. 7.
The fallout of Richardson not being named the starter has already brought on his agent, Deiric Jackson, to talk out. In an interview with ESPN, Jackson mentioned there may be “quite a bit to debate” with the group after the announcement and questioned if the choice by Colts coach Shane Steichen to call Jones the starter was predetermined after the franchise signed him to a one-year, $14 million deal earlier this offseason.
“Belief is a giant issue and that’s, at greatest, questionable proper now,” Jackson instructed ESPN. “Anthony got here again and made the enhancements within the areas he wanted to enhance. And by all accounts, he had an ideal camp.”
Colts QB Anthony Richardson says he ‘respects’ the choice made to call Daniel Jones beginning QB
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Richardson acquired the primary alternative to be the beginning quarterback in Indianapolis’ preseason opener in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month. Nonetheless, Richardson’s day ended prematurely after he dislocated his pinky finger within the first quarter. Jones acquired the majority of the reps in that sport and likewise began within the second preseason sport in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers final weekend.
“It’s important to respect the choice,” Richardson instructed reporters. “They really feel like he is a greater match for the staff and the result of us successful. It’s important to respect it and preserve working. It would not undermine any of the work I’ve put in. It would not say I have never improved. I am happy with the advance I’ve made.”
In the course of the first two seasons of his NFL profession, Richardson has solely appeared in 15 video games. He performed in 4 video games throughout his rookie season and completed with 577 yards passing and three touchdowns after present process season-ending shoulder surgical procedure. Richardson appeared in 11 video games final yr and handled numerous again, foot and hip accidents that reduce his second season brief.
Richardson was additionally benched for 2 video games final season in favor of veteran Joe Flacco.
“The massive a part of it’s he is been injured,” Steichen mentioned on why Richardson hasn’t developed the best way the franchise hoped. “That is a part of it. Once you’re not working towards and taking part in, it is exhausting to go on the market and do the belongings you need to do. A part of that’s staying wholesome.”
The trail for Richardson to see the sector with the Colts this season will likely be an uphill climb when factoring in that Jones will not have a “brief leash.”
“He is the beginning quarterback for the season,” Steichen mentioned. “I do not need to have a brief leash on that.”
