Colts have shocking plan for Anthony Richardson?

Anthony Richardson is considered by many as the kind of quarterback prospect who may gain advantage from serving in a backup function for some time, however the Indianapolis Colts could produce other plans for the previous Florida star.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler mentioned on “SportsCenter” Saturday that the sensation across the NFL is that Richardson will enter the 2023 season because the Colts’ beginning QB.

“I’m informed Indy has gotten to work with Anthony Richardson in a rush, attempting to get that set up going as a result of the pleasantries are over. They’ve finished their homework. Now they wish to get him able to play as a result of plenty of groups I’ve talked to consider that he’ll be probably the Week 1 starter,” Fowler mentioned, by way of Bleacher Report’s Mike Chiari.

Richardson began simply 13 video games at Florida, so he has very restricted expertise. His athleticism is off the charts, which is why the Colts chosen him at No. 4. They clearly consider he has what it takes to turn out to be a franchise quarterback, however there may be all the time a threat of ruining a younger quarterback’s confidence when you begin him too quickly.

A report main as much as the draft claimed the Colts most well-liked Will Levis over Richardson as a result of they felt Levis was extra NFL-ready. That clearly was not the case, as Richardson was their man all alongside and Levis slipped to the second spherical.

We’ve got heard one concern about Richardson that might turn out to be a problem for him on the NFL degree. The Colts have a viable veteran possibility on the roster in Gardner Minshew if Richardson isn’t prepared by Week 1, however it appears like they’re going to do every part they will to get the rookie in control.