I’m sure Colts fans find comfort in his honesty

Think Direckshun might be a problem as a thread starter before too long.

Knowing you’ve got a decent vet on the bench while watching this dipshit run around and miss every throw imaginable must be torture

And I’m happy for that

Luck's ghost will be busy haunting this man

This pick is probably going to be the back breaker for the Ballard regime.

He's ****ing AWFUL. Currently completing 44% of his passes, and that's when he's actually available to play.

I hope Luck's ghost haunts Indy for eternity.

At least we got to beat him while he was still playing.

The dude missed so many opportunities to run for 1st downs yesterday but he decides to go for the home run ball almost every dang time.

He started the game completing only 2/15 passes… that’s Akili Smith territory.

These GMs outsmart themselves. You'd think one of the qualifications of being an NFL QB would be being good at throwing the football, but "nah who needs that when you can find someone that's gigantic, runs a 4.3 and can throw it 80 yards".

Didn't the Colts owner supposedly want Richardson drafted?

Oh yeah. I think you might be right about that actually.

I'm sure their thought was they hired Steichen who coached up Hurts in Philly. He's going to do the same thing with Richardson but he's much more of a project.

Yeah I guess, but there's a lot to "develop" for a "QB" that can't hit the broadside of a ****ing barn with a football.

He's definitely gonna throw Ballard under the bus for it though.

There is no reason he should have been drafted 4th overall.

Certainly seems like a pick that pillhead would make.

"I ain't gonna lie..."

Maybe next time, try lying...

OP is right. Anthony Richardson is a problem...for the Colts.

Someone should leak the scouting report that lists "soft ass bitch" as a concern.

Colts fans should be pounding the table for Flaccid

LMAO They're WAY ahead of you on that one.

Well it's clear the Colts need to move on. He's not the answer.

But due to where he was drafted we will see how long they continue to try and force him down Colts fans throats.

He’s just in year two so they have some time before they have to make a decision about a second contract… which seems like a no brainer not to at this point.

I remember standing in the crowd at the draft when the colts traded up to take Richardson. There was a group of colts fans near us that were freaking out they were so excited to get Richardson. Funny how things work out…

QB can be a tough position to draft. Teams and fans get so excited about a QB prospects potential it can cloud their judgement. Both with draft position and QB contracts.

Hopefully with all these huge QB contracts that are not working out this will change but we will see. At least with drafting if it doesn't work out, you aren't stuck w a salary cap killing contract for years.

This guy was a top 3-5 fantasy QB in most projections. People thought he was just going to magically turn into something he showed zero signs of last season all while not playing. Reality is everything we see now is just a continuation of last season. There appears to be zero progression.

I remember before the draft everyone picking him to go top 5. I thought that the draft guru's were wrong. I mean, I could see that he was trash and I'm just some guy with very limited information and qualifications. When he actually went to Indy, I thought, maybe I don't know as much as I think I do. But here we are. The guy is absolutely trash in the NFL. I just don't get it. How can these scouting experts get something so wrong when common fans knew better?

Here is his draft profile:

Overview
Dual-threat quarterback with an elite physical profile and a lot of work that needs to be done to reach a potentially high ceiling. Richardson’s frame, arm talent and mobility will demand respect as a potential first-round option. He has the ability to make plays on the move that very few of his NFL peers will be able to make. However, but his accuracy on short and simple throws left much to be desired due, in part, to shoddy footwork and inconsistent rhythm. The footwork issues can be corrected, but the challenge will be determining whether he can be at least a functionally accurate passer at the next level. Richardson’s potential to strike with the deep ball, attack the secondary from sideline to sideline and gash teams with his legs creates greater leeway in his projection as a developmental prospect. Ultimately, he will succeed or fail based on his ability to play with better post-snap recognition and deliver the football with consistency.

Seems pretty accurate honestly. Colts just got too excited because of the position and his athletic gifts.

I’m a Florida fan who watched the guy in college and was shocked to see that he would be a top pick given how raw he was.

That said, he was a boom-or-bust prospect. As much as probably any other QB to come out in years.

They took a risk drafting him. It was never going to be quick or easy, and his development arc was always going to be longer. Do they have the patience to stick with him and let him grow? Or do they give up early?

I would much rather have been the team that drafted Richardson at 4 than Young at 1. Sometimes the big swings play out and sometimes they don’t. He’s had a lot of “wow” plays and that does count for something.

They didn’t trade up to pick Richardson. They had the fourth pick.

He’s been really bad this year but, believe it or not, I don’t think he’s that far off. I think he can still develop.

I think(hope?) they’re just trying to light a fire under his ass with Steichens comments. Because even as bad as he’s been, they’re still as good a team with him under center as they are with Flacco, simply because of the threat he presents in the run game.

I'll say Russell is the only outlier of a brother with a good arm and brains to go along with it. Maybe Daniels and to a lesser extent Stroud could be those guys. Remains to be seen. Usually though, a brother has the athletic ability but lacks the brain or vice versa. Not both at the same time.

Hey guys Direckshun was right, Anthony Richardson is absolutely going to be a problem... for Indianapolis

You really couldn’t build a better QB in a lab. 6’4” 245. 4.45 40. 40” vertical. 11’ broad jump. 1.5 second 10-yard split. 10.5” hands. Can legitimately throw 80 yards.

I get seeing the potential.. but IIRC, dude didn’t even complete 50% of his passes in college. If you struggle to complete passes against college competition, what are the odds you can do so in the pros?

Only guy I can think of who developed like that in recent memory is Josh Allen.

Apparently you’ve been in a coma since April 27, 2017.

As a Chiefs fan I’ve got some great news for you!

Mahomes don't count. He half brother.

He got his brains from the white side and his athleticism from the black side.

Got it.

He got tired. The QB? Lol

I can't believe this ****ing idiot came out on TV and said that he pulled himself because he was tired. The guy is getting raked across the coals for it. Saying that the players already are wondering wtf he is starting and not Flacco, then pulls this shit. Good luck being a leader when you have to pull yourself out for being tired at the QB position. ****ing twat.

I said this about Richardson pre-draft: "Anthony Richardson is a day 3 player to me. He's inaccurate. He makes bad decisions. He should have gone back to school for at least one more year and I'd argue he should have finished his collegiate career because he's simply not ready."

He's still not ready and probably never will be.

Da benched

So are they going to decide he's a TE? He'd probably be really good at that..

Colts have weapons.

He's got plenty of time to catch up on his rest now.

brother?

Sure would have been nice if the Colts benched this scrub QB before they played the Texans and not after.

With 23 seconds left in the first half Sunday, facing 3rd and 10 from his own 12 yard line, Richardson audibled out of a called run and threw an interception.

Instead of going into halftime tied, they went in behind because of that mind bogglingly stupid decision.

According to the local guys, that’s the biggest reason for the benching.

I understand why they took him.

I don't think I would've, but I get why they did.

But man, you can't throw him to the wolves like they did. His learning curve was always going to be super long and he needed to be humbled a bit (and needed to learn how to be an NFL passer).

He needed to sit a full season and last year didn't count due to the injuries.

When you see the guy in an interview admit that he pulled himself because he was tired and then talk about how he's actually a great passer if you just understand what kind of QB he is...lord, the lack of self-awareness and maturity just SCREAMS for a kid that needed to sit behind a vet for a season.

Is it even salvageable in Indy?

Personally, as a Colts fan, I don’t think it is. They got swept by Houston which means the division is essentially out of reach. They’re 4-4 right now and they’re hoping to squeak into the playoffs with Flacco. Which is possible, the way Flacco has been playing.

They’re not going to seriously contend with Flacco though, and going to him doesn’t solve the qb position.

And benching a quarterback to try and fix him doesn’t ever work.

This stinks of the owner getting involved.



Like the Jets, a terribly run franchise that doesn't let its football people do its thing.

Flacco is kind of amazing. Seems like he's been in the league forever, been relegated to a backup role also forever, yet he always seems to land places where he gets a chance to start again and makes the most of it.

They can make the playoffs..there's a lot of offensive weapons there.

Daboll should be calling Indy now and asking what they want.



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Draft a “project” qb , urge the fans to be patient with him, after 10 starts bench him.<br><br>Imagine if the bills gave up on Josh Allen the way the colts gave up on Anthony Richardson. <br><br>Laughable franchise <a href="https://t.co/rTXBzpRqfH">pic.twitter.com/rTXBzpRqfH</a></p>&mdash; herbski (@itsherbski) <a href="https://twitter.com/itsherbski/status/1851321056901922855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He means black player and it seems to be a little racist. Like Jayden Daniels and CJ Stroud are good players, so he doesn't think they can be smart, too? Just because they are also black?

I think they mixed up the S2 scores for Richardson and Stroud. That's the only thing that makes sense.

Anthony Richardson has a LOOONNNGGG way to go. Sucks for Pittman and Downs :cuss:

His best chance is being another comeback QB

gets cut by the Colts in a couple of years, travels around playing backup roles and gets some chances to start games until he Sam Darnolds his way onto a Vikings team or Baker's his way into Tampa Bay or he just busts out of the league completely.

Personally I'd try him out at WR

The screwed up thing is that Colts were messing with his throwing mechanics in season.


Someone mentioned this and it makes sense. Josh Allen has had that done but it was during the off-season. Of course it is going to mess with you when you are raw, have barely played any games and the coaching staff is messing with your mechanics.

Tim Tebow 47.9% completion pct
Anthony Richardson 44.4% completion pct

He is not an NFL QB. Time to learn how to catch a football bud. Also give cardio a try.

Here’s what’s going to happen.

He will get traded somewhere this offseason to compete for a job and after next year will get put on waivers where he will go unclaimed. Andy will sign him to the practice squad and flip him for a 2nd or 3rd a year or 2 later.

Why? I said this when he was drafted and it’s still true: Shane Steichen is the best coach to get success from on this kid based on what he did in Philly with Jalen Hurts.

But the kid is too raw and not smart enough. He has no idea how to run a two minute drill, he makes mind numbing stupid decisions throwing the ball. He’s just bad.

Daboll tried like hell to put all of his chips in the Drake Maye basket but unfortunately for him the Patriots weren’t gonna let Maye get past them.

I dunno. If he's still stupid enough to publicly say he pulled himself out of the game because he's tired there's obviously something in his current situation he's not getting that he desperately needs.

Not blaming Steichen either. But he may just not be the right guy to mentor someone so ****ing stupid. Hell, Hurts seems to have to babysit Sirianni at times in Philly.

WR Michael Pittman Jr. said he found out about the QB change through social media.

Uh huh. That's pretty bizarre.

Whew. Idk that his terrible accuracy issues can be fixed. This is really bad.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">and here&#39;s every bad miss from him this season. didn&#39;t include plays where he was hit as he threw. <a href="https://t.co/hqVEpG1B0F">pic.twitter.com/hqVEpG1B0F</a></p>&mdash; Steven Ruiz (@theStevenRuiz) <a href="https://twitter.com/theStevenRuiz/status/1851376467432644843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">left out my favorite one on accident. the look of disgust on josh downs&#39; face killed me. <a href="https://t.co/5zPu4UsN3w">pic.twitter.com/5zPu4UsN3w</a></p>&mdash; Steven Ruiz (@theStevenRuiz) <a href="https://twitter.com/theStevenRuiz/status/1851379679321526388?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Colts are a poorly ran franchise- the scouting report on Richardson was well known. An extremely gifted athlete who is going to need developing- shows moments of greatness but also a ton of inconsistency and poor play. If you aren't willing to go through the bumps and hiccups, why draft the player? Do the Colts think they actually have a shot of doing anything with Flacco as their QB? Maybe you sneak into the playoffs but you aren't going to win a god damn thing.

Richardson likely would have been better served sitting his first season ala Patrick Mahomes and learning the ropes that way but the Colts threw that away and started him way too early (season ending injury last year). 2024 is essentially still Richardson's first season, the comparison to Josh Allen is valid. Go look at Josh's first year of games and you'll see there was a ton of ugly games throwing the ball.

A franchise without a clear direction and another example of how not to develop players correctly.

Matt Cassel looks at that and cringes...

I really don't know that you can fix that. It's just too far out of whack.

I think the only way this makes sense is if you are sitting Richardson for Flacco with the understanding that you want him to work on his throwing mechanics right now. I could get on board with that- some of those throws just need to be made at a NFL level.

If you can't take what the defense is giving you underneath (one of those clips is a 7 yard out FFS), then the best coaching staff in the world isn't going to make a difference. I do think the entire situation has been mishandled though.

I don't know how he got drafted that high after reading all the dumb shit he says. He legitimately has a fridge temp football IQ. How does he get through the myriad of interviews during the pre draft process and this not show up as a flashing neon sign

Modern day Jamarcus Russel.

I was wow'd by his early displays of arm talent. I was off.

It’s hard to say for certain he’ll be a bust because he does have some good physical traits, but it’s beyond obvious now just as it was when this thread was started that he is nowhere close to ready to start games.

He should have sat all last season behind Minshew or maybe brought in a more established veteran last year like Flacco or Wentz to let him sit behind. But after screwing that chance up last season, if you are going to throw him out there again this season then you just have to live with the chaos and losing and hope he improves.

That said, surely they knew he still wasn’t ready this season, but because they already bypassed the sit behind a veteran option last year, it’s really hard to restart that process from the beginning of this season. So now they are forced to bench him because he’s completely unplayable and they appear to have no idea what to do with him.

I watched the 2-15 from the Texans game and came away feeling like accuracy wasn’t the issue. Most of those were within the catch radius of the receiver - problem is, many were also in the DB’s catch radish. Seems like timing and bad reads were the bigger issues there.

The other clips are more difficult to defend.

It's easy to get enamored by big armed QBs but when it comes down to it accuracy matters more. Chad Pennington could probably barely throw 40 yards and he had a very good career.

Consistent over throws are fixable. He needs to get with the right guy in the offseason and create all new muscle memory, which is doable, but he has to be willing to put in the work.

Fixing his brain can take a lot longer and may not happen. Again, a lot of work in the film room and he has to be willing.

I just don't see Mr. I Pulled Myself Out Cuz I Was Tired having much drive or desire to work really hard.

This is great news for those two for sure. Richardson just couldn’t get them the ball consistently.

Early in those clips I thought "Oh, he's just overheating it, that can be addressed..."

Then I kept going and man, he misses everywhere. Wide, short, too hot, too short.

It was like watching my golf swing. If there was one thing wrong, maybe I'd be fairly confident in resolving it. But it seems like there's a different 'oops' on about every one of those tosses.

Yeah, that single sentence uttered probably put the kibosh on any miniscule chance he'd had of a successful career. I'm sure the folks in the Colts organization already saw how undedicated he was to football, but now he's publicly admitted to it multiple times. What competent coach is going to hitch their wagon to this guy?

Woof. Chris Ballard has become persona non grata with Colts fans after this. Like, he's reaching genuine Pioli levels of hatred in that fan base.

In the OPs defense, Anthony Richardson has become a problem

Fixing muscle memory...yeah that's not gonna happen.

Accuracy is generally an either or. You got it or you don't.

Everyone gave Ballard shit because he was "to scared to go get a QB in the draft"

He does it, and they're still pissed.

Almost like it's really ****ing hard and takes alot of luck.