Anthony Richardson’s Future in Doubt After Colts’ Decision
INDIANAPOLIS – The future of Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is up in the air after Tuesday’s decision to name Daniel Jones as the team’s starting quarterback. Richardson’s agent, Deiric Jackson, reacted with disappointment to the news and expressed uncertainty about his client’s future with the club.Jackson didn’t demand a trade, but he questioned whether coach Shane Steichen’s decision might have been predetermined when the Colts signed Jones in March to a one-year, $14 million contract. Jackson believes that Tuesday’s decision and some previous situations involving Richardson have damaged the team’s credibility. Richardson was benched for two games last season, and Steichen said at the time that Richardson needed to improve his game preparation. The team quickly reinstated the player, selected with the number 4 pick in the 2023 draft, to the starting lineup after suffering two consecutive losses with veteran Joe Flacco.We have a lot to discuss.
Deiric Jackson, Anthony Richardson’s agent
Jackson added that Richardson had shown improvements in the areas he needed to improve and had a great training camp. On Tuesday, Richardson stated that there were no “resentments” following Steichen’s decision.Confidence is an important factor and that is, at best, questionable at this moment.
Deiric Jackson, Anthony Richardson’s agent
In recent months, the Colts organization’s stance has been that Richardson still has a future in Indianapolis, regardless of the outcome of the quarterback battle. Coaches stated that they saw a notable improvement in Richardson’s technique and accuracy during training camp, considering it a response to the competitive situation created by Jones’s hiring. Jackson reiterated his belief that Richardson’s playmaking ability makes him a viable quarterback in the league, something that, according to him, was demonstrated when Richardson led two game-winning drives late in the season in the final minutes.[Steichen] made a decision. That’s the decision we have to live with, but there are no hard feelings, nothing personal. I just have to keep growing. I can’t let not being the starter prevent me from going out and being the person, the player I’m supposed to be.
Anthony Richardson, Colts quarterback
When they needed a big play last year, in whose hands did they put the ball? In Anthony’s.
Deiric Jackson, Anthony Richardson’s agent
