Even though Anthony Richardson does not come to the NFL with quite as much in-game experience as Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud, who were selected just before him, it sounds like the Indianapolis Colts are planning to put him on the field early in his career.
During a recent interview on the Pat McAfee show on Monday, Indianapolis Colts team owner Jim Irsay made it clear that the Colts intend to play Anthony Richardson early in his career even if he struggles, giving him a chance to grow as he plays.
“As you guys know, Peyton (Manning’s rookie) year we were 3-13, the first year,” Irsay said on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday. “That’s a guy who played a lot of college games and was really prepared as much as he could be for the league. So, for Anthony Richardson, it’s going to be tough. We know that. But he has to play to get better. I mean, there’s no question. Gardner (Minshew) could come out and play better early on, him just being a veteran, but we have to get Anthony on the field. And that’s (head coach) Shane (Steichen’s) call when he decides to do it.”
We’ll have to see exactly how early Richardson is able to get on the field this year.
[NFL.com]
