Anthony Richardson could have led the Indianapolis Colts to the playoffs last season if not for an injury that kept him out for most of the season.
Richardson had three touchdown passes and just one interception in four games. Indianapolis was 2-2 before Gardner Minshew II was thrown into the fire and led the team to a 9-8 record. However, it was Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud who took over the division on his way to winning Offensive Rookie of the Year and winning a playoff game.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson spins a football during an NFL football practice at the team's headquarters Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
For Richardson, however, he believes the NFL is “easier” than playing in college. Richardson was the starting quarterback at Florida for one full season before turning pro.
“In college, you have players that are good, they know they are, but they're not that confident,” Richardson said on the “Club 520 Podcast.” “They have to rely on other players to do this so they can do that.
“But in the league, everyone is trying to work to stay in the league and try to keep their job. So, everyone is trying to get ahead. That lets me know that I don't have to do too much. I'm going to do my job and he It's going to do its job and it's going to work.”
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Scrutiny over Richardson's work will likely increase. Colts fans are hoping he can play more than four games this season and help the team get back to the top of the division.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and quarterback Anthony Richardson high-five each other during an NFL football practice at the team's headquarters Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Last week, Indianapolis rested Richardson on the final day of minicamp because of soreness in his throwing shoulder.
“Rest assured, if we played Sunday, he would be starting,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen said last week. “He just had some soreness. He experienced some soreness during practice (Wednesday), so we just kept him out. It's just part of the deal.”
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson throws during NFL football practice at team headquarters on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Colts have Joe Flacco, Sam Ehlinger and undrafted rookie Kedon Clovis on the roster.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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