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The Indianapolis Colts hope they have something special with Anthony Richardson.
And while it’s just the preseason, and his numbers haven’t been as impressive, the eye test sure has been encouraging.
That’s why Shaun O’Hara of the NFL Network believes the Colts have found their franchise quarterback once and for all.
In his latest appearance on Good Morning Football, he raved about Richardson’s skills, calling him the best athlete on the field, comparing him to Justin Fields, and quite impressed with his mobility.
“We talked all offseason about ‘he’s gonna need some time, he’s gonna need some reps…’
Training wheels are off… You watch the game, he’s the best athlete on the field.”@ShaunOHara60 on Anthony Richardson @Colts pic.twitter.com/Z9K6tGiWg4
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) August 25, 2023
Richardson went just 6-for-17 for 78 yards and no scores, but he did add 38 rushing yards and lead a 52-yard scoring series in the first drive.
The accuracy continues to be an issue, and chances are he’s going to struggle with efficiency throughout the course of the entire season, but his quickness and athleticism are remarkable.
He managed to avoid several sacks by moving his feet and getting out of the pocket promptly and safely.
Even so, Gardner Minshew and Sam Ehlinger missed just a couple of throws each, going 9-for-11 and 6-for-8, respectively, and they also played behind a subpar offensive line, so efficiency should still be a concern for Shane Steichen’s team going forward.
Richardson is perhaps the most exciting prospect in this class, and he has the highest ceiling.
But the journey may not be pretty week in and week out, and there will be plenty of growing pains along the way.
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