Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Richardson has the emotional part of playing quarterback locked down!

[@SilentReignINC]

All the smart and sensible fans want him to succeed. The other fans cant wait till he fails so they can ask for him to be cut. It's sad

[@benebacher2470]

The overarching theme is that a lot of fans want Ballard gone (rightly so), but they try to use every player he drafts as a scapegoat. These same people had huge criticisms for Nick Cross during preseason, and now he’s balling.

[@1776_Reasons]

He's the same player on the field game after game, too. That's the problem. He needs to improve dramatically to maintain a roster spot another year. No team can withstand 43% completions over the course of a season.

[@CoachClemons]

I think he'll develop but we need to give him time.. we are not a playoff team right now and that's okay we need to spend the rest of this year and next year trying to develop our young players then let's go get Manning if it doesn't work but we drafted a player with barely any experience knowing he was a project and after one season people are saying we need to move on and I don't get it he clearly has all the tools and has been getting better but just because we're losing right now does not mean we need to tear it down

[@chasepadgett4221]

Fire the fuckin GM and get him a great tight end. Tired of this 4 mediocre tight end shit we keep doing.

[@gregorycyr9272]

I agree with you people want instant success and that is NOT how the world works at times.Sometimes it takes a longer process for everything to work out.People in this age are so spoiled and want instant gratification,oh well it might be 2-3 years of losing seasons.Grow up.

[@chrisparson4542]

How much time do you think he needs until he improves. Can you give us a rough estimate? 1 year,3 reads, 5 years, 10 years or 20 years. I'm just curious how long you think he should get before you consider him a bust. Remember, he is still a freshman in high school because he hasn't played much.

[@Wyattsixz]

facts they don’t know a good QB if it fell on them

[@Wyattsixz]

@@gregorycyr9272 yes because I remember what they said about peyton manning so i don’t think to care what they say

[@gregpilcher1]

Maybe he should wear those glasses on the field during games. It might be good to suggest that at some point. 🙂

[@7741nhsq]

I can't think of any players that wore actual glasses during game. The kicker the colts cut two years ago did but he's the only one I can think of 😂

[@gc176]

Aside from passing, he's a great QB.

[@benebacher2470]

lol. It’s a funny sounding sentence but I can’t disagree.

[@westrueblood8178]

I wish that would translate to even remotely acceptable play on the field. No team, not even the 2000 Ravens, can overcome such horrible play from its quarterback. I get our team isn’t perfect, but none of the flaws of AR’s coaches and supporting cast can even begin to explain his historically bad inaccuracy.

[@jmas10]

Yes, Peyton's 1st year, he came in with way more college games played than AR. So, as a lifelong Colts fan, I'm willing to give him another year to show more improvement than he's shown this season, before I'm out on him. Gotta remember he's only 22 and with his athleticism, he could be a force to be reckoned with in the near future...as long as he improves year to year. But Ballard, he should be on the hot seat...along with the offensive n defensive coordinator. But we'll see! Go Colts!!!

[@Indydrone]

I think I'm in on him not being him. He's not good, flashes aren't it in the NFL. Go get Burrow he's unhappy and just down the street.

[@1776_Reasons]

After two seasons, he hasn't really shown me any reason to believe he'll be productive, consistent, or available enough to be successful. I hope he turns into Lamar Manning, but he'll have to stop playing like JaMarcus Leaf, first.

[@pstratos7]

Why in the fuck would Joe burrow move to Indiana ans replace chase with a dude Michael Pittman are you insane?

[@chrisparson4542]

Getting Burrow would instantly make this a contending team, but it is not going to happen.

[@benebacher2470]

@@1776_Reasonsthe issue is he’ll inevitably become Lamar Manning on another team, probably the jaguars or something knowing how this league works.

[@HAWAIILOVERKJB]

AR should switch from QB to WR or TE or HB so just get the other expert QB like Bean.

[@pstratos7]

AR wears glasses a lot, do he wear contacts in the games?

[@UniqueTechnique29]

@@pstratos7 that 43% completion rating would say no, he does not.

[@andrewcase2532]

I just wonder if he can figure everything else out. Sometime I think he can and I hope so but how many seasons of losing should we endure to let him develop?

[@surgepro322able]

I like AR. I can see improvement in his game and expect more improvements to come. Whether the Colts improve after this season, I believe, hinges on what Chris Ballard and Jim Irsay do. Who knows what that will be? Let's lay the blame for this year squarely on Jim Irsay's shoulders! He is in control of Ballard and the choices he makes.

[@mattb5949]

what's improved?

[@7741nhsq]

Hes got his issues in development but man the guy owns it. He still cant hit the broad side of the barn standing 10ft from it 75% of the time but he doesnt quit or drop 41 yard td runs at the goaline. He escaped 5 sacks on sunday one shouldve been a safety. He cares just needs CONSISTENCY throwing the ball, consistency on the offensive line and consistently smart play calling 💯

[@emanification1]

@@7741nhsq exactly, he has the hard stuff down, so if he can just master the easy short throws, he can be elite.

[@7741nhsq]

@emanification1 he's like the happy Gilmore of QB's hahahaha

[@7741nhsq]

I stand corrected he did quit once but the more I see how the franchise operates more and more via people like Kenny Moore speaking and rumors. Shouldn't have done it but its not detrimental flaw that can't be fixed quickly and he did

[@clint7210]

He owns what, he told reports 2 week before he got benched... when asked do u need to work on short pass accuracy? And I quote, "nah, I'm a good passer." He honestly thinks he's not the problem. But I guess when a team dumbly drafts a guy 4th who hasn't even finished 11 collage games and then says no matter what happens, your the starter. He gets a little big headed. I mean u have to be kinda arrogant to believe u r ready to be in the NFL with that little experience.

[@jaretwyeth9571]

@@clint7210sure bud😑

[@shaneunversaw9245]

I read an article today that said Seattle Seahawks are looking to trade for AR. I don’t believe the article is real but I think he’s a good quarterback that first year winning he tore up his shoulder really hurt him. I think he needs a better OLine people need to learn to catch he could throw a ball. We need better wide receivers and faster wide receivers..

[@unclerayrayleon]

It’s weird how they’re so hot n cold. Ok warm one game frozen the next 🤦🏽 where’s that focus n precision AR n Shane have like the games they win. It’s crazy

[@debbiearle8143]

He can do it too go anthony richardson

[@Hoosier765]

I'm sure that he hates that he isn't able to go through his reads and deliver on the "easy plays". Avoiding sacks can be done by doing your job and getting rid of the football.

[@KingJeffrey-w9q]

He’s got next year, 2026 to get better and play well on his rookie contract and then team option to pick up his contract. So far he’s far away from being a $200 million contact quarterback.

[@HockeyDudeJames2]

He seems like a nice guy but the colts will be moving on. Get a bridge guy. The next couple of drafts have some great talent at the QB spot.

[@lvndnv]

Tony Richardson should not want to do the same. 47% completion percentage, 4.5 avg, 0 PASSING TDS, 2 INTs.

[@mattb5949]

Box scores don't matter, don't you watch the film?

[@lvndnv]

@mattb5949 Of course, Matt. Maybe you can explain why every major sports website uses "stats" to measure player performance? You can always try to get these websites to use "eye-test", "maturity", "attitude", "weirdness", "likeable", "you can just see it." Stats do matter! ALL CHIPS IN!!

[@mattb5949]

@@lvndnv some how AR has been free from criticism. Even on the macafee show they were talking about Caleb Williams and if he would even be in the league in a few years. Never one peep about how terrible AR is. Shit, they were killing Jalen Hurts for some reason. Where's the AR criticism?

[@jaretwyeth9571]

@@mattb5949there is always ar criticism tf? Yall do it every week

[@alexhernandez3241]

The physical stuff the bad stats all of that doesn’t even alarm me cuz he’s physically beyond gifted . Buttt his mentality and lack of urgency really rubs me the wrong way it’s so weird

[@UniqueTechnique29]

He’a not a leader and he’s immature. He’s never been a proven winner to boot. Being physically gifted isn’t enough at this level.

[@alexhernandez3241]

@ I mean I wouldnt be that harsh and trust me im not no homer fan. I think without a doubt u gotta give him 2025, but if it’s the same old shit it is beyond over.

[@UniqueTechnique29]

@@alexhernandez3241 I don’t disagree that we give him 2025. That said, I’d be shocked if we see any steps forward. I’d go as far to say that if this staff stays in place there’s zero chance. I am a homer fan but I see what I see. What we saw this year is exactly the product we drafted.

[@alexhernandez3241]

@@UniqueTechnique29 let’s just remember that Shane and Ballard are responsible for this project. They said they would get AR right. After one year, we saw this project get benched basically due to a “lack of preparation”. How is that even possible as an nfl qb?? Colts have failed this kid in a couple of facets. Im not absolving AR of any blame, because he most definitely has more work to do on himself and play better but trying to bash the youngest qb is not really fair to him it should be more so on the organization.

[@alexhernandez3241]

@@UniqueTechnique29 yeah it’s a tricky situation due to unmatched timelines. Ballard should’ve been gone, and Shane and AR are only on year 2 which would be too quick to call it quits. But if you move on from the GM, you more than likely move on from the HC and QB and im not sure i can get with that yet.

[@farrukhkhan3165]

AR is a great kid problem is you can't teach accuracy in 90% of qbs that are this inaccurate

[@KentSterling]

Let's hope he's in the 10% you can teach it to. When given a solid pocket, Richardson is extremely accurate.

[@farrukhkhan3165]

@KentSterling how often does the colts line afford a solid pocket. Not often as both AR and flacco have seen. Colts line is overrated as pass blockers

[@therealrobstark2916]

If the guys were catching the damn ball his completion percentage would be over 60%

[@1776_Reasons]

😂 60%???😂 AR? Is that you? 😂

[@therealrobstark2916]

@ that’s what all the colts podcast are saying. Adjusted for drops he’s right at 60%…. But yes it is I AR60

[@ron_91260]

He doesn't throw catchable balls, it's all fastballs--no touch.

[@thefuture4266]

AR said playing in the NFL is easier than college, tapped out of a NFL game, is setting all time record lows with very little signs of progressing and gets injured A LOT. He is going to be out of the league 😂😂😂😂

[@NomadicBrian]

Colts need to fix the organization. Starts with firing Ballard and hiring a new GM. Let the new GM get to work. Steichen's rookie grades as HC have not been good. Colts may be tanking in 2025 and looking to stock up draft picks for 2026. I don't know where that puts Richardson.

[@1776_Reasons]

AR will fit right in with that gameplan because no one would even notice him intentionally underperforming.

[@THEYTHINKTHEYAREGODS]

Unfortunately he's the same everywhere

[@darylkeesling2317]

Bench AR5!

[@Akartavor]

He’s a good guy but IMO he’s not going to make it. I’m a Gator fan and have watched him plenty of times. He’s a physical specimen but is not a QB. He makes terrible decisions.

[@THEPAPASMURFTHEOG]

ar5 needs to attend Peyton Manning QB camp to work on himself.. I believe he will get better with the right mentorship !! Shane and Ballard gotta go, take Gus Bradley too. this colts team is mediocre at best..

[@williamlowe2046]

AR. Developing slowly. Next year will be 3 years. AR. Is getting better & he needs to ramp it up! I haven't seen a team that has suffered more or longer for a QB than the colts. Ballard needs to be replaced. We need a QB now! One that wins games and can lead & pick apart the defense.

[@mattb5949]

what has improved? Flacco still has more TD passes than him.

[@mikeymendez7060]

Trade Richardson ASAP once the season ends

[@cooperonair]

absolutely not lol

[@mikeymendez7060]

@cooperonair you must like seeing bad Colts football

[@cooperonair]

@ if you think bad Colts football starts with AR, you’re mistaken. He’s raw as hell 100% but we’re also not even competitive in 3-4 games we won this season without him. Our running game is helpless without him.

[@mikeymendez7060]

@@cooperonair your opinion is 💩. You are part of the problem

[@MrOkeycable]

This guy is a TE trying to be a QB!!

[@mattb5949]

Maybe you'll wake up one day.

[@KentSterling]

I wake up everyday, and hope that continues for another 40 years!

[@jaretwyeth9571]

Maybe you’ll stop being a box score watcher oh wait…

[@mattb5949]

@@jaretwyeth9571stats don’t lie.

[@marclaporte3710]

He's terrible. You know it. I know it.. He's making Tim Tebow look like prime Peyton Manning. 47% completion!!!!?

[@mattb5949]

He's making Jacoby Brisset and Rex Grossman look like hall of famers. Florida QB's have never been good in the NFL, but AR is the worst of them by far.

[@KentSterling]

He has a chance to improve significantly. Great mindset and physical gifts.

[@mattb5949]

@@KentSterling He will never reach the heights of Rex Grossman.

[@jaretwyeth9571]

@@mattb5949he’ll be way better then him are stupid or something?

[@MrOkeycable]

This guy sucks!!! Trade him away!!!😊

[@ben6077]

He sucks go bills

[@jamesross7675]

Balls