NFL Rumors: Anthony Richardson almost had a shock touchdown spot
Former Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson, who was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, was almost a Washington Commander as a substitute.
Anthony Richardson is a project quarterback, however the Colts are keen to let him study on the fly. In Indianapolis, Richardson can have an opportunity to develop with first-year head coach Scott Steichen, and maybe begin straight away.
“I do know that’s one of many major the reason why you begin [him] opening recreation is as a result of it will get higher by enjoying,” Jim Irsay said. “That’s the most important profit from it. And on the similar time, I’ve to say, the followers must have persistence. As a result of it’s laborious. We’ll see what occurs, and he can shock lots of people.”
Steichen agreed with Irsay, stating that Richardson will want expertise to study from his errors.
“The event of gamers comes with extra expertise,” Steichen said. “(Richardson had) 13 begins, I believe once you play extra, that’s the way you develop. You understand what I imply? So, with him enjoying and his expertise as a participant and getting extra reps, observe reps, recreation reps, I believe that’s the way you develop.”
The Colts determined Richardson was their No. 1 goal days earlier than the NFL Draft. They opted to go for the house run, and chosen their man at No. 4. Nonetheless, had Indianapolis not taken Richardson, one other group had a watch on buying and selling up.
NFL Rumors: Washington Commanders wished Anthony Richardson
Per Mike Jones, nationwide NFL report for The Athletic, the Washington Commanders have been taken with buying and selling as much as the No. 7 spot to pick out Richardson. The Las Vegas Raiders would have traded again.
The Commanders have a crowded quarterback room as is, however no long-term goal to take the reins on the place. Washington signed Jacoby Brissett this offseason. Sam Howell is projected to be the starter come Week 1, and is atop the depth chart.
In DC, Richardson may have been a star. As an alternative, that can are available Indy.
