By Mike Rifkin
Earlier this summer I wrote an article based on Quarterbacks who are under pressure entering the season. (https://thesportsinsanitynetwork.com/2025/07/14/quarterbacks-under-pressure/) One of the QB’s on the list is Anthony Richardson of the Colts. During the draft process a lot of analysts talked about Richardson’s upside, but also noted that he had played 24 games at the college level, in comparison Bryce Young, the number one pick in that draft played in 36 games. Richardson the fourth overall pick in 2023 has played in 15 games through two seasons compiling a 50.6 completion percentage, 2,391 yards, 11 touchdown passes, 13 interceptions and a 67.8 Quarterback rating. Richardson also has 635 rushing yards along with 10 touchdowns, nine fumbles, losing two of them.The Colts signed Daniel Jones this offseason to compete with Richardson. Jones, a former first round pick himself with the Giants found himself released during the season after another tough season. In 70 games with the Giants Jones compiled a 64.1 completion percentage, 14,582 yards, 70 touchdown passes and 47 interceptions. Jones also ran for 2,179 yards on 399 carries with 15 touchdowns, but did fumble 15 times losing seven of them.
Jones is still 28 years old, so if he can redeem himself in Indy he could put himself in a nice position after the season. The Colts have put themselves in a really tough spot, because unless there is an injury to Jones, I’m not sure you can go back to Richardson. Daniel Jones was brought in to compete with Richardson, not take the job, Richardson losing this battle is bad for both he and the organization. If Jones struggles, the Colts will have to continue their search for a franchise QB, something they haven’t had since Andrew Luck.
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