The Indianapolis Colts are nonetheless centered on ending the 2022 season however quickly sufficient, we can be diving deep into what they may do with their first-round decide within the 2023 NFL draft.
No matter whether or not Chris Ballard continues to be the final supervisor, the Colts are doubtless among the many groups searching for a quarterback. In Landing Wire’s newest mock draft, the Colts went with a high-upside possibility however one that may require quite a lot of work.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
The 2023 Colts could have all types of selections to make, beginning with their subsequent head coach. Whether or not it’s Jeff Saturday or not, this workforce additionally must nail down its long-term quarterback future, which has been in flux since Andrew Luck’s retirement. The Colts can transfer on from Matt Ryan within the new league yr with out a appreciable monetary penalty, however what in the event that they saved him on the roster and chosen a man like Richardson, who has each bodily took you need on the place, and his acumen has improved this season. My 4-Down Territory co-host Luke Easterling lately wrote a chunk evaluating Richardson to Josh Allen, and whereas that sounds nuts in case you contemplate the place Allen is now, it’s an excellent comparability when you think about how unfinished Allen was when the Buffalo Payments drafted him.
Richardson might be the following dual-threat star within the NFL. He additionally might develop into rather more of a mission than anticipated. It’s a threat that almost all of quarterback-needy groups should handle within the upcoming offseason.
In 12 video games throughout the 2022 season, Richardson has accomplished 53.8% of his passes for two,459 yards, 17 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. He’s additionally added 103 carries for 650 dashing yards and 9 dashing touchdowns.
Richardson can be an fascinating case research. His numbers aren’t all that interesting, however the flashes of potential are clear when watching him play. He wants quite a lot of work between fine-tuning his mechanics and additional studying find out how to learn defenses, however these are the high-upside prospects that may intrigue groups in hopes of catching the following Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson.
The offseason will embrace quite a lot of speak in regards to the route of the quarterback place, and Richardson can be on the forefront of that dialogue.
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