Colts select QB Anthony Richardson Florida (merge)

[chad72]

Just now, Superman said:

Ballard might be the most transparent GM in the league. He basically telegraphed this pick for two months, and we could have just believed in what he was saying and figured this out. 

After 400 pages, forgive me if I forgot everything  

[LJpalmbeacher2]

 

AR is who I wanted, especially considering we stayed at #4.

If he pans out, it puts us in position to go head to head with teams like KC, Buffalo, Denver, etc... when the games mean the most. 

 

If he fails to develop, then so what. Colts can grab another average QB until the next franchise guy comes arpund.

But we now have at the least, a exciting QB on the roster and it will be fun watching him.

 

Good pick regardless how it works out.

[csmopar]

1 minute ago, Superman said:

Ballard might be the most transparent GM in the league. He basically telegraphed this pick for two months, and we could have just believed in what he was saying and figured this out. 

Eh then how’s the accuracy comments come into play here? They took the least accurate of all QBs

[Two_pound]

Richardson starts day one.

[stitches]

What a haul! Ballard was right. We stayed at 4 and we got the best prospect in this draft! 

 

Now he needs to put a ton of work to meet our expectations and the trust Ballard, Steichen and the FO put into him. 

 

We got our QB of the future! LETS GO 

[RollerColt]

Just now, LJpalmbeacher2 said:

 

AR is who I wanted, especially considering we stayed at #4.

If he pans out, it puts us in position to go head to head with teams like KC, Buffalo, Denver, etc... when the games mean the most. 

 

If he fails to develop, then so what. Colts can grab another average QB until the next franchise guy comes arpund.

But we now have at the least, a exciting QB on the roster and it will be fun watching him.

 

Good pick regardless how it works out.

Either he leads us to the promised land or he leads us to Arch Manning, which would also be the promised land lol...

[chad72]

6 minutes ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

 You are weirding out.

YOU are saying Steichen should have made us take Hooker because of single trait.

  How Chloeish! Sad.

I’m saying that’s why some fans could be thinking that but to be clear I don’t think he lied.

Sorry about not taking the time to explain. Trying to get things done at home and type fast.

 

AR is who I wanted, if you look at my poll voting but I felt they’d go with Levis

[GoColts8818]

Just now, Two_pound said:

Richardson starts day one.

Extremely doubtful.

[CR91]

@Jared Cisneros I won the bet

[bertjones7]

I absolutely love this pick

 

Reposting what i posted in the huge draft thread earlier today

 

Stacey Dales on nfl network is at Indy HQ.  Thought she had some interesting comments about Steichen being heavily involved with the QB decision (as expected).  Also she spent a lot of time with richardson during the pre-draft process.  She said he Richardson might be her favorite person and has a magnetic personality.

 

Good Article in the athletic today we a number of scouts speaking about the QBs and other positions.

https://theathletic.com/4439864/2023/04/24/nfl-draft-stroud-richardson-anderson/

 

Almost all of them had Richardson with the highest ceiling and several had interesting quotes on Stroud

 

Richardson:

'Asked if he has any concerns about Richardson’s accuracy, QB coach 2 added, “No, I don’t worry about his accuracy. I think he’s got the best private quarterback coach (Will Hewlett) in the country. He’s gotten significantly better already. Hewlett’s the most realistic, non cookie-cutter real QB coach out there. What he does and how he communicates it and teaches is incredible.

“Watch his film from a year ago and watch indy (individual drills) and see some of the workout stuff and you can see improvement every single time. When Anthony and I talked, I loved him. 

 

Coaches say it’s Florida’s Anthony Richardson. QB coach 3 said he has Richardson as his No. 1 guy, “which is not like me,” adding, “Who has been more physically gifted than him? Andrew Luck? Richardson has a more gifted arm and is much faster. Cam (Newton) is taller, but Anthony is much faster and with a more dynamic arm. Josh (Allen) is bigger, but their arms are similar, and Josh is not even close to as fast.”

QB coach 3 said Richardson is still very raw, but he would definitely roll the dice on him. “Teams have proven that you can do it with a (talented) guy that is ‘not ready.’ They do the Jalen Hurts model. Look at what happened in Philly. They tried to do it the normal way and they were like 2-5. Then they said, ‘OK, this isn’t working.’ We’re gonna get fired so let’s do the Oklahoma offense — and then they started winning.

 

“Anthony has shown so much raw ability, and the Florida offense is fairly complicated. When you involve that many shifts and motions, you still have to operate it. There’s some full-field progression reads. He’s reading three-level floods. It wasn’t just read the corner here or not every single play was an RPO or they cut the field in half. He clearly wants to be a passer. It’s just that he happens to run a 4.43 too. He is just so unique as an athlete. Josh Allen went to Wyoming and was playing against not good competition. If Josh Allen was QB-ing for Florida with that surrounding cast, how bad would his film have looked? And he had some bad film at Wyoming.”

“I don’t want to make an excuse for the guy, but look at what they had all around Anthony. They really only had a first-round guard, a Day 3 wideout and a freshman running back who might be pretty good. That is it. Cam carrying a nothing Auburn team to the national title, that is beyond impressive. Cam also didn’t play anybody like today’s Georgia team.”

QB coach 1 “loves” Richardson but cautions, “If you’re taking him, you can’t play offense the way a lot of teams are playing offense in this league. You’ve gotta play to him. He is a freak. Play to his strengths. Don’t put him under center. Let him develop into that.”

QB coach 1 is also really intrigued by Richardson’s potential, particularly as a passer. “This guy really throws it. When you look at him mechanically, he’s pretty good. He can throw with balance. He’s got base. He’s not real long. I love this guy. The film verifies some of that. I went and watched the FSU game, what was he 39 percent (33 percent) in that one. But you watch that film. Yes, there are some things you don’t like, but not one receiver made one play on any ball thrown. He threw a post on the money. Guy can’t make the play. He throws a 9-ball on the money. Guy can’t make the play. I know what the numbers say, but the numbers don’t always tell the truth.”

[CR91]

Love the pick. I expect Garder to start though and AR mostly in the red zone.

[k9copinmd]

Richardson wasn't my preference but he is a Colt now so I will support him. A good point was made on Sirus NFL Radio today. I can't remember who said it but they basically said that even if Richardson can't cut it as a NFL QB he is such a good athlete that he could help the team in other ways/other positions. The example they used was Taysome Hill from the Saints and how he plays different positions. Just something to think about.

[ChuggaBeer]

First we get AR15 and now I get this little message in mu inbox

 

Congratulations! You've increased your rank to Hall of Famer!

 

Whats next? Free beer for life????

[IinD]

1 minute ago, LJpalmbeacher2 said:

 

AR is who I wanted, especially considering we stayed at #4.

If he pans out, it puts us in position to go head to head with teams like KC, Buffalo, Denver, etc... when the games mean the most. 

 

If he fails to develop, then so what. Colts can grab another average QB until the next franchise guy comes arpund.

But we now have at the least, a exciting QB on the roster and it will be fun watching him.

 

Good pick regardless how it works out.

Exactly how I see it. Total boom or bust, but it'll be funner than watching a statue or some other washed up retread.

[csmopar]

Just now, GoColts8818 said:

Extremely doubtful.

I with ya, but if his work ethic and desire to be the greatest ever while knowing he has to work to do is all true, and he holds too it, then he’s got a chance.

[Moosejawcolt]

6 minutes ago, Superman said:

 

Why should it?

We don't know if Manning endorsed Levis. He spent time with Richardson at the  same camp and for all we know, Manning may have raved over Richardson.

[John Waylon]

ALL CHIPS IN

 

[GoColts8818]

Just now, csmopar said:

I with ya, but if his work ethic and desire to be the greatest ever while knowing he has to work to do is all true, and he holds too it, then he’s got a chance.

He can have the greatest work ethic of all time but he has too much to learn to be ready for the NFL to start day one.

[fatboy]

I like it - high upside but no guarantees; free agent Wentz and the troubles of Baker Mayfield are recent examples.  We’ll know in a few years.  Minchew can play well enough to let Richardson learn.  It’s a good setup.  

[Superman]

Just now, csmopar said:

Eh then how’s the accuracy comments come into play here? They took the least accurate of all QBs

 

What about everything else Ballard (and Steichen) said? Or what about Ballard's history of favoring high traits prospects?

 

Last week, Ballard basically said it wasn't Levis. At the Combine, he said all the young QBs need a lot of work and development, so acting like 'ready to start Day 1' is a major factor didn't make sense. He said the drop back QB probably isn't the direction of the NFL right now. He also basically said all along that trading up wasn't gonna happen.

[PureLuck]

 

[LJpalmbeacher2]

2 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

We don't know if Manning endorsed Levis. He spent time with Richardson at the  same camp and for all we know, Manning may have raved over Richardson.

 

Manning endorsed Adam Gase too. Lol

[Nancy]

21 minutes ago, Blueblood23 said:

Took the track star over a quarterback. 

 

 

 

Exactly...so what if Richardson ran for 15 yds during the season?!  What the hell is that?  I am not happy with this pick!! We need a QB not a running back!

[JColts72]

Levis to Pats now or 2nd round?

[cdgacoltsfan]

Something to be excited about and cheer for. May take a year..so what. If he doesn't make it in a few years...tank for the next Manning. Lol

[strt182]

Ballard on PMS

[OffensivelyPC]

This was my first choice. Go big or go home. We will see how it plays out, but i prefer going with the ceiling and trusting our coahcing staff to develop him.

 

Go Colts!

 

EDIT: Can you imagine AR running RPO with JT?

[throwing BBZ]

Actually Irsay couldn't hold it in when he tweeted about the 12th man.

 It's the threat of the run that freezes a LB.

Maybe often brings up a safety.

 Q and Smith need to bring their A game.

 

  Can't wait for those 3rd and 4th and 1's.

[RunTheBall]

I remember when Manning was a rookie, and his coordinator asked him why he didn't throw the ball.  Manning didn't think people were open, and his coach told him in the NFL, the tiny windows were open.  I lived to see running backs become obsolete, now, we have QBs who just need to chuck in the right general direction.  Still excited, the kid is a natural leader.  He is the athletic Tim Tebow.

[GoColts8818]

Well it seems like no one hurt themselves more in the predraft process than Carter as he went from a possible number one overall pick (when the Bears had the pick) to maybe slipping out of the top 10

[Btown_Colt]

11 minutes ago, SteelCityColt said:

So it begins....

Long time no see. Glad to see you’re still around.

[Moosejawcolt]

12 minutes ago, GoColts8818 said:

Minshew without question. Richardson is going to be a project.

I m all for sitting Richardson. Let the tank begin for Harrison Jr lol

[csmopar]

2 minutes ago, strt182 said:

Ballard on PMS

Currently?

[ColtsUrUs]

4 minutes ago, JColts72 said:

Levis to Pats now or 2nd round?

I've said it yesterday Levis is going 2nd round. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

 

[Breeze]

Regardless, it’s gonna be fun at QB!  The mustache and the Greek God will be entertaining.  I do think Minshew will start the season, but I have a feeling Steichen will fill in the blanks with the best of AR15 until he’s ready.

[The Old Crow]

Richardson versus Lamar in Baltimore. Should be interesting. 

[ChuggaBeer]

6 minutes ago, LJpalmbeacher2 said:

 

Manning endorsed Adam Gase too. Lol

PMoney was in on the smokescreen. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

 

[danlhart87]

Hi Chloe

Are you happy with pick