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Again, some Colts fans make my head spin.  They think just because Richardson was drafted high, he is automatically a franchise QB and will do great things.  Based on what? His college stats?  No.  His draft position?  See Ryan Leaf, JaMarcus Russell, Akili Smith, etc.  I get tired of this "Minshew is the best backup in the NFL".  Minshew is a better NFL QB than Richardson.  He always has been and always will be.  The #1 attributes an NFL needs to have is the ability to read a defense, process what he is seeing, and deliver the ball accurate.  It isn't throwing the ball 70 yards. Or running faster than everyone.  Sure, it is helpful if he has a big arm ON TOP of what I mentioned. Or is fast on top of what I mentioned.  The ONLY thing I have seen from Richardson is he is fast, has a strong arm, is good at throwing quick, redetermined passes, and gets hurt easily so far.  When he has had to try to read a defense and put the ball down field, he is usually WAY off target.  Very inaccurate, but that is what he has in college.

For me, Richardson\Minshew is very similar to Lance\Purdy.  You can talk all you want about Lance having every physical aspect you want in a QB, but at the end of the day, Purdy is so much better at playing NFL QB.  Minshew, to me, it much like Purdy. Not the biggest guy, but throws the ball incredibly accurately and processes quickly.  I hope things turn out where Minshew is the starter and Richardson is a backup that comes in on short yardage situations.  

The hype on Richardson is annoying. The guy will be 3-17 on 3rd and 4th down, but they will praise him. He will do nothing for 3 quarters than lead a few drives and they say "He put the team on his shoulders". WHAT??  He is the reason they did nothing for 3 quarters.  He is too streaky. I hope Minshew does well the next 4 weeks and keeps him on the bench.  Because, as I said, Minshew has been and always will be a better NFL QB than Richardson. At some point, you will see that is very clear.

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1 hour ago, lennymoore24 said:

Again, some Colts fans make my head spin.  They think just because Richardson was drafted high, he is automatically a franchise QB and will do great things.  Based on what? His college stats?  No.  His draft position?  See Ryan Leaf, JaMarcus Russell, Akili Smith, etc.  I get tired of this "Minshew is the best backup in the NFL".  Minshew is a better NFL QB than Richardson.  He always has been and always will be.  The #1 attributes an NFL needs to have is the ability to read a defense, process what he is seeing, and deliver the ball accurate.  It isn't throwing the ball 70 yards. Or running faster than everyone.  Sure, it is helpful if he has a big arm ON TOP of what I mentioned. Or is fast on top of what I mentioned.  The ONLY thing I have seen from Richardson is he is fast, has a strong arm, is good at throwing quick, redetermined passes, and gets hurt easily so far.  When he has had to try to read a defense and put the ball down field, he is usually WAY off target.  Very inaccurate, but that is what he has in college.

For me, Richardson\Minshew is very similar to Lance\Purdy.  You can talk all you want about Lance having every physical aspect you want in a QB, but at the end of the day, Purdy is so much better at playing NFL QB.  Minshew, to me, it much like Purdy. Not the biggest guy, but throws the ball incredibly accurately and processes quickly.  I hope things turn out where Minshew is the starter and Richardson is a backup that comes in on short yardage situations.  

The hype on Richardson is annoying. The guy will be 3-17 on 3rd and 4th down, but they will praise him. He will do nothing for 3 quarters than lead a few drives and they say "He put the team on his shoulders". WHAT??  He is the reason they did nothing for 3 quarters.  He is too streaky. I hope Minshew does well the next 4 weeks and keeps him on the bench.  Because, as I said, Minshew has been and always will be a better NFL QB than Richardson. At some point, you will see that is very clear.

Compare ARs career to today's Minchew in 4 to 5 years.

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1 hour ago, lennymoore24 said:

Again, some Colts fans make my head spin.  They think just because Richardson was drafted high, he is automatically a franchise QB and will do great things.  Based on what? His college stats?  No.  His draft position?  See Ryan Leaf, JaMarcus Russell, Akili Smith, etc.  I get tired of this "Minshew is the best backup in the NFL".  Minshew is a better NFL QB than Richardson.  He always has been and always will be.  The #1 attributes an NFL needs to have is the ability to read a defense, process what he is seeing, and deliver the ball accurate.  It isn't throwing the ball 70 yards. Or running faster than everyone.  Sure, it is helpful if he has a big arm ON TOP of what I mentioned. Or is fast on top of what I mentioned.  The ONLY thing I have seen from Richardson is he is fast, has a strong arm, is good at throwing quick, redetermined passes, and gets hurt easily so far.  When he has had to try to read a defense and put the ball down field, he is usually WAY off target.  Very inaccurate, but that is what he has in college.

For me, Richardson\Minshew is very similar to Lance\Purdy.  You can talk all you want about Lance having every physical aspect you want in a QB, but at the end of the day, Purdy is so much better at playing NFL QB.  Minshew, to me, it much like Purdy. Not the biggest guy, but throws the ball incredibly accurately and processes quickly.  I hope things turn out where Minshew is the starter and Richardson is a backup that comes in on short yardage situations.  

The hype on Richardson is annoying. The guy will be 3-17 on 3rd and 4th down, but they will praise him. He will do nothing for 3 quarters than lead a few drives and they say "He put the team on his shoulders". WHAT??  He is the reason they did nothing for 3 quarters.  He is too streaky. I hope Minshew does well the next 4 weeks and keeps him on the bench.  Because, as I said, Minshew has been and always will be a better NFL QB than Richardson. At some point, you will see that is very clear.

Well let’s see how he does for the next 4-6 weeks. 
 

Oh I just realized who I’m talking to…

 

Let me start over:
 

Well looks who’s back to spread their misery and sadness. To spread their takes to get people riled up and talking…

 

What’s the word for that type of person again? 

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1 hour ago, lennymoore24 said:

Again, some Colts fans make my head spin.  They think just because Richardson was drafted high, he is automatically a franchise QB and will do great things.  Based on what? His college stats?  No.  His draft position?  See Ryan Leaf, JaMarcus Russell, Akili Smith, etc.  I get tired of this "Minshew is the best backup in the NFL".  Minshew is a better NFL QB than Richardson.  He always has been and always will be.  The #1 attributes an NFL needs to have is the ability to read a defense, process what he is seeing, and deliver the ball accurate.  It isn't throwing the ball 70 yards. Or running faster than everyone.  Sure, it is helpful if he has a big arm ON TOP of what I mentioned. Or is fast on top of what I mentioned.  The ONLY thing I have seen from Richardson is he is fast, has a strong arm, is good at throwing quick, redetermined passes, and gets hurt easily so far.  When he has had to try to read a defense and put the ball down field, he is usually WAY off target.  Very inaccurate, but that is what he has in college.

For me, Richardson\Minshew is very similar to Lance\Purdy.  You can talk all you want about Lance having every physical aspect you want in a QB, but at the end of the day, Purdy is so much better at playing NFL QB.  Minshew, to me, it much like Purdy. Not the biggest guy, but throws the ball incredibly accurately and processes quickly.  I hope things turn out where Minshew is the starter and Richardson is a backup that comes in on short yardage situations.  

The hype on Richardson is annoying. The guy will be 3-17 on 3rd and 4th down, but they will praise him. He will do nothing for 3 quarters than lead a few drives and they say "He put the team on his shoulders". WHAT??  He is the reason they did nothing for 3 quarters.  He is too streaky. I hope Minshew does well the next 4 weeks and keeps him on the bench.  Because, as I said, Minshew has been and always will be a better NFL QB than Richardson. At some point, you will see that is very clear.

lol i had a good laugh after reading your post..thanks 

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1 hour ago, lennymoore24 said:

Again, some Colts fans make my head spin.  They think just because Richardson was drafted high, he is automatically a franchise QB and will do great things.  Based on what? His college stats?  No.  His draft position?  See Ryan Leaf, JaMarcus Russell, Akili Smith, etc.  I get tired of this "Minshew is the best backup in the NFL".  Minshew is a better NFL QB than Richardson.  He always has been and always will be.  The #1 attributes an NFL needs to have is the ability to read a defense, process what he is seeing, and deliver the ball accurate.  It isn't throwing the ball 70 yards. Or running faster than everyone.  Sure, it is helpful if he has a big arm ON TOP of what I mentioned. Or is fast on top of what I mentioned.  The ONLY thing I have seen from Richardson is he is fast, has a strong arm, is good at throwing quick, redetermined passes, and gets hurt easily so far.  When he has had to try to read a defense and put the ball down field, he is usually WAY off target.  Very inaccurate, but that is what he has in college.

For me, Richardson\Minshew is very similar to Lance\Purdy.  You can talk all you want about Lance having every physical aspect you want in a QB, but at the end of the day, Purdy is so much better at playing NFL QB.  Minshew, to me, it much like Purdy. Not the biggest guy, but throws the ball incredibly accurately and processes quickly.  I hope things turn out where Minshew is the starter and Richardson is a backup that comes in on short yardage situations.  

The hype on Richardson is annoying. The guy will be 3-17 on 3rd and 4th down, but they will praise him. He will do nothing for 3 quarters than lead a few drives and they say "He put the team on his shoulders". WHAT??  He is the reason they did nothing for 3 quarters.  He is too streaky. I hope Minshew does well the next 4 weeks and keeps him on the bench.  Because, as I said, Minshew has been and always will be a better NFL QB than Richardson. At some point, you will see that is very clear.

Obviously Jacksonville didn’t see Minchew as the franchise quarterback who could lead them to the Superbowl.  If they did they would have traded the 1st pick like the Bears did and roll with him.  They could have acquired a boatload of picks.  Instead they drafted Lawrence and traded Minshew for a 6th rd pick.   Lawrence started off slow too.  But I have a feeling they are happy with Lawrence now.  Minchew is a very capable starter.  Hopefully he can help us win some games.  I’m glad we have him.  But when AR is ready to go it’s back in the saddle as the starter.  Growing pains and all.

 

 

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I don't necessarily think AR is better than Minshew at this point, but a) he plays the game differently to Minshew and b) the full playbook isn't open to him yet, SO, it's just difficult comparing them. It's not an apples to apples comparison.

 

I do however agree with the Colts when they decided AR should start. He's way further along than I thought before the preseason and at this point experience is the best way for him to improve.

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Minshew is the most experienced QB on the Colts roster - NOT - necessarily the BEST QB on the roster!!

 

Give AR5 time to grow as an NFL quarterback.

 

He's ONLY PLAYED 16 "big boy" football games - and - the Colts front office and coaching staff KNEW that he would need time when they drafted him.

 

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!

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1 hour ago, lennymoore24 said:

Again, some Colts fans make my head spin.  They think just because Richardson was drafted high, he is automatically a franchise QB and will do great things.  Based on what? His college stats?  No.  His draft position?  See Ryan Leaf, JaMarcus Russell, Akili Smith, etc.  I get tired of this "Minshew is the best backup in the NFL".  Minshew is a better NFL QB than Richardson.  He always has been and always will be.  The #1 attributes an NFL needs to have is the ability to read a defense, process what he is seeing, and deliver the ball accurate.  It isn't throwing the ball 70 yards. Or running faster than everyone.  Sure, it is helpful if he has a big arm ON TOP of what I mentioned. Or is fast on top of what I mentioned.  The ONLY thing I have seen from Richardson is he is fast, has a strong arm, is good at throwing quick, redetermined passes, and gets hurt easily so far.  When he has had to try to read a defense and put the ball down field, he is usually WAY off target.  Very inaccurate, but that is what he has in college.

For me, Richardson\Minshew is very similar to Lance\Purdy.  You can talk all you want about Lance having every physical aspect you want in a QB, but at the end of the day, Purdy is so much better at playing NFL QB.  Minshew, to me, it much like Purdy. Not the biggest guy, but throws the ball incredibly accurately and processes quickly.  I hope things turn out where Minshew is the starter and Richardson is a backup that comes in on short yardage situations.  

The hype on Richardson is annoying. The guy will be 3-17 on 3rd and 4th down, but they will praise him. He will do nothing for 3 quarters than lead a few drives and they say "He put the team on his shoulders". WHAT??  He is the reason they did nothing for 3 quarters.  He is too streaky. I hope Minshew does well the next 4 weeks and keeps him on the bench.  Because, as I said, Minshew has been and always will be a better NFL QB than Richardson. At some point, you will see that is very clear.

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2 hours ago, lennymoore24 said:

Again, some Colts fans make my head spin.  They think just because Richardson was drafted high, he is automatically a franchise QB and will do great things.  Based on what? His college stats?  No.  His draft position?  See Ryan Leaf, JaMarcus Russell, Akili Smith, etc.  I get tired of this "Minshew is the best backup in the NFL".  Minshew is a better NFL QB than Richardson.  He always has been and always will be.  The #1 attributes an NFL needs to have is the ability to read a defense, process what he is seeing, and deliver the ball accurate.  It isn't throwing the ball 70 yards. Or running faster than everyone.  Sure, it is helpful if he has a big arm ON TOP of what I mentioned. Or is fast on top of what I mentioned.  The ONLY thing I have seen from Richardson is he is fast, has a strong arm, is good at throwing quick, redetermined passes, and gets hurt easily so far.  When he has had to try to read a defense and put the ball down field, he is usually WAY off target.  Very inaccurate, but that is what he has in college.

For me, Richardson\Minshew is very similar to Lance\Purdy.  You can talk all you want about Lance having every physical aspect you want in a QB, but at the end of the day, Purdy is so much better at playing NFL QB.  Minshew, to me, it much like Purdy. Not the biggest guy, but throws the ball incredibly accurately and processes quickly.  I hope things turn out where Minshew is the starter and Richardson is a backup that comes in on short yardage situations.  

The hype on Richardson is annoying. The guy will be 3-17 on 3rd and 4th down, but they will praise him. He will do nothing for 3 quarters than lead a few drives and they say "He put the team on his shoulders". WHAT??  He is the reason they did nothing for 3 quarters.  He is too streaky. I hope Minshew does well the next 4 weeks and keeps him on the bench.  Because, as I said, Minshew has been and always will be a better NFL QB than Richardson. At some point, you will see that is very clear.

Not reading that. Fact is minshew is a game manager  and if we go down 21 to 0 to the jags it's  game over. On a stacked Philly team he went 1 and 3. As a back up minshew is great as a starter if moss and Taylor aren't going  off every game and the defense  doesn't  show up we will lose

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8 minutes ago, Stephen said:

Not reading that. Fact is minshew is a game manager  and if we go down 21 to 0 to the jags it's  game over. On a stacked Philly team he went 1 and 3. As a back up minshew is great as a starter if moss and Taylor aren't going  off every game and the defense  doesn't  show up we will lose

I will say though Minshew put up. Lot of points. Defense ok eagles did not hold up.

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4 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I will say though Minshew put up. Lot of points. Defense ok eagles did not hold up.

Not enough  the teams were the saints and Dallas twice mind you we face a better version of the saints this year so that game is probably  an L. Steelers  and patriots should be beatable, but we usually  find was to lose to them.

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for a guy who had 13 starts in college, Richardson alraedy showed he is capable of leading an NFL offense. Far from a finished product and injuries are a concerns but if you look at his skill set you can already see he´s special imo. 

 

I love Minshew and what he brings but the sky is the limit for AR

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17 minutes ago, BigQ said:

Hope he wasn’t around for Peyton’s rookie year. Wonder if he wanted Harbaugh back 🤔

 

I doubt he had a problem with Peyton, even in Peyton's rookie year.  I think anyone who reads Lenny's comments can see exactly what he is trying to convey without his coming out and saying it. That is pretty clear, especially when he says that Minshew will always be better than Richardson and his comparing Richardson to Lance.

 

:facepalm:

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3 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Did you see his comeback against the Rams down 23-0?

I think Lenny would probably ask why were we down 23 and had not scored any points by then?  Do you remember Lucks great comebacks...many of them were (in his case) throwing picks that got us in a hole to where he had to make a comeback.

 

Not arguing your point, just pointing out that the glass is not always full with great comebacks in the NFL.  Slow and steady sometimes gets you the win too.

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26 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

I doubt he had a problem with Peyton, even in Peyton's rookie year.  I think anyone who reads Lenny's comments can see exactly what he is trying to convey without his coming out and saying it. That is pretty clear, especially when he says that Minshew will always be better than Richardson and his comparing Richardson to Lance.

 

:facepalm:

The lack of an abundance of major college experience combined with college success via athleticism...then drafted in the top 5?  Backed up by a QB that gets initially treated like an NFL cute pet? AR and Lance have that commonality.  

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22 minutes ago, DougDew said:

The lack of an abundance of major college experience combined with college success via athleticism...then drafted in the top 5?  Backed up by a QB that gets initially treated like an NFL cute pet? AR and Lance have that commonality.  


I guess you can say that, but I doubt that was what Lenny was thinking, given everything else he wrote. JMO

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I think it’s cute when an opposing fan uses the name of a beloved player as his moniker, and pretends to be a Colts fan, just to come here and get in everyone’s head.  Some people live for that.  Luckily they’re few and far between.

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