Do you see any progress with Richardson?

[ColtStrong2013]

On 9/25/2024 at 4:38 PM, JediXMan said:

 

The holes in the pocket for him to step up in and rush are massive at times. I don't see any benefit to him not taking advantage and putting stress on defense frequently. The amount of ground he covers in a short burst will always be amazing to me, it's the first thing that pops off that film from aerial view. 

[lollygagger8]

2 hours ago, ThorstenDenmark said:

The huge difference is that you could see the progress in peytons game and how he always learned and keept going.

and in year two, he really took off and started to show why we picked him.

 

With AR, things just getting worse, game after game... I wouldn't mind if we traded him for some picks next season.

 

Ease up on the youngest player in the NFL, who has played literally less than 10 NFL games in his career. 

We all knew (but for some, can't accept?) that he's super young and raw. It' s a rollercoaster to watch, but he'll get there. 

[Superman]

17 minutes ago, lollygagger8 said:

 

Ease up on the youngest player in the NFL, who has played literally less than 10 NFL games in his career. 

We all knew (but for some, can't accept?) that he's super young and raw. It' s a rollercoaster to watch, but he'll get there. 

 

Some people have decided that it's better to bail on him than to try to develop him over a reasonable period of time. I don't get it.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

1 hour ago, ColtStrong2013 said:

 

The holes in the pocket for him to step up in and rush are massive at times. I don't see any benefit to him not taking advantage and putting stress on defense frequently. The amount of ground he covers in a short burst will always be amazing to me, it's the first thing that pops off that film from aerial view. 

When you have Taylor in the backfield with him he needs to take advantage of that more. I noticed last week in the fourth quarter with a lead we did use him running more. Do msg r it’s by design. But this week is a must for him to use his legs.

[ColtStrong2013]

1 hour ago, Superman said:

 

Some people have decided that it's better to bail on him than to try to develop him over a reasonable period of time. I don't get it.

We are a society that is entitled to and expects instant gratification. At any store with a number of people or any place with traffic you can observe an unreasonable amount of impatience. It is what it is. 

[ShuteAt168]

I think most fans knew AR was raw and it would take time for him to develop. For most, I think time to “develop” meant it might be a while before he started hitting throws in really tight windows, for example. I am rooting for AR big time, but it is a little jarring to see him unable to lead a RB in stride or throw 10 feet over the head of a wide open guy. Those feel like throws a 4th pick shouldn't need time to develop. But I'll give him the time he needs — no alternative right now. 

[Superman]

31 minutes ago, ShuteAt168 said:

I think most fans knew AR was raw and it would take time for him to develop. For most, I think time to “develop” meant it might be a while before he started hitting throws in really tight windows, for example. I am rooting for AR big time, but it is a little jarring to see him unable to lead a RB in stride or throw 10 feet over the head of a wide open guy. Those feel like throws a 4th pick shouldn't need time to develop. But I'll give him the time he needs — no alternative right now. 

 

I think this kind of response presents the situation as if Richardson is incapable of making routine throws, and that's not an accurate representation.

 

He's inconsistent in a lot of areas. He's NOT unable to lead a RB in stride, and he doesn't always throw 10 feet over the head of open guys. 

[Moosejawcolt]

On 9/22/2024 at 6:17 PM, Smonroe said:

To me, he doesn’t look nearly as good as he did last year.  I think they are stifling his game, worrying about injury.

 

I guess we have to accept this is an evaluation season.  The defense is below average, so this team isn’t going far (IMHO) unless AR turns it around fast.  

He is throwing some bad picks and all rookie qbs do, so I am not going to be that hard on him for those mistakes. The one thing that still impresses me is that he doesnt look lost out there. He is still making good reads but he just needs to calm down and make those simple throws. I truly believe that if he made those throws that 90% of qbs make. We would be saying he is having a pretty good year. If Richardson fails, I believe it wont be because of his ability to process. It will because after say three seasons or so, he is unable still to hit the broad side of a barn!!

[ShuteAt168]

30 minutes ago, Superman said:

 

I think this kind of response presents the situation as if Richardson is incapable of making routine throws, and that's not an accurate representation.

 

He's inconsistent in a lot of areas. He's NOT unable to lead a RB in stride, and he doesn't always throw 10 feet over the head of open guys. 

Lol. Sure, I meant he ALWAYS makes those mistakes. I think you’re smart enough to know that I meant he’s made those mistakes enough that it’s kind of alarming to me. If you’re not alarmed, cool. 

[Superman]

Just now, ShuteAt168 said:

Lol. Sure, I meant he ALWAYS makes those mistakes. I think you’re smart enough to know that I meant he’s made those mistakes enough that it’s kind of alarming to me. If you’re not alarmed, cool. 

 

I think the way people have been talking about him, it makes it seem like he's incapable of making those throws at all. There's a lot of sensationalism about his throwing right now. 

[Tsarquise]

10 hours ago, lollygagger8 said:

😂😂 😂! Too bad the laughing reaction is gone. Lol

[ShuteAt168]

18 minutes ago, Superman said:

 

I think the way people have been talking about him, it makes it seem like he's incapable of making those throws at all. There's a lot of sensationalism about his throwing right now. 

I agree. I think the WR drops have been overlooked a bit too. His day looks different if guys catch the ones they’re supposed to. 

[Moosejawcolt]

4 hours ago, lollygagger8 said:

 

Ease up on the youngest player in the NFL, who has played literally less than 10 NFL games in his career. 

We all knew (but for some, can't accept?) that he's super young and raw. It' s a rollercoaster to watch, but he'll get there. 

Totally agree. Now if Richardson is like throwing below 50% by the end of the season. Then maybe we have a case to worry. I really compare his career to Allen and I think of Richardson as an  Allen on steroids lol. They have very similar physical makeups but Richardson may have a stronger arm and is much faster. Allan has him in the build department.  Allan's rookie season was really rocky and if you look back. It really almost took 2 years till you started to see it. I just think fans need to be very patient as I think Richardson was even more raw than Allen coming out. You see the rawness but I also see the composure and making some good reasons. Yes, he throws picks but all rookie qbs do. Hell, I remember even Luck making the most ridiculous throws that resulted in interceptions. Just sit back and get your popcorn as this is going to be like a roller coaster. I really thought when people said playoffs. I was like.................really??

[LJpalmbeacher2]

11 hours ago, ADnum1 said:

I compared AR to Mike Vick recently but didn't get alot of reaction.

 

AR may never fix his accuracy issues like Vick who struggled with short and intermediate accuracy his entire career. 

 

But Vick was a dynamic runner and could hit the deep bombs with just a flick of the wrist.

 

Vick resurrected a very sad Falcons franchise and I was a huge fan.

 

If AR became Vick 2.0 would Colts fans be happy ? I would be

 

I think AR's ceiling is higher than Vick because I think AR's head is on straighter and I think mentally he can grasp the position.....especially if he had a mentor like a Manning like/ Rodgers like  QB coach AND the surroundings support of coaches, GM, and players. 

Just hope he won't be in a Jets, Brownies, etc... type surroundings. 

[Thunderbolt]

Not much of an improvement with 50% passing completion, leads the league in Ints, so can't see him improving in this game, with the Steelers defense.

[2006Coltsbestever]

On 9/26/2024 at 10:16 AM, DougDew said:

I didn't want Levis.  I was QB agnostic after CAR had already traded up to 1 and I knew Stroud would not be there at 4.  Stroud was my favorite and I said so, particularly in the face of everybody wanting a running QB and not the most drop back-ish looking QB.   Their misplaced criteria, not mine.

 

I've told you this before. It must be that your subconscious keeps driving you to forget that I tell you in order to justify some emotion based beef you have with me.  Others read stuff into my posts too, to satisfy their idea of what somebody who writes untrendy opinions must be thinking.

 

As far as Levis, I said before the draft and still now, he has all of the tools and can make all of the throws right now, but he plays like Wentz 2.0.  If he would eliminate the bone-head mistakes, he would probably be a top 15 QB.  Its probably easier to shed bad mistakes if they are driven by youthful impatience and immaturity than it is to teach a QB how to throw a football at an NFL level, but that doesn't mean I want Levis.  Nor does it mean I think he is a better prospect than AR.  What it means is that I was not thrilled with either QB, but would support whomever the Colts took. 

 

And supporting the Colts QB does not mean I need to bag on Levis, especially making fun of him for stuff that doesn't matter like mayo or his muscles.  I can point out when Levis does well, and that doesn't mean I think he's better than AR nor does it mean I wish the Colts drafted him.

 

Also, if I say that AR sucks, its because I don't let my eyes lie to my brain simply because I want to feel happy and optimistic...and then lash out at others when they don't help me maintain the charade I need.

 

Stroud-Yes.  Levis-meh.  AR-meh, Young-No, is what I said before the draft, and still do now,  Except that I hope that AR puts it together because he's the Colt.  REMEMBER THAT!  Thanks.

AR did play the last 2 weeks. Levis has played bad all season, that was my point. I don't care about the mayo thing, I.think that is funny actually.