If you had to bet about AR....

[Tsarquise]

would you bet that Anthony Richardson will become a franchise QB?

[compuls1v3]

I hope he proves me wrong.  I just don't know if he can turn the corner and protect himself.  If he learns to do that, I think his accuracy will follow.   He's got to prove it though, and he's not there yet.

[Smonroe]

You need to add a “Let’s see if he can play the rest of the season first” button.  

[AKB]

project qb, if he can learn to protect himself, and stop missing games, we can do something with him. if he's gonna keep getting injured, let's move him to TE or something lol 

[danlhart87]

Ironically I pick against the Colts in pickem 95% of the time and yet I am the only one voting yes to AR

[indyagent17]

Things would have to drastically change for me to think that he will be a franchise quarterback, 

 

1 availability

2 accuracy

3 football IQ

[crazycolt1]

1 hour ago, AKB said:

project qb, if he can learn to protect himself, and stop missing games, we can do something with him. if he's gonna keep getting injured, let's move him to TE or something lol 

If he can't stay healthy playing the QB position he sure as hades wouldn’t stay healthy playing TE.

[crazycolt1]

Another AR thread??? 

[ProblChld32]

7 hours ago, Tsarquise said:

would you bet that Anthony Richardson will become a franchise QB?

We literally do not have a large enough sample size of games to be able to even make this type of of educated guess. 

[lollygagger8]

Until he plays an entire season for once....

 

[Creekside]

 

Has anyone ever seen him slide?...Does he know how to slide?..Is he being taught how to slide?

[John Hammonds]

I'm still hopeful that he can be as much as he can be.  But if I had to actually put money on it, I would say that, given what we've seen so far, he's going to be too injured too often to ever achieve it.  Move over, RG3.  You've got company.

[DougDew]

2 hours ago, Creekside said:

 

Has anyone ever seen him slide?...Does he know how to slide?..Is he being taught how to slide?

That's a question I asked a while ago.  IIRC, he's gotten hurt on plays where he is kind of going for more yardage.  There are times to do that, but I can't recall ever seeing him slide either.  IMO, knowing when to slide or even ability to slide at all is a basic skill that a QB, or any football player, needs to acquire at some level of football before he plays in the NFL.  

 

If he can't slide yet, that's not on the NFL coaching staff but more on the GM for drafting him #4 without having the proper NFL skills, IMO.  Should be a easy fix, but the player has to be willing to learn too.

[JAS90]

No, as I have seen no improvement in accuracy, footwork/mechanics, touch, or decision making. If AR played for the Titans this whole fan base would think he's terrible. He's an incredible athlete that can't do a lot of the fundamental/important QB things well.

 

Why would him getting more experience fix things that require only practice? Basketball players don't get better at shooting by playing more games, they practice in the gym. Golfers don't fix/improve their swing by playing more golf tournaments, they practice at the range. How do pitchers improve their pitches? It ain't in live professional games... 

[csmopar]

12 hours ago, danlhart87 said:

Ironically I pick against the Colts in pickem 95% of the time and yet I am the only one voting yes to AR

[csmopar]

For what it’s worth, the 5 highest paid QBs in terms of guaranteed monies, only one of them has their respective team at or near 500…  

 

 

[2006Coltsbestever]

There should be a 3rd option = Not sure. I think it's too early. 

[Moosejawcolt]

2 hours ago, DougDew said:

That's a question I asked a while ago.  IIRC, he's gotten hurt on plays where he is kind of going for more yardage.  There are times to do that, but I can't recall ever seeing him slide either.  IMO, knowing when to slide or even ability to slide at all is a basic skill that a QB, or any football player, needs to acquire at some level of football before he plays in the NFL.  

 

If he can't slide yet, that's not on the NFL coaching staff but more on the GM for drafting him #4 without having the proper NFL skills, IMO.  Should be a easy fix, but the player has to be willing to learn too.

Cant prove it but I believe Steichen benched him the game where he got hurt and made him sit out the last 2 games to send him a message. I truly believe it is do or die time for Richardson in his early career to prove to Steichen he is that guy.  Sure, Steichen wants him to be fully healthy, I guess, but he has so show the coach he has the awareness to protect himself and stay healthy. U can also bet that Irsay has already asked Steichen and Ballard if he can be that guy. I think we can all agree on one thing. Irsay is old school and I think he has toughness as a trait high on his list. Not sure what happened with Wentz but he soured quickly on him. People say it is a 3 year evaluation of a young  qb. AR has finished  4 out of possible 23 games. That is actually quite staggering. I truly believe this. I think if he goes in there and gets injured, which results in him missing more games. Steichen maybe out on him. Like I have said, I love the kid, but Steichen seems like the kind of guy who would have no trouble moving on at the end of the season. Sounds kind of early to a lot of people, however, no team can be successful if this qb carousel continues much longer. You need long term stability at the qb position. He will never be able to grow as a qb being in and out of lineup. Plus, it also impacts the Oline, rb and wr's  abilities on the field.

[Mighty Blue]

14 hours ago, indyagent17 said:

Things would have to drastically change for me to think that he will be a franchise quarterback, 

 

1 availability

2 accuracy

3 football IQ

I like your qualifications but what are all the qualifications to be a franchise QB?

AR5 is still very young and if not properly guided, he could fall into the hands of the $$$ hungry wolves, or speeding in a sport car, or hanging out with his partying friends.

He represents himself, the Colts, the NFL, and us.

I don’t mind his celebrating good plays and scores but keep the cockiness out! Remember one earlier game in Philly when he flapped his arms after a score?

For me, too soon to start talking about AR5-franchise QB.
 

I am just gonna kick back on my weekends off to support my Texas Longhorns and my Indianapolis Colts 

with family, good food, and 🍺🍺🍺😎

 

Mighty Blue 😎

 

[AKB]

15 hours ago, crazycolt1 said:

If he can't stay healthy playing the QB position he sure as hades wouldn’t stay healthy playing TE.

yeah, i wasn't serious at all lol. He probably could play any position outside of Oline, or Defensive tackle physically, but in terms of health, QB is his safest spot. 

 

but he is a physical freak. If he wanted to play TE, WE, DE , he could physical stats wise

[Kyle]

It's the interviews that do it for me.  He doesn't seem to have a competitive spirit or that special drive a qb needs.  He always appears just happy to be here and have made it to the NFL.

[bsteves]

I mean, "heck no" is a bit much, but if I had to bet, no. Poor accuracy, turnover machine, and can't stay on the field.