Richardson’s Tap Out

[richard pallo]

The more time I’ve had to think about it the more upset and disappointed I am in AR.  Taking himself out of the game because he is tired is unacceptable.  He showed his true colors by doing that.  He has no trouble in his press conference throwing it out to the media and fans as if it’s no big deal.  Always smiling.  But it is.  And he doesn’t see it which is astonishing really.  He is supposed to set an example but today he came across as a pampered athlete who has been handed the job as our starting quarterback.  Which also makes him the presumptive leader on this team.  For me he is not ready to lead this team from a skill level and more importantly from a leadership role.  He has a long way to go on both fronts.  I’m not confident he will ever get there now.  I’ve been in the corner of giving him more snaps but after today I have seen enough of who he really is.  Today he lost me.  It wouldn’t surprise me if he lost some teammates as well.  

[Blueblazes]

9 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

I don't play sports but I see other players leaving the field for a play or so. What is the difference?

I rest my case.

[NFLfan]

11 minutes ago, RollerColt said:

It’s because of the position. 
 

A QB, fair or unfair is the most visible representative position of the team. 
 

They’re often the main leader of the locker room. And as a leader, you’re held to higher standards compared to other players. 
 

Again, it’s not fair really, but it’s the truth in terms of leadership. 

 

I think I will watch the game on NFL+ to see what others are talking about, as it seems from afar to be much ado about nothing. Fans are very critical of players. Many years ago, there was a baseball player that fans thought did not want to play. He was lambasted by fans and the media for saying he did not feel well enough to play. I think he was a pitcher, a position of leadership. It was later learned that when he said he was not well, he had had blood clots and had a stroke.

 

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The discovery that Richard had a life-threatening condition was proof that he was not lazy, as some members of the press and fans had been saying, and that his complaints of arm fatigue should have been taken more seriously.

 

No one knows what was going on when AR asked out for one play.

[NFLfan]

@RollerColt I added to my post above.

[RollerColt]

4 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

I think I will watch the game on NFL+ to see what others are talking about, as it seems from afar to be much ado about nothing. Fans are very critical of players. Many years ago, there was a baseball player that fans thought did not want to play. He was lambasted by fans and the media for saying he did not feel well enough to play. I think he was a pitcher, a position of leadership. It was later learned that when he said he was not well, he had had a stroke or heart attack.

 

No one knows what was going on when AR asked out for one play.

Yes, I recommend watching if you can. 
 

This was directly from Anthony himself:

 

 

[SurfinKal]

[ADnum1]

I have one question for Colts fans.

 

Would Luck ever tap out of a game ?

[1959Colts]

48 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

 

...I hope Ballard talks to him Monday. 
I hope Shane talks to him Monday. 
I hope Jim Bob talks to him Monday...  
 

 

I think maybe Shane should talk to him more during the course of the game. Maybe he does? But (on tv) I don't recall ever seeing Steichen talking to AR either on the sidelines or over by the bench

[NFLfan]

5 minutes ago, RollerColt said:

Yes, I recommend watching if you can. 
 

This was directly from Anthony himself:

 

 

 

Bizarre response from him. I guess he will learn that people don't approve of that.

[1959Colts]

3 minutes ago, ADnum1 said:

I have one question for Colts fans.

 

Would Luck ever tap out of a game ?

I guess he tapped out of his career?

[ADnum1]

The tap out made ESPN

 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42040546/richardson-needed-breather-second-half-colts-loss

 

"Curiously, Richardson was on the sideline not because he was hurt but, rather, because he was exhausted."

[1959Colts]

 

[IinD]

I've also noticed and commented to folks I've watched with that he does seem to get really winded at times during games. I get it he's running hard at times but I've never seen that even from guys who were running for their lives.

 

Not a good look, but I still want him in there until he sinks or swims.

[New Zealands #1 Colts Fan]

Think I also need to tap out for a play, as I am also extremely tired from all this moaning and negativity. It's just a game people..........

[ShuteAt168]

48 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

I think I will watch the game on NFL+ to see what others are talking about, as it seems from afar to be much ado about nothing. Fans are very critical of players. Many years ago, there was a baseball player that fans thought did not want to play. He was lambasted by fans and the media for saying he did not feel well enough to play. I think he was a pitcher, a position of leadership. It was later learned that when he said he was not well, he had had blood clots and had a stroke.

 

 

No one knows what was going on when AR asked out for one play.

Oh, please. He smiled and said he was tired and needed to rest. There’s no mystery here lol. The coach said that too. He got no attention from trainers. At 22, he can’t handle playing QB for a full game without taking himself out for a breather. Does it bother you it was third and goal when he quit for a play? He says himself he’s a “great” passer and the best running QB not named Lamar, so isn’t it imperative he’s in for a key play in a big game? Why haven’t more QBs done this in the history of the NFL? Has AR discovered a new cheat code the rest of the NFL hasn’t figured out yet? Or is he just soft and, apparently, out of shape? 

[ColtStrong2013]

29 minutes ago, ShuteAt168 said:

Does it bother you it was third and goal when he quit for a play?

 

It bothers me to an extent, but not because it was third and goal. Third and goal from about the 40 yard line, lol...

[GoColts8818]

That’s my feelings on it.  There are lot bigger issues from today and with Richardson in general then this.  If people want to blast him for it got for it but I am much more concerned with him going 2-15 in the first half, throwing the INT that decided the game and only completing 33% of his passes for the day than this.