Just How Good Can Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson Become?

While the main question of the 2023 NFL Draft was who between Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud would go number one, Anthony Richardson quietly slipped into the number four spot and headed to the Indianapolis Colts .

There was a lot of buzz amongst the Colts fans as they thought they finally found their next franchise quarterback.

Unfortunately for Richardson, he got injured very early in the season, foiling the opportunity for experts and fans to get a good look at his development as a pro. Currently, though, the Colts’ starting quarterback is healthy and looking good before training camp gets underway.

Thus, let us attempt to answer the question of how good Anthony Richardson can actually become provided he is able to stay healthy.

What Anthony Richardson Does Well

First and foremost, Richardson has a unique build for his position.

Standing 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing around 244 pounds, he can withstand hits and still deliver the ball on a dime. His raw arm strength is right up there with the best of the best and he can very easily place the ball accurately on deep throws. This ability is useful as he can turn good receivers into consistent deep-threat options.

What Richardson brings to the table is his ability to add variety to the offense with his dual-threat ability.

The NFL has its share of signal callers who can execute designed quarterback runs. It also has quarterbacks who can scramble and make plays should the play break down. Richardson belongs to that rare breed of playmakers who can do both with ease.

What Are the Areas of Concern?

As with all positives, there are also some negative factors that need to be considered. Some of the main weaknesses Richardson will need to work on include better footwork, acquiring a better understanding of coverages, and the general tendency to take sacks instead of putting the ball into harm’s way.

But all these factors can take some time and will improve on the fly.

The other important thing the Miami native needs to do is change his style of play to a certain extent.

As a mobile quarterback who has the ability to scramble for yards, he needs to understand when to stop and go down. This is the mistake he made last year and ended up getting hurt causing him to miss the rest of the season.

If Richardson continues to develop at a fast rate in his second season and if he is able to develop a more patient style of play then there is a real possibility that he can become one of the leading quarterbacks of this generation. He has all the tools such as physicality, athleticism, arm talent, and more.

As for an out-and-out comparison, no quarterback really comes to mind for the Indianapolis Colts’ young quarterback since Richardson possesses unique qualities of size, explosiveness, and strength, but he could end up having a career similar to Cam Newton.

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