Anthony Richardson

[Oldcolt]

I am liking the idea of Richardson more and more. Only 13 games under his belt you would be betting in traits and intelligence, both of which this man seems to have. His physical abilities are off the chart. If the mental qualities are what people say they are I think he is worth the risk. I am certain that some will disagree big time, but all of these top QBs have question marks. He has the biggest ceiling and the lowest floor so the interview process will be huge (if he is someone Steichen believes he can work with I think there is a good chance Ballard takes him as Ballard does love him physical freaks). Myself, I would enjoy watching him develop. He looked like a man playing with boys at times at Florida, playing against a ton of players sure to be drafted.

[albany ed]

I'm certainly no expert when it comes to selecting a good QB, so I won't pretend to be one. I do know there are some here who are experts, (at least in their own mind) but I'm here to tell you that nobody bats a thousand or even .500 when it comes to picking a QB. There have been many QBs selected in the first Round since Y2K. I'm pretty sure that most of them have not been worth the pick. These QBs were selected after they were reviewed, tested, measured and worked out by so called experts and still more sucked than blossomed in the NFL.

So, I'll just hope that the QB selected by the Colts proves worthy of the fanatical, faithful and devoted fans cheering him on. I am one of those fans.

[Butter]

He feels like a pick I would prefer later in the first round than 4.

[ukcolt]

I think a big reason why 1st round QB's don't pan out, is the huge expectations placed upon them to be a franchise saviour, especially the really high picks. Those pressures are things that often just can't be "scouted". Until someone is really put into a pressure cooker situation, you can't know how they will react. QB is the position above all others, probably in any sport in the world, that is so incredibly mentally challenging.

A 2nd round pick, has so much less pressure placed upon them from day one. Sure once they eventually enter the starters role, then they have the typical pressures of leading a franchise, but usually you have proven yourself worthy of being the starter by this time, rather than being thrust into the sink or swim position of a high draft pick.

[Lov2fish]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I am liking the idea of Richardson more and more. Only 13 games under his belt you would be betting in traits and intelligence, both of which this man seems to have. His physical abilities are off the chart. If the mental qualities are what people say they are I think he is worth the risk. I am certain that some will disagree big time, but all of these top QBs have question marks. He has the biggest ceiling and the lowest floor so the interview process will be huge (if he is someone Steichen believes he can work with I think there is a good chance Ballard takes him as Ballard does love him physical freaks). Myself, I would enjoy watching him develop. He looked like a man playing with boys at times at Florida, playing against a ton of players sure to be drafted.

Two years from now he is a legit first round pick. His skill set gives him an extremely high ceiling. Right now he is a project and late first to middle 2nd. round. Trading up to take him #1 will certainly get Ballard out of here on a bullet train. I have said all along none of these QB's this year are worth moving out of our #4 spot and giving up future picks. Contrary to the drum Dam keeps beating Stroud is not a legit 1st. overall pick. A look back at some of Dam's sure fire can't miss prospects will let you know he knows X's & O's better than talent evaluation. I'm no expert on any level, but I know what my eyes tell me.

[omahacolt]

sure he may bust


but he is by far the most intriguing prospect to me. i take that chance and don't look back.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

sure he may bust


but he is by far the most intriguing prospect to me. i take that chance and don't look back.

You can't take the chance at #4. He's shown virtually nothing.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

You can't take the chance at #4. He's shown virtually nothing.

If you think he’s the best long term option available you can. It’s less risky than trading next years #1 to move up to the first pick this year. And you can’t gamble on a trade back and possibly missing out on one of the QBs. Stay at 4 and take whoever you think the best long term QB is.

[apballin]

I don’t want Richardson, athletic but he’s no Lamar Jackson. Completion percentage is terrible. Most of the highlights I seen of him the gators were getting blown out so basically padding stats at garbage time

[Dam8610]

The problem with Richardson is his floor is a bottomless pit, and he hasn't shown enough of the Cam Newton ceiling to really believe in it. That's why I like Stroud the best. IMO his floor is mid-tier starter with an Aaron Rodgers ceiling. That's someone I draft at 1 every time and never look back.

That said, I think Richardson could be the solution to the Ravens' Lamar Jackson problem if they're willing to be patient with him and franchise Lamar twice.