Richardson Officially Named Colts' Starting QB In '23

[apballin]

Originally Posted by JAFF

And Andrew Luck had the ability to take off and run, how did that work? Robert Griffin III could scramble, how long was his career? Lamar Odom, terrific athlete, last two years has missed 8 games.

Who were the best Qbs in the last 20 years? Brady and Manning, not exactly mobile.

I understand why they named him the starter, it was going to happen, they want to sell tickets. Its his lack of actual game experience is going to hold him back, Im not sure most fans understand this. They just threw is kid in to the deep end of the pool.

Patrick Mahomes is what the Colts are hoping they can create. The difference between the two is college experience. Mahomes knows when to slide, and when to get out of bounds. I had to hold my breath when AR lowered his shoulder along the sidelines in the first quarter.

I like AR, I want to see him flourish, I dont want him to become Andrew Luck part 2.

Has nothing to do with selling tickets, Luck was a pass first QB, AR is more like Cam who holds the record for rushing TDs in a season (his rookie year) 14 by a QB

Every situation is different AR is ready

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by apballin

Has nothing to do with selling tickets, Luck was a pass first QB, AR is more like Cam who holds the record for rushing TDs in a season (his rookie year) 14 by a QB

Every situation is different AR is ready

Everything that goes on inside any NFL front office is about selling tickets and making money. It is a multiBILLION dollar indusrty, it is all about $$$$

As to Newton

https://www.pro-football-reference.c...N/NewtCa00.htm

I his first 3 years the team had a winning record, the next six years were single digit wins. First six years he averaged 30 sacks.

Every situation is different. But history is not on the side of a running QB. And AR wont see any of the fun and games DC’s will run in the regular season this preseason.

[Lov2fish]

The staff has seen enough through mini-camp and camp to think he's ready. I don't think they are just throwing him out there for baptism under fire, unless, Irsay said play him. Any more you never know, he has gotten more involved than previously.

Didn't want any of the QB's this year and so far their FIRST preseason games reaffirms why. It is just pre season though so the whole grain of salt thing. I'm a homer so I am 1000% on the Richardson train. Choo-Choooooo.

[Oldcolt]

He gets, and needs, every rep with the first team in practice. Big plus

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Lov2fish

The staff has seen enough through mini-camp and camp to think he's ready. I don't think they are just throwing him out there for baptism under fire, unless, Irsay said play him. Any more you never know, he has gotten more involved than previously.

Didn't want any of the QB's this year and so far their FIRST preseason games reaffirms why. It is just pre season though so the whole grain of salt thing. I'm a homer so I am 1000% on the Richardson train. Choo-Choooooo.

Irsay said just play him, we all know that.

[IndyNorm]

I take this as good news in that Steichen has seen enough to believe that AR will not be overwhelmed out there. At least hopefully it is

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In my rat's ass of an opinion, the 2023 Colts have a VERY YOUNG VERSION of "Unitas and Morrall" with Richardson and Minshew ...... 2 very capable quarterbacks, and they each have each other's back should one of them get injured.







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[Oldcolt]

I get the comparison However I saw them play. Richardson? 😊

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I get the comparison. However, I saw them play ...... Richardson ??? ) 😊

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It undoubtedly a stretch, to say the least ...... I forgot to take my royal-blue sunglasses off before I made that post.

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[apballin]

Originally Posted by JAFF

Everything that goes on inside any NFL front office is about selling tickets and making money. It is a multiBILLION dollar indusrty, it is all about $$$$

As to Newton

https://www.pro-football-reference.c...N/NewtCa00.htm

I his first 3 years the team had a winning record, the next six years were single digit wins. First six years he averaged 30 sacks.

Every situation is different. But history is not on the side of a running QB. And AR wont see any of the fun and games DC’s will run in the regular season this preseason.

Same for the DC… I’m sure Steichen isn’t tipping his hand in preseason.

He’s younger than Cam and Cam never developed as a passer. I believe Richardson will. Rely on his athleticism while the game slows down and his passing game advances… similar to a Big Ben or Mcnabb