At this point in the NFL offseason, almost everyone has given their opinion on the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback situation.
Everyone from the most respected experts to the most withdrawn fans have given the Colts feedback all over the spectrum on how to proceed forward with their starting quarterback.
One of the most widely discussed stories has been Indianapolis signing Daniel Jones to compete with incumbent Anthony Richardson for the starting quarterback position.
Some think the former New York Giants signal caller isn’t good enough to provoke true competition while others believe he’s the perfect archetype to steal the job.
Nobody knows the two quarterbacks as well as the people inside the Colts’ building, so it’s safe to assume they haven’t been listening to much of the outside noise.
However, a legendary Indianapolis figure just offered his take on the quarterback situation which might catch the attention of the team.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians recently did an interview with the Indianapolis Star where he offered up his opinion on both Jones and Richardson.
While many people have their gripes about at least one of the two, Arians had glowing praises to sing about both.
The former Super Bowl champion got the opportunity to watch Jones in his first ever NFL game and had this to say, “I thought the kid had it. I think he got the hell beat out of him in New York... But I think he’s a great talent.”
Talent has never been the problem with the Duke product.
He has a decent arm and is one of the more athletic quarterbacks in the league, so it’s easy to see why the Giants thought he could be the future of the franchise.
But like Arians alluded to, the lack of protection and weapons on the outside made it impossible to gauge Jones’ true potential.
When discussing Richardson, the ex-Arizona Cardinals head coach stated, “I think he needed two more years of college, as a passer. If he can’t make the growth that I think he can make, then Daniel will push him.”
This seems to be the consensus opinion among fans, coaches, executives, and analysts.
Richardson may just be the most talented player at his position, but his athleticism is much too far ahead of his passing at this time.
If his arm catches up with his legs even slightly this upcoming season, then the Colts could be looking at one of the NFL’s premiere players for the next decade or more.
