Colts QB Anthony Richardson is following in the footsteps of Josh Allen to try and correct something holding him back

This upcoming offseason will be the most important for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) celebrates after rushing for a touchdown Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

2025 could be his final chance to prove to the Colts that he can be the player they drafted him to be with the fourth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

It appears he is handling the offseason as such, with ESPN's Stephen Holder sharing some of the QB's offseason plans, which includes following in the footsteps of Buffalo Bills' star Josh Allen.

Anthony Richardson is taking a page out of Josh Allen's playbook by working with biometric expert Chris Hess this upcoming offseason

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to throw during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. — Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

He also has plans to work with biometric expert Chris Hess, who counts Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allenamong his clients whose throwing motions he has helped refine.

During a recent NFL Films segment, Allen called Hess "the most influential person in my mechanical career." Allen credits Hess with helping him dramatically increase his completion rate from 52.8% as a rookie to 69.2% by his third season.

It's all part of a bigger effort by Richardson to demonstrate he can be the quarterback the Colts need him to be. No one, including the Colts, wants to think about the alternative.

"I've just got to make sure I'm on point," Richardson said, "doing everything I can to help this organization go in the right direction."

- ESPN's Stephen Holder

For Richardson to prove he can be the Colts franchise QB, he must become a more accurate passer. His choice to work with Chris Hess shows that he knows this and is willing to go above and beyond to make it happen. Many attribute QB accuracy issues to their mechanics, and Richardson's accuracy on tape was sporadic this season.

Following Josh Allen's lead in this way isn't all that shocking. Allen is someone Richardson has been compared to quite a bit since being drafted. His big frames, next-level arm strength, and dual-threat ability at the QB position remind some of Allen. Allen's early career struggles in terms of accuracy also make him a perfect player for the Colts to try and recreate in a way with Richardson.

Ultimately, Allen is currently one of the top QBs in the NFL, and there are still questions about whether Richardson can be a starter at the pro level. So, he is still ways away from reaching the potential many have bestowed upon him. But it's a great sign that Richardson is taking this step to initially work on something that has played a major role in his early career struggles as a passer. For more information on how important Allen believes his work with Hess' has been for his career, check out this video from NFL films.

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Colts QB Anthony Richardson is following in the footsteps of Josh Allen to try and correct something holding him back

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