‘He Regressed Significantly’: Colts Get Harsh Reality Check on Young QB

Despite flashes of athleticism, his inability to establish consistency has left the Colts with lingering questions at the game’s most important position. This offseason, Richardson has attempted to reset his trajectory by focusing on refining his mechanics and working with a biometric expert.

Reports from training camp, however, suggest that his accuracy issues persist, highlighted by a viral clip of a poorly executed throw. While Richardson downplayed concerns surrounding a minor shoulder issue, his performances in practice have done little to ease doubts about his readiness to lead the team.

NFL Analysis Drops Blunt Review on Indianapolis Colts’ Anthony Richardson

Richardson’s outlook for the 2025 NFL season isn’t as great as Indianapolis fans expected. This is detailed more in an analysis by Alex Kay for Bleacher Report.

The Indianapolis Colts will soon have to face the music and acknowledge their pricy investment into Anthony Richardson isn’t going to pan out.

It’s hard to blame the Colts for being smitten with the uber-athletic quarterback during the leadup to the 2023 draft. He stunned evaluators with a historic performance at the combine and it probably wasn’t too difficult for Indy’s brass to envision him dominating at that same Lucas Oil Stadium on Sundays.

That decision has haunted the Colts for the last two seasons as it’s become painfully clear Richardson just isn’t an NFL-caliber passer. The signs were there ahead of the draft—he started only one full season at Florida, a campaign in which he completed a paltry 53.8 percent of throws—but the hope was he would be able to develop that part of his game enough to complement his incredible athleticism and rushing abilities.

 

While Richardson did show some promise as a rookie, injuries limited him to four starts. He regressed significantly in Year 2, connecting on an unsightly 47.7 percent of passes and throwing more interceptions (12) than touchdowns (8).

Indianapolis has hedged its bets by bringing in veteran Daniel Jones on a one-year deal to compete for the starting role. Jones, though experienced, has had his own struggles, leaving the team’s quarterback situation in flux. With limited depth behind them, the team’s offensive success hinges on Richardson’s ability to turn potential into production.

As the 2025 season approaches, the Colts find themselves at a crossroads. Richardson’s development will play a pivotal role in determining the team’s direction, but patience is wearing thin. Whether he can rise to the challenge or the team is forced to explore alternatives remains to be seen.