Indianapolis Colts’ fans in attendance at Grand Park on Wednesday for the team’s first training camp practice voiced their support for Anthony Richardson, who is competing with Daniel Jones for the starting quarterback job.
According to the Indy Star’s Nate Atkins, a “crescendo of cheers” came from the grandstands when Richardson took Jones’ place during practice. ESPN’s Stephen Holder would write that Richardson “got a loud welcome” each time he was under center.
“I know this city loves and supports me,” Richardson said, via ESPN. “I’ve just got to do my part — make sure I can do everything in my power to be the quarterback they want me to be and need me to be.”
GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen find themselves in a must-win situation this season after the team hasn’t made the playoffs since 2020. So at the end of the day, whoever is the most consistent quarterback this summer is going to get the starting job.
But in an ideal world, it’s Richardsdon who seizes control of that competition. For one, the Colts invested the fourth overall pick and time into his development. But more importantly, there is still the sky-high potential that he possesses as well.
As Steichen described, the Colts will monitor Richardson’s throwing volume coming off a shoulder setback, but that will take place during the individual portion of practice. In the team setting, he will be a full-go, alternating first-team reps with Daniel Jones as the competition and evaluation process truly begins.
The big priority for Richardson this offseason was on becoming more efficient on those short to intermediate throws, and his footwork is a big part of that.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts’ fans voice their support for one QB as training camp competition begins
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Colts Wire / Colts Wire
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