Availability is the best ability. That’s what the Indianapolis Colts might think when seeing what QB Anthony Richardson‘s career has looked like. Being still very young (23 for this season), Richardson is entering his third year in the NFL.
He has only played on 15 games out for 34 possible. Despite having raw talent, he’s still green in his development. That made the Colts go and grab Daniel Jones in free agency.
While also a question mark in terms of quality, Jones provides a fresh face looking for a second chance. Jones has shown glimpses of talent but his inconsistence was his major criticism. Now, they are due to battle it out for the right to be the starting QB at Indy.
The latest news on Richardson’s health might just swing the momentum favoring Jones. Colts’ head coach, Shane Steichen, told reporters that Richardson is dealing with a shoulder injury. This will prevent the third-year player to not take part in the team’s minicamp next week.
Advertisement Advertisement Steichen told the media that Richardson has “some aggravation in his AC joint.” When he’s ready to come back, Steichen assured he will ease Richardson back into throwing. As for now, Jones will be the one taking all the reps. Quarterback Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 17, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Advertisement Daniel Jones should make considerable progress While Daniel Jones’ career in the Giants was not what New York expected, he showed sparks of talent.
‘Danny Dimes’ is a mobile QB that is just 27 years old. In the Big Apple, he only managed to have one winning season, coming in 2022. His overall record in the NFL is 24-44-1.
Not at all exciting if you’re an Indy fan, but knowing Richardson is always missing time due to injuries is not precisely fun either. Advertisement see also Indianapolis Colts star Daniel Jones’ net worth: How rich is the NFL quarterback? This is the opportunity for Jones to have all the staff’s eyes for himself and prove his worth.
If Jones is able to perform, when Richardson comes back, he should have a competitive advantage. It’s his big opportunity even though if it’s only a minicamp week. Advertisement Pros and Cons of Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson Let’s talk about the elephant in the room, both have suffered injuries in their careers.
Having said so, Daniel Jones has proven to be a more durable QB than Richardson. If we go tab for tab, this might be a complicated QB battle. Richardson is a freak athlete, kind of reminds a young Cam Newton.
He is strong, fast, big and has a huge arm that can launch easily 60-yard passes. His cons are his availability, stamina, and the fact that his accuracy is not great. He completed a mere 47.7% of his passes last season.
That’s a huge red flag for an NFL QB. Even reliable backups are more accurate. Advertisement Advertisement In fact, Jones has completed more than 60% of his passes during all his years in the NFL.
He is also mobile and, while not as strong, he might have a better sprint and agility than Richardson. Jones has 2,179 rushing yards and 15 TDs in six seasons. His cons are inconsistency, passing IQ and flat out mind-boggling decision-making at times.
None will light the league on fire. Richardson has more raw talent and potential. Jones is a more coachable and experienced player.
It’s a tough decision for Indy but the Colts know they are not going for Super Bowl contention. Advertisement SurveyWho will start for the Colts on 2025 NFL Week 1? Who will start for the Colts on 2025 NFL Week 1?
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