Anthony Richardson, a young quarterback, is eager to return to action with the Indianapolis Colts in 2024. Excitement for their rookie signal caller’s return to the gridiron has been building for months after they watched him go down with a season-ending shoulder injury early in the 2023 season. For the next 2024 season, many anticipate seeing a much better Richardson. Even though he watched the most of the season from the sidelines, he has a complete season of experience learning the game. He may find great value in that encounter in the future.
Prior to the 2024 campaign, Ezoic Richardson is already the subject of a great deal of hype. Many think he will live up to the outstanding potential that the Colts saw when they selected him fourth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. With a big prediction for the young quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts heading into the 2018 season, one NFL analyst spoke out.
When speaking about Richardson, Nick Shook of Around the NFL did not mince words. In fact, he has projected that Richardson will be mentioned among the MVP candidates by the end of the season. “I’m preparing for a huge year for Richardson, who is playing for the right coach in Shane Steichen and has the opportunity to pair up with rookie receiver Adonai Mitchell for plenty of alley-oops on the naysayers.
Richardson’s premature conclusion to his rookie season may have made you forget about him. Yes, I am investing in the Colts, Mitchell, and Richardson. Richardson came in at number seven overall on Shook’s ranking of possible MVP contenders.
Richardson completed 59.5 percent of his throw attempts for 577 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in the Colts’ 2023 campaign. In addition, he gained four touchdowns and 136 yards on the ground. Only four games yielded those numbers, and he also missed portions of them. Richardson has a lot of promise, based on the production.
The Indianapolis Colts are aiming to keep Richardson healthy for the 2024 NFL season. In 2023, Shane Steichen is probably going to make some changes to how Richardson is used. The inexperienced quarterback took too many hits since he was expected to run a lot. The Colts are hoping that in addition to changing the game plan, Richardson learns self-defense techniques on the field. In order to prevent taking unwarranted hits, he will need to learn when and how to slide.
Having said all of that, the Indianapolis Colts’ 2024 season promises to be thrilling. With Richardson back in the lineup and a stronger team, the Colts might surprise everyone in the AFC.
