Thoughts on Colts QB Anthony Richardson: Offensive teammates
1st Impressions of Anthony Richardson
The Colts elected to take QB Anthony Richardson out of the University of Florida with the 4th pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. Since that moment, anytime a Colts player or coach spends time answering questions, Richardson's name finds a way to creep into the conversation.
This four-part series is a combination of quotes from his teammates on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, as well as coaches and front-office members who have shared their thoughts on the new Colts QB, Anthony Richardson.
Part 1 began with Richardson's defensive teammates. Click here to read.
Part 2 focuses on his fellow offensive players, whose careers will be tied to Richardson's going forward.
Gardner Minshew
"It's been cool to see him. He studies hard, he picks it up he wants to learn. He's been doing a great job there, he has been improving steadily and I think he will continue to."
From his media availability during Colts Veteran Minicamp.
"I think the best thing he does is ask questions. He is always trying to learn always trying to get better, always trying to understand."
"To me, competitiveness isn't me hoping he is bad so I can be good. I want him to be great so I can be even better. I don't want an easy competition. I want him to be so freaking good that I have to bring my level that much higher."
From his media availability on July 26th.
Jelani Woods
"He's a dynamic player, very smart"
From his media availability on July 25th.
Quenton Nelson
"I'm really excited, have heard great things about him, his character, and the person he is."
"Seeing his film, you can see what he can do on the field, it is pretty extraordinary."
"He dominated the combine, did really well in college football this year. He can run, he can pass"
From his media availability on May 3rd.
Alec Pierce
"He's a super incredible athlete. The ball just flies off his hands."
From his media availability on June 2nd.
"It was good to get to know him off the field more. He pulled up in the Flordia shirt at the U (University of Miami). That was a little bold, but I thought that was funny I liked that."
From his media availability on July 25th.
Michael Pittman Jr.
"Anthony has been great. He's a physical specimen. He looks like a RB, a QB, an elite WR."
"He can do it all. His arm strength, he will drop back just flick his wrist, and the ball will go 80 yards it's insane."
"He is kinda a quiet guy in general. He is just so focused in his work, that he sometimes forgets we are his friends, too, not just his coworkers. We want to be cool and have fun together too."
"I think he is a very confident guy. And I think that's the most important trait in NFL players, period is confidence guys. He works hard, he's always studying his playbook. I can barely get him to look at me sometimes."
"He is just always working, and he just has a great work ethic. I just can't see him not being successful the work he puts in."
From his media availability on July 25th.
Josh Downs
"Me and Anthony Richardson actually went outside last night at the hotel threw the ball for about 30 mins chopped it up. I feel like it's going to be a good few years here."
"His arm is crazy, he has a tight spiral. And I like catching the ball from him."
"Having a QB who loves putting in work, I know he is a gamer. I know he's ready to go anytime and he's going to put in the work to be great."
From his media availability on May 5th.
"Me and Anthony are cool we are roommates right now for camp. So every night we talk a little bit about practice and things we will do tomorrow. I like having him as a roommate because I can tell him I'll be open whenever and throw me the ball."
"He surprises me, he has some crazy ability. You saw that throw to Alec and a few other throws he had today. He flicks his wrist, and the ball goes 60 yards."
From his media availability on July 28th.
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