Thoughts on Anthony Richardson from Colts coaches
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. Then part 2 focused on his fellow offensive players. Click here to read.
Part 3 will now focus on those tasked with developing and working with Anthony Richardson his coaches.
QB Coach Cam Turner
"He wants to be coached. He's hungry, he wants to learn."
"An impressive athlete, impressive thrower of the football, a leader. He can do some things a lot of people in this world can't do."
"He wants to make every throw, to his credit, he wants it to be perfect."
"He's hard on himself, he grades himself hard."
"That ball pops out of his hand, he's very talented."
From media availability on May 17th.
"He's been focused in his books studying. He's all in on it."
"He's calling us, texting us, asking questions. You can tell he's been studying all summer. He didn't just go on vacation for 5 weeks off. He's been working."
From media availability on July 27th.
OC Jim Bob Cooter
"Good 1st impression. Came in, worked really hard, bright-eyed, energetic. Really into learning the information we were putting in front of him."
"Really unique young man. I think he has a really good head on his shoulders. Sees and understands what's going on around him at a really high level."
"A really talented young man, really talented player. How he throws the ball, how he moves, gets the ball to different areas of the field."
"The more time I spend with Anthony, the more I'm impressed by him the person."
From media availability on May 10th.
"He came in here with great energy, really wide-eyed. He is really into the meetings and the practices."
"He's been doing a great job soaking up information. A good job of asking questions. One key trait for any quarterback, especially for a young quarterback, is being open-minded and asking questions. And Anthony is open-minded he's listening, he's writing down notes."
From media availability on July 27th.
"He's had some really good plays so far in camp from within the pocket. Moving when needed, not moving too far, but having the natural slide in the pocket."
From media availability on August 2nd.
"Anthony has been doing a good job putting his work in, and its showing up on the practice field."
From media availability on August 7th.
HC Shane Steichen
"What he brings from a playmaking ability and his physical skill set are impressive"
"When a guy can run and add that element to your offense, it's a big plus. It puts stress on defense, and he has that ability. I dont want to sleep on his throwing ability, either. That ball comes out pretty. He has a huge arm."
From the post Day one of the NFL draft presser.
"He's been tremendous so far, he's done a nice job at taking the information we've given him."
From media availability on May 6th.
"He's made some big plays on the football field, made some great throws, great decisions. Really some next-level stuff."
"I think he's taking on the coaching really well. Understanding the rhythm and the timing of the passing game and what we are trying to accomplish."
From media availability on May 25th.
"Guys are going to make mistakes here and there. But you learn from them. I think he's done a great job learning from those mistakes and trying not to make those mistakes twice. But he's had a great mindset."
From media availability on June 2nd.
"I think what he did in the spring learning the system and carrying it over today, I think he made some good plays. Making the right decision making the right reads, he did a nice job."
"When you have a guy like Anthony that can get out of the pocket and make those type of plays, big plays coming off scramble plays. When it comes up like it did today to make that big explosive play to Alec, its good to see."
"I think he did a really nice job, the thing we were looking for is he was stacking those days in the spring. Then we had that time off in the summertime, and we didn't want him to take a step back, and I don't think he's done that at all. He's continued to improve and grow."
From media availability on July 28th.
"His command of the huddle and being comfortable in the system. Calling out plays, getting guys lined up"
"He has great pocket presence"
"He's taking coaching really well. He's always wanting to learn, and listen and ask questions. And that's a really good sign from quarterbacks."
From his media availability on August 3rd.
"I thought he had a heck of a day today. He was really solid, made some big-time throws."
"I think he's gaining confidence in the system. Gaining confidence with his teammates."
From his media availability on August 6th.
1st impressions on Anthony Richardson from his defensive teammates
A combination of quotes throughout the offseason from Colts defensive players
1st impressions of Anthony Richardson from his offensive teammates
A combination of quotes throughout the offseason from Colts defensive players
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