Thoughts on Colts' QB Anthony Richardson: Defensive 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 will begin with Richardson's defensive teammates, who see his abilities firsthand.
Grover Stewart
"That's the guy I had wanted to get."
"He looked like a great QB, nice size, and got speed on him"
"It makes it difficult because the guy can throw, he can move, and he's big. It's going to be harder to get him down"
From his media availability on May 3rd.
DeForest Buckner
"He's been great, seeing him work every day. He's made some great spectacular throws in practice."
"One big thing from really watching him is his pocket presence. He really has a good feel for the rush when he's looking downfield."
"With QB position nowadays with the guys rushing the QB, you need a dual-threat QB, a QB with great pocket presence to extend plays down the field. It's where the game is going now."
"When he came on his visit to the Colts, they told me who he was, and I'm like, that boy looks like a D end. Just the way he is built. He has all the attributes to be a great QB, he just needs to put the work in."
From his interview on The Richard Sherman Podcast, that dropped July 27th.
Zaire Franklin
"When 5 is in there, you have to be aware. It's a whole other element to the offense that you don't have to think about with a more traditional quarterback in there."
"He is a humble kid, whose all about the grind. For him he is soaking it all in. I think he is starting to get comfortable, starting to enjoy himself, let that personality show."
"When he starts to get comfortable, starts to make them throws, you can feel him starting to grow and get better."
"He is from Gainesville, northern Florida. He's got a little country in him. He's a good dude that's my guy. We go back and forth because I'm going to trash-talk him about the offense. He is a good kid just putting in the work to get better like everybody else."
"When you draft a guy with expectations, and you want to believe in him so much for him to believe the type of player you want him to be. The reality of it is, there is no substitute for hard work. Having Anthony in the situation to come and earn their spot on the field, puts them in the best situation to succeed throughout his career."
From his media availability during Veteran Minicamp.
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