![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/indianapolis-colts-outline-plan-for-anthony-richardson-in-first-nfl-training-camp/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_GettyImages-1486393732.jpg&description=Anthony Richardson is not guaranteed a starting spot at the Indianapolis Colts this season with coaching staff to make a decision during training camp The Indianapolis Colts will not be rushed into starting new quarterback Anthony Richardson at the start of the 2023 NFL season with coaches only ready to deploy the fourth overall selection if he's ready to play. The Colts selected Richardson, 21, earlier at this year's NFL Draft before agreeing terms over a four-year, $34 million contract that's fully guaranteed. The hope is that the former Florida star can provide long-term stability to the Colts while showing off his impressive skillset that includes the fastest 40-yard dash time, the best vertical jump, and the broad jump out of all of the quarterbacks in his combine class. Richardson will now head into Colts training camp to fight with journeyman Gardner Minshew for a starting spot, but the rookie is already leaving quite the impression. Teammates have been raving about the freakishly athletic 6ft4 quarterback, while his down-to-earth nature has been talked up behind the scenes, after helping clear a messy room following his rookie orientation. The Colts will not rush Richardson into a starting spot, though, with Indianapolis happy to wait on the QB's development if need be. That's according to General Manager Chris Ballard, who said the coaching staff will make that call. 'That's discussions that Mr. [Jim] Irsay, Shane [Steichen], the coaching staff — all of us will have,' Ballard said in his press conference on Tuesday. 'You don't want to put him out there and he's not ready to handle everything that requires playing the position. "I'll lean heavily on our coaching staff — on what they think and what they think he can handle and what he's ready for. Then eventually he'll play. But until he's ready, we'll make that determination and if the coaching staff thinks he's ready to go, then we'll play him.' Ballard has also said that Richardson's readiness will also be){kind=link}
Anthony Richardson is not guaranteed a starting spot at the Indianapolis Colts this season with coaching staff to make a decision during training camp
The Indianapolis Colts will not be rushed into starting new quarterback Anthony Richardson at the start of the 2023 NFL season with coaches only ready to deploy the fourth overall selection if he’s ready to play.
The Colts selected Richardson, 21, earlier at this year’s NFL Draft before agreeing terms over a four-year, $34 million contract that’s fully guaranteed.
The hope is that the former Florida star can provide long-term stability to the Colts while showing off his impressive skillset that includes the fastest 40-yard dash time, the best vertical jump, and the broad jump out of all of the quarterbacks in his combine class.
Richardson will now head into Colts training camp to fight with journeyman Gardner Minshew for a starting spot, but the rookie is already leaving quite the impression. Teammates have been raving about the freakishly athletic 6ft4 quarterback, while his down-to-earth nature has been talked up behind the scenes, after helping clear a messy room following his rookie orientation.