It takes extra than simply expertise and athleticism to achieve the NFL.
Anthony Richardson is among the most tantalizing prospects in league historical past.
He has a cannon for an arm and is tall, sturdy, quick, and extremely athletic.
Nevertheless, that hasn’t translated into good quarterback play thus far.
As a matter of truth, he at the moment has the bottom completion proportion in a season amongst certified quarterbacks during the last 20 years (by way of NFL on CBS).
The second-year signal-caller has accomplished a league-worst 44.4% of his passes this season, beating the likes of Tim Tebow (46.5%), JaMarcus Russell (48.8%), and J.P. Losman (49.6%) on that notorious checklist.
Lowest comp pct in a season amongst certified QB over final 20 years
2024 Anthony Richardson 44.4%
2011 Tim Tebow 46.5%
2009 JaMarcus Russell 48.8%
2005 J.P. Losman 49.6% pic.twitter.com/dHFV3zBHde— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) October 28, 2024
For sure, it’s by no means perfect to be in that form of firm.
Richardson was all the time anticipated to be a undertaking, and having him miss most of his rookie season clearly didn’t do loads to assist.
Then once more, regardless that he’s nonetheless very younger at simply 22 years outdated, it’s the identical points that involved scouts about him in school that proceed to point out up within the professionals.
Poor decision-making, an absence of accuracy, and erratic throws have set the promising Colts again again and again, and that places Shane Steichen in fairly a troublesome spot.
On the one hand, he may gain advantage from extra time on the sidelines and be taught from a veteran like Joe Flacco, who could be a better option for the crew in the event that they need to win now.
However, he additionally wants as many reps as he can deal with to develop and develop, as he didn’t have quite a lot of expertise in school, both.
The Colts have to decide.
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