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With their second lack of the 2024 season to the Texans in Week 8, the Colts at the moment are 4-4. The staff has been in a dilemma over the previous few weeks. Regardless of being 2-1 of their final three video games, each wins have been extraordinarily ugly. Quarterback Anthony Richardson has been holding the staff again together with his inaccurate passes.
Head coach Shane Steichen made the choice earlier this week to bench Richardson in Week 9 vs. the Vikings. Backup Joe Flacco will make his third begin of the season for the Colts. No resolution has been made for who their starter will probably be for the remainder of the season. The Colts have seemingly given up on the event of Anthony Richardson and want to have success within the 2024 season. Joe Flacco offers them one of the best probability to do this.
What’s subsequent for Anthony Richardson after being benched by the Indianapolis Colts?
From @GMFB: The #Colts benched Anthony Richardson, whereas #Packers QB Jordan Love (groin pressure) has a shot this week. pic.twitter.com/jVtxi9B0Lc
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 30, 2024
The beginning of Anthony Richardson’s skilled profession has been shaky, to say the least. He was the 4th total choose within the 2023 draft out of Florida. Richardson began simply 13 video games for the Gators however was nonetheless taken high 5 by Indianapolis. There’s no denying that the younger QB is a gifted athlete at six-f00t-four, 244 kilos. Richardson also can throw the ball 65+ yards with ease. Nevertheless, his (44.4) completion proportion in 2024 is among the worst within the final 20 years. It’s the second-lowest of any participant with at the very least 100 go makes an attempt in a season.
Richardson performed in 4 video games for the Colts as a rookie earlier than he injured his shoulder and wanted surgical procedure. The 22-year-old was prepared for the beginning of the 2024 season for Indianapolis. A hip harm left him out two video games this season and Joe Flacco began for the Colts whereas he was out. As soon as Richardson was wholesome, he was the beginning QB once more. That’s not the case for Week 9 vs. the Vikings. Anthony Richardson has been benched for Joe Flacco this week. It’s a stunning transfer by the Colts, giving up on Anthony Richardson’s growth after simply 10 begins within the NFL over two seasons. He’ll be the backup in Week 9 for 39-year-old Joe Flacco.
