In July, when Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson stood off the field during practice, his white undershirt was soaking wet due to all the physical work. While fans watched him take some post-practice reps, Richardson’s mind was busy self-evaluating. “I didn’t do enough,” was his conclusion after his second NFL season. He had completed a league-worst 47.7% of his pass attempts while tossing 12 interceptions… And while that stung, it also became the spark for something deeper. “I feel like last year, I knew the offense. Now, I’m trying to master it,” he promised.
Richardson began drawing mock routes on his iPad, went through old notes, and started learning how to beat certain coverages and concepts. And now, by mid-August, he is ready to go beyond this. In a new discussion with ‘