INDIANAPOLIS -- Anthony Richardson arrived at Indianapolis Colts headquarters the day after the 2023 NFL draft buoyed by optimism and the confidence that comes with being the fourth selection.

The Colts were saying, both in words and actions, that they believed he would become their franchise quarterback. And when coach Shane Steichen named him their opening day starter after Richardson had played just one quarter of preseason football, the Colts seemed to reinforce that they were committed to going on an unpredictable ride with their talented but inexperienced 21-year-old draft pick.

Now, just 2½ years later, those days feel like ancient history.

The Colts on Tuesday named Daniel Jones their Week 1 starter, bringing to a conclusion a tight position battle between Jones and Richar

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