Colts general manager Chris Ballard seemingly created a narrative during the NFL Scouting Combine when he revealed to the media that the team will hold an ‘open competition’ regarding its starting quarterback for the 2025 season.
Third-year quarterback Anthony Richardson has been through the wringer during his first two seasons in the NFL, and some of the lows in question can be attributed to what he has or hasn’t done thus far in his career. Richardson hasn’t proved himself as both a leader and professional off-the-field, while his on-the-field shortcomings are centered around his inaccuracies as a passer and his durability to stay healthy.