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Going to Flacco over Richardson helps Colts win now, coach says

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts coach Shane Steichen says the decision to bench Anthony Richardson was his and was prompted because of a belief that veteran Joe Flacco "gives us the best chance to win right now."

Steichen on Wednesday defended his decision to replace Richardson, the No. 4 pick in 2023, after 10 career starts (six in 2024) and while his team has a 4-4 record. Asked whether he wrestled with the future implications of the decision versus the team's present reality, Steichen said he did struggle to work through it all.