Anthony Richardson has played in just 10 games since the Indianapolis Colts made him the franchise quarterback of the future with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 NFL draft, and now the team is facing criticism for its short-term decision to bench him for Joe Flacco this season.
"It feels like the Colts will always be chasing their tail," an executive said in a Thursday piece by Jeff Howe of The Athletic. "It's so shortsighted. They're looking at this season as opposed to how this impacts the organization for seasons to come.