Colts optimistic QB Anthony Richardson will be ‘good to go’ for spring practice
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By: Luke Schultheis
Colts head coach Shane Steichen offered some words of encouragement and high praise for his young quarterback.
According to his head coach Shane Steichen, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is expected to be ‘good to go’ for spring practice (via ESPN’s Stephen Holder):
Good update from Colts coach Shane Steichen on QB Anthony Richardson from this morning’s owners meetings coaches breakfast:
“I think he’ll be good to go for spring practice. Obviously we’ve got to limit it and monitor it and don’t go overboard, but I can’t be more (more)
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) March 25, 2024
(cont’d) excited to get him back going again. His limited sample size that he had in those first five weeks were impressive. I mean, he made some plays that I’ve never seen guys make.”
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) March 25, 2024
Richardson has already resumed throwing the football as he continues to rehab and recover from season-ending shoulder surgery. Judging from how he looked on Friday cheering on the Florida Gators men’s basketball team in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament, it appears as though Richardson’s throwing shoulder has fully mended.
Steichen is in attendance this week at the NFL annual league meetings in Orlando, Florida—which also includes the yearly AFC coaches breakfast.
NFL clubs with returning head coaches like Steichen can begin team offseason workout programs on April 15th this spring.
Despite the rookie quarterback’s limited starts in 2023, in particular, Steichen had high praise for Richardson’s internal processing ability—even with his brief experience so far at the pro level:
Pumped to watch our guy play quarterback. pic.twitter.com/Bvt4ue78b6
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) March 25, 2024
Obviously, both comments from Steichen regarding Richardson are encouraging, especially coming off an injury-shortened rookie campaign.
After a tantalizing start to his pro career, showcasing his dynamic ability to score with both his arm and legs, here’s hoping Richardson can hit the ground running again, healthy, and right where he left off. It’s clear that his head coach has a lot of conviction in his young quarterback—and for good reason to-date. Richardson has so much talent and potential.
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