"He doesn’t need to be picked up. He’s a grown man and f---, he’s the leader of our team. I’m not picking him up. I just have his back."

The start of the 2024 season for Anthony Richardson has been a mixed bag so far. Week 1 saw the explosiveness Richardson brings to the Indianapolis Colts offense, with three pass plays of over 50 yards in a close loss to the Houston Texans.

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson took the shotgun snap in Week 1, dropped back and slipped. He steadied his back leg, took a shuffle step to his left, outside the left hash, and saw two Texans pass rushers push through blockers at his feet. A third closed on his left, so Richardson heaved a pass off the wrong foot.

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson hasn't had the best start to 2024, but it isn't as bad as some experts say.

Anthony Richardson approached the lectern wearing his frustration on his face. But even if the expression of the Indianapolis Colts quarterback had not provided an indicator of his mood, his words moments later certainly did.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen discusses Anthony Richardson's off-platform throws. Clark Wade Colts lose to Packers 16-10, Defense struggles vs. Packers' run game Colts' offense starts off slow,

To say the Colts struggled to pass the ball this week would be an understatement. Before we get too deep into it, let’s look at Anthony Richardson’s passing chart. He spread the ball ar