Anthony Richardson Sr. opens up about dealing with pressure

WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is in an open competition with Daniel Jones for the starting quarterback job.

Richardson was selected No. 4 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Colts, but has played just 15 games in his two seasons in the NFL.

He was asked about pressure, and how he views that as he competes to be a starter in his third year in the NFL. It was a reflective response from Richardson.

“A lot of things in life – we always want certain things,” Richardson said. “But you know, God always has something different in us. He has a different vision for us. So, I don’t feel like there’s any more added pressure. I’ve been dealing with adversity my whole life. Growing up, things weren’t the best and my mom, she did her best to make it great for us. So, I just think back to that, and I remember what it was like back in those times, and my life is way better than what it was before and I’m grateful for that. Not many people get an opportunity to be in the NFL. God blessed me enough to have the chance to do that. This organization believed in me enough to draft me first round, top-five pick. So I don’t think there’s any more pressure. It’s just me working hard and proving them right, and letting them know that they chose the right guy and just proving myself right and just letting me know that my hard work will eventually pay off. At the end of the day, God has it all written for me, and I’m just trying to do my part. So, God willing if I do get this job, I can have my best foot forward and lead the team and just be the leader that they need me to be.”

He played 11 games in 2024, throwing for 1,814 yards, eight touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He also rushed for 499 yards and six touchdowns.

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