INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Anthony Richardson Sr. has been in a competition with Daniel Jones for the Colts starting quarterback job throughout the offseason.
It looks like the competition could be nearing its end, with Colts head coach Shane Steichen saying after the Colts preseason game against the Packers that he’s “very close” to a decision.
Richardson was asked what he has done to make his case for being the starting quarterback. He said at the end of the day, it’s up to the coaching staff, but he’s just trying to keep improving.
“I feel like I’ve been trying to put my best foot forward, trying to grow each and every step of the way,” Richardson said. “I feel like I’ve been doing a decent job and improving, but at the end of the day, I just want to keep improving.”
“If I do win the job, thank God. If not, I need to keep working.”
Richardson played in three drives against the Packers, completing six of his 11 passes for 73 yards.
He led the Colts on a 90 yard touchdown drive in his first drive of the game.
What may have been Richardson’s best throw of the day does not show up in his stat line. He threw a deep ball that Anthony Gould caught in-stride over his shoulder for a 38 yard gain. But, AD Mitchell was offsides and the play was called back.
“I’ve just been trying to make sure I’m at the best of my ability so when Week 1 does pop up and show up, and if I am the guy, if I’m not the guy, I’m ready for anything that comes to me,” Richardson said. “They’ll make a decision whenever they do. I’m not too worried about it. Honestly, I’m just trying to make sure I’m at the best of my ability for the season.”
The Colts have one more preseason game on the schedule. They travel to Cincinnati to play the Bengals on Saturday, August 23.
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