Good day for Colts quarterbacks in first full pads practice at training camp

WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Colts quarterbacks Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones put together one of, if not their best, day during training camp on Monday.

Plus, they did it on the first full pads practice of training camp as well.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen praised Richardson and Jones for their performance.

“Both of them were solid,” Steichen said. “They were throwing the ball with accuracy, with rhythm, timing. Hit some big plays down the field. So, very pleased with both those guys today.”

Steichen emphasized timing as an aspect that they found success in on Monday.

“The anticipation and the timing in this league is critical to our success,” Steichen said. “And obviously, ball placement. I thought both those guys did a really nice job today with the ball placement and the timing, and that’s what we need.”

He added that they just want to see progress every day throughout camp.

This was the fifth practice for the Colts during training camp. Steichen has been impressed with the toughness and competition his team has shown.

“Putting the pads on today was awesome,” Steichen said. “Like I said, we’re trying to build the mental, physical toughness, create an edge during camp, and then really this is about coming together as a football team. It’s going to take all these guys, every coach, every player in that locker room, to have success this year.”

Putting the pads on was exciting for Colts players as well.

“I mean, you just can’t play without the pads being on, so trying to get used to it as much as possible, trying to get the steps,” Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II said. “Obviously, you’ve got a little bit more weight on you, and it’s a chance to be more physical. I love nothing more but to be in pads because that’s the natural environment we need to be in. It’s cool. I’m just trying to be as positive as possible and working through all the things.”

The Colts return to the practice field at Grand Park on Tuesday, practicing from 10-11:30 a.m.

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