Quarterback Anthony Richardson showed everyone what the Indianapolis Colts learned while drafting him
INDIANAPOLIS — Quarterback Anthony Richardson showed everyone Sunday what the Indianapolis Colts learned while drafting him — he possesses one of the NFL's strongest arms. The former Florida star also found out how much he needs to improve. While Richardson threw two touchdown passes of more than 50 yards and powered through Houston's defense on a late 3-yard TD run in the opening game of his second pro season, it wasn't enough to stop the Colts' Week 1 winless streak.
It's a play that may rekindle the debate over Richardson doing a better job of protecting himself after missing 13 games and finishing only one of four starts because of various injuries. Richardson started — and finished this one to match last season's total — and he wasn't complaining about the hit. “I love physical football,” he said. “'That's part of playing physical. Some people are saying it should be a flag. I don't know.
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