US EditionColts GM Believes QB Anthony Richardson Will Still Be a Part of Team's Future
The Colts keep Anthony Richardson on their roster despite Daniel Jones winning the starting quarterback role, emphasizing Richardson's development potential, GM Chris Ballard said.
- Speaking for the first time since the Indianapolis Colts named Daniel Jones their starting quarterback earlier this month, GM Chris Ballard said, `Both of them competed, professional, battled to the end, and at the end of the day, Daniel won the job`.
- Coach Shane Steichen said Daniel Jones' superior command of the pre-snap operation influenced his choice, noting Richardson's benching for two games and 47.7% completion amid the Colts' 10-quarterback carousel.
- Ballard, noting talks with Richardson's agent, said Wednesday, `No, we are not trading him` and emphasized the franchise isn't done with Anthony Richardson despite ongoing discussions.
- Asked about development, Ballard said Richardson benefits from the backup role where "the pressure is still there because he's one play away," but growth questions linger given his 13 college and 15 pro starts.
- The Colts announced their 53-man roster on Tuesday, which includes three quarterbacks, keeping Richardson on the roster and reducing reasons to trade him before kickoff at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 7.
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