WESTFIELD, Ind. — Anthony Richardson is learning his progressions.
If the first read in his Indianapolis Colts offense isn’t open, it’s time to advance to the second read. If the second read isn’t open? The Colts are coaching the fourth overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft on his third and fourth and fifth progressions.
“At a certain point, you can’t be so structured that you’re rigid and you take away some of these guys’ creativity,” Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter told Yahoo Sports on Thursday. “Sometimes, if [read] 2 is not there, it might be time for Anthony to create a little bit.” Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts did each of those with Steichen as his offensive coordinator. Steichen and his staff will now explore Richardson’s dual-threat potential.
He points to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers as examples of natural throwers. Each escapes the pocket routinely, extends plays and incorporates athleticism heavily into their game. But each also uses that combination primarily to power passing plays, not rushing plays. League wisdom suggests that’s a more sustainable route to extending a quarterback’s career.
“He’s got work to do, but he’s very talented and we’re willing to live through the bumps,” Ballard told Yahoo Sports. “I think we’ll see a lot of good, too.”
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