The Indianapolis Colts are one of those teams with a question mark next to their name.
At 4-5, it is hard to say what this team is at the moment.
Now, the situation surrounding the team is even more interesting because young quarterback Anthony Richardson has been named the starter once again (per insider Ari Meirov).
After being benched in favor of veteran Joe Flacco a couple of weeks ago, Flacco has now been benched in favor of Richardson as the team prepares to face a desperate New York Jets team.
Just in: The #Colts are going back to Anthony Richardson as their starting QB this week vs. the Jets. pic.twitter.com/TuJgCIvIDs
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 13, 2024
Fans on social media have mixed emotions about the move.
I really respected Shane steichen as an offensive mind and coach but he has absolutely whiffed on this situation the optics have been weird from the start.
— Michael Antonace (@AntonaceMichael) November 13, 2024
This franchise is embarrassing themselves every day🤣
— Juju (@Jujutalksball) November 13, 2024
Shane Steichen: “We’re not making a QB switch” pic.twitter.com/8DByIMAOwz
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) November 13, 2024
Anthony Richardson is the next Daniel Jones
— N (@ChicagoBuff1) November 13, 2024
Ever since the retirement of Andrew Luck, the Colts have struggled to find stability at the quarterback position.
Jacoby Brissett, Brian Hoyer, Phillip Rivers, Matt Ryan, Nick Foles, Gardner Minshew, Anthony Richardson, Joe Flacco, etc. are just some of the names that have started under center for this franchise over the last eight years.
As they sit at a record of 4-5, this season has the look of previous seasons.
The roster has some talent, but the consistency and the stability on offense just haven’t been there.
However, Richardson now has an opportunity to take advantage of a second opportunity.
After being benched because of his play, the former Florida Gator had the opportunity to sit and watch a former champion go to work.
Now, Richardson can try to prove why he should be considered the face of the franchise moving forward for the rest of the season.
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