Give Anthony Richardson credit.
He admitted it was his fault when he suffered a pinky injury when Baltimore’s David Ojabo got a free rush on Richardson and knocked the Colts quarterback out of the first preseason game.
It wasn’t the offensive line’s fault.
As Colts coach Shane Steichen said, “That is a five-man protection right there, and that’s the hot side right there. That’s what happened.”
Richardson was responsible for recognizing the unblocked defender and getting the ball out quickly.
Richardson agreed it was his fault after the game for not properly diagnosing the play.
“I just have to be ready to get the ball out,” Richardson said.
He was fortunate it wasn’t a major injury, but it still wasn’t a good look for a third-year quarterback dogged by injuries who has yet to prove he can stay healthy. And who has to do a better job of reading defenses. That is why the Colts signed free agent Daniel Jones, but it is uncertain if Jones is the answer after he flopped with the Giants. He wasn’t particularly impressive when he came in after Richardson was injured.
So the Colts’ quarterback situation remains in a state of flux with the start of the regular season just weeks away.
If Richardson and/or Jones isn’t effective, it’s going to be a long season for the Colts — and they will be looking for another quarterback next season.
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