5 Things Colts want to see from Anthony Richardson in preseason game vs. Ravens
What are Shane Steichen and the coaching staff looking to see from Anthony Richardson in the Indianapolis Colts' preseason matchup with the Baltimore Ravens?
As Steichen has said on multiple occasions, he is looking for consistency at the quarterback position. Whoever can best provide that will be the Week 1 starter.
However, consistency isn't only about how many passes are completed. That's obviously a key part of it, but it's not the only thing.
So what other elements will be a part of that decision-making process?
Over the course of training camp, Steichen and passing game coordinator Alex Tanney have each shared what the team is looking for from both Richardson and Daniel Jones.
What Shane Steichen wants to see from Anthony Richardson and Colts' QBs
"I think the operation, the consistency on a day-to-day basis," Steichen told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "Obviously, knowing the situation, taking care of the football, being smart, and finding completions. We gotta make sure our offense is moving at a high rate up and down the field, and that's what we'll be looking for."
What Alex Tanney wants to see from Anthony Richardson and Colts' QBs
"It's quite a few things," Tanney said, via Locked on Colts. "It's command of the offense and the huddle. It's command of the line of scrimmage--if you have multiple plays called, getting us in and out of the right play. Moving guys pre-snap, snapping things at the right time, and then making good decisions with the football, and being the leader of the offense. It's all-encompassing. There's a lot of things that go into it."
A priority for Richardson this offseason was on being more accurate on the short to intermediate throws. To help accomplish that, he focused on his footwork, which for a quarterback, is where proper mechanics and accuracy often begin.
The results from that work have shown up on the practice field, including during the joint practice with Baltimore.
Steichen said that Richardson will play a quarter and a half with Jones then taking over. Against Green Bay next week, the roles will flip.
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