Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson has impressed enough during the early portion of training camp to the point where he has been getting consistent work with the starting offense.
Though he and veteran Gardner Minshew split reps throughout the spring and the first week of camp, Richardson has now received all of the starting reps in each of the last two practices, both of which have been fully padded.
Back to back practices Anthony Richardson has taken first team reps in all team periods. #Colts
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Head coach Shane Steichen has made it clear the team will take their time when it comes to Richardson’s development and the fact that he’s taken the starting reps for two consecutive practices doesn’t necessarily mean he will be the Week 1 starter. The preseason will have a large say in that.
And the team may go back to flip-flopping Richardson and Minshew with the first team regardless.
However, it is an encouraging sign that the Colts are confident enough to give him consecutive days as the starter, which means they’ve seen steady improvement in several areas. Most notably, when it comes to handling the huddle and spitting out play calls.
We’ll see if Richardson continues to get starting reps or if Steichen will simply come out and give an update on his progress, but this is an encouraging sign with the preseason right around the corner.