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Breaking down eight takeaways from the Colts’ first unofficial depth chart.
The Indianapolis Colts released their first unofficial depth chart Tuesday ahead of the preseason opener against the Buffalo Bills.
While the keyword when it comes to the depth chart is “unofficial,” there are still some interesting takeaways from the release. We shouldn’t completely buy into what the depth chart says either way, but there’s no harm in taking a look at it.
Here are eight takeaways from the Colts’ first unofficial depth chart:
Anthony Richardson has taken all starting reps in two consecutive practices.
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
— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) August 3, 2023
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.
Here are 10 things we learned from Week 1 of Colts training camp.
The Indianapolis Colts are officially through the first week of training camp and even though it only consisted of three practices, there were still plenty of takeaways.
The ever-growing saga regarding Jonathan Taylor and the Colts will continue to overshadow whatever takes place at training camp. It seems every day something happens to cause a new storyline.
While we’ll be keeping up with the latest news in that regard, we also will be keeping up with the developments at training camp.
So with the first three practices completed, here’s what we learned about the Colts during the first week of training camp:
News, notes and highlights from Day 3 of Colts training camp.
The Indianapolis Colts held their first night practice of training camp Saturday at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield.
While the majority of training camp has been overshadowed by Jonathan Taylor’s contract situation and subsequent trade request, practices are still taking place.
Here’s a quick roundup of the news, notes and highlights from Day 3 of Colts training camp:
Here are six takeaways from Day 1 of Colts training camp.
The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up their first day of training camp Wednesday at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield.
While we went through a quick rundown of what all transpired during the first practice, we’re here to dive a bit deeper into the storylines and reactions from the first day of training camp practice.
Just about every player was on the field outside of a handful of injured players, and it was a compact practice in terms of the passing game, focusing mostly on the red zone.
Here are six takeaways from Day 1 of Colts training camp:
Colts QB Anthony Richardson is getting more comfortable with life in the NFL.
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The Indianapolis Colts report to training camp next week, which means a new identity is taking shape for a team that must reform its foundations. During this seismic shift, rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is getting more comfortable with NFL life.
It’s often said the first offseason of a rookie’s career isn’t truly an offseason. The adjustment period to the fast-paced life in the NFL along with the fact that rookies join the offseason workouts halfway through the program play massive roles in that.
Veteran Gardner Minshew told the media during minicamp how much he’s seen Richardson grow over that short period of time.
“It’s funny, man; I remember coming off the first day; he was like, ‘Man, that’s fast.’ You’re like, ‘Yeah, it’s only going to get slower, though,'” Minshew said of Richardson in June. “It’s been cool to see him – he studies hard, he picks it up, he wants to learn. So, he’s been doing a great job there. He has been improving steadily, and I think he will continue to.”
Richardson is spending his days until camp developing chemistry with the wide receivers, camaraderie with Mineshew, and being in the building (when permitted) to continue mastering his craft. He’s coming out of his shell, showing off that boyishly charming personality that so many fans have come to love, and connecting on deeper levels with those around him.
“The main thing when it comes to that is finding a routine, finding my place in the building, finding what I need to work on, getting advice from the vets, and just understanding what they want from me,” Richardson said at minicamp.
He is learning to give himself grace as he settles in as a rookie. He explains that he has to trust his processes and that everything he needs to do will come with settling in.
The best part of Richardson finding his feet is that this is what the team needs of him. The learning curve for new NFL players, especially quarterbacks, is steep and sometimes unforgiving. The sooner he finds his feet, the sooner his ascension into what the team hopes we will be can start.
Richardson said he’s ready for the ride and quips, “It’s been everything I dreamed of.”
The dream continues on Wednesday, July 26, at Grand Park in Westfield when his first training camp begins.
Kicking off our Colts training camp previews with the QB position.
The Indianapolis Colts are set to return for training camp at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield with their first practice being held July 26.
Before then, we’ll be previewing each position, giving our takes on the starters, position battles and projected depth chart entering camp under the new regime.
The quarterback position is the most important for every team. The Colts are no different, especially after using the No. 4 overall pick on the electric, but inexperienced Anthony Richardson.
You can follow along with our training camp previews as we post the links below:
| Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End |
| Offensive Line | Defensive Line | Linebacker | Cornerback |
| Safety | Special Teams |
Kicking off our training camp previews will be the quarterback position:
Within the healthy competition, the Colts QB room has been building some strong camaraderie.
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The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of fresh, new faces in their quarterback room.
The new veteran in the quarterback room, Gardner Minshew, comes with the most experience of everyone and has been doing his best to begin to build that camaraderie.
“It’s been great man. You see it on film, anytime somebody has a big okay, the quarterbacks behind it are going crazy and I think it’s been a lot of good energy, a lot of camaraderie being built, a lot of high-fives and smiles… when times get tough, you’ve got to be able to rely on those strong relationships and it’s good to see those being built,” Minshew said during minicamp.
One of the ways that Minshew and other Colts players, including rookie Anthony Richardson, are looking to build that camaraderie is through the organized time they plan to take to work together during the summer break.
“Our whole room is pushing to be the best that we can be and in that way, serve the team the best we can,” Minshew said. “At the end of the day, whoever is out there you’ve got to support them and that’s how we’re going to win, is through whoever is out there. So trying to help in any way you can whether you’re out there or not.”
The team will be back together for the first day of training camp later this month and will continue to have further opportunities to build camaraderie in the quarterback room.
Colts owner Jim Irsay made it clear on The Pat McAfee Show that Anthony Richardson needs to play to get better.
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It has been well-established that Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is about as inexperienced as it comes for first-round picks entering the league.
The No. 4 overall selection in the 2023 NFL draft will enter training camp competing for the starting quarterback role despite having only 13 collegiate starts under his belt.
Though there will be plenty of growing pains ahead, owner Jim Irsay firmly believes Richardson needs live reps in games in order to get better as opposed to learning through sitting on the bench.
Jim Irsay to @PatMcAfeeShow today:
“For Anthony, we know it’s going to be tough. But he has to play to get better. There’s no question. Gardner could play better early on, him just being a veteran. But we have to get Anthony on the field. That’s Shane’s call when he decides.”
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) July 10, 2023
Richardson has some stout competition in veteran Gardner Minshew, who enters his third season working with new head coach Shane Steichen’s offense. His overall experience in the NFL and specific experience in Steichen’s offense certainly gives him an edge over the rookie.
But Richardson’s development hinges strongly on learning through playing. His work ethic and determination are through the roof, but he needs to be able to learn from the mistakes he will make during games.
It wouldn’t be a surprise if Minshew begins the season as the starter in order to help Richardson get more acclimated to life in the NFL.
But it’s clear the Colts want Richardson to play as much as possible and as soon as possible in 2023.
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Colts QB Anthony Richardson is learning quickly about the NFL’s small margin for error.
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If the Indianapolis Colts have a small margin for error, the margin for rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is even smaller.
The franchise selected Richardson with the No. 4 overall pick in this year’s draft, hoping he would be the answer they desperately sought.
Unequivocally, Richardson understands the expectations.
“First red zone day, I realized how small the windows were and how fast the defense can react to certain things,” said Richardson during OTAs. “I definitely have realized that the margin for error is definitely small. It’s just a matter of mastering my craft and being ahead of the defense whenever the time comes.”
Teammate Kenny Moore II has observed Richardson going the extra mile, constantly studying notes and prepping for meetings. Richardson explained that doing the bare minimum was unacceptable when asked about it. More importantly, he genuinely desires to learn and has expressed that learning helps him do his job better.
Richardson plans to continue learning by connecting with fellow QB Gardener Minshew II and the wide receivers to establish chemistry before training camp later this month. And when he doesn’t know something, Richardson said, he will remember he’s a rookie and hasn’t seen everything.
“I haven’t even played my first game yet,” he said. “It’s just a matter of remembering that I’m a rookie and making sure I can be the best rookie. That’s really it.”
As for when Richardson believes he will be taking over as the starting quarterback, he’s not putting a timetable on it.
“Honestly, I’m not sure. I guess it’s whenever Coach (Shane) Steichen feels like I’m ready to be out there – he’s confident I know the stuff, confident I can lead the team and confident I can win NFL games,” Richardson said. “It’s just a matter of him feeling like I’m ready or not and me trying to make strides every day.”
