The Indianapolis Colts have landed Anthony Richardson‘s competitors in former New York Giants beginning signal-caller Daniel Jones.
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport posted the replace on X:
“#Vikings QB Daniel Jones is anticipated to signal with the #Colts, sources inform me and @TomPelissero.
It’s a one-year deal and the events are finalizing it. Whereas Minnesota was a powerful possibility, Jones opts to compete with Anthony Richardson in Indy.”
Richardson wants it, and the stress is on to carry out. Whereas Jones wasn’t an excellent quarterback with the Giants, he had his moments and may have a contemporary begin to blossom into what he was speculated to be within the Meadowlands.
Jones did not reside as much as expectations post-Eli Manning however put up 1,437/2,241 completions for 70 touchdowns and 47 picks. He was additionally efficient as a runner, posting 399 carries for two,179 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Jones’ numbers may appear underwhelming, however he’ll completely push Richardson. His skillset and potential can combine immediately into Shane Steichen’s scheme. He is not the wild athlete Richardson is, however he can get the job achieved along with his ft much better than Gardner Minshew or Joe Flacco may hope.
The craziest a part of this signing is that Indy is not misplaced on Richardson. Bringing in Jones solely helps Richardson hit his stride and perceive the NFL, and their franchises, do not idiot round when taking part in with success.
Richardson’s potential is atmospheres previous Jones’, however the latter is a greater pure QB proper now. As arduous as it’s to just accept for Colts followers, Jones is the extra prepared starter.
This notion laid out is what Richardson should dispel, in any other case, it is Jones’ present till in any other case modified. It is good for Richardson to be pressed like this, as stress creates diamonds if it is meant to be.
That is the one approach Indianapolis can select with readability whether or not Richardson is the sector basic of the long run or not. We’ll see what occurs in what can be an entertaining struggle to start out for Steichen.
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