Anthony Richardson Makes Stance on Competing for Colts Starting QB Job Clear…
Anthony Richardson has not rewarded the Indianapolis Colts’ bold move to select him the fourth pick in the 2023 NFL draft with much success to this point. It’s been a bumpy, up-and-down ride so far and the second-year quarterback was even benched at for a bit last season. With the team’s addition of Daniel Jones this offseason, Richardson will have some competition for the starting role going forward. Which sounds like something he’s ready to embrace.
“I definitely don’t take it personal,” Richardson added. “I definitely love working, I love getting better, so whenever there’s an opportunity for me to go and chase that, why not do it.”
That’s the exact type of public stance the team wants to hear from Richardson. And really the only one he can give without further intensifying the situation. Unscientifically, it seems like almost all players would love the comfort of knowing they’ll be at the top of the depth chart than the opportunity to earn it, but that’s not something that was going to happen for a quarterback who has failed to capitalize on that situation two straight years.
Vikings Floated as Trade Suitor for 4000-Yard QB to Push J.J. McCarthy..
he Minnesota Vikings have four quarterbacks heading into the offseason workout program, but that doesn’t mean their work at the position is finished.
J.J. McCarthy is the presumed starter. The Vikings also traded with the Seattle Seahawks last weekend for Sam Howell, who is presumably the frontrunner to be McCarthy’s backup QB. The sparsely-used Brett Rypien returned from last year’s roster and undrafted free agent Max Brosmer inked a deal with Minnesota following the draft to round out the room.
Levis has thrown for 3,899 passing yards, 21 TDs and 16 INTs across two years in the league. He has also amassed 240 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. The QB has started all 21 NFL games in which he’s played and owns a record of 5-16.
The Titans used the No. 33 pick to draft Levis in 2023, inking him to a $9.5 million contract. Levis has two years remaining on that deal and would therefore be a relatively inexpensive option for the Vikings, should they decide to pursue a trade for him.
The greater likelihood is that Minnesota will stand pat with the QB room it has now. However, if injuries strike or one of McCarthy’s backups struggles to live up to his deal, the Vikings could mobilize to make a move for a player like Levis later in the summer.