Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson has some jokes.
In his press conference with the media Tuesday at the team’s first mandatory minicamp practice session, Richardson channeled his inner Marshawn Lynch when he was asked the first question.
“I’m just here so I won’t get fined (laughter). I’m just kidding. I told my mom I was going to do that,” Richardson said to a room of laughter.
The actual answer to the question of what his impression of the NFL life is like was much more real.
“It’s been everything I dreamed of. It’s a lot of work and when I say a lot of work, I mean a lot of work,” Richardson said Tuesday. “Just being in here with the vets, watching them work and trying to find my own routine within everything and just grind day in and day out. Everything I’ve dreamed of but it’s definitely a lot.”
The rookie quarterback had some bright moments during his first minicamp practice in the NFL. He also showed that there is still a long road of development ahead as he adjusts to this new life.
Richardson split first-team reps with Gardner Minshew during the first practice Tuesday while also seeing some additional reps with the second unit.
Richardson had a 60-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Vyncint Smith but then threw an interception across the middle to linebacker E.J. Speed.
According to Kevin Bowen of 1075 The Fan, it was overall a rough day for both quarterbacks.
Now, as far as the passing game on Tuesday, it was bad. Honestly, it looked like last year’s passing offense. Gardner Minshew went 0-for-4, with drops from Malik Turner and Ashton Dulin. Anthony Richardson was 2-of-8 on the day. It was an ugly day of work for the passing offense, easily the most that aspect has struggled in the spring. You had issues in timing, creating separation, drops and some errant throws, too.
Richardson’s ceiling won’t be reached over night so it’s important to proceed with caution when it comes to the high hopes entering the season. However, it’s nice to see the flashes are still coming through.
Getting Richardson reps is what it’s all about, and it seems the Colts are not afraid to throw him in with the first-team offense.
With two more minicamp practices before breaking for summer, we’ll see how much work Richardson gets leading into training camp.
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