Cynicism is only helpful when it brings you toward realism. In the case of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, I have seen many thoughtful takes on a coach and a general manager, and a team’s responsibility toward a player, and the benefits of perhaps missing out on the playoffs so that he can develop, and the importance of stepping back and taking a broader look at the historical rawness of Richardson as a project.
I have felt this way for so long, and the kindest part of my heart still does. Richardson is sometimes amazing. Sometimes, his receivers drop balls that we don’t talk a great deal about. And, God love him, his deepest crime in his 10 NFL starts was honestly answering a question about checking out of a game because he was tired. We beg for candor and then slay those who have the courage or huggable innocence to tell the truth.
