Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has suggested rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will be allowed to play through his struggles this year for the long-term benefit of the team. He compared the situation to legendary passer Peyton Manning, who threw 28 interceptions as a rookie before finding his footing in the NFL.
Richardson, selected fourth in the 2023 NFL Draft, could start from Week 1 if the Colts are willing to stomach a potentially dismal record. According to Irsay, Indianapolis "need to get" the Florida product on the field so he can properly develop.
"As you guys know, Peyton [Manning's rookie] year we were 3-13, the first year. And that's a guy who played a lot of college games and was really prepared as much as he could be for the league," Irsay said on "The Pat McAfee Show."
