Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor give Colts a view into a promising future
Associated PressINDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts got a glimpse of their future with quarterback Anthony Richardson in 2023. Two days after falling a win short of the playoffs, Indy’s players cleaned out their lockers and reflected on their accomplishments during coach Shane Steichen’s first season — and what next season might look like. “That’s going to be a really awesome sight to see,” running back Jonathan Taylor said when asked about playing with Richardson. While this season was supposed to be measured by Richardson’s progression, Indy got strong enough play from backup quarterback Gardner Minshew and backup running back Zack Moss that it came within 15 yards, 66 seconds and perhaps one dropped pass from winning its first AFC South crown since 2014. “But we’re certainly much better, much closer than we were a year ago.” PITTMAN’S NEXT STEP Taylor signed a three-year contract extension in October and now the Colts must decide how they can best keep Taylor’s draft classmate, leading receiver Michael Pittman Jr.