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Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes
6 days, 14 hours ago

Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — One by one, the Indianapolis Colts took responsibility for the long list of embarrassments Sunday Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. regretted showing his frustration on the field. Rookie receiver Adonai Mitchell explained he never saw Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto when he lobbed a fateful lateral across the field toward quarterback Anthony Richardson. “We’ve talked about those,” Steichen said, …

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Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen never doubted quarterback Anthony Richardson would return from his benching a better player. “It shows the resiliency that he has even through some of those situations,” Steichen said before addressing last week’s long, time-consuming final drive. “We’ve got a four-game season coming up.” Whether Richardson can progress quickly enough to snap Indy’s three-year …

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Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen took a big chance on one final play call Sunday. He put the ball in Anthony Richardson’s hands and the second-year quarterback who was benched by Steichen one month earlier made his coach’s decision look smart by running through multiple defenders for the decisive 2-point conversion. Rather than play it safe by kicking …

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Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24
3 weeks ago

Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24

Associated Press  

— Anthony Richardson is getting used to having the ball in his hands in close games. Indianapolis’ second-year quarterback threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce with 12 seconds left and ran for the go-ahead 2-point conversion, and the Colts beat New England 25-24 on Sunday when the Patriots’ Joey Slye missed a 68-yard field goal attempt as time …

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Colts begin final 5-game stretch against Patriots with a chance to make a run at the playoffs
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Colts begin final 5-game stretch against Patriots with a chance to make a run at the playoffs

Associated Press  

— Anthony Richardson has been through a bit of everything during his first two NFL seasons. The first-year play-caller’s unit has surrendered 603 passing yards over the past two games, including a 317-yard, four-touchdown day last week to Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa. Richardson has caused defenses problems the last two weeks while posting two of his three best single-game passer ratings …

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Anthony Richardson is out to prove himself yet again when Colts and Lions square off
1 month ago

Anthony Richardson is out to prove himself yet again when Colts and Lions square off

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson looked like a different quarterback when he returned to the Indianapolis Colts’ starting lineup last week. “It’s just putting in the work throughout the week and letting it show out on the field on Sundays.” That formula worked perfectly against the reeling New York Jets when the NFL’s least accurate starting quarterback completed 20 of 30 …

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Colts give Anthony Richardson the starting QB job for game against Jets and rest of season
1 month, 1 week ago

Colts give Anthony Richardson the starting QB job for game against Jets and rest of season

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson showed the Indianapolis Colts over the past two weeks off the field that he could be their starting quarterback. “It was, ‘Hey, Anthony, these are the areas we need to work on and see growth and improvement and he’s made great strides in those areas,” Steichen said. Richardson started Indy’s first four games then missed two …

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Frustrations billowing out as Colts continuing struggles put playoff hopes in jeopardy
1 month, 1 week ago

Frustrations billowing out as Colts continuing struggles put playoff hopes in jeopardy

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ frustration started billowing out of Lucas Oil Stadium after Sunday’s loss to Buffalo. No, it’s not a good look with Indy’s playoff hopes sputtering, and the Colts find themselves in a familiar spot — trying to create a midseason turnaround. Whether it’s Richardson’s inaccuracy or Flacco’s six turnovers over the past two weeks, the Colts …

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Joe Flacco's struggles draw boos from Colts fans and...
1 month, 1 week ago

Joe Flacco's struggles draw boos from Colts fans and...

Daily Mail  

INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen heard the boos Sunday. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco is sacked by Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Indianapolis. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco is sacked by Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson during the second half …

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Joe Flacco’s struggles draw boos from Colts fans and questions about another QB change
1 month, 1 week ago

Joe Flacco’s struggles draw boos from Colts fans and questions about another QB change

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen heard the boos Sunday. Two weeks after Steichen announced Flacco’s promotion to starter because the coach believed the longtime veteran gave Indy the best chance of winning, the questions about changing course again and reverting to Richardson began in earnest. Like I said, I’m going to go back and look at everything, but …

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Colts Make Major Quarterback Switch as They Aim for Championship
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Colts Make Major Quarterback Switch as They Aim for Championship

Associated Press  

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen has made a quarterback switch, benching Anthony Richardson in favor of 39-year-old Joe Flacco. Steichen cited the need to win games as the primary reason for the decision, despite Richardson's recent struggles with performance and health. He expressed confidence in Flacco's ability to contribute to the team's success and believes he can develop into a …

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As Colts bench Anthony Richardson, it’s clear they’re content embracing mediocrity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

As Colts bench Anthony Richardson, it’s clear they’re content embracing mediocrity

New York Times  

They told us there would be ups and downs. Colts coach Shane Steichen telegraphed Richardson’s benching Monday when he was asked if Richardson would remain the starting QB in Week 9. “We are evaluating everything,” Steichen said When pushed further about Richardson’s starter status, Steichen replied, “Right now, today, he is, yes.” But what about Sunday at Minnesota? GO DEEPER …

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No tapping out: Colts QB Anthony Richardson has hard lesson to learn from the bench
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No tapping out: Colts QB Anthony Richardson has hard lesson to learn from the bench

New York Times  

The title Anthony Richardson wore into the locker room Sunday as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback is not the title he’ll have now. “If he handles this the right way, he’ll be fine,” a league source said, and the team believes that with Richardson’s mental fortitude, he will. GO DEEPER As Colts bench Anthony Richardson, it's clear they're content embracing …

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Colts can’t improve until Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson accept reality
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Colts can’t improve until Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson accept reality

New York Times  

HOUSTON — It was an unprecedented leap of faith. Instead of owning up to his troubling day, there was Richardson himself claiming to be a “great passer,” as if he hadn’t only completed 10-of-32 passes, including just two in the first half. “If I make the plays that I should’ve made, then maybe this game turns out different,” said Pittman, …

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Colts don’t want to limit Anthony Richardson, but his body keeps giving them reasons to
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts don’t want to limit Anthony Richardson, but his body keeps giving them reasons to

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson doesn’t want to talk about his injuries, but as the face of an NFL franchise, he has no choice. People gonna say, ‘Oh, injury prone, blah, blah, blah,’” Richardson said while seated one locker away from backup QB Joe Flacco, who took over for Richardson and threw two touchdowns in the Colts’ win. “I wanted to …

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Colts overcome rash of injuries by plugging holes with reliable stable of replacements
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts overcome rash of injuries by plugging holes with reliable stable of replacements

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Joe Flacco jumped into action when he was needed on Sunday, and he got the job done for the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts finished the game without quarterback Anthony Richardson, All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor, center Ryan Kelly, four defensive starters and another key defensive lineman because of injuries. “Anytime you have a backup that’s played at a …

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Anthony Richardson focused on improving accuracy following slow start for Colts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson focused on improving accuracy following slow start for Colts

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson tries to ignore the glaring numbers everyone else is talking about. You know I’ve been throwing the football for a long time,” Richardson said Wednesday. Just let it rip.” Richardson’s ability to throw — and run — is what made him such an intriguing prospect that Indy took him with No. While Richardson’s …

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Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson hoping to find their footing as Colts and Bears square off
3 months ago

Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson hoping to find their footing as Colts and Bears square off

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson find themselves in similar predicaments. “Obviously, we didn’t do enough,” Richardson said Wednesday, referring to Indy’s 0-2 start. “We were chasing that one play, and we just couldn’t get it,” Moore said Wednesday, expressing regret for his body language during last week’s game. But he also brought his team to the Colts training …

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Alec Pierce’s fast start could help him fulfill the potential Colts believe he possesses
3 months, 1 week ago

Alec Pierce’s fast start could help him fulfill the potential Colts believe he possesses

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce spent his first two NFL seasons showing promise. The former Cincinnati Bearcats star produced the best single-game performance of his career — three receptions, 125 yards and his first TD of the season — in Indy’s 29-27 loss to defending AFC South champ Houston. “If I just put the ball in a decent …

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More pressure. More responsibility. Colts QB, new dad Anthony Richardson embracing it all
3 months, 2 weeks ago

More pressure. More responsibility. Colts QB, new dad Anthony Richardson embracing it all

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — For once, Anthony Richardson’s mind wasn’t consumed by football. “He’s always shown up for training, always shown up for whatever he needed to get done,” said Dr. Tom Gormely, owner of CORTX Sports Performance and an orthopedic specialist who serves as one of Richardson’s private trainers/throwing coaches. So, there were a lot of limitations on actual movements.” Hewlett …

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Colts’ Samson Ebukam expected to miss season after suffering torn Achilles tendon in training camp
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts’ Samson Ebukam expected to miss season after suffering torn Achilles tendon in training camp

Associated Press  

— Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam is expected to miss the entire 2024 season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in Sunday’s training camp practice. Coach Shane Steichen confirmed Ebukam’s status after Tuesday’s workout, Indy’s first in full pads. Latu suffered a career-threatening neck injury at Washington then transferred to UCLA for his final two college seasons and produced …

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Colts OTAs: Defense wins the day; Jaylon Jones takes early lead in CB battle
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts OTAs: Defense wins the day; Jaylon Jones takes early lead in CB battle

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson threw his hands up in the air in exasperation. Following another defensive stop, cornerback Dallis Flowers kept screaming, “That’s y’all problem!” toward the offense, leaving no doubt who was winning the day. “He’s been making a ton of plays out here the past couple of days,” Colts coach Shane Steichen said, noting Mitchell’s explosiveness. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/7k3dKaJRmj …

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Colts OTAs: Anthony Richardson relishes return; Michael Pittman Jr. avoids major injury
7 months ago

Colts OTAs: Anthony Richardson relishes return; Michael Pittman Jr. avoids major injury

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson dropped back to pass Wednesday, rolled to his left to evade pressure and launched the football down the sideline. He wants to be physical, and that is what’s going to get him hurt.’ That’s not the case.” Colts coach Shane Steichen expected Richardson to be a little rusty during OTAs, evidenced by a late throw across …

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With Anthony Richardson on board, Colts will look beyond quarterback in NFL draft
8 months ago

With Anthony Richardson on board, Colts will look beyond quarterback in NFL draft

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — For Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard, this was a different kind of offseason. Instead of searching for a new starting quarterback or deciphering how free agents might conform to a new coach’s offensive philosophy, he remained focused on improving the supporting cast around second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson. So now, for the first time since Andrew Luck’s surprise …

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