"He doesn’t need to be picked up. He’s a grown man and f---, he’s the leader of our team. I’m not picking him up. I just have his back."

Richardson is eighth at his position, and 14th overall in the league, with 36 fantasy points (18 per game). In his two games so far this season, Richardson has picked up 36 fantasy points. He is 26-of-53 for 416 yards, with three touchdowns and four interceptions and has rushed for 93 yards on 10 carries with one TD.

Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson find themselves in similar predicaments. Both left college early carrying the label of strong-armed quarterbacks, capable of making big plays with their feet. Both were drafted by teams seeking long-term stability at a position that had become a revolving door.

The start of the 2024 season for Anthony Richardson has been a mixed bag so far. Week 1 saw the explosiveness Richardson brings to the Indianapolis Colts offense, with three pass plays of over 50 yards in a close loss to the Houston Texans.

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson took the shotgun snap in Week 1, dropped back and slipped. He steadied his back leg, took a shuffle step to his left, outside the left hash, and saw two Texans pass rushers push through blockers at his feet. A third closed on his left, so Richardson heaved a pass off the wrong foot.

Anthony Richardson approached the lectern wearing his frustration on his face. But even if the expression of the Indianapolis Colts quarterback had not provided an indicator of his mood, his words moments later certainly did.

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson hasn't had the best start to 2024, but it isn't as bad as some experts say.

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