Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen hinted at a attainable quarterback change Monday after Anthony Richardson struggled towards the Houston Texans.
Steichen was requested Monday if Richardson would stay the group’s starter heading into the Colts’ Week 9 recreation towards the Minnesota Vikings. The coach initially averted the query, then stated the teaching employees was “evaluating every thing,” per Gregg Doyel of The Indianapolis Star.
That isn’t precisely a ringing endorsement of Richardson, and it actually suggests a change to Joe Flacco is no less than being thought-about.
Richardson didn’t have a day to recollect Sunday towards the Texans. He went simply 10-for-32 for 175 yards with a landing and an interception. He additionally obtained criticism for asking out of the sport in a key spot late within the third quarter for a reason that did not fly with lots of people.
Flacco performed three video games earlier within the season whereas Richardson was damage. The Colts went 1-1 in his begins, however he additionally received the sport during which he changed Richardson and usually outperformed the second-year professional within the passing division. The Colts are 4-4 and nonetheless have loads to play for thus in the event that they need to contend for the playoffs, Flacco is probably going the best play at this level.
