The Colts have a quarterback controversy brewing.
Whether or not head coach Shane Steichen retains struggling Anthony Richardson in because the starter or turns to veteran backup Joe Flacco will point out Indianapolis’ motivations for the remainder of the season.
On Monday, Steichen instructed reporters the Colts had been “evaluating every thing” earlier than giving a comfortable dedication to Richardson.
ESPN’s Stephen Holder wrote, “When pressed if Richardson was nonetheless the staff’s starter, Steichen mentioned, ‘Proper now, immediately, he’s, sure.'”
The selection is obvious if the choice is solely based mostly on on-field manufacturing. Flacco must be the starter.
Richardson is finishing an abysmal 44.4 p.c of his passes in six begins. He is thrown for 958 yards (7.2 yards per try), 4 touchdowns and 7 interceptions whereas posting an NFL-worst 57.2 passer score.
As ESPN’s Benjamin Solak confirmed in a number of clips posted to social media, Richardson’s supporting forged bears appreciable blame for his most up-to-date terrible recreation — a 10-of-32 efficiency in a 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans.
