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ArticleEvaluating Anthony Richardson’s Preseason: What does AR’s future look like in I...
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Anthony Richardson is certainly getting better at making layups look more like layups...Anthony Richardson recognizing Cover 0, changing the protection by bringing in a TE to block, signaling to the WR to get to a zero beater…And then mitigating a bad snap without panicking and throwing the flat route on time. Things that weren't happening in Year 1 or 2.
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Richardson shows improved mechanics, footwork, and pre-snap recognition in 2026 preseason.

Anthony Richardson has shown mechanical improvement in 2026 preseason, particularly in relaxed throwing motion on short throws and speed outs; his footwork is more calm on certain plays, and he's making easier throws look easier. Most notably, he demonstrated high-level pre-snap recognition and decision-making on a Cover Zero beater play against the Lions, recognizing the blitz, adjusting protection by bringing in a tight end, signaling receivers to convert routes, and executing the throw on time despite a bad snap.

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