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Stampede Blue fantasy football takes on Anthony Richardson
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NegativeProjectionAug 1, 2026
Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. earned a 'Play of Day' recognition but continues to show snap struggles during training camp, indicating inconsistent performance in early camp work.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Competing for the backup quarterback job with Leonard entering his fourth NFL season. Delivered arguably the highlight of training camp on Friday while leading the third-team offense, selling a play-action fake before unleashing a 50-yard touchdown pass to Sahmir Hagans down the far right sideline—showcasing his rocket arm talent that has always made him dangerous. However, Richardson struggled with ball security, dropping two snaps and bobbling at least three others throughout practice, with two consecutive mishandled snaps ending the final team period immediately after his electrifying play.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Competing for the backup quarterback job with Leonard entering his fourth NFL season. Delivered arguably the highlight of training camp on Friday while leading the third-team offense, executing a play-action fake before throwing a 50-yard touchdown pass to Sahmir Hagans down the far right sideline that drew the largest roar of the week. However, Richardson struggled with ball security, dropping two snaps and bobbling at least three others throughout practice, with two consecutive mishandled snaps ending the final team period immediately after his electrifying play. The source notes his rocket arm talent remains dangerous despite the ball security concerns.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Anthony Richardson is beginning his run as QB2 for the Colts during training camp day 1, confirming his backup quarterback role behind Daniel Jones.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
QB Anthony Richardson Sr. sailed a pass intended for rookie receiver Deion Burks during 7-on-7 drills, which was intercepted by cornerback Cameron Mitchell and returned for a touchdown. However, Richardson responded in the final team session with perhaps his best throw of the morning, firing a strike over 20 yards downfield to receiver Anthony Gould on play action.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Received second-team snaps over Darius Leonard in initial training camp practices; the source suggests low confidence in Richardson's long-term future with the Colts, noting that if a starting QB goes down elsewhere, a fourth-round pick would likely be offered and accepted for him.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Backup QB threw a sail pass intended for rookie receiver Deion Burks that was intercepted by cornerback Cameron Mitchell for a defensive touchdown during 7-on-7 drills; responded in final team session with perhaps his best throw of the morning, a strike over 20 yards downfield to receiver Anthony Gould on play action.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Received second-team snaps over Leonard in training camp; the source expresses skepticism about Richardson's future with the Colts, noting that while the team's outward line is that he remains a valuable member expected to succeed, the source believes if a starting QB elsewhere goes down, a fourth-round pick would be offered and accepted for Richardson.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Split second-team opportunities with Riley Leonard throughout practice to compete for the backup quarterback job behind Daniel Jones.NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
Richardson's offseason trade request remains active, but the Colts have appreciated the positional competition between him and Riley Leonard behind Daniel Jones and don't plan to 'give him away' by any means. Richardson is in the final year of his rookie contract, and Indianapolis would save $5.385M if traded this season. GM Chris Ballard insinuated Richardson still has a bright future in the league, though stopped short of committing to keeping him with the Colts. The source suggests if the Colts receive meaningful trade return value, they may move him; otherwise, he'll compete for QB2 reps in training camp and preseason.NegativeProjectionJul 27, 2026
Richardson's health and performance are the primary determinant of the Colts' division and playoff viability. If fully healthy and playing at his best stretch level from last season, the Colts can be competitive for the AFC South; if average, limited by his Achilles injury, or inconsistent against better teams, winning the division becomes impossible. His stability is also critical to the over 7.5 wins bet—eight wins should be within reach if he provides stable quarterback play for a full season, but if he misses time or regresses, the Colts could slide back toward seven wins or worse.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Beyond on-field performance, Richardson's 'tap-out' game against Houston raises questions about his toughness, preparedness, mental fortitude, and desire to win—factors that teams weigh when deciding whether to trade assets for him. The source notes these concerns are 'fair or not' a factor in trade market decisions. His best path forward is impressing in training camp with the Colts, but the organization's plan does not include him.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Richardson's 2024 completion percentage of 44.4% ranks him among the least accurate quarterbacks in the last 24 years, severely limiting his trade value and on-field reliability. The source characterizes him as 'damaged goods' with no consistent dual-threat ability despite his arm talent, noting he 'can't pass and doesn't run as much as he could.' His injury history—ranging from two-game absences to massive season chunks—has completely derailed momentum and made him unreliable. The Colts' plan does not include Richardson moving forward.