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 workforce’s starter heading into the Colts’ Week 9 recreation towards the Minnesota Vikings. The coach initially averted the query, then stated the teaching workers was “evaluating all the things,” per Gregg Doyel of The Indianapolis Star.
That isn’t precisely a ringing endorsement of Richardson, and it definitely suggests a change to Joe Flacco is at the very least being thought of.
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 motive that didn’t fly with lots of people.
Flacco performed three video games earlier within the season whereas Richardson was harm. The Colts went 1-1 in his begins, however he additionally gained the sport during which he changed Richardson and customarily outperformed the second-year professional within the passing division. The Colts are 4-4 and nonetheless have a lot to play for therefore in the event that they wish to contend for the playoffs, Flacco is probably going the suitable play at this level.
