‘He Hasn’t Played Bad Enough To Be Benched’ | Indianapolis Colts Erratic Treatment Of “Tired” QB Anthony Richardson Is Why Mediocre Franchise Has Two Playoff Appearances In Last Decade

The Indianapolis Colts are still reeling a bit following Sunday’s loss to their AFC South division rival Houston Texans. The loss left them at 4-4 and a full two games behind the Texans, and while that’s nowhere near an insurmountable mountain to climb, the team is dealing with a more pressing issue.& The Colts benched starting quarterback Anthony Richardson in favor of 39-year-old veteran Joe Flacco after Richardson took a play off for being tired. (Getty Images) One that involves 2023 No. 3 overall pick Anthony Richardson the team’s starting and franchise quarterback.  Richardson, the athletic specimen who stands 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds has shown flashes early in his career, but overall, he’s struggled to stay healthy and as a passer. Prior to Sunday the one area that Richardson continually showed up was with his leadership. But after the move he pulled in the loss that’s become a question mark in NapTown as well.  .@AdamSchefter has the latest on the Colts benching Anthony Richardson for Week 9