Richardson’s shoulder remains the focal point of Colts training camp

NFL training camps aren’t always& about what is happening as much as what is not going on each day. While conditioning and competition for playing time or in some cases even a roster slot generally tends to grab whatever headlines evolve from these relatively scripted workouts, occasionally there are some underlying factors that can go unnoticed and without mention. Case in point with Indianapolis Colts second year quarterback Anthony Richardson, who last year underwent season ending surgery to repair the acromioclavicular joint in his throwing shoulder and still hasn’t shown the arm strength he demonstrated prior to the injury. To date in camp, Richardson has shown the incredible athleticism that convinced the Colts organization to select him fourth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, but his throwing reps in practice have been reduced to short, quick releases and not the deep vertical game that is clearly an important component of football today.& The real question here is what does the Colts organization know that you as season ticket holders do not? The surgeon that l reached out to for clarification of how these injuries heal and what the chances of a world class athlete such as Richardson achieving a complete...