AR named Colts starting QB; out for season

[Zambo]

But of course the bigger issue is Richardson is having accuracy problems.

The guy could have been a great and memorable CFB quarterback staying here another year, but I'm afraid he's going to be one of those names like Ryan Leaf or Jamarcus Russell that everyone remembers for just how much of an NFL bust they were. I'd probably take the money though if I were in his same shoes though.

 

[TN G8tr]

I wish him the best and hope he is successful. But he's gotta a helluva battle going up against Uncle Rico. Err'body knows that Uncle Rico can throw that pigskin clear over that mountain.

 

[oxrageous]

Even Patrick Mahomes sat almost his entire rookie year - it benefitted him greatly. If the Colts had any brains, he'd play sparingly, if at all, his first year.

Unfortunately for him, the Colts do not have brains.

 

[SaltGator]

No way AR starts over Minshew. AR is just to inaccurate, NFL DBs will have a field day against AR.

 

[GatorJ]

Even Patrick Mahomes sat almost his entire rookie year - it benefitted him greatly. If the Colts had any brains, he'd play sparingly, if at all, his first year.

Unfortunately for him, the Colts do not have brains.

Yeah – but I think the problem is that he’s had almost no playing time in his high school and collegiate career. If they don’t get him in there and get him reps, he’ll be even further behind.

It was a risky draft pick. They’re just gonna have to roll with him.

 

[deuce]

Everytime an AR conversation comes up, all i can think about is Vince Young and the hype around him........ but then, Vince did win some games and awards.... AR has won nothing...

 

[abefroman]

Hopefully he proves more accurate and productive than Heath Shuler

 

[gatorev12]

Don't really think his success or failure will mean much to the program at the end of the day--he had one full season as the starter and it was a mixed one at that. We can't really take much credit if he develops into a good/great NFL QB--since for damn sure Mullen didn't do chit to develop him in 2 years...and while both AR and Napier tried last season, ultimately, there were more inconsistent performances than truly great ones (and while I could point fingers for that, safe to say, there's plenty to go around, so can't single any one party).

Don't wish AR any ill-will and he has my best wishes; but can't say I'll be too invested in following his journey either. I don't blame him for making the jump to the NFL when first-round money was on the table and especially given his injury history; but do think it would have benefited everyone for him to have stayed another year.

 

[SaltGator]

For every good pass AR made, there was two bad ones as well. And he struggled the most with short / intermediate routes. I just don’t see how that will translate to success in the NFL. Not to mention his questionable leadership when faced with any adversity.

 

[BNAG8R]

AR will be a first ballot Hall-of-Fame inductee and will be considered one of the best to play the game.

All because dipshyt Mullen sat him behind Emory Jones. That’s his legacy.

 

[oxrageous]

Yeah – but I think the problem is that he’s had almost no playing time in his high school and collegiate career. If they don’t get him in there and get him reps, he’ll be even further behind.

It was a risky draft pick. They’re just gonna have to roll with him.

So they can completely destroy his confidence for the remainder of his career? He may never recover if they throw him to the wolves right away. He looked like a deer in the headlights against Vandy, what are NFL defenders going to do to him?

 

[GatorJ]

So they can completely destroy his confidence for the remainder of his career? He may never recover if they throw him to the wolves right away. He looked like a deer in the headlights against Vandy, what are NFL defenders going to do to him?

Yeah. That’s why he shouldn’t have been the 4th pick.

 

[UFHealthGator]

I'm pulling for AR because it makes Florida and CBN look good and recruiting top tier QBs easier.

I wish the kid well, but not sure of the rationale here. How does it make us look good? We had a 6-7 season with a first round top QB pick. If he shines in the NFL won't that make that season look even worse?

 

[soflagator]

I wish the kid well, but not sure of the rationale here. How does it make us look good? We had a 6-7 season with a first round top QB pick. If he shines in the NFL won't that make that season look even worse?

There’s certainly an argument there. If he ends up being a star years down the road, I think it’s irrelevant. But if he were to look great day one(which was always doubtful to put it lightly), it would be used against us. For that matter, I’ve heard people throw it out already, even on here. I’m quite confident that while he could be great down the road, we’re safe from having a scenario that makes us look bad these next few years.

 

[Mr2Bits]

 

[Ironhead]

That's just unbelievable.
He's done absolutely nothing, high school or college.
They're paying this kind of money for..... "Potential".

In addition, Now he has over 21,000,000 dollars , in his pocket.
We all witnessed his gamesmanship, willingness to learn, willingness to compete and fragile body for just one full season.
Where is the incentive?

That's your leader???

Wow.

 

[oxrageous]

That's just unbelievable.
He's done absolutely nothing, high school or college.
They're paying this kind of money for..... "Potential".

In addition, Now he has over 21,000,000 dollars , in his pocket.
We all witnessed his gamesmanship, willingness to learn, willingness to compete and fragile body for just one full season.
Where is the incentive?

That's your leader???

Wow.

Should he have asked to take less because of his inexperience? Not sure what your argument is here. Can't blame anyone for getting every penny they can.

 

[gatormandan]

Congrats Anthony. Great job.

 

[maheo30]

That's just unbelievable.
He's done absolutely nothing, high school or college.
They're paying this kind of money for..... "Potential".

In addition, Now he has over 21,000,000 dollars , in his pocket.
We all witnessed his gamesmanship, willingness to learn, willingness to compete and fragile body for just one full season.
Where is the incentive?

That's your leader???

Wow.

I'm not blaming AR because the owner is a complete idiot. If he has no problem lighting his cash on fire then why should I care?

 

[GatorJ]

Smart move by AR to make his money.