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ESPN writer believes Colts should play QB Anthony Richardson Sr.

The Indianapolis Colts, currently at 2-3 on the season, are facing growing questions about their starting quarterback, Daniel Jones, whose play has failed to meet expectations since returning from a torn Achilles. ESPN writer Ben Solak suggests the team may benefit from increased playing time for backup Anthony Richardson Sr., a dual-threat quarterback whose mobility and playmaking ability could inject energy into an offense struggling to find consistency.

Jones, who signed a two-year, $100 million deal with incentives this offseason, has shown limited arm strength and reduced explosiveness in the pocket, raising doubts about his full recovery from last year’s injury. The Colts’ decision to re-sign Jones despite his lingering limitations hints at a potential redshirt season in 2026, with expectations of gradual improvement by 2027.

However, with Jones failing to elevate the offense—highlighted by a recent loss where his performance was described as merely turnover-free rather than impactful—the Colts could soon confront a difficult choice between sticking with their star or accelerating Richardson’s role. The uncertainty risks creating another quarterback controversy in Indianapolis, a scenario the franchise has historically sought to avoid, as the legendary John Madden once warned: 'When you have two quarterbacks, you actually have none.'

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