As the NFL preseason chatter heats up, Indianapolis Colts’ second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson is drawing noteworthy praise from his own teammates. Colts guard Quenton Nelson, a mainstay of the team's offensive line and six-time Pro Bowl selection, had particularly high remarks for Richardson when he appeared on the bussin' with the boys podcast on Tuesday. Richardson, who already shared the field with established names like Andrew Luck and Jonathan Taylor, was described by Nelson as an absolute freak in a statement obtained by Athlon Sports.
He’s weighing in after practice at like 250 pounds. He's ginormous, Nelson said, blowing past prosaic praise into the realm of overt awe at Richardson's physicality and skill. Launching the ball with confidence and precision, Richardson's on-field capabilities have his teammates and fans alike on the edge of their seats. he plays that he can make, some of the ones you’ve seen, the flashes of it, it’s like, ‘Oh my goodness.’ Like, this Dragging their feet, guy is special, Nelson elaborated, as reported by NFL.com.
Nelson further appreciated Richardson's demeanor and approach to his role on the team. He's not very vocal, I'd say, but he goes about his business in a way that he's handling it, and he's ready at all times. Yeah, he's a special dude, Nelson revealed during the podcast, as highlighted by GiveMeSport. With Richardson's poised but powerful presence, it appears the Colts may have struck gold with their young quarterback.
"He can launch the ball and be accurate with it, too," Nelson noted, reinforcing the image of a quarterback with a rare blend of size, strength, and fineship, according to remarks shared by Athlon Sports. As training camps get underway, all eyes will be on Richardson to see if he lives up to the high expectations set by his teammates' endorsements.
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