QB Anthony Richardson, IND (9 Viewers)

[jm192]

The problem with comparisons to guys like Cam and Fields is that they were EXPONENTIALLY better passers and players than Richardson when they entered the draft.

Newton
66"% completion, 10.2 YPA, 30 TD, 7 INT, 180rtg
Undefeated season, national champion

Fields
68% completion, 9.2 YPA, 41 TD, 3 INT, 181rtg
70% completion, 9.3 YPA, 22 TD, 6 INT, 175rtg
21-2 record

Richarson
53% completion, 7.8 YPA, 17 TD, 9 INT, 131rtg
6-7 record

He's just not even in the same realm of those guys.

Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are the entire reason Richardson will get paid. Had they been busts he'd be a 5th rounder. So we'll see if he can take the leap they did. But he's even worse as a passer than either of them were, and at least Lamar elevated his team around him and turned a historically mediocre Louisville into a contender for a few years, whereas Florida actually looked better with the 2nd stringer in there at times when Richardson missed time.

Which is another thing being overlooked here. Richardson's entire value will be as a runner, but his career was a pretty constant string of soft tissue injuries that prevented him from running or caused his coaches to gameplan around his injuries by not letting him run. He only ran for 654yds as a career high in college. Lamar Jackson eclipsed 1500 rushing yards in a season twice.

Great post.

A lot of "IF this, IF that,"

And basically it comes down whether or not his passing is ever up to snuff. And that's the whole thing. IF he isn't competent as a passer, he isn't going to hold onto a job long term. And then his rushing ability won't matter.

 

[jm192]

Well, is he inaccurate and unable to make certain throws, or is the low completion percentage have more to do with just generally not reading things well or reacting well, and not knowing WHERE to throw it?
I have no idea, I never watched him play.

Against Kentucky's defense, he looked COMPLETELY overmatched as a passer. A lot of it to me, looked like he didn't know when and where to go with the ball. And he couldn't do enough on the ground to overcome it.

By contrast, Hendon Hooker carved the same defense up for a 76% completion percentage.

 

[JohnnyU]

Well, is he inaccurate and unable to make certain throws, or is the low completion percentage have more to do with just generally not reading things well or reacting well, and not knowing WHERE to throw it?
I have no idea, I never watched him play.

Against Kentucky's defense, he looked COMPLETELY overmatched as a passer. A lot of it to me, looked like he didn't know when and where to go with the ball. And he couldn't do enough on the ground to overcome it.

By contrast, Hendon Hooker carved the same defense up for a 76% completion percentage.

To Richardson’s defense the UK game was one of the first few starts of his carear.

 

[ghostguy123]

Well, is he inaccurate and unable to make certain throws, or is the low completion percentage have more to do with just generally not reading things well or reacting well, and not knowing WHERE to throw it?
I have no idea, I never watched him play.

Against Kentucky's defense, he looked COMPLETELY overmatched as a passer. A lot of it to me, looked like he didn't know when and where to go with the ball. And he couldn't do enough on the ground to overcome it.

By contrast, Hendon Hooker carved the same defense up for a 76% completion percentage.

Yeah, there's a lot that goes into it though. I would think it's hard to tell from one game, and one comparison.
If only we could talk to his coach who answered honestly for a couple minutes.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

The problem with comparisons to guys like Cam and Fields is that they were EXPONENTIALLY better passers

But those concessions were made in the posts “supporting” him as far as fantasy goes. I wouldn’t want my NFL team to risk it, but from a dynasty approach, it would only really take him to become nearly as good as Cam was in the passing game to be a fantasy producer.

It would also depend on where he ends up. If he’s in Seattle, Atlanta or Carolina, I’d give him a better chance of reaching his upside - albeit still a long shot.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

If the price is right in my start 1QB leagues I’ll get a share or two. Jackson still not a great passer, but he is a great fantasy QB

Yes, a lot of the talk here comes from the FF perspective. The NFL doesn't have a cheat code, a yard is still a yard and a TD is still a TD.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Also I’m assuming in start 1QB leagues the QBs go where they “normally” would, starting around 2.04/2.05. If the weaker WR class causes QBs to start going higher, then I’m not necessarily jumping in.

 

[massraider]

I wouldn’t want my NFL team to risk it, but from a dynasty approach, it would only really take him to become nearly as good as Cam was in the passing game to be a fantasy producer

Pretty much where I'm at. He doesn't need to be Dan Marino passing. He needs to be Cam or Dalton, and he's a playoff QB. The athleticism allows him to overcome missed passes, so 70% isn't as big a deal for him.

We have seen this with multiple mobile QBs. Some people don't like it, but I'm not sure why. When they watch the NBA, they're bummed out by the dunks, I guess.

I don't think he's the level of Lamar and Hurts as a passer (The things that were said about Lamar are actually true about Richardson), so top 10 is high for me.

But: and I said this in Raiders thread, if you need a QB, and don't take one, you better be sure they aren't a franchise guy. If someone gets Richardson to 62% in the pros, they have a Pro Bowler. I am fine with my team passing on him. But he has to bust. I am not fine with Skoronski are 1.7 if Richardson turns into the next great QB.

 

[massraider]

Also I’m assuming in start 1QB leagues the QBs go where they “normally” would, starting around 2.04/2.05. If the weaker WR class causes QBs to start going higher, then I’m not necessarily jumping in.

There's not a pick after Bijan that I don't think he's in play for.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Also I’m assuming in start 1QB leagues the QBs go where they “normally” would, starting around 2.04/2.05. If the weaker WR class causes QBs to start going higher, then I’m not necessarily jumping in.

There's not a pick after Bijan that I don't think he's in play for.

I’ve seen guys like Luck and Lawrence go Top 5 in start 1QB leagues but most of the time hardly any go in the first round. I get your point and if the hype continues and he goes to say Atlanta after a trade up, you may be right.

 

[jm192]

Well, is he inaccurate and unable to make certain throws, or is the low completion percentage have more to do with just generally not reading things well or reacting well, and not knowing WHERE to throw it?
I have no idea, I never watched him play.

Against Kentucky's defense, he looked COMPLETELY overmatched as a passer. A lot of it to me, looked like he didn't know when and where to go with the ball. And he couldn't do enough on the ground to overcome it.

By contrast, Hendon Hooker carved the same defense up for a 76% completion percentage.

To Richardson’s defense the UK game was one of the first few starts of his carear.

Well, is he inaccurate and unable to make certain throws, or is the low completion percentage have more to do with just generally not reading things well or reacting well, and not knowing WHERE to throw it?
I have no idea, I never watched him play.

Against Kentucky's defense, he looked COMPLETELY overmatched as a passer. A lot of it to me, looked like he didn't know when and where to go with the ball. And he couldn't do enough on the ground to overcome it.

By contrast, Hendon Hooker carved the same defense up for a 76% completion percentage.

Yeah, there's a lot that goes into it though. I would think it's hard to tell from one game, and one comparison.
If only we could talk to his coach who answered honestly for a couple minutes.

It was just 1 early season game. And admittedly the only full game of his I've watched.

But then there's the 9 for 27 debacle vs FSU at the end of the season.

I don't read the tea leaves as someone who was becoming a much more efficient passer as the season went on.

 

[TartanLion]

One of the questions is whether his passing issues and inaccuracy are actual ingrained problems or whether he is simply very inexperienced as a starter and these things can be fixed as he has a lot of room still to grow and it all might sharply improve with just more time to develop.

I’ve heard a few people on podcasts in the last week say that they feel none of his problems are ingrained and proven across multiple full seasons and that they are most likely mainly due to just a general dearth of actually being a starting QB, and that a very quick incline in getting better can be expected

I think one of them might have First Pick podcast with Rick Spielman. I’m interested to hear what Bucky Brooks and Jeremiah have to say now as as far as I can remember Brooks had him outside of his top 5QBs

 

[jm192]

Also I’m assuming in start 1QB leagues the QBs go where they “normally” would, starting around 2.04/2.05. If the weaker WR class causes QBs to start going higher, then I’m not necessarily jumping in.

Super important point.

I can get behind him as a 2nd round pick. I’m afraid the hype is going to require a mid-1st

 

[ghostguy123]

Also I’m assuming in start 1QB leagues the QBs go where they “normally” would, starting around 2.04/2.05. If the weaker WR class causes QBs to start going higher, then I’m not necessarily jumping in.

Super important point.

I can get behind him as a 2nd round pick. I’m afraid the hype is going to require a mid-1st

Someone else can go ahead and "waste" a 1st on him then. Shoot, I can't even get a 1st for Justin Freaking Herbert. Even if this guy actually pans out, will be be worth a mid 1st? I'd say Herbert has definitely planned out with a couple high scoring seasons by age 24, and the vast majority of people aren't giving a mid 1st on him.
Now you got Richardson who clearly would have serious bust potential, plus probably a dead roster spot for a while. Not sure why that package is worth a mid 1st in ANY draft, let alone a fairly decent draft.

Now, of course, this is all league dependent. I am referring to 12 team leagues, standard.

 

[jm192]

One of the questions is whether his passing issues and inaccuracy are actual ingrained problems or whether he is simply very inexperienced as a starter and these things can be fixed as he has a lot of room still to grow and it all might sharply improve with just more time to develop.

I’ve heard a few people on podcasts in the last week say that they feel none of his problems are ingrained and proven across multiple full seasons and that they are most likely mainly due to just a general dearth of actually being a starting QB, and that a very quick incline in getting better can be expected

I think one of them might have First Pick podcast with Rick Spielman. I’m interested to hear what Bucky Brooks and Jeremiah have to say now as as far as I can remember Brooks had him outside of his top 5QBs

Maybe.

But how different is the learning curve for the NFL vs College?

He wasn't a good passer in college. Now he's got NFL D Linemen and Linebackers running at him. He's got NFL DB's defending his passes. Those windows will be a lot shorter and close a lot more quickly.

If we're debating "Can he be a better college QB next year with more experience?" Absolutely.

Can he make the jump to the NFL and use that experience to be a quality NFL passer? I have my reservations.

 

[jm192]

Also I’m assuming in start 1QB leagues the QBs go where they “normally” would, starting around 2.04/2.05. If the weaker WR class causes QBs to start going higher, then I’m not necessarily jumping in.

Super important point.

I can get behind him as a 2nd round pick. I’m afraid the hype is going to require a mid-1st

Someone else can go ahead and "waste" a 1st on him then. Shoot, I can't even get a 1st for Justin Freaking Herbert. Even if this guy actually pans out, will be be worth a mid 1st? I'd say Herbert has definitely planned out with a couple high scoring seasons by age 24, and the vast majority of people aren't giving a mid 1st on him.
Now you got Richardson who clearly would have serious bust potential, plus probably a dead roster spot for a while. Not sure why that package is worth a mid 1st in ANY draft, let alone a fairly decent draft.

Agree with all of this.

My hope is that the hype continues to drive him up and he's such a "cool" or "sexy" pick that he's pushing a WR or RB down to me.

 

[Grahamburn]

I haven’t seen Michael Vick’s name mentioned in here. He was a career 56% passer in college. 54% and 7.7 ypa the year he came out.

 

[massraider]

It's a bit more fun to discuss his dynasty range of outcomes.

Someone else can go ahead and "waste" a 1st on him then. Shoot, I can't even get a 1st for Justin Freaking Herbert

The bust rate for rookies is high enough that once I'm at the point where guys I'm excited about are gone, I can make a very strong argument for Richardson.

I have no idea what the consensus 1.8-1.10 picks will be. But I am sure I will like Richardson more that whoever is there. Just for the gamble on getting another cheat code mobile QB

 

[JohnnyU]

It's a bit more fun to discuss his dynasty range of outcomes.

Someone else can go ahead and "waste" a 1st on him then. Shoot, I can't even get a 1st for Justin Freaking Herbert

The bust rate for rookies is high enough that once I'm at the point where guys I'm excited about are gone, I can make a very strong argument for Richardson.

I have no idea what the consensus 1.8-1.10 picks will be. But I am sure I will like Richardson more that whoever is there. Just for the gamble on getting another cheat code mobile QB

Forgive my ignorance, but what does cheat code mean in the context of mobile QBs?

 

[SproutDaddy]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

That’s some wishful thinking and terribly flawed logic.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

The problem with comparisons to guys like Cam and Fields is that they were EXPONENTIALLY better passers

But those concessions were made in the posts “supporting” him as far as fantasy goes. I wouldn’t want my NFL team to risk it, but from a dynasty approach, it would only really take him to become nearly as good as Cam was in the passing game to be a fantasy producer.

It would also depend on where he ends up. If he’s in Seattle, Atlanta or Carolina, I’d give him a better chance of reaching his upside - albeit still a long shot.

Yes that's fair. Honestly I have no problem with people grabbing him in FF. His upside is massive, and league winning.

I guess my point is just these posts saying "he only has to be as good as Cam Newton" as a passer or @massraider likewise mentioning Andy Dalton in the same context are underrating just how MASSIVELY far from that he is as a passer.

To me it's like saying "all Tanner Mckee has to do is be as good as Dan Marino as a passer" because Tanner Mckee is probably as close to Dan Marino as Anthony Richardson is to Andy Dalton. Andy Dalton is still a massive, hail marry situation for Anthony Richardson (though of course if he can do it, the fantasy upside is massive).

I'll say again what I said earlier in the thread, as a Gator that watched every one of Tim Tebow and Anthony Richardson's career passes (including many of Richardson's high school passes since he was quite the story around town), Tebow was a significantly more accurate passer and significantly better at reading defenses than Richardson in college.

Tim Tebow.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

One of the questions is whether his passing issues and inaccuracy are actual ingrained problems or whether he is simply very inexperienced as a starter and these things can be fixed as he has a lot of room still to grow and it all might sharply improve with just more time to develop.

I’ve heard a few people on podcasts in the last week say that they feel none of his problems are ingrained and proven across multiple full seasons and that they are most likely mainly due to just a general dearth of actually being a starting QB, and that a very quick incline in getting better can be expected

I think one of them might have First Pick podcast with Rick Spielman. I’m interested to hear what Bucky Brooks and Jeremiah have to say now as as far as I can remember Brooks had him outside of his top 5QBs

His inexperience definitely works in his favor in terms of teams thinking they can fix him. But it's not just reading defenses. The guy struggled to complete 5 yard passes. Even WR screens all year long were erratic. In the dirt, at the guys feet, making them run backwards for it, etc.

He's been coached every day of the last half dozen years yet he still struggles to throw the ball into the chest of a guy standing still 10 yards away. To me that's a fundamental issue with being able to control a football, not inexperience.

 

[JohnnyU]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

That’s some wishful thinking and terribly flawed logic.

Explain yourself

 

[massraider]

Forgive my ignorance, but what does cheat code mean in the context of mobile QBs?

Meaning that you used to get fantasy points from QB by passing yards and TDs.

Now there are guys running for 10 TDs and 700 yards at QB, in addition to whatever they did throwing the ball. You don't NEED to have a great passer to have a better fantasy QB than the other guy.

Lamar and Hurts, two guys I got in 3rd round of rookie drafts, because people overrated passing flaws and underrated rushing production.

As @FreeBaGeL said, this is different, because he's really not a good passer now. Lamar and Hurts were.

 

[menobrown]

No horse in this race, just presenting some interesting comments from a few others I've seen.

I don't know who this guy is but he recently worked as a scout, maybe the front office, for the Eagles, been following him over a year and knows what he's talking about.

He tweets this and if you scroll through the tweet he basically holds a Q&A on him and discusses things like issues, things he think can be fixed:

Anthony Richardson isn't getting out of the top 5. He's been interviewing well and there's nothing on film that's anything close to a complicated fix. He's one of those guys with an unlimited ceiling that only he can prevent himself from reaching, and I see no reason to think not

https://twitter.com/TheHonestNFL/status/1632133878658859009

And from Nate Tice, similar thing where he responds to some questions after sending this tweeet:

there is more subtleness to Anthony Richardson's game than I think he gets credit for. Here's a classic Smash concept against Cover 2. But watch Richardson's eyes from the end zone view. He gives that little glance to the middle that helps keep the Safety from getting width.
and again, Richardson isn’t just a one-read athlete. There are plenty of examples of him progressing, using his eyes and managing the game at the LOS on things like protection and getting teammates lined up

https://twitter.com/Nate_Tice/status/1632128315183226880

 

[Zeppelin]

One of the questions is whether his passing issues and inaccuracy are actual ingrained problems or whether he is simply very inexperienced as a starter and these things can be fixed as he has a lot of room still to grow and it all might sharply improve with just more time to develop.

I’ve heard a few people on podcasts in the last week say that they feel none of his problems are ingrained and proven across multiple full seasons and that they are most likely mainly due to just a general dearth of actually being a starting QB, and that a very quick incline in getting better can be expected

I think one of them might have First Pick podcast with Rick Spielman. I’m interested to hear what Bucky Brooks and Jeremiah have to say now as as far as I can remember Brooks had him outside of his top 5QBs

His inexperience definitely works in his favor in terms of teams thinking they can fix him. But it's not just reading defenses. The guy struggled to complete 5 yard passes. Even WR screens all year long were erratic. In the dirt, at the guys feet, making them run backwards for it, etc.

He's been coached every day of the last half dozen years yet he still struggles to throw the ball into the chest of a guy standing still 10 yards away. To me that's a fundamental issue with being able to control a football, not inexperience.

He may have been coached but may not have been well-coached.

 

[IHEARTFF]

One of the questions is whether his passing issues and inaccuracy are actual ingrained problems or whether he is simply very inexperienced as a starter and these things can be fixed as he has a lot of room still to grow and it all might sharply improve with just more time to develop.

I’ve heard a few people on podcasts in the last week say that they feel none of his problems are ingrained and proven across multiple full seasons and that they are most likely mainly due to just a general dearth of actually being a starting QB, and that a very quick incline in getting better can be expected

I think one of them might have First Pick podcast with Rick Spielman. I’m interested to hear what Bucky Brooks and Jeremiah have to say now as as far as I can remember Brooks had him outside of his top 5QBs

His inexperience definitely works in his favor in terms of teams thinking they can fix him. But it's not just reading defenses. The guy struggled to complete 5 yard passes. Even WR screens all year long were erratic. In the dirt, at the guys feet, making them run backwards for it, etc.

He's been coached every day of the last half dozen years yet he still struggles to throw the ball into the chest of a guy standing still 10 yards away. To me that's a fundamental issue with being able to control a football, not inexperience.

That’s some cold water on this fire.

 

[JohnnyU]

No horse in this race, just presenting some interesting comments from a few others I've seen.

I don't know who this guy is but he recently worked as a scout, maybe the front office, for the Eagles, been following him over a year and knows what he's talking about.

He tweets this and if you scroll through the tweet he basically holds a Q&A on him and discusses things like issues, things he think can be fixed:

Anthony Richardson isn't getting out of the top 5. He's been interviewing well and there's nothing on film that's anything close to a complicated fix. He's one of those guys with an unlimited ceiling that only he can prevent himself from reaching, and I see no reason to think not

https://twitter.com/TheHonestNFL/status/1632133878658859009

And from Nate Tice, similar thing where he responds to some questions after sending this tweeet:

there is more subtleness to Anthony Richardson's game than I think he gets credit for. Here's a classic Smash concept against Cover 2. But watch Richardson's eyes from the end zone view. He gives that little glance to the middle that helps keep the Safety from getting width.
and again, Richardson isn’t just a one-read athlete. There are plenty of examples of him progressing, using his eyes and managing the game at the LOS on things like protection and getting teammates lined up

https://twitter.com/Nate_Tice/status/1632128315183226880

Move over Brady and Manning, this guy will be the best at reading coverages.

 

[massraider]

The NFL's history on project players is really really really bad.

 

[Capella]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Because I’ve watched the draft for 25 years and QBs always go before everybody else? If the colts don’t trade up somebody else will, bottom line.

 

[TartanLion]

One of the questions is whether his passing issues and inaccuracy are actual ingrained problems or whether he is simply very inexperienced as a starter and these things can be fixed as he has a lot of room still to grow and it all might sharply improve with just more time to develop.

I’ve heard a few people on podcasts in the last week say that they feel none of his problems are ingrained and proven across multiple full seasons and that they are most likely mainly due to just a general dearth of actually being a starting QB, and that a very quick incline in getting better can be expected

I think one of them might have First Pick podcast with Rick Spielman. I’m interested to hear what Bucky Brooks and Jeremiah have to say now as as far as I can remember Brooks had him outside of his top 5QBs

His inexperience definitely works in his favor in terms of teams thinking they can fix him. But it's not just reading defenses. The guy struggled to complete 5 yard passes. Even WR screens all year long were erratic. In the dirt, at the guys feet, making them run backwards for it, etc.

He's been coached every day of the last half dozen years yet he still struggles to throw the ball into the chest of a guy standing still 10 yards away. To me that's a fundamental issue with being able to control a football, not inexperience.

Yeah I mean In don’t have a vested interest in this, it’s just going to be very interesting to watch how this one develops.

I do find it mildly hilarious how an inexperienced QB with passing issues has been getting interest for the first round due to being an athletic freak with a big arm, goes to the combine and works out in his underwear - posts athletic freak esque numbers, shows he has a big arm, and now the chatter has gone nuclear.

What would have been the cutoff for it not to have happened ? 2 tenths of a second slower on a 40 yard dash and one inch less jumping straight up in the air ? Margins like this mean nothing to me mostly

In fairness, it’s been said that he has interviewed incredibly well also so that’s something

 

[FreeBaGeL]

And from Nate Tice, similar thing where he responds to some questions after sending this tweeet:

there is more subtleness to Anthony Richardson's game than I think he gets credit for. Here's a classic Smash concept against Cover 2. But watch Richardson's eyes from the end zone view. He gives that little glance to the middle that helps keep the Safety from getting width.
and again, Richardson isn’t just a one-read athlete. There are plenty of examples of him progressing, using his eyes and managing the game at the LOS on things like protection and getting teammates lined up

https://twitter.com/Nate_Tice/status/1632128315183226880

This is totally off-topic and not meant to be argumentative but this is actually a huge pet peeve of mine. I don't get why so many announcers and people in interviews treat this like it is some big deal. It's such a basic concept in modern football you can't find a player that doesn't do it.

My favorite time of year is when all the rookie QBs make their first start and the announcers start drooling over how mature they are the first time they throw the ball away or look off a defender, as if every player doesn't do that these days. I never played with or against a high school QB that didn't/couldn't do this.

Like it's some big secret that every arm chair QB with redzone channel knows about but somehow coaches/players outside of the elite few have never thought of it.

You can turn on UTEP vs. Western Kentucky on a random Saturday morning and both QBs will look off defenders and throw the ball away.

Smash against Cover 2 is like the most fundamental route/read concept there is. It's pretty much the very first one that QBs are taught as a freshman in high school.

 

[The Frankman]

A lot of the analysts on social media seem to agree he's farther ahead than Malik Willis since Richardson ran a more pro-style O than Willis did... of course that might say more about Willis than Richardson.

This is totally off-topic and not meant to be argumentative but this is actually a huge pet peeve of mine. I don't get why so many announcers and people in interviews treat this like it is some big deal. It's such a basic concept in modern football you can't find a player that doesn't do it.

My favorite time of year is when all the rookie QBs make their first start and the announcers start drooling over how mature they are the first time they throw the ball away or look off a defender, as if every player doesn't do that these days. I never played with or against a high school QB that didn't/couldn't do this.

Like it's some big secret that every arm chair QB with redzone channel knows about but somehow coaches/players outside of the elite few have never thought of it.

You can turn on UTEP vs. Western Kentucky on a random Saturday morning and both QBs will look off defenders and throw the ball away.

Smash against Cover 2 is like the most fundamental route/read concept there is. It's pretty much the very first one that QBs are taught as a freshman in high school.

Because on the "black athletic NFL guy should be a WR/RB instead of a QB". People actually have to prove he might have QB instincts.

Woul dthe guy benefit from anther year or two of seasoning? DEFINITELY. But he wants to come out now and people have to evaluate him carefully.

 

[massraider]

I do find it mildly hilarious how an inexperienced QB with passing issues has been getting interest for the first round due to being an athletic freak with a big arm, goes to the combine and works out in his underwear - posts athletic freak esque numbers, shows he has a big arm, and now the chatter has gone nuclear

Daniel Jeremiah had his conference call, you can listen on Move the Sticks.

Detroit guy asks about Jeremiah mocking Richardson at 18, and Jeremiah said, laughing, "don't worry, he won't be there."

Buzz among NFL teams was big before the combine, it's just that most draft guys who shape OUR opinions don't have his access.

Jeremiah was the one last year who was telling everyone that Travon Walker was waaay too low on big boards. He actually brought that up, and was saying, listen, the NFL thinks a lot higher of Richardson than everyone else does.

 

[JohnnyU]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Because I’ve watched the draft for 25 years and QBs always go before everybody else? If the colts don’t trade up somebody else will, bottom line.

Then let them. If a player isn’t worthy of giving important draft capital for, then don’t do it. The Colts can get a QB at 4, whether that is Stroud, Young, Levis, or Richardson.

 

[ghostguy123]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Because I’ve watched the draft for 25 years and QBs always go before everybody else? If the colts don’t trade up somebody else will, bottom line.

Then let them. If a player isn’t worthy of giving important draft capital for, then don’t do it. The Colts can get a QB at 4, whether that is Stroud, Young, Levis, or Richardson.

It's possible they might want the one they think will be the best.........possible

 

[JohnnyU]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Because I’ve watched the draft for 25 years and QBs always go before everybody else? If the colts don’t trade up somebody else will, bottom line.

Then let them. If a player isn’t worthy of giving important draft capital for, then don’t do it. The Colts can get a QB at 4, whether that is Stroud, Young, Levis, or Richardson.

It's possible they might want the one they think will be the best.........possible

Possibly, but Ballard‘s most recent interview hinted the Colts may stay at 4. I hope that is the case, but if not, I hope it is Stroud.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Because I’ve watched the draft for 25 years and QBs always go before everybody else? If the colts don’t trade up somebody else will, bottom line.

Then let them. If a player isn’t worthy of giving important draft capital for, then don’t do it. The Colts can get a QB at 4, whether that is Stroud, Young, Levis, or Richardson.

It's possible they might want the one they think will be the best.........possible

Possibly, but Ballard‘s most recent interview hinted the Colts may stay at 4. I hope that is the case, but if not, I hope it is Stroud.

If they trade up the safest selection (and best) is Stroud - maybe Young if they see traits that over ride his size.

 

[ghostguy123]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Because I’ve watched the draft for 25 years and QBs always go before everybody else? If the colts don’t trade up somebody else will, bottom line.

Then let them. If a player isn’t worthy of giving important draft capital for, then don’t do it. The Colts can get a QB at 4, whether that is Stroud, Young, Levis, or Richardson.

It's possible they might want the one they think will be the best.........possible

Possibly, but Ballard‘s most recent interview hinted the Colts may stay at 4. I hope that is the case, but if not, I hope it is Stroud.

Are you F'ing kidding me????
You are getting duped during silly season......by the silliest perpetrator of the silliness???
C'mon man.

 

[JohnnyU]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Because I’ve watched the draft for 25 years and QBs always go before everybody else? If the colts don’t trade up somebody else will, bottom line.

Then let them. If a player isn’t worthy of giving important draft capital for, then don’t do it. The Colts can get a QB at 4, whether that is Stroud, Young, Levis, or Richardson.

It's possible they might want the one they think will be the best.........possible

Possibly, but Ballard‘s most recent interview hinted the Colts may stay at 4. I hope that is the case, but if not, I hope it is Stroud.

If they trade up the safest selection (and best) is Stroud - maybe Young if they see traits that over ride his size.

I hope you’re right

 

[JohnnyU]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Because I’ve watched the draft for 25 years and QBs always go before everybody else? If the colts don’t trade up somebody else will, bottom line.

Then let them. If a player isn’t worthy of giving important draft capital for, then don’t do it. The Colts can get a QB at 4, whether that is Stroud, Young, Levis, or Richardson.

It's possible they might want the one they think will be the best.........possible

Possibly, but Ballard‘s most recent interview hinted the Colts may stay at 4. I hope that is the case, but if not, I hope it is Stroud.

Are you F'ing kidding me????
You are getting duped during silly season......by the silliest perpetrator of the silliness???
C'mon man.

I guess there isn’t anything left to say, but just wait and see. I’ve given my reasons for staying at 4 unless it is to move up for Stroud, or possibly Young.

 

[massraider]

Can Ballard afford to play it cool at QB? He pretty much knows he has to get a QB this year.

 

[JohnnyU]

Can Ballard afford to play it cool at QB? He pretty much knows he has to get a QB this year.

…..and he can at 4 or Hooker at 35. Or Stroud or Young at 1 if he feels compelled.

 

[ghostguy123]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Because I’ve watched the draft for 25 years and QBs always go before everybody else? If the colts don’t trade up somebody else will, bottom line.

Then let them. If a player isn’t worthy of giving important draft capital for, then don’t do it. The Colts can get a QB at 4, whether that is Stroud, Young, Levis, or Richardson.

It's possible they might want the one they think will be the best.........possible

Possibly, but Ballard‘s most recent interview hinted the Colts may stay at 4. I hope that is the case, but if not, I hope it is Stroud.

Are you F'ing kidding me????
You are getting duped during silly season......by the silliest perpetrator of the silliness???
C'mon man.

I guess there isn’t anything left to say, but just wait and see. I’ve given my reasons for staying at 4 unless it is to move up for Stroud, or possibly Young.

You just covered every possibility. Well done. I am sure you are correct in that they will either draft at 4 or move up.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Because I’ve watched the draft for 25 years and QBs always go before everybody else? If the colts don’t trade up somebody else will, bottom line.

Then let them. If a player isn’t worthy of giving important draft capital for, then don’t do it. The Colts can get a QB at 4, whether that is Stroud, Young, Levis, or Richardson.

It's possible they might want the one they think will be the best.........possible

Possibly, but Ballard‘s most recent interview hinted the Colts may stay at 4. I hope that is the case, but if not, I hope it is Stroud.

Are you F'ing kidding me????
You are getting duped during silly season......by the silliest perpetrator of the silliness???
C'mon man.

I guess there isn’t anything left to say, but just wait and see. I’ve given my reasons for staying at 4 unless it is to move up for Stroud, or possibly Young.

You just covered every possibility. Well done. I am sure you are correct in that they will either draft at 4 or move up.

They could trade 4 for Lamar too

 

[JohnnyU]

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Am I the only one who thinks Richardson is going to be drafted in the top 10? It only takes one team to like him that much.

He’s going #1

I hope he does. That only helps the Colts.

The colts might be the team who drafts him

Maybe, but he is not the typical QB the Colts draft. Besides, if he goes #1 why wpould the Colts do it when they could sit tight at 4 and get one of Stroud or Young? I doubt all 3 of them go in the first three picks.

Colts will trade up. I’d bet a lot on that.

@JohnnyU doesn't want to accept this, but it's very true.

If they do I hope it’s for Stroud, but I think they just might stay at 4. No sense giving away draft capital when you can get just as good of a prospect by sitting tight at their current position.

You keep saying this but it’s not true lol.

How do you know?

Because I’ve watched the draft for 25 years and QBs always go before everybody else? If the colts don’t trade up somebody else will, bottom line.

Then let them. If a player isn’t worthy of giving important draft capital for, then don’t do it. The Colts can get a QB at 4, whether that is Stroud, Young, Levis, or Richardson.

It's possible they might want the one they think will be the best.........possible

Possibly, but Ballard‘s most recent interview hinted the Colts may stay at 4. I hope that is the case, but if not, I hope it is Stroud.

Are you F'ing kidding me????
You are getting duped during silly season......by the silliest perpetrator of the silliness???
C'mon man.

I guess there isn’t anything left to say, but just wait and see. I’ve given my reasons for staying at 4 unless it is to move up for Stroud, or possibly Young.

You just covered every possibility. Well done. I am sure you are correct in that they will either draft at 4 or move up.

The point is that it isn’t as important to move up as a lot of posters here seem to think, unless it is for Stroud or Young. Totally just my opinion. Just take it as such.

 

[Da Franchise]

I hold the 1.03 in my 12tm dynasty, 1 QB 4pt passing.

Not kidding anyone when I say I’m considering him as my first pick. Should I try to move down? Yep. Easier said than done? Yep.

I think I just like the chance of having the next Mahomes, Allen, or Hurts … rather than high floor WR2 (that’s how I view the WR class)

Earlier than I’d go but you gotta do what

What’s too early to spend in 1QB leagues?

I have 1.08 in two leagues and I’m actually going to consider whether to take him there, at least in one league. His ceiling is literally the most valuable fantasy QB ever. Sure, definite bust possibility as well. I will live with that dice roll seeking the upside. Could he go earlier than that?

The guys I like for sure above him right now are Bijan, Gibbs, JSN, Flowers, maybe Downs.

I think in 12 Team 1QB, 1.08 is early. More likely @ 1-2 turn. With the early bust concerns, his value would still be a bit depressed vs Stroud or the RB3/WR2 available

Question will be do I like any of them better than Richardson?

Yeah, trying to stay level headed and not be a prisoner of the moment. But man, if he ends up with an organization that can develop him, the upside is so tantalizing.

Seattle, Detroit, Vegas, Atlanta, Carolina? Sign me up big time. Indy doesn’t feel right though. Not sure about Houston, having to think more on that one but feels pretty meh at first blush.

Vegas?
The rest could be good places for him.

That one wasn’t really about development, more just they have Davonte and some really interesting offensive pieces. Think it would be a good situation for him. Not sure about McDaniel though.

 

[metoo]

What’s too early to spend in 1QB leagues?

I have 1.08 in two leagues and I’m actually going to consider whether to take him there, at least in one league. His ceiling is literally the most valuable fantasy QB ever. Sure, definite bust possibility as well. I will live with that dice roll seeking the upside. Could he go earlier than that?

The guys I like for sure above him right now are Bijan, Gibbs, JSN, Flowers, maybe Downs.

I think in 12 Team 1QB, 1.08 is early. More likely @ 1-2 turn. With the early bust concerns, his value would still be a bit depressed vs Stroud or the RB3/WR2 available

Question will be do I like any of them better than Richardson?

Yeah, trying to stay level headed and not be a prisoner of the moment. But man, if he ends up with an organization that can develop him, the upside is so tantalizing.

Seattle, Detroit, Vegas, Atlanta, Carolina? Sign me up big time. Indy doesn’t feel right though. Not sure about Houston, having to think more on that one but feels pretty meh at first blush.

Never thought I would say this but I would love him in Detroit.

 

[Ray Barboni]

What’s too early to spend in 1QB leagues?

I have 1.08 in two leagues and I’m actually going to consider whether to take him there, at least in one league. His ceiling is literally the most valuable fantasy QB ever. Sure, definite bust possibility as well. I will live with that dice roll seeking the upside. Could he go earlier than that?

The guys I like for sure above him right now are Bijan, Gibbs, JSN, Flowers, maybe Downs.

I think in 12 Team 1QB, 1.08 is early. More likely @ 1-2 turn. With the early bust concerns, his value would still be a bit depressed vs Stroud or the RB3/WR2 available

Question will be do I like any of them better than Richardson?

Yeah, trying to stay level headed and not be a prisoner of the moment. But man, if he ends up with an organization that can develop him, the upside is so tantalizing.

Seattle, Detroit, Vegas, Atlanta, Carolina? Sign me up big time. Indy doesn’t feel right though. Not sure about Houston, having to think more on that one but feels pretty meh at first blush.

Never thought I would say this but I would love him in Detroit.

metoo… that offense would be incredible.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Quincy Carrier
@Kwen_C

Anthony Richardson is fascinating, he could be a more talented and physically gifted version of Josh Allen or he could be Paxton Lynch. You almost have to take a shot on him but he’s as likely to get you fired as he is to put you in the HOF . April will be interesting