{"id":233277,"date":"2025-05-20T10:15:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T14:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=233277"},"modified":"2025-05-20T08:33:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T12:33:33","slug":"colts-utilize-anthony-richardson-more-as-a-runner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/05\/20\/colts-utilize-anthony-richardson-more-as-a-runner\/","title":{"rendered":"Colts Analyst Proposes Bold Plan For First-Round Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anthony Richardson is far from an elite passer. With that said, should the Indianapolis Colts use him more as a runner? Jon Spradley<\/a> of Stampede Blue<\/em> touched on this particular subject.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Indianapolis Colts knew what they were getting when they drafted Anthony Richardson; a dynamic, highly athletic player who needed some polish,\u201d wrote Spradley. \u201cAlthough we haven’t seen nearly the same level of play, mainly due to injuries, Richardson brings shades of Michael Vick<\/a>. He is a quarterback first, but he is never going to wow you with his passing ability from the pocket. Just because Vick wasn’t a pure passer, it doesn’t mean he didn’t have what it took to be successful. The Colts are at a crossroads with Richardson: do they focus efforts into him being the best passer he can be, or do they pivot and lean into his ability to run wild on a defense?\u201d<\/p>\n

Without a doubt, Anthony Richardson is known for his ability to run. But should he focus more on developing as a passer?<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) makes a pass against Detroit Lions during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Should the Indianapolis Colts Utilize Anthony Richardson More as a Runner?<\/h2>\n

Greatest Running Quarterbacks of All Time<\/h3>\n

Anthony Richardson can potentially be one of the greatest running quarterbacks of all time. If he ever becomes that, what legends will he join?<\/p>\n

Well, you can\u2019t have a \u201cGreatest Rushing Quarterback\u201d list without the name Michael Vick. The former Atlanta Falcons<\/a> star is one of the most exciting players in NFL history. Back in 2006, Vick became the first quarterback to ever rush for over 1,000 yards in a season. He ran for 6,109 yards and 36 touchdowns during his career.<\/p>\n

Speaking of 1,000-yard quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson<\/a> has accomplished the feat twice: in 2019 and 2020. He nearly did it again in 2024, finishing with 915 rushing yards. Last season, \u00a0the current Baltimore Ravens<\/a> star surpassed Vick for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history. Jackson now has a whopping 6,173 career rushing yards and 33 touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Other notable rushers include Randall Cunningham, Fran Tarkenton, and Steve Young. And you can forget about guys like Cam Newton, Russell Wilson<\/a>, and Josh Allen.<\/p>\n

Does Anthony Richardson Running More Make Sense?<\/h3>\n

Sometimes when Richardson runs the ball, he\u2019s one of the most fun players to watch in all of football. He\u2019s extremely athletic, super fast, and difficult to tackle.<\/p>\n

Yes, Richardson is capable of making big-time plays running the football. However, the Colts should not utilize him more as a runner. Ever since he was drafted fourth overall in 2023, he has had a ton of injuries. For some reason, he just can’t seem to stay healthy. Running the football more will just increase the chances of him getting hurt.<\/p>\n

Richardson needs to focus more on his passing. Last season, he completed only 47.7%<\/a> of his passes, which is not good at all. The Colts, of course, signed<\/a> Daniel Jones earlier this offseason. He\u2019ll compete with Richardson for the starting quarterback job. Maybe Anthony Richardson will win the job, find a way to improve his accuracy, and have a breakout 2025 season for the Colts.<\/p>\n

Main Photo: Junfu Han – Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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