Thoughts on Anthony Richardson?

[eball]

22 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

I think there are more options than just the two.

 

He's basically an athletic freak that they're going to try to mold into an NFL QB.

 

Most of these projects don't work out and I honestly think that Josh Allen has helped these types of QB's because of his success.

 

The biggest mistake the pundits make these days is using Josh Allen as an example of why guys like Richardson (and Trey Lance, etc.) could/should be great.  What they fail to comprehend is that Josh Allen is not just about the physical tools…his mind is also All-Pro.

 

I have no idea what Richardson is capable of, but saying “look at what Josh Allen did” as your rationale for optimism is like searching for fool’s gold.

 

[oldmanfan]

I live just north of Indy.  Fans here are hoping he's the next Josh.

[eball]

4 minutes ago, oldmanfan said:

I live just north of Indy.  Fans here are hoping he's the next Josh.

 

LOL. See the post directly above yours.

 

[oldmanfan]

16 minutes ago, eball said:

 

LOL. See the post directly above yours.

 

Not saying I agree.  Just what the folks here are saying.

[Mr. WEO]

The kindest thing you can say about his passing game is that he's a very good runner.

[machine gun kelly]

23 hours ago, Lost said:

I don't watch much college ball so I really knew anything about this guy until I saw Chris Brown and Tasker talking about him on One Bills Live.  Guy is built like a linebacker and appears to have an arm like Allen.   Anyone here watched him in college that can provide some insight on what kind of player he is since we'll be seeing a lot of him on Saturday?  Is he future all pro or bust?

Lost, there are a lot of comparisons to Allen with Richardson as they are of the same dimensions and raw talent.  I saw a lot of him as the Gators are always on in Tampa during the college season.

 

It’s a leap though.  What makes Allen, Super Allen is his drive to be the best.  His relentless off season training by Palmer etc.  Allen grew more that I’ve ever seen anyone grow as a QB and I’m 55.

 

Richardson can grow, but it will take that type of drive and passion for the game.  We’ll all look back on Allen as a freak of nature someday.  I’ll probably never see a WB like him again.  Even Mahomes came out more polished as a rookie.

[Wayne Arnold]

I'm intrigued by his freak athleticism.

 

However, I think the odds of him being good are stacked against him.

 

People compare him to Allen because of what the two have in common: (a) alien-like physical attributes, (2) high character and (d) poor passing statistics in college.

 

However, Richardson had much better opportunities to succeed in college than Allen did. Played for an SEC program with SEC coaches and SEC talent surrounding him.

 

Allen never had that luxury.

[MJS]

There won't be another Josh Allen. He draws comparisons to QB's coming out of the draft every single year.

[SirAndrew]

2 hours ago, Wayne Arnold said:

I'm intrigued by his freak athleticism.

 

However, I think the odds of him being good are stacked against him.

 

People compare him to Allen because of what the two have in common: (a) alien-like physical attributes, (2) high character and (d) poor passing statistics in college.

 

However, Richardson had much better opportunities to succeed in college than Allen did. Played for an SEC program with SEC coaches and SEC talent surrounding him.

 

Allen never had that luxury.

Yeah, I’d like to find time to do random research on that. How many mediocre college QB’s from elite conferences went on to become great NFL QB’s? I can’t think of any off the top of my head, but there are plenty of mid major program guys who fit the bill. 

[balln]

17 minutes ago, SirAndrew said:

Yeah, I’d like to find time to do random research on that. How many mediocre college QB’s from elite conferences went on to become great NFL QB’s? I can’t think of any off the top of my head, but there are plenty of mid major program guys who fit the bill. 

Tom Brady - mediocre career at Michigan is debatable 

 

drew Bree’s I thought was prolific at Purdue 

 

warren moon at Washington ?

 

 

 

 

[Rico]

After the 1st week of pre-season games,

Richardson > Stroud

[blacklabel]

After watching him today he's definitely an intriguing player. Has the arm and the athleticism. I guess it'll probably hinge on whether or not he can grasp the mental aspects and have the game slow down for him. Definitely can see why teams were interested. 

[Ayjent]

What made him frustrating was that he was his worst enemy.  He could struggle against any team he played even bad competition.

[bouds]

Had one really nice throw to Pierce. Other than that there wasn’t much. But that one throw was really good. Let’s see, he’s going to be up and down.  

[Kmart128]

He has tools but he conplete broke down when we brought any sort of pressure at him.

[Captain Hindsight]

His footwork needs some work. Just kind of throwing it up at times and when under duress. Big dude with a big arm tho. Should be an interesting guy to watch 

[Chandler#81]

I’m a Gator fan, though not as much as many friends here in Jacksonville. He was a good scrambler and a so/so arm but he was dumb as a box of rocks. I don’t see that changing at the next level. 🤷‍♂️

[K D]

My pregame analysis stands. Great athlete, he's going to be a very good TE in the next 2-3 years

[Warcodered]

Currently Dane Jackson's favorite rookie QB of this class.

[EmotionallyUnstable]

55 minutes ago, bouds said:

Had one really nice throw to Pierce. Other than that there wasn’t much. But that one throw was really good. Let’s see, he’s going to be up and down.  

I just don’t think he’s going to get much help from the skills positions and a rookie HC (albeit a QB friendly one)