Anthony Richardson: I’m grateful for the last two weeks, they’ve really opened my eyes

When the Colts benched Anthony Richardson and selected Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback, there was talk that Richardson would eventually return to the job, but timelines were vague.

It turned out to be a two-week change of direction for the franchise. Head coach Shane Steichen announced Wednesday that Richardson will start this week against the Jets and that the team intends to make this final quarterback change of the season.

When Richardson spoke to reporters later in the day, the 2023 first-round pick reflected on the impact the bench move had on him.

“It just showed that it was me ready to be a professional and I’m willing to sacrifice whatever I have to do for the team,” Richardson said, via Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan. “I feel like the last two weeks have definitely opened my eyes and given me the Given the opportunity to just dive deeper and look into myself and see what I’m made of. I’m grateful for the last two weeks and humbly glad it happened.”

Richardson said he believes there is “room for improvement all around” and that his immediate focus is to “show them that I can do my job consistently day in and day out,” given the rollercoaster rides he has exhibited so far , makes sense in his career.