"He doesn’t need to be picked up. He’s a grown man and f---, he’s the leader of our team. I’m not picking him up. I just have his back."

The start of the 2024 season for Anthony Richardson has been a mixed bag so far. Week 1 saw the explosiveness Richardson brings to the Indianapolis Colts offense, with three pass plays of over 50 yards in a close loss to the Houston Texans.

Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson find themselves in similar predicaments. Both left college early carrying the label of strong-armed quarterbacks, capable of making big plays with their feet. Both were drafted by teams seeking long-term stability at a position that had become a revolving door.