Joe Flacco doesn’t have the identical ability set that Anthony Richardson brings to the sector with him, however the brand new Colts quarterback doesn’t suppose that may hinder his capacity to have a hand in his new teammate’s development as a participant.
Flacco agreed to phrases with the Colts final week and he formally grew to become a member of the workforce on Friday. At a press convention to debate the signing, Flacco mentioned that he has realized over the course of his 16-year profession that quarterbacks who succeed “play quick as a result of they’re both naturally doing it or they’re simply sort of simplifying it to the purpose that they’re not worrying about each tiny little factor.”
He believes he can assist Richardson do this after the youthful quarterback’s rookie season ended early due to a shoulder harm.
“It’s about being within the room with him, plenty of conversations naturally come up if you spend a lot time collectively,” Flacco mentioned, by way of Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star. “With the ability to convey the expertise and assist him simplify issues, go on the market, play quick and use his ability set the way in which he needs to.”
Flacco confirmed he can nonetheless play whereas with the Browns final season and he helped the workforce make the playoffs, however his impression on the Colts will likely be quite a bit larger if he can assist Richardson turn out to be a top-flight starter in Indianapolis.
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