An anonymous NFL executive made a bold and shocking statement about Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, saying, “I do not think Anthony Richardson is a legitimate quarterback in the NFL.” This comment was part of a survey conducted by *The Athletic*, where various execs ranked teams, placing the Colts low partly due to doubts about Richardson’s abilities. The executive did acknowledge, however, that if Richardson proves himself, the Colts could become one of the top teams in the AFC [[❞]](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/indianapolis-colts/news/colts-anthony-richardson-nfl-exec-not-legitimate-quarterback/1d470e597a8da8f2a1e2f9c6) [[❞]](https://horseshoeheroes.com/posts/you-won-t-believe-the-insane-thing-an-nfl-exec-said-about-anthony-richardson-01j7nrq8711f).
This comment has raised eyebrows, especially since Richardson has already demonstrated flashes of brilliance in his limited playing time. Despite suffering injuries last season, he has shown off his impressive arm strength and playmaking abilities. For example, in his Week 1 performance, he threw multiple 50+ yard passes and played a key role in the offense scoring four touchdowns within just 20 minutes of possession. Critics of the exec’s statement argue that it’s premature to write off a young quarterback who has already amassed nearly 1,000 total yards and 10 touchdowns in just five games [[❞]](https://horseshoeheroes.com/posts/you-won-t-believe-the-insane-thing-an-nfl-exec-said-about-anthony-richardson-01j7nrq8711f).
Many believe that with more experience, Richardson has the potential to develop into a top-tier quarterback, making the exec’s harsh judgment seem especially out of touch.
