The past week and a half have felt like a year in the Colts facility. Another spin of the quarterback carousel has felt, at times, like it's the only topic of conversation. Meanwhile, a Colts team that is 4-5 sees a home game against the Bills as a critical point in their attempts to do what was just about promised when it switched from Anthony Richardson to Joe Flacco: make the playoffs.

Following the Indianapolis Colts game on Sunday night with the Vikings, Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell had some encouraging words for Anthony Richardson at midfield. “Hey, do me a favor and remember something,” said O’Connell, “you’re a ...

In a new video from Inside the NFL / NFL Films, O’Connell is recorded sharing some strong words of encouragement for Richardson after the Vikings beat the Colts last Sunday night. For someone like O’Connell, who isn’t remotely obligated to be this candid with an opposing player, it’s a great show of grace and understanding of the bigger picture:

That's what the Indianapolis Colts did when they selected Anthony Richardson fourth overall out of the University of Florida in the 2023 NFL Draft. Richardson, who stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs 244 pounds,

"Hey, do me a favor and remember something," O'Connell said. "You're a bad dude. And you're gonna play a long time in this league. Alright? Go to work every day, good things will happen for you. I still believe in you,