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The Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Anthony Richardson mutually agreed to seek a trade.
However, what if the Colts cannot find a trade partner for Richardson?
"There's definitely a scenario there," GM Chris Ballard said the NFL league meetings on Monday, via ESPN. "He's a good dude and he's talented. I mean, I still want good for Anthony, man. I still think he's got a lot in him. He's had some freaking bad luck, but I still think Anthony has got a lot of ability and he's maturing and growing. He's still young. Anytime you take a quarterback that high ... the expectations, it's hard to live up to them no matter who you are."
On Mar. 14, Stephen Holder reported that "no deal is imminent" at that time. However, he did also mention the Green Bay Packers as a team to monitor. When the news first broke during NFL combine week that the Colts were willing to trade Richardson, the NFL Network reported that the Vikings were a team to watch as well.
Richardson's agents have weighed in on the trade talks and discussed the importance of finding the right team fit. But for the Colts, Ballard must make sure that the return is fair and that the team isn't just trading Richardson for the sake of doing so.
We took a look back at what other former first-round quarterbacks have brought back in terms of trade compensation, along with the salary cap ramifications of trading Richardson.
Injuries have been an unfortunate part of Richardson's career up to this point. In three seasons, he's appeared in just 17 games.
When on the field, Richardson's play has been inconsistent. He's completed just 50.6% of his pass attempts with 11 touchdowns to 13 interceptions. He's also rushed for 634 yards and 10 additional touchdowns.
Richardson is entering the final year of his rookie deal. He has a fifth-year option for the 2027 season.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts' Chris Ballard discusses Anthony Richardson trade scenario
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However, what if the Colts cannot find a trade partner for Richardson?
"There's definitely a scenario there," GM Chris Ballard said the NFL league meetings on Monday, via ESPN. "He's a good dude and he's talented. I mean, I still want good for Anthony, man. I still think he's got a lot in him. He's had some freaking bad luck, but I still think Anthony has got a lot of ability and he's maturing and growing. He's still young. Anytime you take a quarterback that high ... the expectations, it's hard to live up to them no matter who you are."
On Mar. 14, Stephen Holder reported that "no deal is imminent" at that time. However, he did also mention the Green Bay Packers as a team to monitor. When the news first broke during NFL combine week that the Colts were willing to trade Richardson, the NFL Network reported that the Vikings were a team to watch as well.
Richardson's agents have weighed in on the trade talks and discussed the importance of finding the right team fit. But for the Colts, Ballard must make sure that the return is fair and that the team isn't just trading Richardson for the sake of doing so.
We took a look back at what other former first-round quarterbacks have brought back in terms of trade compensation, along with the salary cap ramifications of trading Richardson.
Injuries have been an unfortunate part of Richardson's career up to this point. In three seasons, he's appeared in just 17 games.
When on the field, Richardson's play has been inconsistent. He's completed just 50.6% of his pass attempts with 11 touchdowns to 13 interceptions. He's also rushed for 634 yards and 10 additional touchdowns.
Richardson is entering the final year of his rookie deal. He has a fifth-year option for the 2027 season.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts' Chris Ballard discusses Anthony Richardson trade scenario
Continue reading...
