The Indianapolis Colts have secured competition for Anthony Richardson by signing former New York Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones.
According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the deal is expected to be a one-year contract as Jones chooses to compete with Richardson in Indianapolis over other options like Minnesota.
Richardson will now face pressure to perform with Jones in the mix. Although Jones didn’t meet expectations with the Giants, he showed flashes of potential and may benefit from a fresh start with the Colts.
Jones’ stats with the Giants include 1,437 completions out of 2,241 attempts for 70 touchdowns and 47 interceptions. He also proved to be a threat on the ground with 399 carries for 2,179 yards and 15 touchdowns.
While Jones may not have eye-popping numbers, his skill set aligns well with Shane Steichen’s offensive scheme. He may not be as athletic as Richardson but can still make plays with his feet better than other quarterbacks like Gardner Minshew or Joe Flacco.
The addition of Jones will push Richardson to reach his full potential and understand that success in the NFL requires hard work. Although Richardson has more upside than Jones, it’s clear that Jones is currently the more polished quarterback and likely the starter for now.
This competition will test Richardson’s abilities and determine if he is truly ready to lead the Colts in the future. It will be interesting to see how this battle unfolds under Steichen’s guidance.
