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By Anne Erickson
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Anthony Richardson gave the Indianapolis Colts a lot to feel good about in their preseason matchup with the New England Patriots.
Richardson was efficient through the air, completing 11 of his 14 passes, but he wasn't simply taking the easy throws. The quarterback also helped create several chunk plays, with four different pass catchers coming up with at least one reception of 16 yards.
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He was able to make an impact with his legs, too. Richardson finished with 53 rushing yards and a touchdown, adding another element to an offensive performance that continued to pick up as the game went along. The Colts also nearly put together two scoring drives during the final minutes of the first half with Richardson leading the offense.
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It wasn't completely clean, though. Richardson did fumble during the game, and there was also a miscommunication of sorts on a pass that went through Coleman Owen's hands. While Owen should've made the catch, the throw from Richardson was also a little off target.
Those mistakes are worth noting, but they didn't overshadow what was otherwise a strong showing. In fact, this may have been Richardson's best performance of the summer.
That's significant as he continues to compete for the Colts' backup quarterback job. Richardson needed to show he could make the most of his chances, and he did that against New England by moving the ball through the air while also creating plays on the ground.
The efficiency stands out most. Completing 11 of 14 passes shows Richardson was generally in control of the offense, and the number of bigger gains from his pass catchers suggests he was also willing to push the ball downfield.
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Then, there was the rushing production. A 53-yard rushing performance with a touchdown gives the Colts another reason to keep Richardson in the conversation. His ability to create with his legs can add another dimension to the offense, and he showed that throughout the matchup.
Richardson still has things to clean up, but he's trending the right way.
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