Future test for all potential draft picks

[Brent G.]

If I'd known this is how Anthony Richardson signed his name on the provided space, there's no way in hell I would've wanted my team to draft him. He's now on the bench behind a guy who's 24-44-1 in his career.

I think at future combines, athletes should be given this sized square and told to sign their name. There may be no greater measure if someone is lazy, stupid, or both.

[D. Bergin]

I think that's hilarious, but I personally don't think it means anything.

I know prognosticators were gushing all over him for that draft, but he was a reach at #4. It may be, he's just not very good and never was.

NFL GM's are constantly afraid of missing out on the next Josh Allen.

Big, toolsy guy who can run a bit, with a supposed big arm, but hasn't quite been "unlocked" yet at the college level for whatever reason. Diamond in the rough with all the athletic traits, but hasn't been "taught" to be accurate or make smart decisions yet.

In 2018 it was Josh Allen (worked out great)
In 2019 ironically that guy was Daniel Jones (promising Rookie year, and acceptable 2022, but mostly horrible)
In 2021 it was Trey Lance (horrible)
In 2023 it was Anthony Richardson (so far...not good)

I wonder if the Colts are deciding to tank this year. Whether Jones is any good may be entirely contingent on the offensive line. He's horrible under pressure. I did notice Richardson only took 14 sacks in 11 games last year, Flacco took 18 in the other 6 starts for the Colts. I'm guessing Richardson already has better pocket awareness then Jones, who took a ridiculously absurd 30 sacks in 6 games 2 years ago.

May be they are throwing Jones to the lions, letting Richardson sit back and watch for a little while until Jones inevitably gets hurt, and hoping Richardson will grow a little in the process. He is still younger then a lot of QB's who came into the league after him.

[frankbmd]

The "A" is okay.
I don't like the "R".

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

The "A" is okay.
I don't like the "R".

Well done, sir.

[Fred]

I think what is really sad is that he knew this was going to be a signature card, but then he initials it and in the same stroke of the pen lets everyone know what an ass he is to do that to a fan.

If I were the card company, I wouldn't have even bothered putting it in a pack of cards.

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by Fred

I think what is really sad is that he knew this was going to be a signature card, but then he initials it and in the same stroke of the pen lets everyone know what an ass he is to do that to a fan.

If I were the card company, I wouldn't have even bothered putting it in a pack of cards.

Even if he just initials it -- USE THE FULL SPACE, DUMMY! This example of his mental capacity is equal to his inability to read a defense.

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

I think that's hilarious, but I personally don't think it means anything.

I know prognosticators were gushing all over him for that draft, but he was a reach at #4. It may be, he's just not very good and never was.

NFL GM's are constantly afraid of missing out on the next Josh Allen.

Big, toolsy guy who can run a bit, with a supposed big arm, but hasn't quite been "unlocked" yet at the college level for whatever reason. Diamond in the rough with all the athletic traits, but hasn't been "taught" to be accurate or make smart decisions yet.

In 2018 it was Josh Allen (worked out great)
In 2019 ironically that guy was Daniel Jones (promising Rookie year, and acceptable 2022, but mostly horrible)
In 2021 it was Trey Lance (horrible)
In 2023 it was Anthony Richardson (so far...not good)

I wonder if the Colts are deciding to tank this year. Whether Jones is any good may be entirely contingent on the offensive line. He's horrible under pressure. I did notice Richardson only took 14 sacks in 11 games last year, Flacco took 18 in the other 6 starts for the Colts. I'm guessing Richardson already has better pocket awareness then Jones, who took a ridiculously absurd 30 sacks in 6 games 2 years ago.

May be they are throwing Jones to the lions, letting Richardson sit back and watch for a little while until Jones inevitably gets hurt, and hoping Richardson will grow a little in the process. He is still younger then a lot of QB's who came into the league after him.

It really isn't Richardson's fault he was drafted that high -- it's all on the organization that's been an absolute mess since Andrew Luck decided he didn't want to live his latter 50 years as a cripple. Richardson is basically Vernon Gholston, the QB version. Plenty of combine superstars disappear quickly. "AR" just looks like another one.