Alright, so here’s the tea: In the NFL, the quarterback is usually the main vibe, the main man. But the Colts have been all about another player, more like another position. Lately, they are all about an RB player. But, like, shouldn’t the QB be the one stealing the show? That’s where Anthony Richardson’s story gets kinda sus. If we could say that.

The Colts had high hopes for Richardson when they snagged him in 2023, but right now? I don’t think so as they have posted on X that Jonathan Taylor is the face of the Colts. Why? Because Richardson’s game has been, well, not exactly fire. Injuries have been a major mood killer—he’s already missed 14 games in two seasons. And when he does play, it’s been a rollercoaster. One big hip injury against the Steelers last season really threw him off, making it tough to keep that momentum going.

On top of that, his performance has been a bit of a hot mess. In 2024, his accuracy was low key disappointing, finishing with just a 47.7% completion rate. Things got so shaky that the Colts even had to swap him for Joe Flacco at one point. Not the vibe you’d expect from the guy they were banking on to be their franchise QB.

So, the Colts decided to switch things up. Back in February, GM Chris Ballard made it clear that there’s gonna be an “open competition” for the starting spot—basically, Richardson’s gotta level up or get ready to be replaced. To add extra pressure, they signed Daniel Jones to a one-year deal worth $17.7 million. That move was a major flex, signaling that the Colts aren’t playing around.

Jones isn’t just there for the clout; he’s got the creds from his time with the Giants, having started 69 games and putting up solid numbers both as a passer and a runner. His style fits right into head coach Shane Steichen’s offensive system, so if Richardson can’t step his game up, Jones might just slide into that starting role.

Now, Richardson’s not throwing in the towel—his agent says he’s healthy and ready to battle for the spot. But real talk, the Colts aren’t handing him the crown on a silver platter. If Richardson wants to be the face of the franchise, he’s gotta come prepared because the competition is fierce, and the 2025 season is gonna be a major flex or a total flop for him.

Jonathan Taylor’s glow-up vs. Anthony Richardson’s ghost mode

The Colts low key just served some shade by putting Jonathan Taylor on blast as the face of the team while Anthony Richardson is totally getting ghosted. Fans are curious and guessing out over the QB situation, calling it sus and a mess.

One user literally cracked up—like, “It’s hilarious they had to put a running back as the star of the Colts, lmao. Get that QB spot sorted ASAP.” Others are throwing in, “Should be Ant,” because they know AR was supposed to be the main guy. The vibe? The QB situation is a comedy show for other teams.

Then you’ve got another user saying, “It’s hilarious that Anthony Richardson isn’t even there. How terrible is the QB situation?” And some aren’t holding back: they’re calling the whole setup a sign that the franchise doesn’t even trust Richardson, “The fact that it’s Jonathan Taylor and not Anthony Richardson says it all about this shitty franchise. They don’t even believe in the guy.”

At the end of the day, fans are hyped and heated, demanding a glow-up at the QB position. If Anthony Richardson doesn’t step his game up, Jonathan Taylor might just be the only star the Colts need, who knows? The energy is all about fixing the mess and making sure the team gets its act together—no cap.