Indianapolis Colts second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson is shouldering the blame for the team's 0-2 start to the 2024 season, but wise words from

"He doesn’t need to be picked up. He’s a grown man and f---, he’s the leader of our team. I’m not picking him up. I just have his back."

Despite only being 22 years old and inexperienced, quarterback Anthony Richardson is a major leader in the Indianapolis Colts locker room.

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson’s profile with stats, game logs, injury status and other news and insights.

The start of the 2024 season for Anthony Richardson has been a mixed bag so far. Week 1 saw the explosiveness Richardson brings to the Indianapolis Colts offense, with three pass plays of over 50 yards in a close loss to the Houston Texans.

Anthony Richardson approached the lectern wearing his frustration on his face. But even if the expression of the Indianapolis Colts quarterback had not provided an indicator of his mood, his words moments later certainly did.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) battles Green Bay Packers' Lukas Van Ness (90) and Isaiah McDuffie (58), left, as he recovers his own fumble during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. Credit: AP/Morry Gash

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson hasn't had the best start to 2024, but it isn't as bad as some experts say.

If there's an emphasis for the Indianapolis Colts' offense heading into Week 3, it needs to be getting Jonathan Taylor some early touches and, in general, finding a way to get the run game going. In part last week,

Jonathan Taylor, who did not play a single snap in the Colts' loss to the Packers last Sunday, defended his coach on Thursday, citing the need to use the team's other running backs, and his own shortcomings in passing situations.