Anthony Richardson to Reporter: 'I'm Just Here So I Won't Get Fined'
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson opened his press availability on Tuesday with a tribute to Marshawn Lynch. After Indianapolis Star reporter Nate Atkins asked the first question, Richardson replied, "I'm just here so I won't get fined." Then broke into laughter.
Here's the scene:
Anthony Richardson’s got jokes. 😂 pic.twitter.com/Pq5heInimb
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) June 13, 2023
Do we like Anthony Richardson? I think we like Anthony Richardson. He claimed he told his mom he was going to do that so he went through with it.
Anthony told his mom he was going to do this. He jumped right into answers after the laughter calmed down.
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) June 13, 2023
I love that as a rookie he's having fun with this.
Much is expected of the rookie signal-caller after the Colts selected him with the fourth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Richardson didn't put up huge college numbers at Florida, but he's big (6-foot-4, 232 pounds), strong, fast and has an absolute howitzer for an arm. The potential is limitless.
He seems like a humble kid who is really enjoying being a professional football player. That's fun.