Statistically, Daniel Jones may have been the second-worst quarterback in the NFL to see significant time last season. His stats with the Giants were that bad.
But the one QB with a worse rating than Jones? Anthony Richardson.
And now, that duo is duking it out for the starting quarterback job with the Indianapolis Colts.
Colts coach Shane Steichen has already said the duo will get equal reps during the early stages of the offseason. It’s truly an open competition.
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell thinks that while Richardson will get the first crack, it’s far from over.
“There are reasons to be optimistic about Jones,” Barnwell writes. “He was miscast as a $40 million quarterback in New York, but he can be an accurate passer in rhythm and should be able to handle Steichen’s RPO calls… Whether through injury or benching, it seems likely Richardson will give way to Jones at some point this season. Jones will have to stay healthy and consistent to keep that opportunity.”