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Colts coach hints at big change for Week 9

Shane Steichen on the sideline

Aug 12, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen looks to the scoreboard in the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen hinted at a possible quarterback change Monday after Anthony Richardson struggled against the Houston Texans.

Steichen was asked Monday if Richardson would remain the team’s starter heading into their Week 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings. The coach initially avoided the question, then said the coaching staff was “evaluating everything.”

That is not exactly a ringing endorsement of Richardson, and it certainly suggests a change to Joe Flacco is at least being considered.

Richardson did not have a day to remember Sunday against the Texans. He went just 10/32 for 175 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also received criticism for asking out of the game in a key spot late in the third quarter for a reason that did not fly with a lot of people.

Flacco played three games earlier in the season while Richardson was hurt. The Colts went 1-1 in his starts, but he also won the game in which he replaced Richardson and generally outperformed the second-year pro in the passing department. The Colts are 4-4 and still have plenty to play for, so if they want to actually contend for the playoffs, Flacco is likely the right play at this point.

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