The fallout -- Richardson's injuries, brief benching in 2024, and Jekyll-and-Hyde play on the field -- resulted in the Colts conjuring a quarterback competition this summer, as Richardson and free-agent addition Daniel Jones go toe to toe for the right to be the Colts' quarterback. It's got Ballard viewing in hindsight.

Third-year quarterback Anthony Richardson accepted the challenge when the Indianapolis Colts signed Daniel Jones to give him more competition for the starting job.

Richardson stated that he was tired and "needed a break." The result of this action led the Colts to bench the young passer for longtime veteran Joe Flacco. Flacco did not play well enough, and Richardson was named starter again a mere two games later.