While much of the attention has been on Richardson’s shoulder injury, Jones has continued to learn the offense and focus on what he can control on the field.
“I think it’s like you would in any situation,” he said Thursday. “Just learning this offense and getting used to it. So, I’m trying to focus as much on that and then playing good football when I’m on the practice field.”
Part of the reason the Colts needed to find another veteran option this offseason was Richardson’s inability to stay healthy. The 2023 first-round pick has played 15 games in two seasons in Indy. While Steichen has downplayed the issue, suggesting the QB will be ready for training camp next month, that he couldn’t get to Flag Day without suffering another shoulder issue isn’t a good sign for the young passer.
If the injury situation isn’t sorted out by training camp in July or rears its head again, Jones could run away with the Week 1 starting gig in Indy.