{"id":871863,"date":"2026-04-22T12:09:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/871863\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:09:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:09:20","slug":"colts-claimed-to-be-fit-for-anthony-richardson-clone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/871863\/","title":{"rendered":"Colts Claimed to be Fit for Anthony Richardson Clone"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Indianapolis Colts<\/a> aren’t a team that needs to draft a quarterback. However, should they add more depth with Anthony Richardson Sr. on the trade block? <\/p>\n

Rob Rang<\/a> at Fox Sports thinks so. <\/p>\n

Rang places dynamic Arkansas QB prospect Taylen Green as a fit for the Colts, and even compares him to Richardson in the process. <\/p>\n

“Green is a lottery ticket that could pay off big, but he requires an offense catered to his skill set and there are only so many of those in the NFL.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Green was absolutely electric during his time with the Boise State Broncos and Arkansas Razorbacks. Through five seasons and 53 games, Green put up a stat line that is vibrant, stunning, and indicative of a ridiculous athlete at the field general spot. <\/p>\n

For the Colts, this description is something they know all too well. <\/p>\n

Green finished his college career with unreal statistics. Below are those numbers to be examined. <\/p>\n

9,662 passing yards 59 touchdown passes 2,405 rushing yards 35 rushing touchdowns<\/p>\n

It’s eerie how similar Green and Richardson are. The differences are that Green has the experience, time on the gridiron, and doesn’t have the injury history Richardson does. <\/p>\n

They’re both dynamic, have great arms, and are ridiculously athletic. Richardson posted a perfect 10.00 RAS at the 2023 NFL Combine. As for Green? He was nearly identical, notching a blistering 9.99 with an even faster 40-yard dash. <\/p>\n

Taylen Green is a QB prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.99 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 2 out of 1126 QB from 1987 to 2026.https:\/\/t.co\/hJQbrJcfaX<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JK8y6F00Ld<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Green has the same positives as Richardson. However, he also has the same struggles.<\/p>\n

Green had accuracy issues in college, finishing just over 60 percent on completions (60.1). He also threw 35 interceptions and had issues with his mechanics and timing. <\/p>\n

In short, the Colts cannot afford to waste a valuable draft pick on Green. This is especially true if Rang’s fourth-round tag he places on Green is accurate. <\/p>\n

Chris Ballard must stay far, far away from Green.<\/p>\n

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Nov 29, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) comes onto the field prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images | Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The Colts taking a quarterback late in the draft isn’t a bad idea, especially if they can trade Richardson this week. <\/p>\n

However, if Indianapolis goes this route, why take a prospect like Green, who needs so much work? This is double the case, considering Indy already fell flat with Richardson. <\/p>\n

Indianapolis would be wiser to draft a more accurate quarterback with better football IQ who doesn’t need a ridiculous amount of development. <\/p>\n

If Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard were to be sidelined for any reason, a player like Green could be a messy outcome. <\/p>\n

Rang’s heart is in the right place here, as Indy’s offense features a bruising offensive line, talented pass-catchers, an innovative coach like Shane Steichen, and superstar running back Jonathan Taylor. <\/p>\n

On paper, Green would fit nicely. However, that’s when taking a quick and unchecked look. <\/p>\n

If Indianapolis hadn’t drafted Richardson and already gone through this process, then perhaps Green would make sense to take a swing on. <\/p>\n

However, the Colts already don’t have a first-round pick, and while it’s likely Ballard trades back, using a possible fourth-round selection on a quarterback, let alone a project like Green, is foolish. <\/p>\n

If this happens, then the modicum of faith the Colts fanbase has in Ballard will evaporate in an instant. <\/p>\n

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