The Irsay factor is a real one. At the same time, I would project that Steichen came in honestly when he interviewed and presented a plan that wouldn’t be an instant winner. Then when you get ready to make this pick, you need to present to Irsay that this is a developmental pick. It’s all logical to us but Irsay is a loose cannon. You made a sound point on his influence.
Yep this is a multi year rebuild.
Im guessing the temptation after 2-3 losses will be to play the mobile QB.
This is my thought as well. Irsay will meddle, no doubt and this is why reaching high in the draft for project QBs fails more often than not. Fans, media, owners all clamoring to get this top of the draft player out there and the kid just isn't ready. Maybe Steichen can coach him up but he won't have the cache of a veteran coach like Andy Reid. If Indy struggles early, I expect to see Richardson playing by week 6-8 and it may not go well for the kid.
Irsay is the only guy that'll stunt AR's growth and sadly it'll happen before the mid way point of the season.
IMO.. Richardson will do good if he matches Kordell Stewart career.
That's just the problem. He's effectively the day 1 starter. I already had huge red flags on him for his lack of production relative to elite QB's college production, but him starting with those red flags day 1 is a major yikes.
Looks like it’s trending toward them playing him sooner as opposed to later. Personally, I think that’s a mistake. I think he needs a year to break down his mechanics and reteach himself his footwork among other things.
Playing is the fastest way to accelerate learning, will need the coaching staff to work hard to help him improve and the team has to be ready to accept it will be a bumpy ride first year or two. Similar to the Josh Allen experience, but there's no guarantee that it will work out the same.
