Colts QB Anthony Richardson Responds After Bengals Defensive Players Were Critical of Him During Joint Practice

The Bengals hosted the Colts for a joint practice ahead of their preseason finale.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) throws a pass in the first quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. / Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

CINCINNATI — The Bengals' defense held Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson in check for most of their joint practice last week.

The former fourth overall pick completed 10-of-20 passes and had one touchdown against the Bengals' starters.

"That's all he do is run," Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt said.

"He only throws to spots, he doesn't throw to receivers," Geno Stone added according to WLWT's Olivia Ray.

Richardson was asked about the comments following Thursday night's preseason finale.

"People have been talking my whole life,” Richardson said, according to Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star. “It just adds fuel to the fire. I’m going to do me and keep doing me.”

Richardson completed 8-of-14 passes for 86 yards and one touchdown against the Bengals' backups in the preseason finale. He certainly has talent, but the Bengals' starting defense got the best of him in their joint practice.

Bengals defense is running their mouth after a dominant day vs #Colts starters:

Cam Taylor Britt after an Anthony Richardson scramble: “That’s all he do is run.”

BJ Hill: “Throw the damn ball.”

Geno Stone after a Richardson incompletion: “He only throws to spots. He doesn’t…

— Olivia Ray (@OliviaRayTV) August 20, 2024

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