Fact check: If Anthony Richardson cannot beat out Daniel Jones for the started ng Job, Indianapolis is likely done with him.

1. Summary of the results

The statement oversimplifies a complex quarterback situation in Indianapolis. While Richardson's position is indeed precarious with a poor 47.7% completion percentage in 2024 ^[1], and finishing as QB25 with only 15.9 points over 11 games ^[2], the Colts are conducting a genuine open competition between Richardson and Jones, with equal first-team reps ^[3]. Coach Steichen has explicitly stated that the starter will be determined by consistency and productivity ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial pieces of context are missing from the original statement:

• Both quarterbacks have significant issues: Richardson has 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions with a 50.6% completion rate, while Jones has a poor career record of 22-44-1 and was benched by the Giants ^[4]
• Richardson has incumbent advantage: The source indicates that if the competition is equal, the Colts might lean towards keeping Richardson ^[5]
• Organizational alignment: The Colts' leadership, including GM Chris Ballard, emphasizes they are aligned in their approach with no predetermined outcome ^[6]
• Competitive environment: The Colts signed Jones specifically to create a competitive environment ^[7]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains several problematic assumptions:

• It presents a false binary outcome where Richardson must either beat Jones or be "done." This contradicts the Colts' actual approach of an open competition focused on finding the best player to help them win games ^[6]
• It ignores that Richardson currently has a slight advantage as the incumbent, though this advantage is conditional on him showing improvement ^[5]
• The statement fails to acknowledge that both quarterbacks have significant performance issues to overcome ^[4], making it more about improvement and consistency rather than a simple head-to-head competition

This type of oversimplified narrative often benefits sports media outlets and commentators who benefit from creating dramatic storylines, rather than reflecting the more nuanced approach being taken by the Colts' organization.