Joe Flacco, the new backup QB for the Colts, expressed some surprise at not being with the Browns but understands the changing nature of the game. He is fully committed to playing football and is eager to contribute to the Colts' QB room. Flacco will also serve as a mentor to Anthony Richardson, providing an extra set of eyes and ears for the young QB.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen expects Anthony Richardson to participate in OTAs. https://t.co/4laSXQ9OJF https://t.co/6iKbW3j5Ph
Anthony Richardson is in the building supporting his Gators against the Buffaloes. π (π₯: @GrahamHall) https://t.co/UTbjKPhPd1
Anthony Richardson gets a loud ovation as heβs shown on the video board during the first media timeout at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. #Colts QB here to support his Florida Gators. https://t.co/wzWiqiZTR8
Joe Flacco can't imagine any job other than playing in the NFL. The veteran QB's latest role will come as an extra set of eyes and ears for Anthony Richardson with the #Colts. https://t.co/qMCdI6VfhD
Flacco paused and picked his words carefully when asked about being mentor to Anthony Richardson. He still wants to play and prepares to play. That doesn't mean he won't be a willing source for AR. Colts should have a solid QB room. https://t.co/vuij1UVIpz
Asked Flacco if he was surprised he's not back in Cleveland: "Probably a little bit." But... Says he's also been around the game long enough to understand and know that things change year to year.
Is Flacco surprised he's with the #Colts and not the Browns? "Probably a little bit. Not a ton." Has been around long enough to understand anything can happen.
New #Colts backup QB Joe Flacco said he was fully committed to playing football still after last year, and is excited to be back on a team now and have an idea for what the next couple of months will look like.
Joe Flacco is being officially introduced as the #Colts' new backup QB today. "I've been fully committed to playing. I haven't really thought about not playing football."