The Colts have lost back-to-back games amid an increasingly difficult stretch of the schedule. Steichen had had to manage a delicate situation after benching 2023 No 4 pick, quarterback Anthony Richardson, for Joe Flacco last week. Richardson had an NFL ...

In a new video from Inside the NFL / NFL Films, O’Connell is recorded sharing some strong words of encouragement for Richardson after the Vikings beat the Colts last Sunday night. For someone like O’Connell, who isn’t remotely obligated to be this candid with an opposing player, it’s a great show of grace and understanding of the bigger picture:

After the Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts 21-13 in Week 9, Vikings' coach Kevin O'Connell met with Richardson and midfield and offered some words of encouragement to the young quarterback.