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Tagged: Gardner Minshew (76 Results)

Factoid: Bridge Quarterbacks

There was some discussion yesterday of the "bridge quarterback," the mediocre veteran (ala Jacoby Brissett, pictured) teams employ while they patiently develop a highly regarded rookie. My sense was that such things don't actually happen anymore, but I thought I should go to the files to be certain.   more »

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Ask the Experts: Which backup quarterback will help fantasy teams?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which backup quarterback will help fantasy teams the rest of the way?  more »

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Around the NFL: Minshew Meh

Anthony Richardson will undergo shoulder surgery; he's out for the season. Backup Gardner Minshew, then, will take over for the rest of the way, giving him a chance to make his case for a starting job somewhere else. Yay?  more »

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Around the NFL: Indianapolis Colt

Anthony Richardson will be down for a month. I don’t know that the Indianapolis passing game will miss him much at all. Gardner Minshew has a lot more experience, with a better command of the team’s offense.  more »

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Sep
22

Colts QB Richardson remains in concussion protocol

The Indianapolis Colts released their Thursday injury report and rookie quarterback ANTHONY RICHARDSON missed practice again as he remains in the NFL concussion protocol. Richardson’s availability for Sunday’s game against theMore Baltimore Ravens looks very doubtful unless he can quickly pass through the protocol before the upcoming game. If Richardson is unable to play, veteran backup quarterback GARDNER MINSHEW will start in his place. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
21

Colts QB Richardson doesn’t practice on Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback ANTHONY RICHARDSON did not participate in Wednesday’s practice and remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Head coach Shane Steichen said on Wednesday that Richardson is “progressing well”,More adding that he is in a “good spot” mentally. The Colts will practice today and Friday before departing for Baltimore on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s game against the Ravens. If Richardson is unable to play against the Ravens, the Colts will turn to veteran backup GARDNER MINSHEW. Less

Source: Team Website

Sep
18

Colts lose QB Richardson to concussion

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback ANTHONY RICHARDSON suffered a concussion in Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. The injury may have occurred on a touchdown run where he was shoved entering theMore end zone and slammed his head on the turf. Richardson stayed in two more drives with no rushing attempts before he was checked and sent to the locker room before being ruled out for the game. Richardson scored two first quarter rushing touchdowns before departing. Veteran quarterback GARDNER MINSHEW finished the game for the Colts. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Aug
16

Colts name Richardson starting quarterback

The Indianapolis Colts named rookie signal caller ANTHONY RICHARDSON as the team’s starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Richardson, this year’s fourth overall draft pick, had been in a competition forMore the starting gig with veteran quarterback GARDNER MINSHEW. Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that Richardson “showed great signs of improvement”, adding that his young quarterback has “just been progressing” throughout the course of training camp and the preseason. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Aug
14

Colts rookie QB Richardson shows “great poise” in debut

Despite throwing an interception during his first NFL drive, Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback ANTHONY RICHARDSON settled down on his next two drives before giving way to fellow quarterback GARDNER MINSHEW. IndianapolisMore head coach Shane Steichen said he was pleased with the way Richardson handled the early setback, saying that he thought his rookie quarterback “had great poise” in his debut. Less

Source: NBC Sports

May
30

Colts veteran QB Minshew splitting first-team reps with rookie Richardson

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback ANTHONY RICHARDSON and veteran signal caller GARDNER MINSHEW are both taking first-team snaps for the team in organized team activities. The Colts are expected to give RichardsonMore plenty of chances and an opportunity to win the starting quarterback gig in Indianapolis this season. However, if the team decides that Richardson is not ready, Minshew provides a veteran presence with starting experience. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

May
9

Colts release veteran QB Foles

The Indianapolis Colts officially released veteran quarterback NICK FOLES late last week after the first year of a two-year deal he signed last spring. Foles was brought in by former headMore coach Frank Reich along with MATT RYAN, both of whom will play elsewhere, if at all, this season. With Foles out of the picture, the only quarterback remaining on the roster from the 2023 season is third-year passer SAM EHLINGER. Heading into the upcoming season, Ehlinger will likely battle for a roster spot behind fellow quarterbacks ANTHONY RICHARDSON and GARDNER MINSHEW. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Mar
20

Eagles sign free agent QB Mariota

The Philadelphia Eagles have reached an agreement with veteran free agent quarterback MARCUS MARIOTA on a one-year deal worth up to $8 million. Mariota, 29, started the first 13 games ofMore the 2022 season for the Atlanta Falcons before being benched for rookie quarterback DESMOND RIDDER. In Philadelphia, Mariota seems to have a skill set closer to starting quarterback JALEN HURTS than previous backup GARDNER MINSHEW. With Minshew now in Indianapolis, Mariota will get the call should Hurts miss any time. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Mar
20

Colts sign free agent QB Minshew

The Indianapolis Colts signed free agent quarterback GARDNER MINSHEW, who joins the team after spending the past two years backing up JALEN HURTS with the Philadelphia Eagles. Minshew reunites with hisMore former offensive coordinator in Philadelphia, new Colts head coach Shane Steichen. Minshew is a former sixth-round pick who has had his moments in the NFL, but who is most likely suited to a backup role. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Gardner Minshew

The Colts signed former Jaguars and Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew yesterday. It's an interesting landing spot, what with the Colts not currently having a viable starter. Indy's new head coach worked with Minshew in Philadelphia last year.  more »

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Dec
30

Eagles QB Hurts returns to practice

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback JALEN HURTS returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since injuring his right throwing shoulder in Chicago on December 18th. Hurts missed last week’s game againstMore the Dallas Cowboys with a shoulder sprain and was a non-participant to start the week. He reportedly took reps ahead of backup quarterbacks GARDNER MINSHEW and IAN BOOK during Thursday’s practice, which seems to indicate Hurts is trending in the right direction. Less

Source: NBC Sports

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