"Ballard wishes he’d resisted the urge to hand Richardson the job right away, a move late owner Jim Irsay pushed for at the time. What the young quarterback needed was the chance to acclimate to the NFL, to learn the job, to watch a veteran’s daily habits and build his own,” Keefer writes.

Colts GM Chris Ballard admitted to one huge mistake that Indy made with Anthony Richardson. Could he have a breakout season this fall?

The Colts are a long way from making a quarterback decision, but Richardson believes he's a better version of himself because of the renewed approach he's taken toward his diet, mechanics and preparation.