Anthony Richardson poses latest dual-threat challenge for struggling Jets defense
NY Post
Facing historically inaccurate quarterback Anthony Richardson might be just the medicine that a Jets defense with only two interceptions all season needs.
Then again, the bulldozing read-option runs that highlight Richardson’s strengths — and will be on display Sunday when the Colts visit MetLife Stadium — might be just the thing to break a Jets defense that must be growing weary of facing dual threats after allowing five rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks in the last five games, including two last week to Kyler Murray.
“You see him on film sometimes shrugging dudes off him,” 320-pound defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw said. “It’s like, ‘Damn.’ He doesn’t care [about contact]. I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
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His 44.4 completion percentage through six starts is the NFL’s worst since draft bust Akili Smith’s 44.2 percent mark over 12 games in 2000, but Richardson is averaging 16.4 yards per completion.
“He can throw the ball really deep,” cornerback D.J. Reed said. “He throws it accurately deep, too. There is one in particular on film against the Texans that is as good a deep ball as it gets. We have to respect that, as well as his running ability.”
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