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It took just one quarter of preseason action for Anthony Richardson to solidify himself as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback. Richardson, this year’s fourth overall draft pick, will be the Colts’ starter this season, coach Shane Steichen announced Tuesday. The news comes days after Richardson’s preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. Richardson never saw it coming.

“Honestly, I was shocked,” he said. Richardson had been in a competition with veteran Gardner Minshew, but now that a decision on a starter has been reached, the Colts can dig into their preparation and tailor their offense to their new franchise quarterback.