Anthony Richardson Cites Tom Brady as the Reason for Cutting Sugar in Dietary Discipline

Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback, faces competition from Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard ahead of Week 1.

Anthony Richardson Cites Tom Brady as the Reason for Cutting Sugar in Dietary Discipline

Anthony Richardson, Tom Brady (Images via SI/Fortune)

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Tom Brady, who won seven Super Bowls in his long career, played well into his 40s by following a strict diet regimen. The TB12, as it is marketed, continues to be a playbook for several young athletes trying to break into the professional football scene.

Anthony Richardson, who was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts two seasons ago, admitted he’s one of those. Richardson, who’s still trying to be a mainstream quarterback in a power-packed AFC, has taken some strict decisions to strengthen his career and his form.

In a recent interview with ESPN, Richardson admitted that his diet included high-sugar candies, especially his favorite Skittles. He added that his sweet tooth doesn’t agree with his plans on the field.

I had to cut the sweets out, man. It’s the candy. I used to be big on Skittles and all that stuff, just eating candy all the time. So, I’ve been just trying to cut out the sugary stuff and hydrate more. I need to be more of a pro when it comes to my eating.

The decision has resulted in a drastic reduction of ten pounds. Richardson made a note that his previous year’s form was barely touching his full potential. He added that he had to take steps to bring himself to the level of the greats in the league. He also confessed that he wished to be one of the best players in the league and even earn a potential mention in the Hall of Fame one day.

Antony Richardson has one last chance to prove the Colts

Anthony Richardson primarily rose through the ranks ahead of his draft due to his Combine scores. He started just 13 collegiate games and played in only 24 of them total. He was wildly inexperienced entering the league.

Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson
Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson (Image via Around the NFL/X)

Chris Ballard, the Colts’ GM, recently admitted that not considering Richardson’s huge inexperience was a fault on their part. He also admitted the mistake of playing Richardson as a starter in his rookie year in Week 1. He played four games before injury dampened his progress, and the second season was no different from the first year.

The Colts are reportedly planning to start Richardson in the upcoming year as their quarterback plans have become clearer day by day. They have been bashed by the media for benching Richardson last year, and they will want to avoid that scrutiny. Furthermore, they can start planning to move away from Richardson as soon as possible. The whole scenario has prompted a do-or-die season for the young quarterback.

The Colts took a flyer on former Giants and briefly Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones, signing him to a one-year “prove-it” deal. Daniel Jones had one good season when he led the Giants to the playoffs. While Jones isn’t outright awful, he’s far from the kind of quarterback who can elevate a franchise to championship contention even with a stellar squad. Nevertheless, there are a few who consider Jones to be a more ideal option to start ahead of Richardson.

Then there’s Riley Leonard. The Colts, if they have learned anything with Richardson, will take their time with the rookie. However, if Leonard really shines in the camp and preseason, channeling his Notre Dame self, Richardson might face a foe in the future.

All in all, Richardson doesn’t have any room for those exits mid-game this season. The new diet thing is a step in the right direction. He will have to lock in on that then and charge to stay ahead of the contenders, present or future.

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