The Colts are pointing the franchise back in the direction they were supposed to be heading all along. What looked like an exit ramp off the developmental path of Anthony Richardson turned out to be more of an oasis.

Richardson came back from a hip injury only to lose his starting job before Week 9. On one hand, it was justifiable; the Colts had a .500 record despite the league’s worst quarterback play. In the short term, Flacco provided the best opportunity for instant gratification.

The Indianapolis Colts are now changing course after benching Anthony Richardson. The young quarterback has now been named the starter once again amid the struggles that Joe Flacco has posed under center.