In a new video from Inside the NFL / NFL Films, O’Connell is recorded sharing some strong words of encouragement for Richardson after the Vikings beat the Colts last Sunday night. For someone like O’Connell, who isn’t remotely obligated to be this candid with an opposing player, it’s a great show of grace and understanding of the bigger picture:

It was last Wednesday that Anthony Richardson had his first practice as the Indianapolis Colts’ backup quarterback, after the team made the decision to bench him in favor of Joe Flacco. So now, one week later, as the Colts head back to the practice field ...

It's been a rough couple of weeks for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson. He's been in the headlines for reasons no one wants to find themselves in. The team decided to bench their 2023 first-round pick ahead of their Week 9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.