If you ask assistant GM Ed Dodds, the answer is simple. "No," Dodds said in response to that question. Why does Dodds believe that? "He's young. He's talented and we knew it was going to be a long-term project," Dodds said. On the field this summer, Richardson has made clear strides with his overall accuracy and decision-making.

It wasn't remotely close to his 2024 performance, when he was considered "off-target" on more than 25% of his attempts -- easily higher than the second-worst player in that area, the Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams (21%). But it was enough that his accuracy could remain an issue for his coaches.