“Major red flag” – NFL fans label Anthony Richardson a bust after Pro Day fiasco

Published Mar 30, 2023 17:24 GMT

Florida v Florida State — Former Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson's Pro Day didn't go exactly as planned for the possible number one draft pick.

NFL coaches and scouts flocked to Gainesville, Florida on Thursday morning to watch the highly anticipated Pro Day for Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson.

With the speculation that Richardson could not only be a first-round draft pick but also a possible first overall selection, all eyes were on his performance. But, there was one particular mishap from the quarterback that had many scratching their heads.

He threw one throw so high that it hit the roof of the Gators practice facility. While the it may be lower in the practice facility than it is in NFL facilities and stadiums, hitting the roof shows that it was an inacurate throw, something that NFL coaches and scouts don't want to see.

NFL fans on Twitter certainly got a laugh out of the mishap from the Gators quarterback. Some call it a red flag and show major inaccuracy issues. Others joked that he would be perfect for the Carolina Panthers or the Las Vegas Raiders.

While it was clearly a mistake, it may not exactly impact his draft status on the boards at this time. Anthony Richardson did end his Pro Day with a dart down the field to his receiver, which would be an impressive touchdown pass.

Carolina Panthers met with QB Anthony Richardson before Gators Pro Day

Quarterback Anthony Richardson did indeed meet with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday ahead of his Pro Day at the University of Florida. The Panthers initially said they wouldn't be able to have dinner with the quarterback as is a typical practice because of their late flight from Arizona and the NFL team meetings, but were able to meet with him later in the evening.

The Las Vegas Raiders were able to get their flight to Gainesville in time to have dinner with the quarterback. Making the Raiders another possible team that is drafting in the top ten.

When the Carolina Panthers did arrive, they brought in quite the group to watch the quarterback. Not only was head coach Frank Reich in attendance, he brought passing game coordinator Parks Frazier, quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.

It's also the same group they brought to watch Kentucky's Will Levis and Ohio State's C.J. Stroud. Whether the team is still deciding, or if they aren't showing their cards yet, remains to be seen on draft night.

About the author

Bethany Cohen is an NFL writer at Sportskeeda, with a rich prior 15-year experience in the sports writing industry, primarily covering the MLB and MiLB. She majored in Communications from the University of South Florida and has previously worked for top companies such as Examiner.com and Legends on Deck.

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Super Bowl XLIII, when the Steelers won the the grand prize after Santonio Holmes’ epic catch in the end zone with just seconds left on the clock is etched in Bethany’s memory forever. When she is free of her professional commitments, she likes to attend sports events and music concerts.

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