The Indianapolis Colts learned a lot during the 2024 season. The team found out that 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson still had a long way to go before he had any chance of being elite. He might never get there.
Indy learned that a veteran quarterback, even one likely long past his prime, is more efficient than Richardson. Joe Flacco, the team's presumed backup QB, had to step in a number of times in place of the injured Richardson. While the win-loss record did not see a change between Flacco and Richardson, the offense was much better with the veteran.