A week into the competition, reports indicate that neither player has created significant separation from the other. Head coach Shane Steichen will not put a timeline on naming a starter, but that’s not stopping NFL insiders from imploring the Colts to start Richardson.

Ultimately, as head coach Shane Stiechen has said, the most consistent of the two will win the starting quarterback job. But, as Graziano mentions, if the battle is close, it's important to note that the Colts have a lot more invested in Richardson than Jones. Richardson also comes with a much higher ceiling.