Carter Bahns· Oct 19, 2026
Reviewing the moves that led to Chris Ballard's firing, Bahns judges Anthony Richardson, taken No. 4 overall in 2023, a bust who has failed to justify his first-round draft slot.
“While he remains on the roster, Richardson is a bust of a first-round pick at this stage of his career.”
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Anthony Richardson to disappoint at the next level
“Ballard landed on Anthony Richardson as his target with the No. 4 overall pick ... While he remains on the roster, Richardson is a bust of a first-round pick at this stage of his career.”
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