Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard is tempering expectations for fourth overall pick Anthony Richardson.

"He's got to come in and earn his way like every player we bring in," Ballard said. "Let's not expect him to be Superman from Day 1. I think history has shown there's not many of them that are Superman from Day 1. Some of them it takes two, three years for them to become a really good player. ... It's the one area where ... the pressure for these guys after one or two years (is higher). Back 10, 15 years ago, guys would get year three, four, five (to prove themselves).

"Think about it," the general manager continued. "Terry Bradshaw, he might have never played in today's NFL. It took him time in Pittsburgh. ... We've got to let these guys develop and play. They're going to have some struggles and then they've got to work through the struggles and eventually, their talent -- the more they play, their talent will come to life."

It's possible that Gardner Minshew, signed in free agency, could start over Richardson to begin the 2023 season.