Anthony Richardson Comments on his 'Fly Eagles Fly' Celebration
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-13 in their final action of the preseason. Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in April's NFL Draft, has already given Colts' fans a lot to be excited about.
He led the Colts to 17 points in their first-four possessions, and he punctuated one of the touchdowns with a celebration better known in Philadelphia.
Richardson doing the Fly Eagles Fly celebration was arguably the most noteworthy thing to happen on a sleepy Week 3 of the preseason. It's already gotten over one million views on Twitter alone.
"I was thinking about it before the game," said Richardson at the presser following the Colts' win. "Rookies sometimes, just anybody in general, just getting in the end zone you kind of freeze up. You don't know what to do."
"So I was contemplating what I was going to do if I scored or somebody else scored. OK, this is what they (Eagles) do. So I ran down there, and I was just flapping my arms."
"I was just having fun. I hope nobody take it the wrong way," Richardson said with a shy grin. "It's just ball; I'm just having fun out there and just enjoying it."
Richardson was 6 of 17 passing on the night, with most of his incompletions coming on down-field throws. He also rushed for 38 yards on five carries, flashing the arm strength and athleticism that makes him such a tantalizing prospect.
The City of Brotherly Love isn't exactly known for it's compassion and understanding when it comes to sports. Richardson won't soon be forgotten the next time he travels to Philadelphia.
However, getting jeered by opposing fans is part of the fun Richardson refers to.
