Colts trade for Browns running back Trent Richardson

Modish a major move to upgrade its offense and provide any more mace in support of quarterback Andrew Luck, the Indianapolis Colts at present acquired running back Trent Richardson in a trade with the Cleveland Browns in swap over in support of the Colts’ first-round selection in the 2014 NFL Draft.
The trade is a bold move, but plus a de rigueur single prearranged so as to the Colts allow suffered three season-ending injuries on offense in the keep up seven days.  One of individuals injuries was to running back Vick Ballard, who was lost in support of the season bearing in mind hurting his knee in practice.  Guard Donald Thomas (quadriceps) and problematic finish off Dwayne Allen (hip) are plus not worth it in support of the time.

Now so as to Richardson is on the roster, the Colts allow a quality one-two punch in their backfield with the small and dishonest Ahmad Bradshaw, and the more powerful Richardson.

Moreover, Richardson has not even entered his prime yet, as he still remains a dynamic expectation with upside.

Considering so as to the Colts are a possibility last game team this time, the 2014 draw up pick so as to they relinquished very likely will not even be a top 10 pick.  If so, this trade would be a real bargain in support of Indianapolis.

Meanwhile, Cleveland might not be throwing in the towel precisely yet, but they certainly are by the side of smallest amount keeping an eye about the hope.  With a little very captivating college stars in the imminent draw up, the Browns care for to build up stocks picks in order to allow the flexibility to steering wheel and deal.  This would be especially imperative if an elite quarterback talent became existing as an upgrade to Brandon Weeden.

A earlier star by the side of the University of Alabama, Richardson, 5-9, 225 pounds, has on track all 17 games in support of the Cleveland Browns since being selected third overall by the Browns in the 2012 NFL Draft.

For his career, he has totaled 298 carries in support of 1,055 yards and 11 touchdowns, while count 58 receptions in support of 418 yards and single touchdown.

Modish 2012, Richardson recorded 950 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns while redeployment three 100-yard rushing performances. He plus trapped 51 passes in support of 367 yards and single touchdown, receiving facts so as to be supposed to turn into Andrew Luck very exultant.