Danny Wuerffel shares his thoughts on Gators QB Anthony Richardson
Anthony Richardson and the Florida Gators had a special guest at practice Saturday with Danny Wuerffel in attendance.
The former UF quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner has made multiple trips to Gainesville over the past few months, visiting the team twice in February and again during spring camp.
Following Saturday’s practice and his discussion with new coach Billy Napier, Wuerffel met with the media and shared his thoughts on Richardson.
“Well like everybody, you immediately see the physical skills. He’s a tremendous passer. Really strong guy and runner. Tremendous athlete,” Wuerffel told Gators Online. “But I think what’s encouraging to me is to see the way he processes the game. He’s a really smart guy and I think he’s got so much potential. And as everybody’s been saying, you hope that you see that potential translate and there’s consistency. And you hope he stays healthy.”
Richardson appeared in eight games last season, throwing for 529 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for 401 yards and three scores on 51 carries. He made his first career start against No. 1 Georgia, but left the game with a concussion.
Richardson did not receive significant snaps again until replacing Emory Jones vs. FSU, leading the Gators to a 24-21 win. However, he suffered a torn meniscus against the Seminoles and missed the bowl game after minor surgery. He was also sidelined for the Alabama and Tennessee games with injuries.
With Jones deciding to transfer and Richardson now healthy, the job is his for the taking. When asked if he has shared any advice about being the starting QB at Florida, Wuerffel mentioned his admiration for how both Jones and Richardson handled last season.
“We’ve talked about a lot of different things,” Wuerffel said of his conversations with Richardson. “Mainly, I really just wanted to thank him and encourage him. I felt like both he and Emory went through a really difficult situation last year and they both showed a lot of class and support for one another, and I think that goes a long way.”
