The Facts: At last month’s league meetings, HC Chuck Pagano said the Colts will be relying on more than one back in 2014 but are looking for a “bell cow” to emerge. With a complete offseason in a comfortable setting, Richardson is primed to be that guy. “It’s going to be very, very important for (Richardson) to be here for the offseason program and to dive into this thing full steam ahead, which he will,” Pagano said.

Diehards Line: Richardson’s 2013 campaign in Indianapolis ended with 458 rushing yards in 157 carries, but all involved maintain the newcomer picking up the Colts offense was a slow process as he was learning his fourth different playbook in just two years. Richardson hasn't minced words in describing how important this offseason will be for him. “Y’all will see a big significant difference in the way I play, the speed. I won’t have to think about a lot of stuff. It’s going to be big -- timing with the offensive line, timing with Andrew (Luck), just knowing a lot more with the program, the whole system,” Richardson said at the conclusion of the last season. Now, with OTAs cranking up, it's time to show that progress. “He wants to be great," Pagano said. "He’s got all the talent. He’s got all the ability. We would have never done what we did if we didn’t believe that deep down in our core. So we look for him to have a great offseason and to have a great 2014 campaign.” Fantasy football owners have learned not to get their hopes up, but T-Rich could emerge as a value play if he delivers as the Colts expect.