Colts coaching staff impressed with Anthony Gould’s quiet improvement

Second-year wide receiver Anthony Gould may not be the biggest name on the Colts offense, but he hasn’t been deterred. 

The Oregon State product had an uneventful rookie year. He made just one 23-yard catch on offense and had a role as a special teams return man, returning a total of 17 kicks and punts over eight appearances. 

This offseason, Gould has taken a step up. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter sees his hard work paying off. 

“He put in a really good offseason of work, and it’s showing here at camp,” Cooter said after Sunday’s practice. “He’s playing really good ball right now…he’s absolutely gotten better.”

Gould has been a frequent target for both Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones as a quick-hitting, over the middle connection for easy yards. That role is typically occupied by Josh Downs, but Gould has a similar skillset. 

Gould is listed a place behind Downs on the Colts first unofficial depth chart, the same position he was slotted into on last season’s first depth chart. He’s also listed as the primary kick and punt returner, a decision backed up by multiple reports of him fielding kicks at Grand Park. 

There’s no telling how much of an impact Gould can have offensively in a crowded passing game, but the skillset and versatility is there to become a valuable asset in Indianapolis.