Trent Richardson's first season in blue and white was a huge disappointment, but one of the Indianapolis Colts' veteran players says he believes Richardson can overcome his early struggles because he's seen another player do it.

Colts backup Matt Hasselbeck compared 2013 Richardson to the 2010 version of Marshawn Lynch - a player who was traded from the Buffalo Bills to the Seattle Seahawks (where Hasselbeck played at the time) and who initially struggled to find his footing with his new team.

'"Marshawn’s numbers weren’t spectacular either. Everyone in the locker room understood he was doing the best he could and was working really hard," said Hasselbeck. "It’s very similar to Trent."

Hasselbeck indicated he expects Richardson to be much better this season because Richardson will have the benefit of a full offseason of work.

"He came in in tough circumstances. We say these OTAs matter and training camp matters and preseason matters. To put unrealistic expectations on him after he missed all that with us (was unfortunate). I would definitely expect his numbers to look better this year."