Trent Richardson said that he felt disrespected by the way he was used in Indianapolis, and envisions himself as a starter once he signs with a team in free agency.

"Me and the GM didn't see eye to eye," Richardson told Mike Wells of ESPN. "My next step, I'll be the starter. Indy didn't fit me."

Richardson, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, was cut by the Colts on Thursday after the Colts signed veteran running back Frank Gore when free agency opened on Tuesday. He rushed for 519 yards and three touchdowns, and lost his starting spot to Dan Herron. He was inactive for Indianapolis' two postseason games and even saw some time working on special teams.

"Special teams, scout teams, I did whatever they asked me despite it being a big slap in the face for me," Richardson said. "I really did whatever they asked me to do.

"Right now, I'm training until whoever wants a running back that runs downhill calls," Richardson said. "Whoever it is, I guarantee you it'll be the last place I play at. I guarantee you that. I'll never be traded unless I want to be traded. Being released will never happen again."

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