Colts Want a Ransom for Jonathan Taylor, But a Trade is Still Likely
Jordan Schultz reports that while the asking price is too high right now, a trade is leaning to be more likely than not.
is officially on the trade block, and while half the league is kicking the tires, the are currently asking for a ransom nobody wants to pay. According to recent reports, the Colts are fielding calls from the , New York Giants, , , and Green Bay Packers. The asking price is reportedly sky-high, but insiders still believe a deal is more likely than not to happen.
Asking for a massive haul for a running back in the modern NFL is like trying to sell a used DVD player for the price of a flat-screen TV. Sure, it works great when you plug it in, but the market has completely moved on. General managers simply do not want to give up premium draft capital for a position with a notoriously short shelf life.
To be fair to , is still producing at a high level when he is actually on the field. He has racked up 587 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 140 carries this season. The problem is that he just missed three games in October with another ankle injury. That is the exact kind of medical red flag that makes front offices hesitate before signing away their future assets.
The most fascinating team on that list of suitors is . The Vikings are sitting at a flawless 6-0 and just beat the 16-10 last week. Trading your star running back to the undefeated juggernaut that just handed you a loss is certainly a choice, but if wants to go all-in on a Super Bowl run, adding would make their offense absolutely terrifying.
For anyone watching the futures market, landing in or would instantly shift the playoff math. The Bengals just dropped 35 points on the , and adding a workhorse back to that mix would make them a nightmare in January. Bettors are already keeping a close eye on how these potential landing spots impact division odds.
The play the this Sunday, and every snap takes is an unnecessary risk to his trade value. If really wants to cash in before the deadline, they are going to have to lower their asking price from a king's ransom to something grounded in actual reality.