Colts' Jonathan Taylor deserves to be sent to 'contender' if traded, former teammate says
That question was posed to former Colts quarterback Nick Foles, who has been watching the situation unfold very closely, by OutKick during a recent interview look ahead to his role as an analyst on Netflix for the first-ever NFL Thanksgiving Eve game later this month.
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- But Taylor has been the cream of the trade buzz crop since the Colts cemented themselves as a team in rebuild mode.
- CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon, who gave the nod to trade guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner already, is reportedly taking calls on Taylor as well as quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Josh Downs.
- And all eyes are on them to see what happens with All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor.
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- "Please send Jonathan to a team that’s a contender," he said emphatically.
- The Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings and others have been rumored to be in the Taylor market, but the clock is ticking and time is of the essence.
- "As a person who was his teammate, I would never trade him ‘cause I know just what he brings to the team as a leader and as a player.
- "If they do, he will be dearly missed in Indianapolis because of the quality of human being, teammate, and player he is.
- "That pains me to say." If the Colts do decide to part ways with the 27-year-old running back, he did have one request.
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