Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor react to Colts fire sale as they remain put: 'You're not happy to see it'
The Colts are clearly rebuilding, and quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Jonathan Taylor – both involved in trade rumors before Tuesday’s deadline -- still have to play eight games this season despite a depleted roster.
Key points
- When the Colts made it clear with the Nelson and Buckner deals that they would be selling assets with just two wins on the year, Taylor’s name was quickly added to the rumors and speculation.
- "But it’s outside of our control and our job is to play and be prepared to play well." While talks that Jones could be on the move came later in the trade deadline period, Taylor was the biggest what-if across the league.
- CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Jones admitted not being happy with selling off the pieces owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and the front office did, but understands this is a business.
The best thing that’s going to help us is executing, going out and getting a win against Miami." All Jones and Taylor can do now is look ahead because they will be staying with the Colts for at least the remainder of the year.
Additional details
- Teams like the Giants and Denver Broncos came calling, but ultimately, the Colts decided to keep their elite running back in place as well as Jones.
- "Those are some hard decisions that you have to make," Taylor, who even said farewell to Indianapolis and its fans just in case he was traded after losing to the Dallas Cowboys last week, said in his first comments since the trade deadline passed.
- No, running back Jonathan Taylor wasn’t among them, as he stayed put in Indy.
- They both will likely lean on each other to get the offense going in the right direction for head coach Shane Steichen, but it’s going to be even harder now to correct the struggles.
- The Colts initially said they wouldn’t be accepting phone calls on a possible trade for him, but that tune changed.
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