Colts 2023 A Time To Change

[ChristianPatriot]

Yeah, I do see your point I guess. But how much is he going to be willing to sacrifice his body to possible injuries that could end or hinder his career for a team that he doesn't want to be with?

I bet 40% of NFL players are playing for teams that they don’t want to play for. Everybody wants to either be on a contender or get a big contract. But the almighty dollar always wins. If your team isn’t going to resign you, then the only way to get a big contract is by playing awesome and hitting free agency.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I bet 40% of NFL players are playing for teams that they don’t want to play for. Everybody wants to either be on a contender or get a big contract. But the almighty dollar always wins. If your team isn’t going to resign you, then the only way to get a big contract is by playing awesome and hitting free agency.

See, that's the difference between young guys showing promise, and old guys like me that are counting down the days to retirement. I'm just like, "Please let me not get fired or laid off before I turn 67!"

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Don’t get me wrong, Jonathon Taylor is an amazing football player. He’s got incredible talent. Unfortunately he plays running back, and that position has been severely devalued recently. Offenses don’t cater to them anymore, unless you’re a duel threat like Alvin Kamara or Christian McKaffery.

So the reader’s digest version is: He’s an amazing player. Probably the best one on our team. The timing just absolutely sucks for him. The market ain’t what it used to be.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

This >>>>

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Don’t get me wrong, Jonathon Taylor is an amazing football player. He’s got incredible talent. Unfortunately he plays running back, and that position has been severely devalued recently. Offenses don’t cater to them anymore, unless you’re a duel threat like Alvin Kamara or Christian McKaffery.

So the reader’s digest version is: He’s an amazing player. Probably the best one on our team. The timing just absolutely sucks for him. The market ain’t what it used to be.

He should learn to code!

 

[BankShot]

I bet 40% of NFL players are playing for teams that they don’t want to play for. Everybody wants to either be on a contender or get a big contract. But the almighty dollar always wins. If your team isn’t going to resign you, then the only way to get a big contract is by playing awesome and hitting free agency.

That's all true, but as a coach I always hated to deal with the players that didn't want to be there. It was obviously very different. The kids I was coaching in basketball, soccer and track were not playing for contracts, but those players could be a distraction and a real pain in the butt.

 

[BankShot]

This >>>>

I can't see any team giving up that much for him, but I'd be more than OK with it if they could get that for him.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I can't see any team giving up that much for him, but I'd be more than OK with it if they could get that for him.

Yep. That’s the whole point. Colts have zero incentive to get trade him unless they get an awesome trade offer.

 

[Ingomike]

Wow. Good for Taylor I guess?

He may find out his trade value isn’t as high as he thinks….

CP is on it as usual.

Colts might be trying to let Jonathan Taylor realize he won't get what he's looking for financially

“We’re not trading Jonathan . . . end of discussion,” Colts owner Jim Irsay said on July 29.

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[Ingomike]

Eagles-Colts practice called off after brawl

The second joint practice between the Eagles and Colts came to an early end on Tuesday.

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Jason Kelce admits "I didn't handle things properly" in Eagles-Colts brawl

Today's Eagles-Colts joint practice was called off when a brawl broke out between the two teams, and Eagles center Jason Kelce took the blame afterward.

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[Ingomike]

Anthony Richardson will start Thursday night

Quarterback Anthony Richardson will get one more dress rehearsal before making his first regular season start in the NFL.

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[Ingomike]

“It’s still more likely that no one will want to make the move at this stage of the offseason. Again, it should have happened in March.”

“Then again, Ekeler got permission to shop himself in March and found no takers then. While Taylor is younger and better, it might be impossible to find a team that will satisfy both the Colts and Taylor, and then reconfigure their offense to get an immediate return on their investment.”

Which teams would pursue a Jonathan Taylor trade?

With the Colts giving running back Jonathan Taylor permission to shop himself via trade, the challenge becomes finding a potential destination.

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[ChristianPatriot]

Deadline’s spur action. Or not. We’ll see.

 

[JCSR]

Deadline’s spur action. Or not. We’ll see.

I guess we'll know what he's worth by then.

 

[manifest destiny]

I'll be curious to see how the team and JT handle the emminent removal from the pup list. Sit or play 'cause the pay is the pay.

 

[Ingomike]

I like that Florio does not always take a position and ride it, he talks things out.

“Think about that one for a moment, if you will. There are 31 other teams in the league. And only six of them — less than 20 percent — even picked up the phone and called?”

“Teams call other teams all the time, about any and all possibilities for trades. But with one of the best running backs in football available, only six teams even called the Colts? And only two actually made offers?”

“My first reaction to the reported deadline of Tuesday was that the Colts plan to take the best offer they get by then. After talking it through with Chris Simms on PFT Livethis morning, it occurred to me that maybe the deadline comes from the fact that interest has been spotty — and that at some point the experiment needs to end.”

“Again, someone has to give the Colts what they want. Someone has to give Taylor what he wants (unless he’s willing to accept a trade without a new deal in place). And someone has to then justify the move by making Taylor the centerpiece of the office, or something close to it.”

“Maybe it’s just not happening.”

Interest in Jonathan Taylor is lower than most would have expected

When the Colts first gave running back Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade, the message seemed to be that the Colts wanted to give Taylor a chance to realize that no one else would give him the contract he wants.

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[ChristianPatriot]

Sounds like the Dolphins are the current front runners to trade for Taylor. We’ll see if anything comes of it.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

 

[thunderchicken]

If this is true it obviously shows the Colts aren't the sole problem in their business relationship.
I can't fathom being so full of yourself that you can't grasp A- honor the multi million dollar contract you signed. And B- practice and play in a manner that shows you are again 100% healthy and deserving of a higher paying contract. For me, it's hard to respect a guy like that. Wouldn't hurt my feelings if he has to be paid anyway to see him just ride the proverbial pine pony for a few games as a back up. Just for a little reality check.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Eagles backups - 7

Colts starters - 0