Colts grant Jonathan Taylor’s request to seek trade

[Ya Digg?]

1 hour ago, BananaB said:

Who’s giving up picks and paying the 16 mil this clown wants

Why is he a clown?

 

it will be very interesting to actually hear what Indy is asking for. The owner has come out and basically said that RBs aren’t valuable, so can the team really ask for much?

[Big Blitz]

4 minutes ago, Ya Digg? said:

Why is he a clown?

 

it will be very interesting to actually hear what Indy is asking for. The owner has come out and basically said that RBs aren’t valuable, so can the team really ask for much?

 

They reportedly want a 1st round pick.  
 

I think this is all just for show to send a “you’re dreaming” message to Taylor.   
 

Who’s giving up a first for him?  Who has the cap room?  
 

 

 

The CMC trade is a logical comp.  But was made by a desperate team in the middle of the season - ask anyone before last season if they would have given what San Francisco did would they do that deal in August 2022?  I’d say absolutely not.  
 

Could the Colts let him sit till the end of October and get desperate teams into a bidding war?  

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

This is his best shot at real money. Bet it needn’t be a winner just need whoever can be the highest bidder. Would Reich make a move? 

[Doc Brown]

1 hour ago, BullBuchanan said:

The Bears and Commanders make the most sense to me. Rams could try to make a play too.

Makes sense but you forgot the rule that all good players traded must go to an AFC competitor this off-season.

[Dr.Sack]

Jerrah Jones loves RBs like Ralph Wilson Jr did.

[Paul Costa]

5 hours ago, LOVEMESOMEBILLS said:

 

 Tua's cap hit goes up $13.5 million next year, Hill's goes up $18+ million & Chubb's goes up $19+ million. That's about $51 million in increases for just 3 guys.

 

 

 

And they have to sign their 2 DT’s and their DE #15. They’re up against it if they commit to Tua. 

[NastyNateSoldiers]

9 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

And the anonymous source tweets begin...more will certainly come.

 

So a team with a bad OL who wasn't willing to pay another talented RB in Dalvin is now going to both pay him even more money and give up draft assets (that they will need as their cap balloons soon) for a guy who is coming off am injury and a down year?  

 

Color me skeptical.  They could have just signed Dalvin cheaper and not had to trade any assets.  And Dalvin was making it clear he wanted to play there too.  

Dalvin ain’t that player anymore he’s lost a step while Taylor is young and in his prime. 

[The Jokeman]

I can imagine Denver trying to nab him. 

[Ya Digg?]

9 hours ago, Big Blitz said:

 

They reportedly want a 1st round pick.  
 

I think this is all just for show to send a “you’re dreaming” message to Taylor.   
 

Who’s giving up a first for him?  Who has the cap room?  
 

 

 

The CMC trade is a logical comp.  But was made by a desperate team in the middle of the season - ask anyone before last season if they would have given what San Francisco did would they do that deal in August 2022?  I’d say absolutely not.  
 

Could the Colts let him sit till the end of October and get desperate teams into a bidding war?  

So if that’s the case (that they are asking for a first rounder) that makes an incredibly strong argument as to why these players are upset. The owners and GMs don’t want to pay these guys but are going to ask for a lot in return in order to trade them? Doesn’t add up…

[Mr. WEO]

19 minutes ago, Ya Digg? said:

So if that’s the case (that they are asking for a first rounder) that makes an incredibly strong argument as to why these players are upset. The owners and GMs don’t want to pay these guys but are going to ask for a lot in return in order to trade them? Doesn’t add up…

 

of course it does.  The Colts obviously want to keep him.  They are going to therefore ask a high ask. In the end, he will have to play for what they are offering or sit.

[Heavy Kevi]

14 hours ago, BillsShredder83 said:

Curious if this could happen.... NOT even talking about here, but was a spit-balling take from Cover2.  Say no teams were willing to trade and give a new contract, is it possible a team could offer to put in writing that they would NOT franchise tag him... just as the next best incentive for him as opposed to a new contract.  Just, we want your services for the year, we cant afford you, but to keep you happy/motivated, you'll get a chance to chase $$ as an Unrestricted next year?

 

Would just be interesting to see that precedent set, because anytime we see this situation most of the top dawg teams are immediately ruled out because of cap concerns.

 

Basically, can a team even offer a 'no franchise tag' clause? Has that happened before?

 

This is interesting. And quite frankly a great idea.

 

Not entirely unlike trubisky signing here a couple years ago. Play for peanuts on a good team and hope someone who can pay you sees you succeed. Tru couldn't take advantage, but the theory is similar.

 

I'm not 100% sure about this exact situation... But my experience in business is that you can put ANYTHING into a contract. As long as both parties sign it.

 

What's Taylor's phone #? I could give him a ring and talk to him about earning another...

[Alphadawg7]

5 hours ago, NastyNateSoldiers said:

Dalvin ain’t that player anymore he’s lost a step while Taylor is young and in his prime. 

 

Well to be fair, Cook's season last year was on par with his past 4 seasons, so statistically there isn't any significant sign of that.  In fact, of the 2 RB's its Taylor coming off a down year and a late season injury.  

 

Again, not saying Cook is better than Taylor, just saying that the difference isn't significant enough to where the Dolphins would pass up paying Cook peanuts to now give up a first round pick and a lot more money to Taylor.  With Miami's cap situation coming up, it just doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to invest that much into a RB, especially when they still have a good RB group there as it is.  

 

They didn't bite on Cook who was trying to go there and who fits their offense better, so just saying I am skeptical they are going to be players for Taylor at what he is likely going to cost in trade and contract.  

[Thrivefourfive]

He’ll be a JETS

[NastyNateSoldiers]

17 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

Well to be fair, Cook's season last year was on par with his past 4 seasons, so statistically there isn't any significant sign of that.  In fact, of the 2 RB's its Taylor coming off a down year and a late season injury.  

 

Again, not saying Cook is better than Taylor, just saying that the difference isn't significant enough to where the Dolphins would pass up paying Cook peanuts to now give up a first round pick and a lot more money to Taylor.  With Miami's cap situation coming up, it just doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to invest that much into a RB, especially when they still have a good RB group there as it is.  

 

They didn't bite on Cook who was trying to go there and who fits their offense better, so just saying I am skeptical they are going to be players for Taylor at what he is likely going to cost in trade and contract.  

Grier has been star hunting since he took over as GM that’s a factor that hasn’t been considered here and the cap is a joke they can kick the can down the road easily 

[Scott7975]

I know it won't happen but... get r done Beane.

[Solomon Grundy]

From Sal Paolantonio's mouth to Brandon Beane's ears, Jonathan Taylor in Buffalo would equal Super Bowl!! Combination of speed and power. Exactly what this team needs. The playaction game would be very dangerous. I'd trade them Cook and our very high 1st for an accomplished, MVP caliber RB like JT28. I'd find a way to make the money work

3 hours ago, Scott7975 said:

I know it won't happen but... get r done Beane.

 

[Straight Hucklebuck]

Every ESPN Radio show is shouting from the mountain top that the Bills have to do this immediately. 

[teef]

this morning they were speculating miami.  i don't know if it was a rumor or just a scenario they were throwing out, but that would annoy the ***** out of me.

[Simon Says]

On 8/21/2023 at 6:18 PM, BillMafia716ix said:

Colts playing dirty. They know no teams gonna trade for him right now. Teams don’t have cap space right now to give him the deal he wants. 

I think more than a dozen teams have the cap space to add him,and some teams might have re-structure opportunities. 

[Sammy Watkins' Rib]

5 minutes ago, Straight Hucklebuck said:

Every ESPN Radio show is shouting from the mountain top that the Bills have to do this immediately. 

 

They of course do not understand our cap situation.

 

As another poster mentioned, a trade that makes the most sense would be an in-season trade. Taylor needs to prove he has it still coming off the injury and a team needs to start off well and evaluate that indeed, a dominant RB is the missing piece.