A few new JT trade ideas

[Mr. Too Proud]

A few trade ideas after week 4

 

 

trade idea 1

 

Jonathan Taylor, Grover Stewart and 2024 3rd round pick

 

For

 

Chris Jones DT

 

Logic: We seen the Chefs move on from corner stone players before (trading Dee Ford, releasing Frank Clark and trading Hill).

 

Jonathan Taylor adds a different dynamic to their offense and Grover will have big shoes to fill but will be a solid addition to their line. This moves opens up $ for a team thats seem to be a perennial Superbowl contenders who can get those ring chasers for cheap.

 

Colts Logic: Chris Jones and DeForest Buckner is a no brainer. The defense should jump into the top 12 to 8 with the pressure we put on the QBs. AR rookie contract should balance out Jones contract for the next 3 or 4 years.

 

 

Trade option 2

 

Jonathan Taylor 

 

For

 

Antonio Gipson RB and Curtis Samuels WR

 

Commanders Logic: After drafting Doctson, Samuels became redundant. Having a 1, 2 punch of JT and Brian Robinson Jr. should make the most dangerous backfields in the NFC East.

 

Colts Logic: Getting AR some help/weapons. Gipson isn't Jonathan Taylor but his pass catching ability should help. Samuels is a weapon that can line-up in the backfield or as a WR. 

 

Trade option 3

 

Jonathan Taylor and Mo Alie-Cox 

 

For

 

Tyler Boyd WR and Lael Collins G/T

 

Bengals logic: JT can be Mixon replacement but in the meantime they both can run through the AFC north. JT extension should be less than Boyd and Mo Alie-Cox can be used as a extra lineman to keep Joe up and healthy.

 

Colts Logic: AP preseason have me wanting more out of a no. 2 WR. Boyd one year give us a chance to evaluate both him and MPJ. Collins should be great depth and if healthy pushing at RG.

[FalseStart]

Dolphins or Ravens… 

 

 

[OhioColt]

On 9/1/2023 at 2:53 PM, Mr. Too Proud said:

Trade option 2

 

Jonathan Taylor 

 

For

 

Antonio Gipson RB and Curtis Samuels WR

 

Commanders Logic: After drafting Doctson, Samuels became redundant. Having a 1, 2 punch of JT and Brian Robinson Jr. should make the most dangerous backfields in the NFC East.

 

Colts Logic: Getting AR some help/weapons. Gipson isn't Jonathan Taylor but his pass catching ability should help. Samuels is a weapon that can line-up in the backfield or as a WR. 

Your trade option 2 isn't too farfetched but I would personally tweak it.  I agree with targeting Antonio Gibson who could be a short-term replacement for Jonathan Taylor and his pass-catching abilities is a big plus.  Instead of WR Samuels I would much rather add another player with a contract also set to expire at the end of this season in SS Kamren Curl.

 

Blackmon is a FA and hasn’t lived up to the hype and expect him to go unsigned.  Washington has plenty of cap space to sign multiple players. Curl is a former seventh-round pick in 2020.  He replaced an injured Landon Collins as a rookie and posted top-10 grades as a run defender (80.5) and in coverage (80.8) in 2022.  Curl often manned the box and helped take away running backs and tight ends as mismatch options. He posted a 4.7% missed tackle rate (sixth) while acting as a second linebacker.

 

After the first week of NFL in the books am very happy with our DL and LB play going forward.  On defense big questions remain around our defensive backs.  Adding a player like Curl and extending his contract is key.  In the draft I would pair Kamren with another stud safety named Kamren Kinchens (Miami) who plays free safety.

 

The only other trade that I wouldn't mind is negotiating with Miami for RG Robert Hunt.  He had career highs in 2022 with both a 74.6 PFF pass-block grade and a 74.5 PFF run-blocking grade.  For 2023 PFF ranked him 17th best overall guard.  This would help improve our offensive line and extend Hunt's contract immediately.  In the draft would hope that Troy's Kimani Vidal declares early and is available to us in Round 2.

 

 

[sb41champs]

I don't see the Colts trading for players at this point in the season.

 

Honestly - I think Jonathan Taylor suits up for the Colts to PROVE SOMETHING to himself - the Colts - and - the NFL about his value.

 

Right now - he's coming off a serious injury - hasn't played a snap in months - and - can't lean on a resume long term.

 

Hopefully he's had an "attitude adjustment" after finding out that his "Oscar the Grouch" demeanor didn't play well with the team - or - the fans.

 

 

[richard pallo]

WR Chase Claypool is a healthy scratch today for the Bears.  They traded for him at the deadline last year to give Fields another weapon.  He’s not happy in Chicago and is not in good graces with the coaching staff.  I wonder if they will offer him up to the Colts as part of a trade for acquire JT.  Ballard was interested in a receiver from the Dolphins and Packers when they were talking.

[NewColtsFan]

9 hours ago, richard pallo said:

WR Chase Claypool is a healthy scratch today for the Bears.  They traded for him at the deadline last year to give Fields another weapon.  He’s not happy in Chicago and is not in good graces with the coaching staff.  I wonder if they will offer him up to the Colts as part of a trade for acquire JT.  Ballard was interested in a receiver from the Dolphins and Packers when they were talking.

Claypool has now played his way out off of two teams….    Pittsburgh and Chicago.   I doubt either franchise would give him a glowing recommendation.   Plus, he plays X, where Pittman plays.   
 

Im not saying the Colts would have zero interest, but for right now, Claypool not be a key component in any trade.   He’d be closer to a throw in.   Just sayin…