NFL: The Insiders on Jonathan Taylor

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Jonathan Taylor was an MVP candidate, but the final four games before he got injured, he kind of fell off the cliff and went reverted back to the old Daniel Jones.

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Taylor's late-season cliff and injury derailed Colts' MVP-caliber start.

Taylor was an MVP candidate through the first eight games but fell off the cliff in the final four games before injury, reverting to form; this decline contributed to the Colts' overall collapse and Daniel Jones' regression in the final stretch of the season.

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Jonathan TaylorNeutralUsage

Taylor: 140 carries, 587 yards, 8 TDs in 7 starts; active for Jaguars game

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Jonathan TaylorNegativeProjection

Taylor's age and mileage suggest only 2–3 peak years left; aging RB concern

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Jonathan TaylorNeutralValue

Taylor available via trade but Colts demand first-round pick; rejected second-round offer

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Jonathan TaylorPositiveMatchup

Broncos among teams interested in acquiring Taylor from Colts; Harvey injury may accelerate trade.

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Jonathan TaylorNegativeProjection

Trade speculation favors Minnesota; play with lowered expectations this week due to bench risk.

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Jonathan TaylorPositiveProjection

Taylor on pace for franchise rushing record; Colts have flexibility to trade him later at full value.

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