Yahoo Sports NFL on Jonathan Taylor
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"He's a rare exception of somebody like a running back who makes such a difference that you just ... whatever they want, you just pay it because they have potential to make a run this year if they get a guy like him."
STACKED’s take
Vikings viewed as logical Taylor trade partner; rare RB who justifies premium price for contender.
Taylor is being discussed as a potential trade target for contending teams, with league sources pointing to the Minnesota Vikings as a logical fit given their elite defense (1st in points allowed, 2nd in yardage) paired with a struggling offense (27th in points scored, 29th in yards gained). An NFC executive stated Taylor is "a rare exception of somebody like a running back who makes such a difference that you just ... whatever they want, you just pay it because they have potential to make a run this year if they get a guy like him." The Vikings' first-year GM Nolan Teasley was part of the Seattle group that let Kenneth Walker III walk, but Taylor's impact is viewed as different. Trade price expectations are lighter than the 2022 McCaffrey deal (three draft picks plus a 2024 fifth-rounder) due to Taylor's lesser passing-game usage, though the Colts could command significant capital.
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