The NFL trade deadline is breathing down everyone’s necks, hitting at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Tuesday, and the Denver Broncos are *definitely* not sitting this one out. As a team eyeing the Super Bowl, they’re looking to buy, to snag that one player who can push them over the top. Talk around the league has them zeroing in on a running back, and the biggest name being thrown around is Jonathan Taylor from the Indianapolis Colts. Everyone’s waiting for that big-splash move, but is it the smartest one?
Jonathan Taylor is a Dream, Tony Pollard is the Reality
Sure, adding Jonathan Taylor would be massive. He’s been one of the league’s best running backs for years. But let’s be real, his acquisition wouldn’t be easy. The Colts are reportedly asking for a high price, and then the Broncos would have to figure out how to squeeze Taylor’s contract into their salary cap. That kind of squeeze could have serious repercussions next season, potentially forcing them to let key free agents walk. Is that worth it for a rental, or even a long-term deal that guts your future? Derrick Henry’s name has popped up too, but the Tennessee Titans are sitting at a miserable 1-7, making them prime candidates to sell off pieces, not deal with contenders. So, what’s a Super Bowl contender to do?
Why Tony Pollard is the Savvy Move for Denver
This is where Tony Pollard makes a ton of sense for the Broncos. Pollard is playing on an expiring contract, which gives Denver a ton of flexibility. He could be a rental for this current chase for the Lombardi Trophy, or they could re-sign him to a new deal next year with much more financial wiggle room. Crucially, he would cost far less to obtain than Taylor, and probably even less than Breece Hall. Don’t sleep on his production either, the guy has played well this season, rushing for 595 yards, which is ninth in the entire NFL, and he’s punched in six touchdowns. At just 29 years old, Pollard could bring the Broncos at least a couple of seasons of real productivity. Plus, bringing him in could take some much-needed pressure off rookie running back Jonah Coleman.
If the Broncos are truly serious about bolstering their backfield before Tuesday’s deadline, this is the move. Tony Pollard isn’t just a realistic option, he might just be the best one they have for a deep playoff run.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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