The Colts just dumped GM Chris Ballard after a brutal loss dropped them to 2-4 on the young season. Ouch. That’s Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s first firing as owner, and if you’re an Indianapolis fan, you gotta be asking if it’s gonna be the last. It’s crystal clear she expects WAY more from a team that’s basically going nowhere fast, and the organization isn’t even close to her expectations.
Indy Is In Full Meltdown Mode
Let’s be real, things aren’t looking great in Indy. Head Coach Shane Steichen has zero postseason trips in his four seasons at the helm. While he’s still running the show for now, his seat is probably hotter than a fresh espresso shot at your favorite coffee shop. The problems? Daniel Jones has been a total turnover machine, and the defense is just plain below average. They can’t rush the passer and they’re having major issues defending the run. The numbers don’t lie: they’re 28th in yards per play allowed and 26th in net yards per attempt allowed. Sometimes, a team has to hit rock bottom before it can build back up, and that might be where the Colts are headed. To make matters worse, they already traded away their 2027 first-round pick to the Jets back at the 2025 deadline. So yeah, the Colts are sellers, and they might be looking to offload some serious talent.
JT Is The Prize, But Who’s Paying?
When you’re talking about “serious talent” on the Colts, the biggest name is undoubtedly star running back Jonathan Taylor. This dude is a three-time Pro Bowler for a reason. Last year, he absolutely torched defenses with 20 touchdowns and nearly 2,000 yards from scrimmage, and he’s on his way to another monster season. But here’s the kicker: he’s 27, and he’s only played in ONE playoff game, way back in 2020 as a rookie. That’s a lot of talent stuck on a treadmill to nowhere. It’s no wonder he headlined Jordan Dajani’s list of five players everyone wants to see moved before the November 10th deadline. This whole situation feels a lot like what the Panthers went through with Christian McCaffrey in 2022. Sure, CMC was younger then and more versatile in the passing game, but he’d also been battling injuries. When the Panthers dealt McCaffrey to the 49ers, they snagged a second, third, fourth, and fifth-round pick in return. That’s a pretty sweet haul, and it sets the bar for what the Colts could get for Taylor.
The Giants Are Desperate (And Here’s A Mock Deal)
So, who’s gonna pick up the phone and make a call for Taylor? There would be a ton of suitors, but the New York Giants are definitely one to watch. They rolled out a four-running-back committee against the Saints just last Sunday, and then they went and released Najee Harris, who apparently wasn’t thrilled with the rotation. Their coach, John Harbaugh, even said he “would love” to have a “Derrick Henry circumstance or a ‘Saquon Barkley circumstance.” Whether he meant to or not, that’s gotta sting for Giants fans, hearing him mention their last year’s running back and a former Giants back in the same breath. They need a bell cow.
Here’s a mock trade that could make sense:
* **Giants Receive:** RB Jonathan Taylor
* **Colts Receive:** RB Cam Skattebo, 2027 second-round pick, 2028 fourth-round pick
This move would give the Colts some draft assets to rebuild and give Taylor a fresh start. The Nov. 10 trade deadline is coming fast, and you gotta wonder if this is just the start of a full-scale rebuild in Indianapolis. Will Taylor be wearing new colors soon? This is a massive moment for the Colts and whatever team lands a player of Taylor’s caliber.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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