The Seattle Seahawks just stomped the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday, and honestly, the Lumen Field crowd is still buzzing. But even with that massive win firmly in the books, there’s another story brewing that could shake up our entire season: Jonathan Taylor. NFL insider Adam Schefter is talking real trade costs for the star running back, and if the Colts move him before the Nov. 10 deadline, the price tag is gonna be wild. The Emerald City needs to get ready.
The Asking Price Is No Joke
Schefter, speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, didn’t pull any punches. He said the “closest comp” for what the Indianapolis Colts might get for Jonathan Taylor is Christian McCaffrey’s 2022 trade. Remember that blockbuster? The Panthers sent McCaffrey to the 49ers for a haul: a second-round, third-round, fourth-round, and fifth-round draft pick. Schefter also made it clear he doesn’t think the Colts get a first-round pick for Taylor, but a package like the McCaffrey deal would still mean “significant draft capital.” This isn’t some rental, either; Taylor’s contract runs through the 2028 campaign. We’re talking about a multi-year commitment.
Why Taylor Is Worth Every Penny For The Emerald City
So, why would the Seahawks even consider giving up all that draft capital? Look at the numbers, 12s. Taylor is an absolute game-wrecker. Last season, he ran for 1,585 yards and a league-best 18 touchdowns. And he hasn’t slowed down a bit; he’s already leading the entire league with eight rushing touchdowns this year. At 27 years old, he’s just one year older than McCaffrey was at his trade, meaning he’s still at the top of his game. Schefter and Ian Rapoport listed the Seahawks, alongside the Packers, Broncos, and Vikings, as teams “expected to consider” pursuing Taylor. If we jump into that bidding war, it could drive up the price even more for Indianapolis. But adding a back of Taylor’s caliber, someone who could be among the league’s best throughout his contract, would be a game-changer for our offense and Head Coach Mike Macdonald’s vision. Imagine what he could do with Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp.
This Nov. 10 deadline is coming fast, and the chatter around Jonathan Taylor is only going to get louder. After a huge win against the Chiefs, the potential for a move like this to electrify our team and catapult our season into another gear is real. Let’s see if our front office makes the move to bring this league-leading talent to Seattle.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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