ESPN’s Dan Graziano just gave New York Giants fans a reason to be hyped, saying he “wouldn’t be at all surprised” if the Giants ended up winning the trade sweepstakes for star Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. Graziano flat out states, “I would guess he gets traded, and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if it was the Giants who made that move.” That is some serious talk from an insider.
Giants’ Run Game Needs A Shot In The Arm, Bad
It is not hard to see why the Giants are eyeing a move for Taylor. Their running back room is looking pretty rough right now. Cam Skattebo is banged up, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. is stuck on injured reserve. That leaves them with Devin Singletary as their other main option after they cut Najee Harris. Clearly, RB is a big need in New York. The Giants are sitting at 4-2-1 and are in first place in the NFC East, which is wild considering the Eagles, Commanders, and Cowboys are all struggling. But with Jaxson Dart out for the rest of the year, there is some real concern about how they will stack up against the rest of the NFC. Adding Taylor would be a game-changer.
Why This Move Is More Than Just a Rental
This is not some short-term fix, either. Taylor is under contract beyond this season, meaning he would be a multi-year option for the Giants. That is exactly what they are looking for as “aggressive buyers” this season, not just a rental. While a trade would likely cost more than a second-round pick, the Giants have some serious pieces in place already. Their secondary is playing great, Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely have been awesome, and J.J. McCarthy is showing real promise. Imagine Taylor running behind that! Coach John Harbaugh’s squad clearly sees a window. They still have games against the “collapsing Eagles,” plus the Cowboys, Commanders, Cleveland Browns, and even the Colts on their schedule. Landing Taylor would give them a superstar back not just for this year, but for the future. There is no guarantee they land him, but with ESPN saying they are serious suitors, the rest of the NFC East better be paying attention to what the Giants are cooking up.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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