Should Giants trade for Jonathan Taylor? What's next for Kirk Cousins, Chiefs WR? NFL trade deadline questions emerge from Sunday's games
Taylor may help, albeit without seeming necessary, for the Giants to win the NFC East. Meanwhile, a league source thought a third-round pick would compel the Raiders to send Cousins to Minnesota.
The New York Giants have been considering trading for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor during the NFL trade deadline. Color analyst Greg Olsen suggested that the team should pause and evaluate the potential impact of adding a veteran running back to their roster. The Giants have struggled with consistency in their run game due to injuries to Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary, and the addition of a proven back like Taylor could potentially improve their overall offensive performance.
However, the cost of acquiring Taylor, likely a high-round draft pick, must be weighed against the potential benefits. Giants head coach Kyle Shanahan and offensive coordinator Mac Pearson have not ruled out the possibility of pursuing Taylor, but they are not in a rush to make a move. The team's performance on the road against stronger opponents will also play a role in determining whether a trade for Taylor is worth the investment.
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