Raise your hand if you want to extend Taylor

[albany ed]

I probably shouldn't even post on this thread. It appears to be strictly a business decision for most and I'm just a fan. But, from a fan's POV, I love watching this man ball. He turns 1 yard gains into 4 yard gains, he's a constant threat to take it to the house. I think the most exciting play in football is when a RB takes it to the house. I AM RAISING MY HAND!

[HoosierinFL]

I know the rule is that RBs are a dime a dozen, but JT was shown to be a game breaker. He's a home run hitter. When you can get big splash plays from an RB, you should keep him.

I think this is especially true when you have a QB on a rookie deal, and also when you have a QB that needs to develop, which may mean needing to rely on a strong running game to keep defenses in check and slow down a pass rush.

So in different circumstances I might see letting him go, but not in current Colts circumstances, he's a definite keeper. The only concern is whether he comes back from injury and is still a home run threat.

[Oldcolt]

Barkley is supposed to sign for 3 years 39 million. I would be fine with that for Taylor. I like the 3 years and 12-14 million seems fair.

[apballin]

Yes, sign him …. He’ll take pressure off Richardson

Until Richardson is ready to takeover

[Oldcolt]

Barkley was franchised, 10 million. Taylor feels backs are dissed. Wish I was as dissed.

[nate505]

Honestly, I agree with Taylor. It's all monopoly money anyways, but running backs get the worst of it. They provide a ton of production and put their bodies thru hell and are considered like throw away players.

I even get why it is, but I sympathize with them on this point. I don't even care about the amount of money they're making...everyone in the league makes a ton of money. Jim Irsay makes a ton of money for doing nothing.

[Brylok]

I guess I will sheepishly raise my hand. To me, the fact is that we have so little offensively (that we know of right now), we need to keep him. Without having a QB who can run or pass for so long, we don't know what we're capable of (if anything). Taylor is good and proven. Don't overpay him. Don't offer more than three years. Hope he's fully recovered and good to go. Hopeium.

[Oldcolt]

The Colts will do what they deem in their best interest. That is what they did with Edge and before him Faulk. Both were high first round picks. They should, and probably will, franchise him just like everyone else does with their top backs. Draft his replacement in the next few years.

[CletusPyle]

He is a great talent, and he makes us a better football team, but I hope he is working on strengthening his hands because he does have a fumble problem!

[JAFF]

The Colts need to sign Taylor because they have a rookie Qb who will need at least one legit threat who can change field possession with one carry. Pittman is the only reliable threat in the passing game, taking him away is easy if there is no running game.

A healthy Taylor makes the passing game better.