In 2023, the Indianapolis Colts completed 9-8 and had been second within the AFC South. The crew misplaced a detailed battle to the Texans in Week 18. That recreation price the Colts the possibility to win the division and a playoff berth. Final season, the crew was banged up, and that included two of the crew’s prime playmakers on offense.
Rookie QB Anthony Richardson suffered a season-ending shoulder damage that restricted him to 4 video games. Moreover, All-Professional RB Jonathan Taylor performed in 10 video games and made seven begins. Regardless of accidents during the last two seasons, Taylor is assured in his skills. The 25-year-old is aware of what he can do when he’s absolutely wholesome. Indianapolis would like to see Taylor play 15+ video games in 2024.
Jonathan Taylor is raring to have a bounce-back season for the Colts in 2024
Jonathan Taylor is prepared for 12 months 5 😤
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With the forty first decide within the 2020 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts chosen RB Jonathan Taylor out of Wisconsin. The gifted RB rapidly proved he could possibly be a participant the crew might persistently depend on. As a rookie, Taylor performed in 15 video games and made 13 begins. He rushed for 1,169 yards and had 11 speeding touchdowns. Taylor added 36 receptions for 299 yards and one receiving landing in 2020. His sophomore marketing campaign in 2021 is when Taylor was capable of blossom. He began all 17 video games for the Colts in 2021. Taylor’s 332 speeding makes an attempt, 1,811 speeding yards, 18 speeding touchdowns, and (106.5) speeding yards per recreation led the NFL in 2021.
The previous second-round decide added had 40 receptions for 330 yards and two touchdowns in that dominant season. That earned Taylor his first Professional Bowl choice and a first-team All-Professional honor. Sadly, Taylor has missed time in every of the final two seasons for the Colts and has didn’t get again to 1,000 speeding yards. Nonetheless, he’s assured that 2024 goes to be totally different. The All-Professional RB spoke with the media this offseason and stated he’s been placing within the work. Taylor is assured in his skills and the Colts’ offense. They’ve an opportunity to be probably the most explosive offenses within the NFL this season. We’ve already seen what Jonathan Taylor can do however the Colts are desperate to see what QB Anthony Richardson can do in 12 months two. The twin-threat QB was probably the most intriguing abilities heading into the 2023 season earlier than he suffered a shoulder damage. Indianapolis shall be residence in Week 1 to face their division rival, the Houston Texans.