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NFL rumors: 3 teams that should go all-in on Jonathan Taylor trade, 1 wild card to watch

By Cody Williams

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 02: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 02: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 01: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots gives a thumbs up during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images) /

3. Patriots could upgrade RB finally with an all-in Jonathan Taylor trade

If there has been a running back on the open market, you can believe that the New England Patriots have met with them.

Bill Belichick’s club has been trying desperately to get their foot in the door with Dalvin Cook since he was released by the Minnesota Vikings, but the organization has also courted several other free agent runners, including most recently with former Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott, which resulted in a little dinner date between Zeke and Patriots quarterback Mac Jones.

With the departure of Damien Harris this offseason, though, the way that New England has worked the running back market wholly indicates that the franchise isn’t confident in Rhamondre Stevenson as the top option out of the backfield — or at least as the only option.

Reports have indicated that the future for Belichick with the Patriots might not be as certain as many fans who remember his decades-long run of success in Foxborough might believe. As such, putting Mac Jones and the offense in the best position to take a step forward is likely a major focus of this offseason.

Adding Jonathan Taylor in a trade would accomplish that quite easily. While alleviating pressure off of Stevenson by giving the Pats a surefire RB1 in the offense, it would also take some of the weight off of Jones’ shoulders too as the offense could be built around Taylor and the rushing attack.

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