With star RB Jonathan Taylor rehabbing and in a contract dispute, the Colts could have a running back by committee. How will that look?
's status in Indianapolis is uncertain at best. He has been on the physically unable to perform list since reporting to camp July 25, rehabbing his surgically repaired ankle, an injury that has kept him sidelined since the spring. He has a still-standing trade request amid his contract dispute with the Colts. Taylor is scheduled to make about $4.3 million in the final year of his rookie contract and wants a lucrative extension, which has not been forthcoming.
"That's just what it is in our room. There's no extra competition. There's no egos in our room. We're all pushing for each other to make as many plays as we can because we know it takes a group. It takes all of us. We're just all being supportive." Last year, Indianapolis ranked 22nd in adjusted line yards , which assigns offensive-line responsibility on all running back carries, and 29th in power success rate , which represents the rate of third- and fourth-down runs with two yards or fewer that resulted in a first down or touchdown, per Football Outsiders.said of Taylor earlier this month."He can run you over. He can outrun you. He can juke you. He brings a lot to the table.
Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter says Hull has also had a good training camp. The rookie was a threat as a runner and pass-catcher at"The guys have been really locked in — a lot of really good practices," Cooter said earlier this week of the tailbacks."At the running back position, a lot of times in this league there's one running back on the field at any given time, so when you get those opportunities, it's great to take advantage of them.
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