Jim Irsay is in no mood to hand out a new contract to Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. Though, getting Taylor tied down should be the foremost priority for Irsay as he is crucial to the Colts’ offense, the situation has made no progress so far.
Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy, had this to say to Jim Irsay on FS1’s “Speak.”
“Jonathan Taylor, I don’t know if you guys gamble, but I play blackjack,” the former Eagles and Chiefs RB said. “That’s called 21. When you get an ace and a 10, you cut a deal and payout.
“Pay that man out. He’s the best player on the team. I’m going to say, right now, he’s obviously the best offensive player. The best friend to a rookie quarterback is a running game. Pay the running back, please.
The fans know the devaluation of the running back position and that Taylor is one of the best running backs. For the 2023 season, Taylor is slated to make just $4.3 million as base salary. That is extremely low, and Taylor is justified in asking for an extension, but his talk with Colts owner Jim Irsay hasn’t gone well.
While the exact figure is unknown, the salary Taylor wants could be in the $10 million APY region, which is fair for what he brings to the team.
