Giants Get Fantastic News in Potential Offseason RB Trade

The New York Giants made a strong push to try and acquire a running back before the NFL trade deadline, hotly pursuing Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor and even calling the Atlanta Falcons about Bijan Robinson.

Ultimately, the Giants stood pat, but not for a lack of trying.

New York offered a second-round pick and a fifth-rounder to the Colts in exchange for Taylor, but was rebuffed in its advances.

Indianapolis is holding out for more, but Jonathan Jones of The Athletic has reported that may have been a bad decision on the part of the Colts.

Jones has reported that the general feeling is that Indianapolis will not be getting a package that generous for Taylor this coming offseason, when the Colts are almost sure to shop the three-time Pro Bowler again.

That could open the door for the Giants to swoop in and nab Taylor at a cheaper price. That is, of course, if New York is still interested by that point.

Cam Skattebo has put together back-to-back strong performances for Big Blue, potentially diminishing their desire for a bona fide No. 1 back in the spring. Of course, Skattebo will have to maintain his level of performance, but he is making good progress.

Also, Taylor turns 28 years old in January, which is typically the age running backs begin to decline. We actually might already be seeing that from Taylor, who is averaging a career-low 4.1 yards per carry this season — although that might also have a lot to do with his awful supporting cast in Indianapolis.

This upcoming NFL Draft class should have some enticing options at halfback, as well. It won't be an incredibly deep class at running back, but it should definitely be considerably better than it was last year when it was largely barren.

Remember: the Giants were reportedly interest in Jeremiyah Love last April, so it stands to reason that John Harbaugh — who has always loved the run game — might decide to make a push for a running back in the draft yet again.

As for Taylor? He should almost certainly be available after the season, especially once the Colts hire a new general manager. But it remains to be seen if the Giants will once again make a push for the former second-round pick.

New York will face the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday as it aims to bounce back from its loss to the Washington Commanders.