The Development of Jonathan Taylor (Film room Video)
 

Ever since Marlon Mack went down with an Achilles injury in week 1, running back Jonathan Taylor has taken over the RB #1 duties for the Indianapolis Colts.
As of Week 6 in the NFL 2020 season, Indy is only 28th in Yards per game, and dead last as a team in rushing yards per attempt. (Taylor is 28th for NFL RB's at 4.1 YPC)
Is Taylor developing properly?
Is he not the player we thought he was entering the draft?
Is this an offensive line issue?
I dive into the ALL-22 film room to find out what is going on.


https://youtu.be/5Mkwp3rLxXU

Almost all of Taylor's runs have been between the tackles, yet he has speed. I'd like to see a few runs outside. I believe he's faster than Mack was, isn't he?

Feels like he’s pressing, he needs a big game for confidence but I think he’ll be ok.

That play where he trucked that titans was fuckin awesome just give me 1 of those every game and that’s fine with me

I’m not impressed with the blocking on some of his runs on Thursday. Three of his runs there was contact behind the LOS. I think the was one run outside the box, everything inside. If I can figure it out, a dumb DC can figure it out as well

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(vs. TEXANS, 12/08)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c6Q8MjRIbs



Colts Finally Rewarded with Clutch Efforts from T.Y. Hilton, Jonathan Taylor

(By Jake Arthur)

https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/gameday...onathan-taylor

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I'm not going to even mention anything about JT's rushing yards today against the Raiders

His blitz pickups were the best I've seen in a long time!

That one where the DB fucking perfectly jumped the snap and had a CLEANNN look at Rivers was something else.

I was pissed the commentator's didn't give JT props for that. That was one of the best blocks I've seen a back on this team make, ever.

Wish I could have been in the stadium to hear those pads pop too.

I too was pissed that they gave no mention of that block.

Yeah same thoughts here, didn't even see a replay of it from what i can remember.

I’ve been a little worried about JT’s development. Usually RB’s acclimate to the NFL fast and you know if they are good or not. But I tried to keep in mind this is an unusual year and covid has wrecked everything in some way. Last night helped alleviate that, although that Raiders defense was imploding.

I was too. However the last several games he seems to be seeing the holes better and being decisive. I think he will keep trending up so ling as the line keeps up its blocking.


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The TD run was the Wisconsin Rb we saw on tape. They got him out in space and he found the gap and accelerated. Thats the guy they have been looking for

ESPN ticker said he reached 21.4mph on that run

I believe that AWS clocked Taylor at 21.9 last week and Hines at 21.4.

It showed the home run threat we wanted. But those holes are very rare in the NFL. It’s mostly the 5-10 yard grind. He does seem to be opening his vision up more. If we can eliminate a lot of the negative plays, which admittedly are not his fault if he is getting hit behind the line, then I think he will turn out ok.

Not sure about his big gainer, but they did have Rivers under center a few more times against the Raiders, and from all I've read, that is more what Taylor was used to at Wisconsin.

I wonder if that had any effect.

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Have the Colts Found Stardom in Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman ???

(By Kevin Bowen)

https://www.1075thefan.com/kevins-sp...chael-pittman/

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I the history of the Colts' franchise (1953 - Present), the only running backs to have had 1,000-Plus yards rushing in their first 2 seasons in the NFL have been Marshall Faulk, Edgerrin James, and Joseph Addai.

Eric Dickerson 1,000-plus yards rushing in his first 3 seasons with the Colts in 1987, 1988, and 1989, but he was not a rookie as were Faulk, James, and Addai. Lydell Mitchell also had 3 consecutive 1,000-plus yard seasons in 1975, 1976, and 1977, but it was not his first 3 seasons in the NFL.


Jonathan Taylor is only 63 yards away from joining that select list, and he will have a chance to do so on Sunday against the Bills in northwestern New York State.





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He's done it. Jonathan Taylor surpassed 1,000 yards rushing for the second consecutive season on his first carry of the 2nd quarter.



Colts with 3 Consecutive 1,000-Plus Yard Seasons


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Jonathan Taylor Named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for November

(By J.J. Stankevitz)

https://www.colts.com/news/jonathan-...november-award




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15 lllll Receptions

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The 9 TDs are what I find most impressive.

I'll go with the 6.3 yards per carry. The dude is a stud no matter how you cut it.

if you don't take JT in fan dual this week you are a moron. Frank has heard enough and will run JT into the dirt this week

260 yards and 4 TDs

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Jonathan Taylor just missed these 9 ESPN reporters' Top-5 MVP Candidates for the 2021 season.

Carson Wentz was among those "also receiving votes."




NFL MVP Watch 2021: Is Tom Brady Running Away with the Race ??? We Ranked the Top Candidates

(By Courtney Cronin)

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...top-candidates



1) ) Tom Brady

2) ) Aaron Rodgers

3) ) Kyler Murray

4) ) Justin Herbert

5) ) Josh Allen



(Just Missed) ) Patrick Mahomes

(Just Missed) ) Jonathan Taylor

(Just Missed) ) Matthew Stafford



(Also Receiving Votes) ) Micah Parsons, Dak Prescott, Cooper Kupp, Lamar Jackson, T.J. Watt, Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald, Davante Adams, Joe Burrow,

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Jonathan Taylor has a 10-game streak with a rushing touchdown.

That is the longest streak by a player lsince LaDanian Tomlinson did so in 18 straight games from October 3rd of 2004 through October 16th of 2005.



SOURCE: ) ESPN News

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18 straight is extremely impressive.

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Make that 11 straight games with a rushing TD for Taylor, now.

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(vs. PATRIOTS, 12/18)


Taylor may be moving up in the ranks after tonight's game.

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I would put him ahead of Murray and Allen at this point.

On Taylor’s last run against the pats, he hit 22.13 mph

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(vs. CARDINALS, 12/25)


Taylor may have had one of his most impressive games of the season, considering the fact that he had almost no offensive line to work with.

It was mildly reminiscent of O.J. Simpson's excellent 1972 season, when he was running behind a below-average offensive line ....... in the off-season, GM Bob Lustig shored up that offensive line significantly, and they immediately vaulted into being one of the top blocking fronts in the NFL. "The Electric Company" helped pave the way for Simpson's historic 1973 season. To this day, he is the only player ever to rush for more than 2,000 yards in only 14 games. Eric Dickerson passed the milestone in the 15th game of the 1984 season, and every other running back that has done it since did so in the 16th game of the season.

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(vs. RAIDERS, 1/02)


For the first time this season, the Colts lost a game in which Taylor rushed for 100-or-more yards ...... they were previously 9-0 in such games.

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(3 GAMES LATER)



5 Reasons Why Jonathan Taylor Earned His Way Into the 2021 NFL MVP Conversation

(By J.J. Stankevitz)

https://www.colts.com/news/jonathan-...l-2021-week-18



1) ) He isn't just leading the league in rushing.

2) ) No player has been more impactful in setting the tone for an offense than Taylor.

3) ) Speaking of first downs ......

4) ) He's been incredibly explosive.

5) ) He's already set 2 new franchise records, and he could add some more on Sunday.

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(JUNE, 2022)


Linsey ranks the Colts at #2 overall, behind the Cleveland Browns ......


Browns Lead the Way, While Cowboys Land in Top-10

(By Ben Linsey)

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2022-nf...land-in-top-10


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11) ) CLEVELAND BROWNS

12) ) INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

13) ) GREEN BAY PACKERS

14) ) MINNESOTA VIKINGS

15) ) NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

16) ) TENNESSEE TITANS

17) ) DALLAS COWBOYS

18) ) CAROLINA PANTHERS

19) ) DENVER BRONCOS

10) ) BALTIMORE RAVENS

11) ) LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

12) ) LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

13) ) SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

14) ) CINCINNATI BENGALS

15) ) BOSTON PATRIOTS

16) ) CHICAGO BEARS

17) ) NEW YORK GIANTS

18) ) PITTSBURGH STEELERS

19) ) BUFFALO BILLS

20) ) DETROIT LIONS

21) ) PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

22) ) TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

23) ) PHOENIX CARDINALS

24) ) NEW YORK JETS

25) ) JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

26) ) WASHINGTON REDSKINS/COMMANDERS

27) ) SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

28) ) MIAMI DOLPHINS

29) ) ATLANTA FALCONS

30) ) KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

31) ) LOS ANGELES RAMS

32) ) HOUSTON TEXANS

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Jonathan Taylor Using Technology to Try and Avoid Injuries

(By Stephania Bell)

https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id...avoid-injuries

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NFL Rank 2022: Predicting the Top 100 Players, with Stats, Notes and Quotes for the League's Best

(By Stephania Bell)

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...k-mahomes-no-1

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18)l Jonathan Taylor

RB | Colts

Age: 23

2021 Rank: Unranked


Taylor led the NFL in carries in 2021, but the Colts are looking to reduce his workload this season. Still, his speed and home-run ability is what separates him from most backs. He'll remain a threat to score every time he touches the ball, even with fewer attempts. --- Stephen Holder

Signature Stat: ) In 2021, Taylor became the youngest player in NFL history to have a season with at least 2,000 scrimmage yards and 20 scrimmage touchdowns. Taylor accrued 2,171 yards from scrimmage and 20 touchdowns during his age-22 season.

What They're Saying: ) "J.T. has just taken it to the next level. He's learning from everybody. He's seeing others do certain things, seeing receivers do certain things, and he's learning. That's one thing about J.T: He's gonna ask questions and he's gonna learn. And I think that's why he's gonna have another big year and will take an even bigger jump." --- Colts RB Nyheim Hines

2022 Projection: ) 1,493 rushing yards, 13 TDs (351 yards, 2 TDs receiving)

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