Before Week 8, the Vikings had been linked to Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. After Week 8, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones became a potentially more attractive target for the Vikings.
With the trade deadline less than three days away, why not both?
The performance of quarterback Kyler Murray in the 19-15 loss to the Lions made the passing game a front-burner issue for the Vikings. But the running game remains not good enough.
In Detroit, running back Jordan Mason had eight carries for 20 yards. Running back Aaron Jones had five carries for 22 yards.
A package deal could allow the Colts to get the first-round pick they won’t get by trading Taylor alone. And perhaps the Colts could get another pick or two, perhaps contingent on the playing time and/or performance of either or both players.
Regardless, with Minnesota previously linked to Taylor and currently linked to Jones, the Colts trading both to the same team could get Indianapolis something they won’t get by trading Taylor and Jones to two different teams — a first-round pick.