New York Giants coach John Harbaugh received’t be held to ransom by the Indianapolis Colts for working again Jonathan Taylor however says a deal isn’t lifeless.
Reviews on Sunday recommended the Giants had focused Taylor to spice up their offense and had supplied second- and fifth-round picks in return for the 27-year-old, who has scored eight touchdowns this season and rushed for 656 yards.
Taylor has been among the many greatest working backs within the NFL over the previous seven seasons and would instantly improve a Giants workforce that sits high of the NFL East with a 5-2-1 file.
Talking after the 19-11 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Harbaugh mentioned: “I’m not saying that report’s not true. These conversations are going down. If one thing occurs for any participant, can’t discuss any [specific] participant as a result of they’re with different groups proper now, however we’re not ruling something out.
“I’ll say this: Issues do change. Issues change from day after day.”
Harbaugh says Giants received’t go for short-term repair
The Giants have been spectacular this season regardless of shedding quarterback Jaxson Dart and high move rusher Brian Burns for the season as a result of harm.
However Harbaugh is adamant he’ll all the time prioritise the long run when it comets bringing in main acquisitions.
“I’m not simply going to go for a short-term repair at exorbitant value. That’s not the place we’re at,” Harbaugh mentioned. “And normally whenever you try this kind of factor, it doesn’t work out for you. You finish paying a hefty worth and don’t get the return on it. I by no means suppose that you simply’re one step means or one participant away. To me it’s all the time only a whole momentum form of factor anyway.
“But when the precise alternative comes and there’s a deal that is smart for us, we’ll do it.”
We’ll see what occurs earlier than the deadline – Giants chief Harbaugh
Taylor didn’t shine on the weekend. He had 18 touches within the defeat to the Dallas Cowboys however managed simply 64 whole yards.
The Giants have additionally been linked with strikes for Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffrey Simmons whereas in addition they held an curiosity in Washington’s Daron Payne earlier than he suffered a season-ending foot harm.
“I don’t see something notably imminent proper now both,” Harbaugh mentioned. “So we’ll see what occurs.”
The commerce deadline is on Tuesday at 4pm ET.
