Jonathan Taylor's contract extension doesn't make sense to Shannon Sharpe | First Take YT Exclusive

Jonathan Taylor's contract extension doesn't make sense to Shannon Sharpe | First Take YT Exclusive
Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe react to the Indianapolis Colts and Jonathan Taylor agreeing to 3-year/$42M contract extension.
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[@leonardoherrera8908]

Media: “PAY THE MAN!” Colts: [Pays the man] Media: “Why did they pay the man?”

[@sethdillon710]

💯

[@Marstardon-]

Media seen what we seen Zack moss you Trina compare two different moments

[@leonardoherrera8908]

If anything, that means even more that fans and media should shut up when teams and players/agents are negotiating because we only know what they want us to know. If the Colts ultimately held out & Moss maintains his production, Ballard wins despite the unfair criticism. But now that Ballard pays up anyways, his decision is being questioned. @@Marstardon-

[@eureka0521]

@@Marstardon- exactly..can't stand when people ignore context to try proving a point

[@jayagainsthumanity]

@@leonardoherrera8908. Not at all….the point is why would you disrespect the man, say you won’t pay him, play in his face, try to trade him just to give him what he want when he could’ve did that at the beginning of season. He could’ve paid him from the get go.

[@king_supreme1102]

When they don’t extend him the whole NFL world points and laughs. When they do, it doesn’t make sense. There’s no winning.

[@deehill6719]

Before the season

[@theoghambrick1765]

You know what I'm saying

[@jamesmiller5331]

Taylor created a lose-lose situation for Indianapolis Colts. But we needed this man on the field to help properly develop our quarterback (well before he got himself injured on a standard tackle)

[@monnica1862]

Never was about winning anything. Just a team desperate.

[@iknotwill1261]

You acting as if it hasn’t been months since then, circumstances change

[@Jafrica35]

I disagree with Shannon. The re-signed Johnathan Taylor to protect their quarterback. It makes sense to have a stronger running attack, so your young quarterback won’t have to.

[@coreyhansen9711]

That injured throwing shoulder that already would struggle to complete +60% of passes

[@slayy51621]

But yet he’s hurt cause they keep running him

[@josephclum7614]

You can have a stronger running attack by drafting someone half his age in the 6th round

[@dannyquilter8366]

​@@josephclum7614sooo draft a 12 year old? Interesting strategy

[@josephclum7614]

@@dannyquilter8366 lol there's this thing called exaggeration but I think I've made my point

[@jotac87278]

1.) Most teams use a committee nowadays 2.) Moss was 3rd in rushing yards, but it was a small sample size 3.) Why would you sign and trade? Have you not seen the open market value for RB was minimal 4.) They both have had injury after injuries, so it saves them

[@theking1552]

As a Colts fan the reason we re-signed Taylor is to have a explosive backfield like Cleveland had with Chubb-Hunt so since we are a run heavy team we now have 2 dynamic RB's (Taylor-Moss) that can run all over the field so they'll both have success especially when Richardson gets back

[@TheKingofKings2272]

That’s best case scenario, but worst case scenario you got another LeGarrette Blount and Le’Veon Bell situation

[@Ted_Sheckler]

"We"?

[@Tony78454]

Your exactly right. _WE_ are building something Go colts

[@arthurwright255]

JT was explosive once lol. He was bad last year and was injured and he won't produce much this year. Enjoy your overpaid RB.

[@Ted_Sheckler]

@Tony78454 *you're

[@larryrichardson667]

Taylor somewhere counting his money with a cigar in his mouth laughing and relaxing

[@unc54]

The deal honestly hurts the RB market because it's significantly lower than the deals we saw in 2019 and 2020 despite the cap having risen almost 30%. And now Taylor's deal will be seen as the new standard and the next guy won't be able to ask for McCaffrey or Zeke money.

[@colbylandwehr3334]

He had a down year

[@isaiahh4108]

He had to get his that’s what it is

[@Zenigundam]

Jonathan Taylor is about to swindle the Colts out of a lot money. Only pay athletes on a game by game basis. You know most of these guys are going to take the money and suddenly get "injured" so that they don't have to work for their contracts.

[@scruffd0g193]

The days of paying a running back those record 5m 6 years are over, Taylor got signed but his backup deal is a top 3 rusher in the league.

[@isaiahh4108]

@@Zenigundam that’s not how it works the players take less early to get paid later same in baseball

[@19Runner88]

Zach moss isnt a rookie. He has had plenty of time to prove he is a top rb

[@yengvang8737]

Him and Taylor are in the same draft too

[@getmade4126]

Doesn't matter. He produced the work

[@apollo-eu4fk]

@@getmade4126 colts have a great offensive line making massive holes . the line was beat up last year but when healthy you have 4 out of 5 grading in the mid 80s in pff . taylor with those same size holes will hit home runs

[@JLWDraco]

Ur literally a casual man is 25 and man has had 89 carries in 4 games with 400 yards as a colts which by far the he ever had as an bill

[@BennedictMathurin149]

People we’re talking bad about Colts because we didn’t want to pay Taylor, then when we do pay him people are like “iT dOeSn’T mAkE sEnCe!”

[@ericjackson7632]

Same. Taylor was All Pro. They cam potentially dominate teams with their run game.

[@Dontask9513]

It doesn’t make since that they drug it out how they did to turn around and sign him

[@8thaccount535]

Taylor isn't worth it. The Colts were right the 1st time. Oh well, at least it's not QB $

[@sethdillon710]

Why doesn't it make sense that they drug it out? He was asking for more than he got, hence why it got drug out

[@Tri-Dung]

Bs they talked sh. it for living

[@jakeloftus6966]

“Let me break this complex situation down for you. Two running backs are better than one.” -Stephen A essentially

[@ramsfan709]

A few weeks ago he said he wanted to be traded didn’t want to play for the team again now he always wanted to retire a colt. Amazing what money does

[@juicelord4792]

Shut up, they wouldn’t pay him so he had to use the little bargaining power he had, are you that dense? Nvm, answered my own question

[@Dayonetheone]

Didn't the organization bash him publicly.

[@xman9190]

Both can be true. He can want to be traded even though his preference is to stay with the Colts.

[@thewaterbearer4582]

Wasn’t nobody saying this till they offered it and he signed it, now it doesn’t make sense, yea it does, especially with the QB hurt

[@KraigsWrld]

You can definitely run an offense around 2 running backs. I’m convinced in a 17 in this current era of Football it’s essential you have 2 QBs & 2 starting level RB to make it threw a season

[@sbonfye8058]

That’s how John Taylor sounds sheesh caught me off guard lol

[@nahslimmoebobjoe3793]

I’m happy for Zack Moss but up until this season, JT’s worst year was still better than Zack’s best year. I would like them to keep Moss for another year or two with JT, but I would like to keep JT over the long haul. Shannon is wrong on this.

[@blikketty77]

I don't think the Colts are smart enough, but yes, SAS is right. No one wanted to give the Colts equal value for Taylor. Now by paying him, they have said they value him, so other teams will look at it different in trade talks and in him having a signed deal. And to be honest, it's not a huge deal, it's in line with how backs are being valued now.

[@Triqkshot]

NOBODY is giving you a 1st round pick for a RB making 14m a year. They just lost all trade value. If you think this helps them in trade talks you got a IQ of about 50. They no longer have trade talks, they have an overpaid RB when they had absolutely zero reason to.

[@Jaeyfinley]

And you; someone on the couch in KZbin comments is smarter ?

[@blikketty77]

@@Triqkshot It's 11million next year because it's backloaded. Gives anyone a year to figure it out. Ain't nothing guaranteed in the NFL. No one is giving a 1st round pick for ANY RB in the NFL outside of McCaffrey and even with him, only the 49ers and Rams were willing to pony up. What does that tell you about the position?

[@blikketty77]

@@Jaeyfinley if you think because someone is rich or in a position of power, it's because they are intelligent, just tells me you haven't actually been around many rich or powerful people.

[@Jaeyfinley]

@@blikketty77 I don’t think that; but if your so smart you should apply for a front office job lol your a expert

[@jdizzy2012]

He’s spot on

[@Austin.Kilgore]

Not at all… he’s a clown and puppet

[@lakerland420]

This is like a Jordan Pool situation in golden state minus the punch in the face 😂

[@brentcoan5145]

Man i love yall show !!!!😅😊😊😊

[@MrNaturalSez]

The smart GMs, and even the not-so-smart ones, know they can *always* get 85% of Jonathan Taylor for 15% of the $$$.

[@mohamedsaid9416]

The not the best interest of the players tho the players want a lot of money

[@ZiggyDoom]

As long as it doesnt go againgst the salary cap too much, give him the contract.

[@BrennonOne]

When did FT start doing these YT exclusives??? Trying to see how long I've been missing out...

[@retromindset1345]

How are they going to complain about not paying him but then complain when they finally do? You can’t win with ESPN Drama

[@InvestBetter.]

The deal makes sense, if you are going to prioritize running the rock, going forward Now, if Taylor gets hurt, you have a capable backup, who doesn't cost you anything. You can bring Moss in to spell Taylor during the game, and you don't lose much. What you can't do is pay 2 RBs. Hopefully, these RBs will keep Richardson from running, because he doesn't seem very durable.🤕

[@burburry.j5798]

Especially with Anthony missing time now , definitely thinking this means take the load and diversify the running game

[@kaii231]

These goofy mfs acting like Moss isn't a career platoon player. He's had 2-3 good games and people now acting like he's on the same level as a 24 year old top 2-3 back in the league. Lol.

[@scruffd0g193]

The contract already is aging well, his backup is 3rd in rushing.

[@fritz2live]

Richardson is a big boy, it's just how the defender dropped all that weight on his shoulder. He should've slid

[@dwaynebanks4194]

@@kaii231don’t care about if he is a career backup. He is 3rd in the league in rushing and didn’t play week one

[@samuelclayborne]

I love this KZbin only content. It gives us who can't watch at the live time but watch on YT some extra opportunities! : )

[@boody7084]

Great for Taylor for getting paid. Proud of him. Head scratching decision by the Colts. My only thought is they think they're in a championship window the next few seasons with Richardson?

[@jimmie_g]

it's not too head scratching if you look at the big picture. Richardson will be on a rookie contract for the length of JT's extension, allowing the Colts to reap the benefits of JT's prime years. About 85-90% of the rest of their roster is expendable. JT is in the other 10-15% that isn't.

[@boody7084]

Fair enough@@jimmie_g hope it works out for them. Good luck tonight against the packers

[@cruzrichard6881]

moss was balling why resign taylor? feels like pollard and zeke issue all over again

[@burburry.j5798]

Zeke and pollard worked fine took the load off each other , the only problem is created by you fans . Tony not the guy Dallas thought he was as we can see now that zeke is gone

[@cruzrichard6881]

@@burburry.j5798 not a fan sir

[@burburry.j5798]

@@cruzrichard6881 you’re obviously a fan of the league if you talking bout zeke n pollard issue so clearly u keep up with it . Zack had 2-3 good games and you people now acting like he's on the same level as JT a 24 year old top 5 back in the league

[@rjwill1992]

You seem to forget that the Titans were one of the best at stopping the run, but keep talking. @@burburry.j5798

[@micah.1009]

Nah Taylor is a superstar period . Zeke also was a star but had hall of fame Oline .

[@LawrenceOwen]

Colts not once said they didn't want to extend Taylor. That Narrative was made up. Ballard wanted to extend him, but needed to see him practice/play to make sure he was still top notch.

[@abdultaylor6571]

It makes complete sense if you did it now. This extension ends before you pay Richardson. It fits the team's timeline. Having a top 3 back and a very good backup is a great thing for a young QB.

[@stephendwane8166]

They paying Richardson?? Really?? The only thing they are his medical bills so far😂 dude can’t stay healthy n these are supposedly his “ best years”

[@joshthomas-cj3mi]

​@@stephendwane8166these aren't lingering injuries right now though. Ppl have gotten hurt in college and rookie years and come back.

[@stephendwane8166]

@@joshthomas-cj3mi qbs… if you injured starting the league, you don’t get healthier, he’s done for year apparently

[@tthadream2021]

2 ways to see this extension. Give AR more backfield security for the next 3 years. Or have more value in a trade for a all pro RB with 2-3 years left on his contract

[@308BigTrucks]

I’m so happy Miami did not get him or cook miss that bullet lol

[@cedrickcarson]

He settled. 🤷🏽‍♂️ I think he wanted to play football at the end of the day. Sure he wants the 💰 but the market for the RB is what it is. It makes upcoming RBs at the high school/collegiate levels wanna think twice bout playing the position. That is unless they doing it for the love. Either way I believe he settled. Now it did just get interesting cause Zack Moss is actually better than advertised and could be a controversy in regard to who’s gonna be the guy in the room. 🤔

[@SPACEKNOCKERZ76]

Don’t wanna risk being franchise tagged year after year. He got his security now. You get hurt under a franchise year and that’s a wrap lol

[@user-uv5qr3gc4i]

It’s no question who the guy in the room is. It ain’t the guy who played behind Devin singletary for three years I’ll tell you that

[@kptyler5]

They could do a 2 back run game scheme, those 2 would take a lot of AR-5!!!!

[@scruffd0g193]

Taylor’s agent got his deal just in time because his backup is outplaying him right now. It’s never a win-win paying the running backs.

[@ne0n1nja247]

Where's the money going if it didn't go to Taylor who did you right for those years he was on a rookie contract. Screw paying him for the future consider it payback for him wildly outperforming the rookie deal he was on.

[@criticalthought4910]

How is Moss outplaying him when he hasn't even played yet?

[@stephentrader9142]

He played in titans game and moss out performed him

[@scruffd0g193]

@@criticalthought4910did u watch the game yesterday, moss played great and is playing on a dirty cheap deal. Taylor who has 1 great year and since then he’s been hurt has to show he can stay healthy for this duration.

[@MeCJeter95]

​@@stephentrader9142 i feel he can get a pass since its his first game of the season moving forward a different story

[@SktUGLUB]

It made sense for both sides…. We basically franchise tagged him for 2 years… and we still have the tag

[@seantyler7401]

Moss was crushing it. Not sure why they spent money on this?

[@micah.1009]

Like Stephen a said they could use one as trade bait

[@spacebjorn]

Moss is playing unreal but are we seriously entertaining the idea that he’s on the same level as JT??

[@normanragin7367]

Need to keep both of them because u said the wear and tear

[@Triumphant144]

They should just be a 65% running team at this point.

[@unsolicitedditkapics9722]

Its like putting a 50k paint job and j a demolition derby car lol

[@christiansmith7164]

Zach moss is running the ball like a mad man right now

[@HamburgerHelperDeath]

Colts fan here…Moss wouldn’t last the entire season running how he has been. We definitely benefit big time with JT and Moss. A strong running game, will make AR5 more effective through the air.

[@mikelarry1068]

From the lions of it AR5 will never make it through an entire season either

[@brettt141]

Notice how they said WANT rbs to get paid not SHOULD get paid cause it mskes no sense to pay them

[@BG_Wingzz]

I still would say JT is a better RB than Zach moss😂, why hasn’t Zach moss done this so far in his career? Maybe the colts running scheme is just legit and JT will absolutely ball out when he’s off a snap count

[@KJN311]

Where was this Zach Moss on the Bills? Now he is elite?

[@apollo-eu4fk]

no the colts just have a good offensive line look at the holes that line creates . on the 50 yard run moss was untouched no one in sight . 4 out of the 5 line men are mid 80 pff rate .

[@StacyMarshall-wh5qq]

Just Speaking for myself I use to babysit him because we are both from the same town Salem New Jersey so I’m super excited and proud of him

[@StringerBell92]

START EM BOTH!! 😂

[@youknowho2541]

I'll say this... every fiber of Prime got that dawg in em. 😂

[@thelastcopier]

National Media: "The Colts are stupid for not paying Jonathan Taylor" *The Colts pay Jonathan Taylor National Media: "The Colts are stupid for paying Jonathan Taylor"

[@Saberwolves84]

They won't give rb extensions but will give QB's who are bad or get injured huge extensions.

[@upactive1365]

I think it makes since because he is a beast. U gotta go off of the numbers and production.

[@WillyKillya]

Things are getting real for Coach Prime...

[@princecheck11]

Remember people was screaming JT better than Derrick Henry 😂😂😂

[@albundy7198]

It makes all the sense in the world AR is in his rookie deal for the next three seasons JT contract is for 3 years pay him now while you don’t have to pay $50 million per year for AR.

[@kristion._]

had to make sure you get Colorado in the show.

[@WS_Vega]

Running backs ain't pressed about getting carries like that no more.

[@GodlyFeelin]

🤣😂 Shannon immediately went straight to hating ain’t even answer the question 🤣

[@easymoneysniper9013]

I do like that first take leans into their KZbin audience

[@yengvang8737]

I'm happy but disappointed at the same time on this deal.

[@larryjordan23]

It makes perfect sense. They don’t have to pay their QB no time soon and have no big contracts on their team.

[@lamarick]

Didn't take long for Ruckus A. Smith to show up for Colorado lol

[@quinngriffin2115]

And Zack Moss running like he’s the RB1

[@Aceretr0]

I'd say the 2 headed monster approach is the best way the RB extends the passing game and pulls eyes away from the receivers good decision if they play it right

[@theonemrham]

This is the best moderating performance I've EVER witnessed from Molly.... Outstanding job 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@sharonjenkins9896]

Unc that watch you have on is 🔥!

[@ahamarwahli5856]

I hate when they count pockets

[@joeyjordan4449]

I always wanted to retire a colt 😂😂

[@newagestudios408]

It’s about 3 RBs who’s underpaid, CMC, Henry and Chubb.

[@kevbiggz1928]

Good to see unc back on tv again

[@Trel2x]

Man that trade bait for Zack moss finna be crazy this offseason

[@BigBG84]

It might not make sense now. But it will later.

[@marcuslewis7888]

Wasn’t Hines the better rb between him and Moss in that Bills trade? It might be the HC Shane and the offense that got him doing good.

[@ttttggggg636]

NOT GIVING THE LENGTH OF EACH DEAL IS EXTREMELY DISHONEST

[@imbsmit]

"Played like Hot Garbage" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anthonyrichardson15]

Colts dont extend JT early… “what are the colts doing why would the not extend their best player”. Colts pay taylor. “Why would the colts pay a RB that much money lol

[@Austin.Kilgore]

Right lol it’s absolutely pathetic

[@tigerhoods7927]

Lol what did Shannon expect Jonathan Taylor to get some big mega deal like I don’t understand

[@unc54]

Because otherwise, it doesn't make much sense for Taylor to hold out. Like he held out and then accepted a deal the Colts probably already had on the table for him.

[@blakescott7566]

Shannon said he doesn’t get why colts put him on pup just to give him his extension once moss started going crazy lol

[@blakescott7566]

They could’ve just paid him in the offseason but decided to wait till week 5

[@Jukeboxster]

I think it's more of a situation of the Colts actually have a chance to make the playoffs, so need all hands on deck and worry about the rest later. This team is better with Moss and a happy JT than just with Moss.

[@lukagremory6618]

What make no sense after what he do so far off the field (asking for trade etc etc) then he choose to sign extension N colt offer him new one is make people think what happen

[@Unknown26557]

I saw Zach Moss getting a lot of work yesterday…

[@shakycameratheater]

He signed the contract. Everyone has lawyers.

[@bayou4524]

That KZbin exclusive??

[@dominickmajeska28]

I don’t think it’s a bad idea! It could be a Hunt and Chubb situation! Since Richardson keeps getting hurt, you could totally pick apart defenses with Taylor and Moss as a duo! That would be scary!

[@hiphopotamus69]

“Zach Moss has given us good production so far this year and we have the leverage over JT at the moment… we better cave to JT’s contract demands immediately.” -Jim Irsay

[@jimmie_g]

that would be dumb Jim Irsay. Maybe smart Jim Irsay said "Zach Moss got injured in camp and missed the start of the season and JT was injured most of last season, so let's keep our depth at the RB position."

[@larrylindgren9484]

Why he's a terrible owner. Taylor's value couldn't be lower. The club had all the cards and new what the other players cards were, a losing hand. But seeing it the team folded with a can't lose winning hand. Wow.

[@genxsports8486]

The RB spot is obsolete due to all the NFL rule changes over the last ten years to the point that it is a few rules from flag football. That said the value of the position has lowered.

[@shawnoconnor9692]

Shannon without skip is peanut butter, no jam.

[@mlackland7796]

THIS IS HOW the running backs can get paid. A RB by commitee has been the way to go. Developing two backs, getting rid of one who is still a developed rb with experience (Bears, Lions, SF, Bills, NE, u name it, this is how the RBs can make $$ hopefully

[@bennyboy2368]

Deon for President

[@theriemoore]

Moss isn't that guy. Had 2 big games.....his career doesn't indicate he can keep this up. And his YPC, outside of one game, is mid.

[@sophearospol1822]

There’s no chemistry between Stephen a and Shannon

[@kingjay6611]

They not too bad but why spread negativity

[@BillyDee45]

they don't do that with Skip?@@kingjay6611

[@chrismiller755]

They're both fighting to stay relevent

[@PrincipalSkinner3190]

​@@kingjay6611Having an opinion now is "spreading negativity". You're a complete lame.

[@Kingta17]

Skip and Shannon was magic. They were so much better together

[@BingeART]

What negative things has the colts organization said about JT im confused 1:15

[@dewdesi]

"Just ball" Shadeur be running for his life and taking hit after hit and still delivers. He is ballin lmaooo if the other team played like him and with the swagger him , Shilo and Travis does they would be better

[@teamgrayshirt1636]

Agreed with Shannon

[@ryananderson4936]

If I was Jonathan Taylor, I would have wanted to play for the Eagles. If the Eagles get a good run game, open up play action, Jalen Hurts will look a lot better.

[@WavyPsychonaut1991]

1st game i missed, i was really tired

[@thegoatofyoutube1787]

Prisoner of the moment. Moss is a good player but Taylor’s upside is best back in football for the next couple years.

[@princecheck11]

thats literally being prisoner of the moment for Jt bc based on what he can do that?

[@thegoatofyoutube1787]

He is still young, had an awesome rookie year, and was the lead rusher in the NFL in 2021 when he was last healthy for a year. What are you talking about? 😂 You think they made him a top paid back cause he’s a nice dude?

[@princecheck11]

@@thegoatofyoutube1787 your being prisoner of the moment it’s been 2 years now 😂😭

[@thegoatofyoutube1787]

@@princecheck11lol prisoner of the moment means reacting to what just happened. He is in his prime and had an off year last year because he hurt his ankle. That’s not an injury that a player will be affected by a year later and the Colts know that too. That’s why they paid him like an elite rb.

[@princecheck11]

@@thegoatofyoutube1787 & you’re being a prisoner of a moment that happened in 2021 thats my point he had 1 good season just like zach moss doing rn

[@wolfievondon9896]

I think it’s more about saving face than to just pay him. When you have two talented players on the same team and position, it’s best that you keep one happy and the other one can be happy too if you pay them a bit more than they are worth. Zach just needs PT to improve his value and so he’s ready when the Colts give JT the send off. That’s all there is to it.

[@drefore2642]

Giants shoulda did that with Barkley instead of all that money for Danny dimes even tho I know the o line is a straight up problem

[@mrfortune1002]

Stephen a actually made since for once

[@maddogbaseball9u2024]

I dont get it, the media for the last two months was screaming at the Colts to give him a contract and now that they did they say we shouldn't? Real fans and "Jim" have said it before you dont have to have the best back in the league to win. Proven by Moss' play this year.

[@fu2lstop]

Why‼️ two good RB could wear a defense down

[@Russell_Sailor]

Moss is a 4.65 back. Taylor is a 4.39 back. Thunder. Lightning.