The Indianapolis Colts have been struggling this season, and Jonathan Taylor has been a major contributor to their woes. The rookie running back has been plagued by fumbles, drops, and a lack of explosiveness in the running game. Taylor was expected to be the Colts’ primary weapon on offense, but he has yet to live up to the expectations.
Taylor’s struggles began in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had just 13 carries for 22 yards and a fumble. He followed that up with a lackluster performance against the Minnesota Vikings, where he had just 11 carries for 22 yards and another fumble. His struggles continued in Week 3 against the New York Jets, where he had just 10 carries for 28 yards and yet another fumble.
Taylor’s struggles have been magnified by the fact that the Colts have been relying heavily on him to carry the offense. He has been given more carries than any other Colts running back, but he has yet to show any signs of being a difference maker. His lack of explosiveness has been a major issue, as he has yet to break off a run of more than 20 yards.
The Colts have also been hampered by Taylor’s inability to hold onto the football. He has already fumbled four times this season, which is tied for the most in the NFL. His lack of ball security has been a major issue for the Colts, as they have lost three of those fumbles.
The Colts are hoping that Taylor can turn things around and become the player they thought he could be when they drafted him in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. They have been patient with him so far, but they may need to look at other options if he continues to struggle.
It is still early in Taylor’s career, and he still has plenty of time to turn things around. However, he needs to start showing signs of improvement soon if he wants to be the difference maker the Colts thought he could be. Until then, his struggles will continue to plague the Colts’ offense.