Led by arguably one of the best working again within the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts backfield was ranked because the second-best unit within the league by Professional Soccer Focus.
Following Jonathan Taylor’s dominating and historic season in 2021, the third-year again will probably be trying to win the dashing title for the second consecutive season.
Behind him, the dynamic and versatile Nyheim Hines needs to be extra concerned than he was in 2021—a mistake the Colts are determined to right.
Solely the Cleveland Browns, that includes Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, had been ranked increased than the Colts by Professional Soccer Focus.
After a robust near his rookie season in 2020, Jonathan Taylor staked his declare final 12 months because the NFL’s high working again with an 87.0 PFF grade that led all gamers on the place. He’s the kind of working again who Indianapolis doesn’t essentially need to take off the sphere, however the Colts have the depth to really feel snug giving him a relaxation right here and there.
Nyheim Hines is among the higher receiving threats out of the backfield within the NFL whereas nonetheless posing a risk as a runner. And offseason acquisition Phillip Lindsay will probably be on the lookout for a bounceback after a down season in Houston final 12 months. Lindsay earned PFF dashing grades above 75.0 in three consecutive seasons with the Broncos from 2018 to 2020.
It will likely be attention-grabbing to see who wins the RB3 job in coaching camp. Lindsay most likely has the within observe following minicamp whereas he’ll obtain some competitors from Ty’Son Williams, D’Vonte Value, Deon Jackson and C.J. Verdell.
The backfield will belong to Taylor once more this season as we must always anticipate one other marketing campaign with at the least a 70% working again rush share and 10% goal share as his ground utilization.
Taylor will probably be main the unit in 2022 whereas trying to show he’s one of the best working again within the NFL after an insanely productive sophomore season.
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