As the NFL world prepares for Week 2, few storylines are more intriguing than the ongoing standoff between the Indianapolis Colts and star running back Jonathan Taylor.
By setting a deadline to identify an agreeable trade by cut day, the Colts told Taylor and his representation that they had no interest in drawing out the dispute once the season began. Chris Ballard attempted to speak to Taylor and his camp in his season-opening press conference, extending an olive branch and indicating that the team wants to restore the relationship. At this point, it appears that neither side is flinching.