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Pair of Promising Rookies Have Golden Opportunity if Colts Trade Taylor and Downs

SI Feed·Drake Wally·7 days ago
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Anticipation is in the air around the Indianapolis Colts as the trade deadline approaches on November 10th.

Indianapolis already traded off long-time superstar guard Quenton Nelson (Seattle Seahawks) and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (San Francisco 49ers). Now, two big names remain who could possibly be dealt.

Running back Jonathan Taylor and wide receiver Josh Downs .

Given how Indianapolis parted ways with staples like Nelson and Buckner to begin a rebuild, it seems like a matter of time until they trade away Taylor and Downs.

While this is somber for Colts fans, it's necessary seeing how this team has completely fallen apart in year four of Shane Steichen's leadership.

It's never easy to see serious contributors or stars leave a team, but it opens up opportunities for others to step up and show their mettle.

In this case, two Colts rookies stand out as beneficiaries if Taylor and Downs get traded.

That duo is Seth McGowan and Deion Burks.

It's time to discuss what may lie ahead for both.

Seth…

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