Should the Vikings Trade for Jonathan Taylor?

Writer Warren Ludford analyzes whether the undefeated Minnesota Vikings should trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. While Taylor could provide an offensive boost for a Super Bowl push and keep him away from the Green Bay Packers, Ludford argues the potential acquisition cost of high draft picks and Taylor's future salary cap impact may be too steep.

Ludford highlights that the Vikings already have Jordan Mason, who offers comparable efficiency at a fraction of the cost without requiring sacrificed draft capital. With numerous key players on expiring contracts and upcoming salary cap constraints, Ludford concludes that paying a premium price for Taylor would be an overpay relative to his incremental improvement.