Jonathan Taylor on playing for Colts: ‘Proud to wear horseshoe’
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By Field Level Media Oct 29 (Field Level Media) Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor told reporters Thursday that he has not requested a trade. The question arose after the Colts made two major trades Tuesday, dealing eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and three- time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers. I haven t heard anything, and I can t control that, obviously. You guys know that I m always proud to wear the horseshoe, proud to be here, Taylor said. And similar to Quenton and Buck, they were proud to wear the horseshoe, proud to be here. But obviously, circumstances may cause otherwise. So, hopefully that day may not come. But I can t control that. What Taylor can control is his focus on Sunday s game against the host Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2). Obviously, it can maybe be tough to stay focused, he said. But that s where you ve got to be a true pro. You ve got to be able to come into thi