Chase Claypool’s last shot at the NFL

The Miami Dolphins swapped a 6th round pick with the Bears for a 7th round pick and WR Chase Claypool. The move was not a surprising one for the Bears. Claypool has not played in the last 2 Bears games as a healthy scratch. As recently as week 1 of this season he has shown to not give 100% effort all of the time.  This move spells Chase Claypool's last shot in the NFL. Miami is a prolific passing attack with a really strong nucleus of leadership. If there is a weakness in the Dolphins receiver corps, it is size. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are 5'10", and the tallest receiver is Robbie Chosen at 6'3". They could use a big bodied receiver to use in red zone and short yardage situations. Claypool checks all the boxes at 6'4" 238 lbs. The might be Chase Claypool's last shot at the NFL.

I didn't love the move when the news broke for Miami. However, after thinking about it more there is little downside for the Fins. If he reverts back to the version we saw glimpses of in Pittsburgh, then Miami has a new toy to play with. Should Chase continue to be a prima donna, then the Dolphins lottery ticket comes up empty and they cut him. There really isn't a downside for Miami in this situation. And their track-team style wide receiver room doesn't really take a hit. Claypool, although big, ran a 4.42 40-yard dash at the combine when coming out of Notre Dame. This is another smart move by GM Chris Grier.

The Jonathan Taylor saga rolls on in Indianapolis. On Wednesday the Colts activated Taylor off the PUP list. And starts a 21-day window where Taylor has to return to the field. The Colts front office and ownership have been sending mixed messages this offseason. GM Chris Ballard has said he wants Taylor to play his entire career in Indianapolis. While owner Jim Irsay has said running backs don't have value in today's game, and doesn't want to pay big money to a back. There were 2 teams that reportedly entered trade discussions with the Colts for Taylor. They were the Dolphins and the Packers. But with De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert's start to the season, it seems unlikely the Fins will be in for Taylor again. As for the Packers, I think Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon is a nice 1-2 punch.

So who are the 4 teams that should trade for Jonathan Taylor? More on that in a minute (or just scroll down). I am circling in on true contenders to make the playoffs. Could the Chicago Bears use Jonathan Taylor? Hell yes. However that seems like a bad move considering the franchise is headed towards another tear down at the end of the season. That is unless Justin Fields has a miraculous turn around. This is not me reporting these teams are in for Jonathan Taylor. But they should be if they want to improve their chances of either making the playoffs or a deep run into February. Here are the 4 teams that should trade for Jonathan Taylor.

Nick Chubb going down for the season was a blow for the Browns. Bringing in Jonathan Taylor as a 1-year rental would give the Browns the pop and running back they lost with Chubb. If there is a back who can replicate Chubb's production, it is Jonathan Taylor.

Once again, JK Dobbins is done for the season. I feel terrible for the guy, but he just feel snake bitten at this point with all of the leg injuries. Justice Hill and Gus Edwards are fine fill ins, but Jonathan Taylor would add another element to an already really good offense.

The Buccaneers are 3-1, and have the inside track to the division with a road win against the Saints. Baker has been solid this season, and adding Jonathan Taylor to a solid passing attack would make Baker's life much easier. I think this is the first team on the list that can hand Taylor a big contract once they get him.

Kyren Williams has been good for the Rams this season. But the Rams are in a position most of us didn't think they would be in after the first month; 2-2. We know Rams GM Les Snead is not afraid to push his chips to the center of the table. Surrounding Matthew Stafford with Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Jonathan Taylor, and Tyler Higbee would give the Rams a shot at making a Wild Card.