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Seth Mcgown... he's a pure handcuff. If Jonathan Taylor were to get injured, he'd step up... the last month, he's playing between like 20% and 30% of the offensive snaps. He had 12 opportunities in a one-score game... they still gave Seth McGawan 12 opportunities that signals two things... if JT got hurt or if JT got traded away, they actually trust Seth McGawan... Trade deadline is only two weeks away... if we got that trade it looks clear now... the Colts aren't really competitive right now and they want to see what they have in Seth. So I still like Seth Mcgown more.
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Handcuff with 20-30% snaps; league-winner if Taylor traded pre-deadline

Has emerged as more than a pure handcuff. Over the last month, he is playing 20-30% of offensive snaps and had 12 opportunities in a one-score game last week, signaling the Colts trust him. With the trade deadline two weeks away, if Jonathan Taylor is traded or injured, McGown would likely become a weekly starter. The Colts are not competitive and appear to want to see what they have in McGown, so if a trade happens, they won't bring in another running back, making McGown a potential league-winner. Preferred over Jaylen Spears and other backfield options in uncertain situations.

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