"Jonathan Taylor Promises Colts’ Offense Will ‘Make Some Noise’ – ‘This is Just the Beginning’"
“We’re only scratching the surface, and this offense is firing on all cylinders like nothing we’ve seen before. When we’re clicking like this, nobody can stop us.” – Jonathan Taylor
The Indianapolis Colts are setting the league on fire, and Jonathan Taylor isn’t afraid to let everyone know. Following their 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6, Taylor confidently declared that the best is yet to come for this explosive Colts offense, which has already shattered a major franchise milestone.
In their record-breaking win, the Colts scored 194 points through their first six games of the season — the most in franchise history, surpassing the previous record set by Peyton Manning's 2007 team
Offensive Juggernaut: Taylor, Jones, and Warren Lead the Charge
This year’s Colts are firing on all cylinders, and the offensive success starts with Jonathan Taylor, who is currently leading the NFL in rushing yards. His explosive performances have been complemented by
Tyler Warren, the Colts’ breakout rookie tight end, has quickly proven himself to be a game-changer in the league. With his ability to make plays in critical moments, Warren adds a new dynamic to a Colts offense already brimming with talent.
Historic Pace: Colts Set the Bar Higher
At 5-1 and scoring at a historic pace, the Colts have positioned themselves as one of the most exciting teams in the NFL. Their offensive explosion has not only set a new franchise record but also has them in prime position to continue their dominance throughout the season. With
This marks a dramatic shift for a Colts team that had previously been plagued by inconsistencies. But under the leadership of
Looking Ahead: A Playoff Bound Colts Team
With this historic offensive start, the Colts are already turning heads. But Jonathan Taylor’s message couldn’t be clearer — this is just the beginning. If the Colts can continue to play at this high level, they will not only break more records but may very well make a deep run in the playoffs.
The next test will come in Week 7 as they face the Los Angeles Chargers on the road, aiming to keep their offensive rhythm and solidify their spot among the NFL’s elite. But with the Colts playing like this,
As Jonathan Taylor said, “When we’re clicking like this, nobody can stop us.” The rest of the league should be on high alert — the
Calle Jarnkrok is making a staunch effort early to keep his roster spot
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok seemed like as sure a thing as ever to be a trade candidate in the weeks leading up to training camp. After the Leafs completely revamped their forward corps and brought in a bunch of new players to compete for roster spots, and specifically ones that are tailored to Craig Berube’s preferred style (big, physical, and defensively responsible), it seemed like Jarnkrok’s time in Toronto was winding down.
He didn’t play his first game last season until after the trade deadline, and finished the year with one goal and seven points in 19 games. He followed that up with one point in 12 playoff games. It was an unlucky season for Jarnkrok overall, and considering the magnitude of the injury he was coming back from, it’s not hard to believe that he was a step behind when he did suit up last season. Still, it seemed as though he was a victim of poor timing and would be a trade candidate when the Maple Leafs inevitably moved one of their forwards to clear cap space and/or a roster spot.
Even throughout training camp, Jarnkrok didn’t make a ton of noise. In fact, it looked like he was destined to be their 13th forward heading into opening night. An injury to Scott Laughton off a blocked shot completely changed the team’s plans, and Jarnkrok found himself on the fourth line with Nicolas Roy and Steven Lorentz. The result? Two goals in two games.
Jarnkrok is in the final year of a contract worth $2.1 million annually, which makes him a pretty easy trade candidate to dangle considering his responsibility on the defensive side of the puck and his ability to chip in 20 goals when healthy. He may not have the size and physicality that Berube typically looks for from his bottom-six players, but his status on the outside looking in doesn’t have to do with him playing himself out of a job or not being able to fit into Berube’s philosophy. He’s clearly seen that he’s had a last-minute opportunity emerge and wants to make the best of it.
“It’s nice to be back playing with the boys,” Jarnkrok said following the season-opener against Montreal. “It was a big win.”
Even though Jarnkrok initially saw himself on the outside looking in ahead of the season-opener before the Laughton injury, Berube was impressed with what he saw from him in camp.
“He missed most of the year, came back, and was still being bothered by the injury,” Berube said of Jarnkrok’s performance last season. “Never really felt that good throughout the playoffs, either. He has had a full summer of training, he feels really good, and it’s noticeable. He looks really good to me, got a lot of jump in his step. We all know that Calle is a good player, but it’s about feeling good too and he feels good.”
With Laughton set to be sidelined for a few weeks following his injury, Jarnkrok will be given every opportunity to reclaim his roster spot and force them to look elsewhere to clear space. The Leafs’ coaching staff doesn’t have any biases. They want players who can contribute every night, and the fact that he can be trusted in his own zone will give him an advantage in these discussions. But Jarnkrok insisted before the season got underway that he’s feeling at his best and looking forward to helping his team again.
“It was no fun,” Jarnkrok said in preseason. “Not being out there, just trying to get back, and you can’t. Try again, you can’t. And then had to get the surgery done. It took a while to feel good again, but now I’m feeling great.”
The Maple Leafs will have a busy month with lots of back-to-backs to open the season in October, but with lots of games against teams who seem like they might be on the outside looking in come playoff time, it will be important to bank as many points as possible. If Jarnkrok is available and healthy, there’s no better way to ensure he remains a Leaf than by contributing to these wins.
