Should the Broncos trade a 1st-round pick for Jonathan Taylor, or a 3rd for Tony Pollard?
Jonathan Taylor for a first-round pick—or Tony Pollard for a third and a fifth? Zach Bye puts a hypothetical trade choice to Phillip Lindsay on The Drive, sparking a debate about how the Broncos should balance star power, cost and fit.
Phil has a strong relationship with Taylor, but at those proposed prices, he leans toward Pollard. He explains why Pollard’s explosiveness, receiving ability and experience sharing a backfield could complement Jonah Coleman and R.J. Harvey without requiring Denver to surrender its first-round pick.
The conversation also explores how Taylor’s role as a high-volume centerpiece might fit Sean Payton’s approach to distributing carries. Taylor may be the better player, but would Pollard provide enough of an upgrade at a lower cost in both salary and draft capital?
These trade packages are made up for the discussion—not reported asking prices or confirmed negotiations. The question is what kind of investment makes the most sense for a Broncos team looking to strengthen its offense without overlooking the talent already in its backfield.
Broncos Country, which hypothetical deal would you choose—and how much draft capital should Denver be willing to spend on a running back? Share your pick and your reasoning in the comments, like the video and subscribe for more Broncos coverage from The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay.
