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3 Colts that should be untouchable in trade talks

By Jaleel Grandberry

Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) lifts Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) after he scores a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to tie the game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) lifts Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) after he scores a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to tie the game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 12: Quenton Nelson #56 of the Indianapolis Colts (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Quenton Nelson should be untouchable for Colts

Quenton Nelson’s name has already been floated in some wild trade scenarios this offseason and that probably should stop. Nelson is a generational talent, and you just don’t trade that away.

In Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference, he was asked about the possibility of moving Quenton Nelson from left guard to left tackle. The Colts have struggled to find stability at left tackle so it was a fair question.

Ballard responded by saying “Why would you move a Hall of Fame left guard to left tackle? That just makes no sense to me.” While Nelson has more work to do before getting his gold jacket, Ballard was right, it doesn’t make sense to move him to tackle.

It also doesn’t make sense to move a Hall of Fame guard to another team.

What Nelson has done since being in the NFL is flat-out special. Being selected to the Pro Bowl and All-Pro every season of his career is elite work.

In those four seasons, Nelson has only allowed four sacks. He also routinely moves people out of the way in the run game and is a big part of Jonathan Taylor’s success.

If the Colts move Nelson, they will lose one of their best offensive pieces and it’s unlikely they will get something in return that can make up for the loss of Nelson and still improve the team’s chances to win a Super Bowl.

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