July 29, 2025 • 9 mins
Indianapolis Colts Running Back Jonathan Taylor joins Jake Query after training camp wraps for the day and shares his takes about Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson's quarterback styles, how they've affected him, where he wants to improve this season, and then his recollection of what happened between him and Grover Stewart.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Now, as for Colts camp itself, Kylon, lets me know
that Jonathan Taylor is calling in now, so let's get
right to it. He is in his sixth year as
the running back of the Indianapolis Colts. It is an
interesting year because it is one that we have not
talked a lot about Jonathan Taylor.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
That's good.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
He is coming off his second Pro Bowl appearance, and
I guess we'll get to the little skirmish here in
just a little bit. But let's welcome ame in Jonathan
Taylor to the program here on querying company. Jonathan is
a pleasure.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
How are you? I'm doing well today? How about to
show you know what?
Speaker 1 (00:28):
I can't complain? But I'm not the one that's out
there having a run around in ridiculous heat, right, I mean,
like this is this is no joke. This is not Wisconsin.
I'm sure you're aware of that. But let's get right
to this. For you personally, camp has always been kind
of an interesting ride because there have been years where
you know, we didn't know if Jonathan Taylor is going
to be on the field, and then there have been
years and I understand it. I mean, you know, contractual things, injuries,
(00:51):
et cetera. What is it, you know, what is the
mindset for you now? Being able to just clean slate,
let's go, good to go, and just how you feel
both physically and mentally.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
It is great to actually be able to come out
here and get better, especially with athletes for so schedule
and so regimented and our scheduled that when you have
a timeline and let's say you had somebody to take
care of in the off season to get healthy, and
then at that point in time, you're not ready because
we know the body is weird and an act different.
So you get a little frustrated because you know you
(01:21):
put so much work in and yet still you weren't
able to be healthy to be on the field. So
finally being able to have another camp where you can
just come out focus on your craft, I think it's
just that much better in order to build that chemistry
with the guys up front, but then also just preparing
for the season, to have everything in the playbook under
your belt and all the little nuances that we might
have picked up throughout the off season, having that lockdown
(01:43):
heading into the season.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Over the course of your career, you have obviously taken
handoffs from myriad of quarterbacks as a running back, how
important is it to have stability at the quarterback position
in terms of just the overall I guess mystry timing.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
All of it well. Number one, especially with ball handling.
You know, when you just continuously are getting in handoff
from the same quarterback, you kind of know their steps.
You know on outside zone, are they, you know, a
longer step guy, or they a shorter step guy. You
kind of know whenever verse, and now you know how
tight they're going to be, because you know everybody's different,
especially when you have quarterbacks who are taller and you know,
(02:23):
have longer legs than others. So you know, when you're
able to get those repetitive reps from just one quarterback,
it's much easier and you get much more comfortable knowing like, hey,
when they call the team, you know, okay, hey, I
have to really get to my spot because I know
the quarterbacks are going to be there fast, or hey,
I got a little bit of time. Quarterback may have
a little bit shorter legs, so I got a little
bit of time to get there.
Speaker 1 (02:40):
Are Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson in terms of style
or in terms of just overall nuances within them. Is
this the closest you've seen quarterback one to two in
terms of the starter or backup that you have had
in your offense since you've been here.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
They are very similar, and I don't think people realize,
like Damie it was actually really athletic. I don't know
if they realized like he ran like twenty one almost
twenty two miles an hour before, so really being able
to have those similar schemes because I know in the
past we've kind of had two distinct different quarterbacks with
different styles. So if you know, one was up one
week kind of play, what would be different than the other.
(03:21):
But they're actually very similar, So I think that actually
gives us an edge, especially you know, if we have,
you know, have to rely on both of those guys.
It doesn't shift the game plan much either, just like
in the past, like I said, you know, two distinct
style quarterbacks, they kind of have to switch up kind
of what you guys are gonna run.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
You know, it is true now you mentioned Daniel Jones,
like twenty two miles an hour. That's your speed, right,
I mean, do you guys are you competitive about this?
Because that's that's Jonathan Taylor speed is it not?
Speaker 2 (03:48):
That is That's why I'm asked. I'm like, I don't
think people realize how athletic he actually is. And I
know people probably think he's athletic, but I want them
to realize, like, no, actually, this dude's like pretty fresh athletic,
like he can roll.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
How much of you you've gotten a chance to you know,
I know you obviously you know Anthony Richards and Jonathan Taylor,
our guest. How about you've gotten a chance to work
with and know away from field, Daniel Jones.
Speaker 2 (04:12):
I've been able to do a lot, and I just
think that it's going to take some time, know, to
continue to build. Like you mentioned, each year, it seemed like,
you know, it's been you know, a different guy back there.
So he's another face that I have to not even
figure out, just get reps to learn because every guy
has their own talent and every guy is different. So
it's just going to continue. We're only in the second
week of camp, so we're going to continue to build
(04:34):
that relationship, to continue to build those reps together so
that when Sunday comes around, whoever's back there, that we're
able to hit on all cylinders.
Speaker 1 (04:41):
This is the most And Jonathan Taylor, you know I've
had you on the show before this, This to me
feels like the most energetic and optimistic Jonathan Taylor I've
heard in a while. Am I reading too much into that?
Speaker 2 (04:53):
I'd like to think that I'm always like this, But
I'm glad that you feel as does and I'm bringing
all energy to the show, which is amazing big time.
Speaker 1 (05:02):
We need all the help we can get in that regard, Jonathan,
So thank you. Do you want to stick around till three?
We can use you till three? Do you want to
stick around?
Speaker 2 (05:09):
So you might have to talk to coach psych and
we got meetings. We got meetings now. I want to
know this.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
I want to know if in one of those meetings
you've got to play Kumbayak, because let me read you
what James Boyd, who does our morning show, had posted
on the expost Twitter earlier. Just a little bit ago,
Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart just through Jonathan Taylor to
the ground. After Taylor made a short catch. J t
took exception and shoved Grove in the chest. Lying left
guard Quentin Nelson came over and had some words for
(05:35):
Grover Stewart as well, and he says, Second Day of
Pad's has been physical, all right, your recollection.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Of it definitely Grove got into the moment game time.
He's flying around. He'd let me know, he said, listen, man,
I thought it was game time, rightfully. So that's the
type of edge that we need on the field. I'm
sure you guys have seen the film of Grover's bullying
guys on the offensive line, so seg like you mentioned
Second Day of PAD, he probably got into god to
that mode a little bit too much. But that's what
(06:03):
we need. That's the type of edge that we need
in order to go where we want to go this year.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
Somebody asked me this question, Jonathan Taylor, so I'll ask
it to you. I think it's a good one. And
that is, if there are moments where someone is lagging,
where somebody is just going through the motions as opposed
to the intensity that is necessary, who is the player
in your locker room, on your roster that is the
one that just automatically is the leader that will not
(06:27):
be afraid to get in a guy's grill and say
you got to be a professional here. Let's pick it
up that guy for this roster is who.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Oh, definitely, definitely Quentin Nelson is always especially what the
guys off into the line of you guys know the
trajectory that Quinton Nelson is on not only on the field,
but off of the field as well. And he's a
guy who does everything the right way. He's he's a
true pros pro and if guys seem to be not
holding up to the standard here in the building, he's
definitely wanted to say, listen, that's not the standard. And
(06:57):
we're always fully behindq because at the end of the day,
you want someone who you know, day in and day out,
is given everything he has to this organization, and that's
someone you want to be like. Ever you want to
be like Quentin Nelson, you want to be like the
Visinus side, you want to be like a the Fort Buckner.
So that's definitely having those two guys as model professionals.
That's what a lot of guys are striving to be.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
He strikes me Quentin Nelson is a guy that doesn't
speak a lot. So is he one of those that
when he does, you know it means business or are
we just kind of hidden from the real gregarious nature
of Quentin Nelson.
Speaker 2 (07:29):
No, Quinton definitely, definitely won't say a whole lot, but
like you mentioned, Whens.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
Powerful Jonathan Taylor our guest, all right, let's get to
this before we let you get back into meetings, Jonathan,
in terms of you personally where you are right now,
in terms of just kind of getting the feel again
for the speed of the season, and I guess if
you will, what things do you still feel like you
need to work on or you need to perfect before
(07:57):
we get into week one.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
Finally, being efficient, there's never a time where even if
things break down with the blockings team up front, can
you get back to the minor scrimmage, can you turn
a no gain or a negative gain into a one
two yard game? Is at the end of the day,
continuing to move the sticks forward, continuing to be able
to move the change is something that a great running
back is able to do with that helps the offense.
(08:21):
That helps the offense, especially when you get towards third down.
So it's not third and eleven, third and ten. Now
at the worst you may be working with third and
seven or third and six. So I will say being
able to work on that is definitely something that I
still want to make sure that I'm pushing forward the
start of this season.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
By the way, November fifteenth, Wisconsin at Indiana, Kurtz Signetti,
they're going to do it again. Is Indiana gonna stun
Wisconsin here?
Speaker 2 (08:43):
No no, no, no, no, no, no, not at all,
not at all. Listen, Wisconsin. Although we had to kind
of get our feet underneath us, that's all. That's nice
and cool. But now it's time for Wisconsin. They get
back to Wisconsin football, and I'm really looking forward to
those guys taking that next step forward this year.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
It is always a pleasure, man. I appreciate the optimism,
the energy, the good vibes, the sunshine, all of it.
And obviously we don't need any more heat out at
Colts Camp. But mind your p's and q's with those
guys that are flying around making plays. But certainly look
forward to having you back on the program. And I
appreciate the time today. We'll to let you get back
into your position meetings here.
Speaker 2 (09:20):
Thank you very much, man. I appreciate you. Hi.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
Jonathan Taylor joining us on the program again. Big show
lined up for you today. Stephanie White going to join us,
Stephen Holder as well as we roll along here on
a Tuesday, querying company on the fan
Now, as for Colts camp itself, Kylon, lets me know
that Jonathan Taylor is calling in now, so let's get
right to it. He is in his sixth year as
the running back of the Indianapolis Colts. It is an
interesting year because it is one that we have not
talked a lot about Jonathan Taylor.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
That's good.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
He is coming off his second Pro Bowl appearance, and
I guess we'll get to the little skirmish here in
just a little bit. But let's welcome ame in Jonathan
Taylor to the program here on querying company. Jonathan is
a pleasure.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
How are you? I'm doing well today? How about to
show you know what?
Speaker 1 (00:28):
I can't complain? But I'm not the one that's out
there having a run around in ridiculous heat, right, I mean,
like this is this is no joke. This is not Wisconsin.
I'm sure you're aware of that. But let's get right
to this. For you personally, camp has always been kind
of an interesting ride because there have been years where
you know, we didn't know if Jonathan Taylor is going
to be on the field, and then there have been
years and I understand it. I mean, you know, contractual things, injuries,
(00:51):
et cetera. What is it, you know, what is the
mindset for you now? Being able to just clean slate,
let's go, good to go, and just how you feel
both physically and mentally.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
It is great to actually be able to come out
here and get better, especially with athletes for so schedule
and so regimented and our scheduled that when you have
a timeline and let's say you had somebody to take
care of in the off season to get healthy, and
then at that point in time, you're not ready because
we know the body is weird and an act different.
So you get a little frustrated because you know you
(01:21):
put so much work in and yet still you weren't
able to be healthy to be on the field. So
finally being able to have another camp where you can
just come out focus on your craft, I think it's
just that much better in order to build that chemistry
with the guys up front, but then also just preparing
for the season, to have everything in the playbook under
your belt and all the little nuances that we might
have picked up throughout the off season, having that lockdown
(01:43):
heading into the season.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Over the course of your career, you have obviously taken
handoffs from myriad of quarterbacks as a running back, how
important is it to have stability at the quarterback position
in terms of just the overall I guess mystry timing.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
All of it well. Number one, especially with ball handling.
You know, when you just continuously are getting in handoff
from the same quarterback, you kind of know their steps.
You know on outside zone, are they, you know, a
longer step guy, or they a shorter step guy. You
kind of know whenever verse, and now you know how
tight they're going to be, because you know everybody's different,
especially when you have quarterbacks who are taller and you know,
(02:23):
have longer legs than others. So you know, when you're
able to get those repetitive reps from just one quarterback,
it's much easier and you get much more comfortable knowing like, hey,
when they call the team, you know, okay, hey, I
have to really get to my spot because I know
the quarterbacks are going to be there fast, or hey,
I got a little bit of time. Quarterback may have
a little bit shorter legs, so I got a little
bit of time to get there.
Speaker 1 (02:40):
Are Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson in terms of style
or in terms of just overall nuances within them. Is
this the closest you've seen quarterback one to two in
terms of the starter or backup that you have had
in your offense since you've been here.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
They are very similar, and I don't think people realize,
like Damie it was actually really athletic. I don't know
if they realized like he ran like twenty one almost
twenty two miles an hour before, so really being able
to have those similar schemes because I know in the
past we've kind of had two distinct different quarterbacks with
different styles. So if you know, one was up one
week kind of play, what would be different than the other.
(03:21):
But they're actually very similar, So I think that actually
gives us an edge, especially you know, if we have,
you know, have to rely on both of those guys.
It doesn't shift the game plan much either, just like
in the past, like I said, you know, two distinct
style quarterbacks, they kind of have to switch up kind
of what you guys are gonna run.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
You know, it is true now you mentioned Daniel Jones,
like twenty two miles an hour. That's your speed, right,
I mean, do you guys are you competitive about this?
Because that's that's Jonathan Taylor speed is it not?
Speaker 2 (03:48):
That is That's why I'm asked. I'm like, I don't
think people realize how athletic he actually is. And I
know people probably think he's athletic, but I want them
to realize, like, no, actually, this dude's like pretty fresh athletic,
like he can roll.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
How much of you you've gotten a chance to you know,
I know you obviously you know Anthony Richards and Jonathan Taylor,
our guest. How about you've gotten a chance to work
with and know away from field, Daniel Jones.
Speaker 2 (04:12):
I've been able to do a lot, and I just
think that it's going to take some time, know, to
continue to build. Like you mentioned, each year, it seemed like,
you know, it's been you know, a different guy back there.
So he's another face that I have to not even
figure out, just get reps to learn because every guy
has their own talent and every guy is different. So
it's just going to continue. We're only in the second
week of camp, so we're going to continue to build
(04:34):
that relationship, to continue to build those reps together so
that when Sunday comes around, whoever's back there, that we're
able to hit on all cylinders.
Speaker 1 (04:41):
This is the most And Jonathan Taylor, you know I've
had you on the show before this, This to me
feels like the most energetic and optimistic Jonathan Taylor I've
heard in a while. Am I reading too much into that?
Speaker 2 (04:53):
I'd like to think that I'm always like this, But
I'm glad that you feel as does and I'm bringing
all energy to the show, which is amazing big time.
Speaker 1 (05:02):
We need all the help we can get in that regard, Jonathan,
So thank you. Do you want to stick around till three?
We can use you till three? Do you want to
stick around?
Speaker 2 (05:09):
So you might have to talk to coach psych and
we got meetings. We got meetings now. I want to
know this.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
I want to know if in one of those meetings
you've got to play Kumbayak, because let me read you
what James Boyd, who does our morning show, had posted
on the expost Twitter earlier. Just a little bit ago,
Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart just through Jonathan Taylor to
the ground. After Taylor made a short catch. J t
took exception and shoved Grove in the chest. Lying left
guard Quentin Nelson came over and had some words for
(05:35):
Grover Stewart as well, and he says, Second Day of
Pad's has been physical, all right, your recollection.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Of it definitely Grove got into the moment game time.
He's flying around. He'd let me know, he said, listen, man,
I thought it was game time, rightfully. So that's the
type of edge that we need on the field. I'm
sure you guys have seen the film of Grover's bullying
guys on the offensive line, so seg like you mentioned
Second Day of PAD, he probably got into god to
that mode a little bit too much. But that's what
(06:03):
we need. That's the type of edge that we need
in order to go where we want to go this year.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
Somebody asked me this question, Jonathan Taylor, so I'll ask
it to you. I think it's a good one. And
that is, if there are moments where someone is lagging,
where somebody is just going through the motions as opposed
to the intensity that is necessary, who is the player
in your locker room, on your roster that is the
one that just automatically is the leader that will not
(06:27):
be afraid to get in a guy's grill and say
you got to be a professional here. Let's pick it
up that guy for this roster is who.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Oh, definitely, definitely Quentin Nelson is always especially what the
guys off into the line of you guys know the
trajectory that Quinton Nelson is on not only on the field,
but off of the field as well. And he's a
guy who does everything the right way. He's he's a
true pros pro and if guys seem to be not
holding up to the standard here in the building, he's
definitely wanted to say, listen, that's not the standard. And
(06:57):
we're always fully behindq because at the end of the day,
you want someone who you know, day in and day out,
is given everything he has to this organization, and that's
someone you want to be like. Ever you want to
be like Quentin Nelson, you want to be like the
Visinus side, you want to be like a the Fort Buckner.
So that's definitely having those two guys as model professionals.
That's what a lot of guys are striving to be.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
He strikes me Quentin Nelson is a guy that doesn't
speak a lot. So is he one of those that
when he does, you know it means business or are
we just kind of hidden from the real gregarious nature
of Quentin Nelson.
Speaker 2 (07:29):
No, Quinton definitely, definitely won't say a whole lot, but
like you mentioned, Whens.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
Powerful Jonathan Taylor our guest, all right, let's get to
this before we let you get back into meetings, Jonathan,
in terms of you personally where you are right now,
in terms of just kind of getting the feel again
for the speed of the season, and I guess if
you will, what things do you still feel like you
need to work on or you need to perfect before
(07:57):
we get into week one.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
Finally, being efficient, there's never a time where even if
things break down with the blockings team up front, can
you get back to the minor scrimmage, can you turn
a no gain or a negative gain into a one
two yard game? Is at the end of the day,
continuing to move the sticks forward, continuing to be able
to move the change is something that a great running
back is able to do with that helps the offense.
(08:21):
That helps the offense, especially when you get towards third down.
So it's not third and eleven, third and ten. Now
at the worst you may be working with third and
seven or third and six. So I will say being
able to work on that is definitely something that I
still want to make sure that I'm pushing forward the
start of this season.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
By the way, November fifteenth, Wisconsin at Indiana, Kurtz Signetti,
they're going to do it again. Is Indiana gonna stun
Wisconsin here?
Speaker 2 (08:43):
No no, no, no, no, no, no, not at all,
not at all. Listen, Wisconsin. Although we had to kind
of get our feet underneath us, that's all. That's nice
and cool. But now it's time for Wisconsin. They get
back to Wisconsin football, and I'm really looking forward to
those guys taking that next step forward this year.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
It is always a pleasure, man. I appreciate the optimism,
the energy, the good vibes, the sunshine, all of it.
And obviously we don't need any more heat out at
Colts Camp. But mind your p's and q's with those
guys that are flying around making plays. But certainly look
forward to having you back on the program. And I
appreciate the time today. We'll to let you get back
into your position meetings here.
Speaker 2 (09:20):
Thank you very much, man. I appreciate you. Hi.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
Jonathan Taylor joining us on the program again. Big show
lined up for you today. Stephanie White going to join us,
Stephen Holder as well as we roll along here on
a Tuesday, querying company on the fan
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