Making the offense more explosive
While the Colts offense certainly had some explosive players, the unit itself wasn’t explosive. At least, not consistently. Chris Ballard changed all that during the draft when he used his first two picks to change what the entire unit would look like.
We already covered what Pittman Jr. brings to the table. The No. 34 overall pick will make an immediate impact working on the boundary. He can win as a possession receiver underneath or go over the top and win on contested catches. His 4.52 in the 40-yard dash at 223 pounds ranks him in the 93rd percentile in speed score. So while the number at face value doesn’t impress, it actually does when factoring in his height and weight.
But the other addition in running back Jonathan Taylor also makes the unit way more explosive. The two-time Doak Walker Award winner will be a part of a 1-2 punch with Marlon Mack, but his ridiculous size and speed combination will make for an intriguing option in the backfield.
Taylor is a near-perfect fit in the Colts offense and while he won’t be taking over the backfield right away, he certainly makes the unit much more explosive. Add in the signing of Trey Burton at tight end, and it’s easy to see why the Colts offense could return to form in 2020.