A day later, Oct. 31 -- "Do you think we're rebuilding? We're going out there trying to win."

what would make their current teams agree to a deal?

The deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET. That leaves buyers a limited window to weigh a veteran's immediate contribution against draft capital and contract obligations. Brooks' October 30 analysis is a matchmaking exercise, not a report that his suggested teams have made offers or entered negotiations.

Taylor said Thursday that he had neither requested a trade nor heard anything about one, according to the Colts' account of his media availability. He acknowledged that the business could move without his permission, but said he remained proud to play for Indianapolis. His attention was on pr...