NFL GM's weigh in on Jason Taylor's worth...

[FriendofBill]

I thought the comments from GM #2 were interesting, to say the least...

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica] Miami said it wasn't shopping Taylor before the draft when, in fact, it was. So much for the credibility of Bill Parcells. Now, the question is: What's in Taylor's future? Dolphins coach Tony Sparano says he wants Taylor back, but Sparano isn't the obstacle here; Parcells is. So what do you offer to get Taylor away from him? [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica] GM No. 1: "If I were a team that finished 9-7, 10-6 or 11-5, was looking to take the next step and thought this guy could put me over the top, I'd probably be willing to give up a third-rounder. He's starting to drop off, but he could still help someone. The problem is that it would be for one or two years, and that's it. So he's not going to help someone in the middle of the pack or someone trying to build for the future. He can still be a dominant player, but not for long." [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica] GM No. 2: "You're talking to the wrong guy. I wouldn't be interested in him because I don't think he's a player I want in my locker room. Second, he's talking about playing one or two more years. So that's an issue. Yeah, he can still play, but I've never really trusted him. He can rush the passer, but I'm not sure he's not a disruptive force on your team -- someone who works quietly behind the scenes in the locker room. And those guys are dangerous to me. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica] I can't imagine Bill Parcells paying him $8 million for one year, which means I can't envision him playing there this year. But I don't know where he goes. I guess if you're a team that's near the top you make a push for him, but I wouldn't give anything higher than a fourth-rounder. I think his making that statement about playing one year was a mistake because it's going to limit the teams interested in him. And I wouldn't be one of them." [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica] GM No. 3: "I'd probably be willing to give up a third-round pick. You have to remember you're getting a player who averages 12½ sacks the past eight years. But he's also someone who's a leader and who has the intangibles you're looking for. You're going to get a good football player. My only question would be: How long do you have him?" [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica] GM No. 4: "From what I understand, he wants to play only one more year, so that skews things. That would temper my interest, which means I wouldn't pay anything higher than a fifth-rounder for him. The guy can still play and is effective going after the passer off the edge. But because I'd have to pay him as one of the top five defensive ends in the game, it would temper my interest in terms of what I would give up for him."
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10855212

Jason Taylor is pretty adept at playing the media game and subtly pulling the strings, but it seems like he really put his foot in his mouth when he mentioned only one more year and all but killed whatever chances he had of getting the trade he desperately wants. Parcells is no stranger to the media game as well, and now he's came out and pretty much put the ball back in Jason Taylor's court this week.[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica]This media relations game is all but over, and Taylor is facing a checkmate. [/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica] If Taylor balks at rejoining the team next week's OTAs after the gestures and comments made by Sparano and Parcells this week, there is no question that it's Taylor who is stirring this up.

It's time to stop dancing Mr. Taylor ... both literally and figuratively.
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[PMZQ]

It should be an interesting week. The Taylor Watch is on. :up:

 

[HurriPhin]

It should be an interesting week. The Taylor Watch is on. :up:

If JT really wanted to be traded to a competitor than he would have never mentioned that he only wanted to play one more year. Either he plays for the Fins or let em rot out his last season b4 he sells out to hollyweird.

 

[shula_guy]

It's funny how Taylor says he is willing to work with Miami if it's in the teams best intrests to work a trade, yet I have heard nothing about him willing to negotiate a pay cut or signing on any kind of extended contract. Dont missunderstand me, he isnt obligated to do either of those things but his approval isnt required for him to be traded either. If Miami does broker a deal for him the only alternative he has is to retire. So really the only thing he has been agreeable about, is the fact that he isnt particular who signs his 8mil paycheck. Or am I missing something here?

His Culpepper like performance has only managed to diminish his trade value for the Dolphins and caused them to hold onto until they decide if they want to pay him one more season or release him outright at the last possible moment. He might get picked up if they release him like that and the dolphins will not be compensated for it but he wont get his 8mil either.

I'm guessing that was brought up prior to Taylors press confrence and why we have been seeing both sides down playing the falling out they had. It will be intresting to see if both sides can put thier differences aside enough to play out one more year together because wheather either of them like it or not, it is probally the best option each of them has.

 

[jlfin]

Exactly right and he did just that (became a divisive voice in the locker room last season).

 

[theFreak41]

It's funny how Taylor says he is willing to work with Miami if it's in the teams best intrests to work a trade, yet I have heard nothing about him willing to negotiate a pay cut or signing on any kind of extended contract. Dont missunderstand me, he isnt obligated to do either of those things but his approval isnt required for him to be traded either. If Miami does broker a deal for him the only alternative he has is to retire. So really the only thing he has been agreeable about, is the fact that he isnt particular who signs his 8mil paycheck. Or am I missing something here?

I don't think he's said he ISN'T willing to restructure his deal, so I think it's a bit premature to start calling him greedy, as you're clearly implying...

 

[GRYPHONK]

I don't think he's said he ISN'T willing to restructure his deal, so I think it's a bit premature to start calling him greedy, as you're clearly implying...

Come on now, I think his actions alone this offseason show he is being greedy.

Also remember, restructuring is different then taking a pay cut.

I find it interesting, in the end, that Taylor himself will be the reason he isn't traded to a winning team. If he would have kept his mouth shut, he would be on a winning team.

 

[rent this space]

I completely agree with GM #2. JT led the locker room rebellion last year and scared away trade partners with the "one year" annoucement. he makes himself look like a disgruntled, distracted prima donna who is only willing to give the minmum commitment. take the 3rd round pick.

 

[Tigers2003]

My take on it is that JT will play in Miami for the highest amount he can obtain or the Fins are willing to bear. BUT only if he can't get the best deal possible from another team on a 1 or 2 year max. He is leaving his options open. I suppose loyalty goes both ways in the sports world of today. Always will be greatful for what he contributed on the field regardless.

 

[shula_guy]

My take on it is that JT will play in Miami for the highest amount he can obtain or the Fins are willing to bear. BUT only if he can't get the best deal possible from another team on a 1 or 2 year max. He is leaving his options open. I suppose loyalty goes both ways in the sports world of today. Always will be greatful for what he contributed on the field regardless.

Agreed! JT is looking to be paid. He is approaching the end of his career and wants to cash in one last time. I think a superbowl ring is a secondary priority for him. He wants to retire with one last nice pay check and who can blame him for that.


None of us will ever know the truth of what really happened between them. Maybe Parcells acted like an *** or Jt behaved like a prima-donna or a little of both from each of them. It's all left up for speculation.

reality is JT has given this team alot of good seasons and should be respected for that. Parcells is here to fix this team and he should be respected for that. Fans should not take anyones side and just let it play its self out.

Personally I am a little surprised by JT wanting to leave this community considering he is treated like a god here. He will not have that same status in other markets. He will still be a celeberity wherever he goes but he wont have that one of our own type status. I wonder how much of all of this is relative to his family problems.

 

[psingh01]

GM#2 is a lier.