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Phins.com Exclusive: Taylor on Facing Webb and Long

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One man in NFL history, perhaps the only one, who has faced both Webb and Long, is Jason Taylor.

For Taylor, it’s déjà vu. Back in 1997, as a rookie defensive end from little known Akron University, the first of four third round picks (73rd overall), the undersized Taylor had the unenviable task of matching up against Webb. For JT, it was the school of hard knocks as the accomplished veteran schooled the raw rookie on a daily basis. This continued for the next four seasons before Webb left the Dolphins. There’s little doubt those early contests, hundreds of collisions worth, helped Taylor’s early development.

Fast forwarding to 2009, Taylor is back with the Dolphins after a forgettable season with the Washington Redskins. The roles are reversed from those late 90s contests. Now it’s Taylor, the greatest defender in team history and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2006, schooling the younger player. As Darth Vader might say, “The circle is now complete. When I left you I was but the learner. Now I am the master.

 “When I first came in, Richmond was a veteran and one of the best at the position”, reflected Taylor. “He obviously taught me a lot against him, and having to lose rushes to him everyday taught me how to rush the passer.”

“Jake has all the tools to be as good as Richmond or better. He is still young, but you can definitely see he has the temperament, the ability and the mindset. Jake is going to be a great player in the league for a long time.”"
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http://www.phins.com/chris/column_081209.html
 
Good memories. Love Jake. Everyone I talk to agrees we have one of the more powerful o-lines in the league. :D
 
I think JT is gonna be a big help to Long stepping it up a notch, wish he was on Long's side in camp.
 
man i loved the left hand side of our line with webb and sims

long and smiley could be better if smiley is healthy more
 
I'm trying to temper my excitement, but I'm getting about as excited about this season as I was when we first got Ricky. Going up against JT and Porter everyday can't do anything thing but make this kid the best Tackle, maybe even the best O-linemen in the league. I love it!!!
 
phinphan4life said:
I'm trying to temper my excitement, but I'm getting about as excited about this season as I was when we first got Ricky. Going up against JT and Porter everyday can't do anything thing but make this kid the best Tackle, maybe even the best O-linemen in the league. I love it!!!
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you're not the only one who loves it...i can't wait to see Ol' Big Jake a year or 2 down the road...man o man....Perennial Pro Bowler...and hopefully a few SB rings..:d-day:
 
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