sieglo

Killing me.

groundgame

Friday, March 27, 2009
NFL Rumor Central-ESPN
Patriots the front-runner for Taylor?
Jason Taylor | Redskins | Interested: Patriots?

With no resolution in sight for the Julius Peppers situation, the New England Patriots might be taking advantage of the fact that there is an older but similar player on the market, and they wouldn't have to wrangle a trade in order to acquire him.
Having been released nearly a month ago by the Washington Redskins, Jason Taylor is in no hurry to sign with a new team, but two sources have informed Yahoo! Sports that the Patriots are Taylor's top choice. According to the sources, Taylor sees New England as his best chance to win a Super Bowl ring, and he is aware of coach Bill Belichick's reputation of deftness in handling veteran players.

For the Patriots, a deal with Taylor makes sense for all the same reasons that a trade for Peppers would make sense. The team has a need for a disruptive pass-rusher, and while Taylor had somewhat of an off-year in 2008, it is believed by some that the reason for it was the defensive scheme in Washington as opposed to declining skills. For his part, Patriots owner Robert Kraft played coy about the situation at the NFL owners' meetings, saying of Taylor's potential with the team, "I'm sure that can happen if he wants it."

Another possibility to fill the role is the draft, and a report in the Boston Globe indicates that the team may use a first- or second-round pick on Cincinnati defensive end Connor Barwin, who led the Big East with 11 sacks in 2008. The added bonus with Barwin is that he played his first three seasons for Cincinnati as a tight end, and the team may have visions of him playing a role similar to Mike Vrabel, who was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this offseason.

PatsBoy12

Sorry you disagree. It's just my opinion.

PatsWickedPissah

Uh, you need to look up 'fluke'

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This is known as "bad luck." RAH

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PatsBoy12

Ah, a joke. I see now. You two were talking about the other meaning. Sorry, I've encountered some very smart-@ss responses to legitimate points/questions in my short time here and that tends to put a person on the defensive just a tinge. I get it now though, and it's hilarious. My apologies to Sieglo and you, PatsWickedPissah.

PatsWickedPissah

No problem. We had some fun at your expense. Enjoy the Forum!

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This is known as "bad luck." RAH

PatsBoy12

I had some fun at my expense, so I can blame you two. Seriously, though, I'm glad to have found this place. I can't imagine how I never knew of it before a few days ago.

JSn

The day you found us was the day your luck ran out.

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fgssand

Welcome to the forum, be careful we tend to eat our young here.

Just kidding, maintain a thick skin and have a blast.

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