The Jason Taylor Saga: Enough is Enough
by Matty I
on Apr 30, 2008 12:15 AM EDT
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Listen, I'll preface this by saying that I love and respect Jason Taylor. He's done so much for this organization, giving his heart and soul to this franchise for 11 years. He's truly an all-time great football player - and he's an even better person off the field.
With all that said, I simply can't stand crap anymore. I really can't. I'm tired of reading about it and I'm tired of worrying about what might happen. And the media is a big reason why this mess seems to be spiraling out of control. Think about it. Bill Parcells and Jason Taylor both have massive egos. But if this whole saga was kept behind closed doors and the media didn't let it leak out, then this wouldn't be the issue it has grown to be. But now we are in a situation where neither man wants to let his ego be damaged by "bending over backwards" for the other.
However, now we get people in the media leaking out stories like this one :
Two weeks ago, Taylor took a break from his dancing gig and visited the Dolphins. He visited with teammates in the locker room and, after a warm reception, decided to call on Parcells.
Taylor walked into a room where Parcells was watching tape, and Parcells ignored him. He looked at Taylor and went back to his work without saying a word.
That incensed Taylor.
Considering the egos that are involved here, this is something that should have never leaked out to the public. But idiots like Armando Salguero aren't also fans of the team. They're journalists and they don't care what their stories to do the team. All they care about is getting their story out, not thinking about the repercussions.
And now that brings me to what might happen now that draft weekend has come and gone and Taylor remains a Dolphin. One idea is the following:
What is more likely to happen is that as early as TODAY the Taylor camp will call the Dolphins and renew its request to be traded. Agent Gary Wichard is scheduled to call Parcells or general manager Jeff Ireland and once again remind the Dolphins that Taylor wants to play for a playoff-caliber team in 2008. He will also remind them the Dolphins are not a playoff-caliber team, no matter what they might want you to believe.
If that renewed request doesn't get results look for more drastic measures on the horizon. If Jason Taylor is still on Miami's roster at the start of training camp in July, do not be surprised if he declines to report.
And if he's on the roster at the start of the season in September, don't be surprised if he threatens to retire.
That's not exactly what Dolphin fans want to hear. But do keep in mind that this is pure speculation.
However, ever since this weekend, Dolphin fans really have been quite divided on what should happen now that Taylor is still a Dolphin. Some think that if he actually doesn't want to be a Dolphin, then he should be released so that he can pick where he gets to play next.
My response to that? Hell no! I don't care how great Taylor has been, he should not be catered to.
Here's the bottom line on all this. Jason Taylor is under contract as a Miami Dolphin for 2 more years. If the team doesn't trade him, then he is required to, by law, play for the Miami Dolphins. If he choose to hold out, he'll be fined $14,000 per day and will lose out on the $17 million he's owed the next 2 seasons. Sure, this all seems disrespectful to a player like Taylor, but I honestly don't care. I really don't. I'm sick of all athletes feeling like they are entitled to compete for a championship. You know what? They're not. And if this is something that concerns them, then they shouldn't sign these long-term deals. Instead, they should sign shorter deals so that they can re-evaluate the team they are on every so often. Of course, this doesn't happen because these athletes would rather get their guaranteed millions and then bitch and moan when they enter the twilight of their careers about wanting to play on a championship contender. Sorry, but they can't have it both ways.
Some fans are also pointing out how this new regime is being disrespectful towards Jason Taylor, as exemplified by the report that Bill Parcells didn't even speak a word to him when he visited. Remember, though, that Taylor himself said that he has received text messages from Tony Sparano about his dancing. So it's not this regime, it's just Bill (who has an ego twice as large as Jason's).
And speaking of the dancing, has anyone thought about how Jason is disrespecting the new regime? Have you thought that maybe Bill Parcells is pissed off that the face of the franchise isn't even working out with the team right now because he decided to go to a dance competition for network television? In all seriousness, if anyone is disrespecting anyone, it's actually Taylor disrespecting this new regime by not being around like everybody else is. In fact, it's probably sae to say that the Parcells/Taylor relationship went downhill because of Taylor and his decision to go dance rather than be the leader of this football team during the offseason. When you think about it, Taylor should really be the one catering to Parcells and company rather than bitching and moaning behind closed doors about how he isn't being traded.
So what's my solution? It's simple. Jason needs to shut his mouth and play. Use this anger towards not being traded and put it towards destroying the opposition. Pick up 8 sacks in the first 5 games. Pick off a pass or two. Cause a couple of fumbles. Play great as a Dolphin to increase your value. Then, right before the trade deadline, the Dolphins could probably send Taylor to a contender in exchange for some great value.
Everybody would be happy. Everybody would win.
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JT/Parcells
Excellent post Matty. I couldn’t say it any better. Players shouldn’t dictate the terms. However, Parcells didn’t need blow off JT either, regardless of how mad he was. He could’ve taken Taylor aside and said “look, I’m not happy about the dancing, but you are the face of the team, and I need you to be the leader when this Nutcracker recital is finished.”
Anyhow, it’s obviously a distraction. I’ll be ok with trading Taylor, but only for REAL value. Our previous regimes were complete pushovers and doled out 2nd round picks like hot cakes.
by shula13 on Apr 30, 2008 12:27 AM EDT 0 recs
The problem isn't the media.
They don’t “leak” things. People leak things TO the media. And when that happens, it’s their JOB to report the facts. If the facts are that two of the most important men for the future of this franchise are acting like 3-yr-olds (or in this case, it sounds like, just one of them—Parcells), it’s the media’s job to report that, too.
The problem here isn’t the media. It’s not even the people leaking to the media. The problem is the grown men acting like 3-yr-olds.
by urbino on Apr 30, 2008 12:32 AM EDT 0 recs
Taylor is NOT the future of this franchise...
Taylor will be 34 this year and is at a point where, lets be realistic folks, he is no longer the “future” of this franchise.
Also, as is the case with anything like this, it is a “he said, she said” deal. How do you or any reporter know who is “acting like a 3 year old”? You read a report that is then carried by someone else, etc. Whose to say that they all aren’t talking with the same person and just getting one side of the story? Where any of you or the reporters in the room to witness what went on or how the two acted towards each other?
Matty is correct in that this crap has just snow-balled out of control, problem is there is not much else “negative” going on right now, so what do you expect the media to discuss? (After all, good news does not sell as we all know)
Definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results...
by azphinner on
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He said/He didn't say
I didn’t say Taylor was the future of this franchise. I said he was very important to the future of this franchise, which he most definitely still is. If he stays, his leadership will be hugely important to all these young defensive players, and his performance will be important to our success. If he’s traded, his value - what we get back for him - will be important. There’s just no sense in which Taylor is not still important to the future of this franchise.
As for my parenthetical about Parcells, yes, it’s based on a secondhand report, so if that report turns out to be wrong, obviously my parenthetical doesn’t apply. I don’t think Bill’s feeling are going to be hurt, either way. Regardless of who is and who isn’t behaving childishly, the fact remains that the childish behavior is the problem, not the media reports about the friction it causes.
by urbino on
Apr 30, 2008 2:12 PM EDT
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A little more...
I heard that Jason Taylor sought the team management’s OK in the fall of 2007… that was before Parcells & his men took over. JT committed to the show last fall, and he is living-up to both obligations, the best he can. He is not being disrespectful by participating, Matty I.
You are right, there are many EGOS at work.
by NumberOneFan on Apr 30, 2008 12:35 AM EDT 0 recs
chances are...
if jt is playing the way u say he should (Use this anger towards not being traded and put it towards destroying the opposition. Pick up 8 sacks in the first 5 games. Pick off a pass or two. Cause a couple of fumbles. Play great as a Dolphin to increase your value. ) that thing….he wont get traded…unless we get a 1st. And still we probably would demand more…if we actually win like 4-5 in that timeframe then hell there wont even think bout a trade (of course thats with the aid of the football gods)
by finsxfactor on Apr 30, 2008 1:17 AM EDT 0 recs
JT
will make more money sacking QB’s than he’ll ever make acting.
Stick to what you’re good at JT. Maybe you can last another few years and win a title like Strahan. Remember when Strahan was a whiny little bitch when the Giants drafted Eli? Now he’s got the t-shirt. Teams can turn quickly in this league. You have a Tuna that can do it. His disciples were playing each other in the Super Bowl.
Parcells is not there to be a PR guy. He’s watching tape to draft your future team mates.
Shut up, strap on your helmet, and stuff dirt in Brady’s face.
by gophish on Apr 30, 2008 1:22 AM EDT 0 recs
i love jt but...
matty- i love the fins- and this is the only dolphins blog i can handle because you’re a realist. I love JT. My favorite player ever. When i think Marino all i remember is the jaguars and oakloand playoff games. JT
by SFFinFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:01 AM EDT 0 recs
cont.
is my DOLPHIN. But at tis point, i think we gotta let him go. He clearly wants to, we’re cllearly rebuilding. Just let it work out for both of us
by SFFinFan on Apr 30, 2008 2:03 AM EDT 0 recs
Lito
Tell me why JT for Lito Shepperd couldn’t happen? I’m not talking straight up or anything like that. But the Eagles have the Panthers’ 1st rounder to play around with now too. Maybe JT and a 3 for Lito and a 1?
by nriehl on Apr 30, 2008 2:27 AM EDT 0 recs
i like that idea
JT for lito and a 2nd, that would be perfect.
by YatilGinnJr on
Apr 30, 2008 3:21 AM EDT
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Well said’’’ Dan from NY
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by touchnit187 on Apr 30, 2008 5:31 AM EDT 0 recs
Seems to me
we have our on Chad Johnson. I loose a lil more respect for JT as each day passes.
Are you picking up what I'm putting down?
by Neo on Apr 30, 2008 8:12 AM EDT 0 recs
I fear that JT has turned into a Prima Donna.
Parcells is the boss. He does not need to defer to his players’ wishes. JT drops in, unannounced it seems, as Parcells is watching tape getting ready for the draft and he expects him to drop what he is doing? Sorry JT, you’re the person in the wrong here.
by dab415217 on Apr 30, 2008 8:19 AM EDT 0 recs
He probbaly just wanted to meet with him
who cares if he just stopped by?
Anyway he should have known that Parcells wouldnt be a fan of the whole dancing with the stars bullshit, he should have been aware of the repercussions.
Everyone knows that you have to earn Parcell’s respect, hell he’d pull the same shit if Tom Brady was here and he’d bitch slap the crap out of him if he said “we’re only going to score 17 points? hahahahaha”
by Patssuck456 on
Apr 30, 2008 8:55 AM EDT
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Lets look at this differently.
Employee walks in unannounced and wants to talk to boss. Boss is busy and employee perceives he was “blown off”. Employee gets pissed and starts talking about quitting. Where is the difference? Just because its a professional athlete who is paid millions?
Lets get something straight. I love JT and what he brings to this team. I want him around for the next 3 years. I don’t want to trade him unless its a great deal for the Dolphins. However, this team s at a critical juncture in its turnaround and he’s is THE veteran player on this team that should be providing leadership.. However, HE is the one that is not at the “voluntary” workouts because he is off pursuing a different career. Ok, no big deal, as we know he’ll come in and play hard when he is here.
I’m sorry, but I’m one that believes that loyalty goes both ways. We knew what we were getting when we got Bill Parcells. We KNEW he doesn’t like players that don’t buy into the plan. Right now JT is not buying into the plan as he is on his own agenda right now. This team needs JT to be here and help show the way to all of these young players. I don’t criticize JT for his desire to pursue another career. I just don’t feel he has the right to complain about being “slighted” when he is slighting the team right now.
by dab415217 on
Apr 30, 2008 9:51 AM EDT
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Let's resist taking sides here
None of us were there when Parcells allegedly snubbed Taylor and none of us really knows what else might have been said or done (unless dab415217 is really Bill Parcells!). I don’t blame the media for telling a dramatic story that interests most of us, but we all need to appreciate that we’re only seeing a portion of the overall story.
It doesn’t help an already tarnished franchise at its lowest point ever when its fans get in a tizzy over stuff like this. I’m sure it even encourages some of the players to get all wound up over emotional BS. Just let it play out and don’t assume you know who the real villians and victims are.
by ZIM on Apr 30, 2008 8:53 AM EDT 0 recs
I like Zim's commentary...
we do not know the whole story, as Zim said, unless one of us is JT or BP – and if I were I sure wouldn’t be writing in a fan blog at 8 am :)
Anyway, the media’s job is to report on things in detail. As far as I know, Salguero isn’t the GM or a player on this team, he’s just telling the public what has been leaked to him. If the people within the team, the management, the players, etc – kept things behind closed doors, then there would be little or nothing for Salguero and others to report on with respect to this issue.
I don’t see JT in anywhere near the same light as chad johnson. You don’t see JT pushing reporters, bad mouthing his teammates and coach, etc.
Yes, JT wants a trade, can anyone blame him after 10+ years of playing on mostly one losing team after another with a carousel at the head coach spot? No the dolphins don’t want to release or give him away for nothing – can anyone blame the dolphins for wanting to keep their best player?
As far as the contract thing – I see it both ways. Yes the contract is an obligation that the player has agreed to. However, teams have no problems cutting or releasing a player or asking them to take drastic pay cuts when the teams feel like it. Even though those same teams agreed to pay the player the amounts/terms of the contract.
I think it is a complex situation and I hope it is resolved in a way that can at least satisfy both JT and the team.
by Natalya on
Apr 30, 2008 9:16 AM EDT
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"The ultimate measure of a man...
...is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
If you know who said that you get a brownie. :)
Yes, I can blame JT for wanting out. He’s not playing for free. He’s not playing for a small amount of money. I’ll bet if he’s traded or (not likely) released that he’ll be asking for a large sum of money wherever he goes. You think he’d want ut bad enough to play for a 1 year contract like Zach is? I doubt it.
I’m not comparing JT to Chad Johnson….yet. However, if some of the things that Salguero mentions comes to fruition, then yes, I think we can compare him to Chad.
Nat, I would disagree with you about player contracts in that a) their union negotiated the contracts that way, and b) most of those players were paid bonuses, with the very best of them getting paid huge bonuses, that the team does not get back if the player skill diminishes to the point that they are not good enough anymore. So both sides take risks in these contracts.
So my question to everyone would be: Do you think Parcells wants to get rid of JT just to get rid of him? Or do you think Parcells would rather have a committed leader like JT buying into his plan to turn the team around?
by dab415217 on
Apr 30, 2008 10:13 AM EDT
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its been emailed
should arrive sometime after my pancake
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by Little Nicky 21 on
Apr 30, 2008 3:01 PM EDT
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Matty I Agree w/ you 100%
Jason has been great for us & been a great guy….but he is paid millions to be a Dolphin….not other interests…...Not being at the traning facility because he is dancing with the stars sucks, plain and simple….as a Veteran he should be setting an example for the other players…..which one of the reasons Parcells is pissed! Taylor needs to get back to training camp and forget about dancing, movies, etc. He is being paid alot of $$ to be a football player & many people would love to be in his shoes!
by MassFinFan65 on Apr 30, 2008 9:34 AM EDT 0 recs
Great Post!
As long as the coach is trying to reach out to our nueve nueve, then I am ok with it!
-Salguero gets paid to report, but gets paid a lot more to fabricate something and see if it hits, aka LeBatard
-I would be pissed if a player walked in on a film session, no matter who it is.
-Parcells has been true to the few words he has said:
1) He will gut the roster (Only 45%left)
2) Only three real football players – Ginn, the center and maybe the punter. (Those are the only three positions he has not touched. He even is taking away Ginn’s return duties because he believes he is a top flight receiver)
3) We will draft a QB to come in and compete with the other two (Beck and McCown),
4) Jason Taylor will be a Fin or retired!
-JT will come in and be happy, if his agent is smart. JT is smart enough to realize ending a career like this, would hamper HOF.
No screens of smoke. Just the truth! We gain nothing at all if you trade JT. Just another Chad Johnson, Nueve Nueve!
BTW – same stuff the Giants went through last year with Strahan. That ended up pretty good. JT has been whining for years about the team, with Saban, Cameron and now Sporano.
by JGray on Apr 30, 2008 9:49 AM EDT 0 recs
parcells is not the head coach…JT is mainly going to be dealing with sporano on the field…if the relationship is so bad, parcells should have gotten a deal done…they do not have to like each other to work together…parcells is not stupid, he knows JT could help this team…
by Qbano305 on Apr 30, 2008 10:33 AM EDT 0 recs
but isn't JT stupid...
..for skipping out on the offseason program when most, if not all, of his teammates are there? Isn’t JT supposed to be the leader?
Instead, he’s dancing in Hollywood.
by Matty I on
Apr 30, 2008 11:23 AM EDT
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They are 'voluntary' workouts
as I understand. He’s not breaking any team rules or publicly dissed his teammates (ala Chad Johnson).
As for the dancing, hey, JT isn’t one of those guys who will have nothing else to do in life but play football. I can’t blame him for trying to have a life after football.
If the workouts are that important, then make them mandatory.
by Natalya on
Apr 30, 2008 11:35 AM EDT
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Agreed
So far it seems that whether new (like Jason Ferguson) or old (like Vonnie Holiday) JT’s teammates have been having fun with his presence on the show.
I take Sparano at his word when he says that he thinks it’s a positive.
Personally, I agree with you Matty, that it is way overblown now. Neither guy may even be angry at all.
Most of all though, imagine how awesome him sack dance will be this year. That and all the newscasters using cliched dance verbage.
“Taylor just waltzed right in untouched and sacked Brady.”
“Jason Taylor and the Miami Dolphins just danced away with the last wild card spot.”
“They’re doing the rhumba in Miami. Dolphins lead 28-10. Jets get one last chance to save face after the break.”
Oh, and “Taylor may be the ballroom dancer, but apparently Williams has some moves of his own.”
Wow. I can’t wait. This year is awesome.
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by The Phinisher on
Apr 30, 2008 11:43 AM EDT
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Voluntary...Yes, but...
...then lets stop proclaiming JT as being a leader of this team if he isn’t willing to be “there” to lead. And IF he isn’t a leader who is going to be there to lead how can he feel “slighted”? This is where the issue comes in for me. You can’t be a leader if you’re not there to lead. And if you’re not going to try to be a leader, then you’re just another guy. So, if you’re just another guy, how could you have been slighted by BP?
Leadership is earned, not given.
I can’t blame him for trying to have a life after football.
Neither can I. I guess our definition of “after football” just differs. JT IS a football player right now. Until he says he is not, in my eyes, its not “after football” time yet.
By the way, how well did winning ‘Dancing with the Stars’ help Emmitt Smith’s career?
by dab415217 on
Apr 30, 2008 12:14 PM EDT
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So being a leader...
comes down to attending voluntary spring workouts? Is that it?
Dab, how many of those workouts and minicamps did Brett Favre miss and then ask yourself….was he somehow less of a leader? Less respected in the locker room?
JT has done it on the field (and off) for this team for 10+ years. He’s a HOF caliber player and his record speaks for itself – how can not being at spring workouts begin to compare with his body of work? What has he got, 115+ sacks? DOPY award?
As for Emmitt Smith, no amount of dancing is going to help him and I think that’s obvious to anyone who has listened to Emmitt on TV for even 30 seconds. The guy just isn’t very articulate or candid, whereas Jason Taylor is a bright guy who gives a good interview and actually has a sense of humor. In addition, ask yourself, who is going to pay to see Emmitt Smith’s mug on TV when they could see JT? :)
But then let’s be specific with the subject, the issue really isn’t the spring workouts. The issue is whether JT is a dolphin, traded, released, on another team, or retires.
How is it going to be resolved?
by Natalya on
Apr 30, 2008 12:23 PM EDT
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Never said that it comes down to the workouts.
But is it important? Damn right it is. Can it be overcome? Sure. Is it the ideal situation? I don’t think so.
Is JT the level of a Favre? Not even close in my eyes. Not a valid comparison when you are talking about a legend versus a guy whose body of work is not HoF quality yet.
“But then let’s be specific with the subject, the issue really isn’t the spring workouts.”
You’re saying that, not me. I have already said I want JT here on this team for the remainder of his career.
Lets be honest, whats the real difference between JT and Chad Johnson. If you really look at it objectively, its just that JT is not running his mouth publically. Is that better? Not in my eyes if the ultimate resolution is that JT is going to do THE EXACT SAME THING THAT CHAD JOHNSON HAS BEEN SAYING HE WOULD DO.
IF all of these things we hear Salguero reporting turn out to be true, then JT put himself before the team. Just because he’s being “classy” about it in public we should shower him with praise and do what’s best for him? And yet most us hammer Chad Johnson for being an “ass” because he’s being vocal about it?
by dab415217 on
Apr 30, 2008 12:46 PM EDT
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Let me be clear on what I mean.
IF all of ths is true, then JT is putting himself before the team. If he put himself before the team, then he is NOT trying to be a leader. If he is not a leader, then he is just another guy. If he just another guy, then he should have no complaint on BP slighting him.
by dab415217 on
Apr 30, 2008 12:55 PM EDT
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So Favre...
the guy you just called a legend, would hold his team hostage every year with is annual will i play or will i retire charade until July. I guess you don’t consider that was Favre putting himself ahead of the team, but wanting a trade somehow is???
JT is almost at 120 sacks already and won a DOPY award. I think he’s HOF material and if you asked most dolphins fans, they would agree. He’s not just a guy with a decent body of work
I think there is a huge difference between Chad Johnson & Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor has not gone out and embarrassed the organization publicly like Chad has by pushing reporters, calling out his coach, dissing his teammates. I guess you figure that the mere fact a guy wants a trade, privately, then he’s no better than a guy who embarrasses his entire organization.
I know if I had an employee who was going out giving interviews to the media putting down my organization that I’d look at it a lot differently from someone who came to me personally and said they would like to go/be elsewhere.
I’m not praising JT for wanting a trade, but wanting to be traded does not make him a villain, an anti-dolphin, or whatever. He wants a trade and that’s hardly unusual for an athlete nor does that alone make you a thug. Moreover, he has not aired his grievances to the media. Although someone from inside the team is leaking all of it to the press and that’s a whole other issue.
I find it especially ironic that you call out Chad Johnson and now, apparently Jason Taylor as selfish, immature, selfish, etc – and then you use caps and yell (on a fan forum no less!!) in your post because you disagree with me and others on this subject.
I’m done discussing this with you.
by Natalya on
Apr 30, 2008 1:29 PM EDT
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You're overreacting.
I don’t yell at people on forums. That was capitalization used to accent a point. If I change it to italics would you feel better and forgive me? Captilization does not mean yelling. I’m sorry that you took it that way.
If you read what I said comparing Chad and JT, I said “if the ultimate resolution is that JT is going to do”. If JT, whether behind the scenes or in front of a camera, demands a trade or he will not report, or even possibly retire, is that not what Chad Johnson is doing publically? Of course it is. So we give JT brownie points for going about t better, but does that change the fact that he put himself before the team and is that any less selfish?
by dab415217 on
Apr 30, 2008 3:04 PM EDT
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Dancing
Has nothing to do with pronouncing the English language.
:-)
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by The Phinisher on
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Mort was discussing this last night on NFL Live.
He said that Taylor popped his head in the door of a crowded room where Bill Parcells was and made a joke along the lines of “Hope you’re not watching any tape of defensive ends!” There was a vagueness about whether or not Parcells heard him/even knew he was there.
He also said that the best offer the Dolphins got for Taylor was from Jacksonville. They offered a fourth round pick.
by stoyanovich on Apr 30, 2008 12:01 PM EDT 1 recs
good info
thanks for sharing. I missed NFL Live last night.
by Matty I on
Apr 30, 2008 2:35 PM EDT
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This part of the story
should be getting more pub than the so-called feud that we can’t get away from. Even Mike&Mike had a segment on it.. and they read Salguero’s article on the air. That article doesn’t quote JT or Parcells, and everything was “reportedly” or “a source said” I’m not sure where Mort got this story, but it sounds a little more likely, considering JT probably isn’t the kind of guy to hold a grudge and demand a trade because his feelings were hurt, and I don’t think Parcells is the type to ignore somebody. Wasn’t part of the problem in Dallas that TO wouldn’t shut up and Parcells wouldn’t ignore him? They went back and forth every game! It’s a snowball effect from something that probably shouldn’t be this big of a story.
I’m perfectly willing to use the ‘wait and see’ approach on this one.. If camp rolls around and JT’s there and there’s no bad blood, terrific. We have a perennial pro bowler and former DPOY on our defense. If this all comes to a head and JT is traded, fine. We don’t need an ego battle between an NFL legend and the face of this franchise hanging over a young rebuilding team. But we can’t judge or pick sides until the whole story comes out, and that probably won’t happen until its actually resolved one way or another
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by Little Nicky 21 on
Apr 30, 2008 3:27 PM EDT
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Well said
Matty 1. I’m with ya on every word.
Team player, my ass….........
by Alpha6 on Apr 30, 2008 3:30 PM EDT 0 recs
I agree Matty
I don’t think JT will sit out and give up 17 million over the next two yrs. He will play for us until Bill gets value for him or he decides he no longer wants to be traded, because he likes what he likes his new teamates and coaches. I do blame JT he should of backed out of the dancing after the new regime came in or at least asked for permision. Most if not all players on that show are retired not actively playing. How does it look for the team to be busting there hump every day and the team captain is in Hollywood. I don’t blame Bill for giving him the cold shoulder.
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