This would probably be the worst-case scenario (other than Taylor retiring), but Michael Strahan proved last season that a big-time defensive end can skip essentially all of training camp and still be a dominating player. Now, I’m not saying that I would condone such an action in Miami, but it is possible.

than Tony Romo trying to qualify for the U.S. Open? Or like Daniel mentioned the Michael Strahan Retirement Watch for the past couple seasons? Or any other veteran who does his own thing during the offseason and shows up ready to go for training camp and preseason.

If anybody in the league has earned the right to get some face time and take some time away from football, its JT, especially after last season. It could be much much worse than a TV show and a charity golf tourney. He could be drunk on a boat, or drunk in a car, or shooting people in a bar, or making it rain in a strip club, or betting on dogfights, or a hundred things far worse than what he’s doing.

Sparano also mentions in his press conferences that he speaks with JT on a regular basis, so he hasn’t gone completely AWOL either.

Would I like to see him totally committed to the Dolphins and in the facility everyday working hard? Of course. But am I holding it against him that he’s taking time off and doing things for charity? No way. Now, if he’s still missing come July and training camp, then we can question his committment to the team. But for right now, let him clear his head and enjoy his offseason.

Stop overreacting!! It’s OTAs. Who really cares. Even if he was there, how much effort would he really be putting in. They rest until the 3rd preseason game anyway. We know what we have with him, so give the youngsters a shot. I can’t believe that you would not want him on the team. DMVP two years ago, not ten years ago.

What more does Jason Taylor need to prove to anyone regarding his ability to dominate on the football field? If his attendance was mandatory, he would be there. It isn’t mandatory, so it’s his own personal time. I know it must be hard to come up with a fresh topic every day and this is good for stirring people up, but the drama isn’t helpful to the Dolphins.

Strahan is a great example of how unimportant camp is to a veteran, All-Pro caliber player. But it’s also a red herring because JT is attending! Leave him alone.

Will waltz into practice and dominate. Sorry, couldn’t resist.

In all seriousness: Getting leaner and quicker on his feet will only help him play on the outside.

Walter Payton did ballet, after all.

Oh, so did Herschel Walker. Oops.

Let’s hope that Taylor can keep it together and not go all dissociative identity disorder on Bill Parcells.

It appears that there are no lingering effects of his foot problems. That should be the no. 1 thing to worry about.

I’m concerned about on this team, and there are many, JT is just not among them.

About the one and only guy that you an bank on 100% to produce if he’s on the field this year is JT. He has a tremendous track record and is probably one of, if not THE, greatest defensive player in the fin’s history. I wonder if John Beck or Henne or McCown are the answer or if Ronnie will be ready or if we can stop the run – I do not wonder if JT is going to be his usual excellent self.

Now the whole trade thing is still looming and that can go in many directions. I’m confident though, that if JT is a dolphin then he’ll produce and lead on the field.

The dance thing is just getting blown out of proportion, I don’t see it as a big deal at all. If anything I think JT brings a positive face to the fins to many people out there who don’t follow football but watch TV, etc.

for multiple reasons… He is actually getting us good P.R. now (which we are desperately trying to turn into bad P.R. Also, obviously JT needs to be motivated to want to play football, you think he needs the money? The bruises? Making him captain and putting him out front will be good for everybody. Don’t forget we were 1-15 last year, not a lot of people are crazy to watch the Phins right now, excluding us of course.

In almost 1200 carries between them J. Parmele and L. Hilliard have had ZERO fumbles. You can also add Mr. D. Bess to that list. It is a credit to their ball handling skills that these 3 young men were able to do that, very impressive!

Look – everyone expects JT to show eventually, and that if he skips some preseason work big deal – well I coudn’t disagree more…

1st off the guy is making what 7 mil this season from the phins and until someone ante’s up that kind of number for him the dolphins NEED to be his top priority.

2nd the guy took preseason off last year and wasn’t ready to play the season… took him 3 or 4 games to get going, well the phins need him to be ready from game 1

and finally and most importantly the phins need him to teach the young guys the trick of the trade… Sparano has made it clear he wants JLo to get in touch with JT and learn from JT how to deal with elite pass rushers… without JT there JLo’s development takes a hit… and that is before we even get to the draftee’s on the D-line….

JT right now is acting a little immature about this and it’s a little below his stature. we’ve come to expect more from a JT and his rep is taking a hit IMHO. There are plenty of ways to do your work and express your desire to be traded. and there is plenty of time to go to golf tourney’s inbetween camps.