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Updating the Jason Taylor rumor (updated)

Yesterday, I posted a rumor that comes from a source I trust about the Dolphins and Jason Taylor being in "preliminary talks" on a two year contract.  Here's the latest on what I know - which isn't much.

I still haven't received a call back from Taylor's agent, Gary Wichard, nor have I heard from his office with a generic statement.  I guess I'm just not credible enough for a response.  I also sent his office an e-mail - and haven't heard back from that, either.  It's a shame, though.  You try to act like a "real journalist" for a minute and all you get are doors slammed in your face.

Anyways, I checked back in with my original source.  He told me that all he has heard is that the two sides have chatted about a two year contract.  He's not sure how far these talks have progressed.  He's not sure if the two sides still plan to meet in the future or if any discussions have stalled.  He also told me that this "lack of info probably means that either something could happen in the coming days or nothing will ever happen, now nor in the coming weeks."

I will keep you updated if I do hear anything else.  And I do plan on calling Wichard again to see if I can at least get a courteous "no comment" on the subject.

[Update by Matty I, 10:12pm] I called Taylor's agent again and his office said he wasn't in.  And, of course, I haven't heard back.  I also re-sent an e-mail to Wichard's office - so we'll see.  But the Sun-Sentinel is reporting that Channing Crowder was told by Jason Taylor that he'd like to back a Dolphin again - and he and Joey Porter were discussing the possibilities recently.  Says Crowder:

"I went fishing with J.T. two weeks ago; he wants to be a Dolphin."

"Me and Porter have been in our mini-GM office together talking about stuff we can do, moving Roth back inside to a five technique, having J.T. on the other side of Porter, maybe even just playing J.T. on third down or whatever they want to do."

Meanwhile, Joey Porter would love to have JT back as well:

"We've talked about it, but at the end of the day that's all we can do is talk about it. It's still for the people upstairs to (decide). But I love Jason. He can't do anything, but help us. If there's a way we can get him back, we want him back."

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Pffft your more legit than some of these “expert” sport analyst! atleast you know what your talking about, and you are BFF’s with London :D

by Ex Sniper on Apr 1, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I prefer thephinsider over Finheaven...

But finheaven reported this ina blog as well. Not much source behind it either, but its getting around.

The Patriots Suck

by k2oconnor on Apr 1, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can guarantee you that my source and the FH poster's source is different

So if he really has a source, too, then that’s 2 different people who have the same info.

And where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire.

by Matty I on Apr 1, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly......

it’s probally just them trying to keep up with Matty.

That ro maybe thats where Husker is and he is a spy for them stealing Matty’s info now.

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by Rzayo24 on Apr 1, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Foy

Amen bro. This is where I come immediately when I get online. This is my source for every piece of news I look into (though I should be this diligent and informed with business or world news) and I come here hoping to find breaking news because I know Matty or our various readers will be break it first.

Rz, totally agree with you there – I don’t understand why he left though, what’s up with that?

by Dave.Phuller on Apr 1, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah,

thank god that company of yours is paying you top dollar to screw around on a Miami Dolphins website :)

Haha but I’m glad you’re here.

by Dave.Phuller on Apr 1, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's been kidnapped my Finsx

and using him as a bargaining chip to get out of jail

by Ex Sniper on Apr 1, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lmao

haha thats a pretty funny image….i picture xman as andy dick…and husker like bill murray..i dunno why. so i have a visual of bill murray being held at gunpoint by a drugged up andy dick.

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by Rzayo24 on Apr 1, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're on your way

c’mon Matty, I thought part of being a ‘real journalist’ meant getting the doors slammed in your face. Thanks for keeping us posted.

by TunasMentor on Apr 1, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that is part of it.

They don’t respect you until you make ‘em hurt for their rudeness! Dig up some dirt on Taylor’s agent and make it a main story :D

by joel311 on Apr 1, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This seems like Poop

Phinphantic reports that if the Fins sign JT, they may have to send the 2nd round pick back to the Redskins under the Penalties for Unfair Acts" href=“http://phinphanatic.com/2009/04/01/signing-jason-taylor-will-cost-2nd-round-pick/” >

This to me sounds stupid. The Skins released JT, how is that unfair to them. They gave up a 2nd than released him, no one forced them too, nor was he traded. The Fins should not have to give up the pick. Makes no sense. Matty any insight?

The Patriots Suck

by k2oconnor on Apr 1, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if that's the case

I doubt we sign him. Would you trade your 2nd for JT? I know I wouldn’t

by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 1, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

I just think thats a stupid clause. It does say that the Commissioner has the choice, but they should find out before doing it.

The Patriots Suck

by k2oconnor on Apr 1, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's an April Fool's joke

Brian is a good guy and gave us the heads up on that already.

He got you guys good. lol

by Matty I on Apr 1, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahahhaha

i was half way into a “WTF effidt eff eff that bull eff…” thank u Matty u saved me

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by Rzayo24 on Apr 1, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha I was already there

nearly swore up a storm sitting here by the computer.

Very nice setup. Give him props for me if you get the chance Matty.

by Dave.Phuller on Apr 1, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

in fact

the link in the article goes to a wikipedia article on April Fool’s Day. lol

by Matty I on Apr 1, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol I didn't even read his article..

just k2’s comment

that’s a good one though.. kudos to the guy who came up with that lol

by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 1, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

lol I gotta say if you don’t click the link in his article, there’s no giveaway to the joke.

Much better April Fools prank than Matty’s…

:-) lol

by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 1, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Matty shoulder posted he was leaving

and Husker has been away because he was training him to take over…LOL

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by Rzayo24 on Apr 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn he got me good

I was thinking “what a load of bullshit, we’ll probably get screwed.”

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Apr 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do I get the feeling......

this JT crap is setting me up for a testicular torsion inducing heartbreak signing by the Pats.

ew ew ew if he is like #92 on the Pats and is nasty next year I might just put my head in a microwave

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by Rzayo24 on Apr 1, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG Matty I think we found this atthe same time...

i posted a fanshot…and was bout to post the sun article….

this is solid…from the horses mouth stuff baby…its offical…its all in Parcells hands…

I suppose he can WANT to come back..but only for a certain price..so well see what he demands to WANT to come back…

  1. coming back is looking more realistic by the minute.

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2-Time Matty Award Winner

by Rzayo24 on Apr 1, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, I'll admit, as the rumors still fly...i'm warming up to the Idea of JT coming back...

I’m still apprehensive…but i’m slowly becoming excited of the possibility.

I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change. - Dan Marino

by afmo on Apr 1, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So sad

I posted a fanshot about the Sun Sentinel story, but got no hat tip…. :(

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by Mosul_DolFan on Apr 1, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

my apologies…i didnt even see that till just now

by Matty I on Apr 2, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I shall forgive you this time...

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by Mosul_DolFan on Apr 3, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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