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**Phinsider Exclusive: Jason Taylor Q&A**

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Perhaps the biggest offseason development in 2009 was the return of Dolphins legend Jason Taylor to Miami.  Well thanks to Seth Levit, the Executive Director of the Jason Taylor Foundation, I was able to score a Q&A with Jason.

Needless to say, this is one of the best moments in this site's existence.  After all, it's not every day that you get a chance to interview one of the franchise's greatest players ever.  So I am sincerely thankful to Seth for helping me get this opportunity and to Jason for taking time out of his day to share his thoughts.

The Q&A has been broken down into two parts.  Part one is below.  Part two will be posted on Thursday.  Both parts are definitely worth a few minutes of your time to read.

Matty: Last offseason, the media made it seem like you and Bill Parcells didn't get along. But I get the feeling that wasn't exactly the truth, but rather was the spin that the media put on the situation. From your standpoint, what was the major cause of the perceived "drama" that unfolded, which lead to the trade to Washington?

Jason: "You are absolutely correct in that sometimes things tend to get blown out of proportion in the media, especially when they get reported over and over again and each time someone is picking something up from something else they read or heard, rather than getting it directly from the source. And in this day in age, with talk radio, the internet, blogs, etc. everything becomes magnified. At times, people react or even believe comments on a blog or from a caller on a radio show, which is wild. Having said that, every year in this league you have changes. When teams lose, they make changes at the top and it’s a domino effect from there. Some of those changes are smoother than others, but in the end it’s something that has been happening in the NFL for a long, long time."

Matty: You clearly didn't perform up to your usual standards last season in Washington. What do you attribute your "un-JT-like" 2008 to? Was it your injury? Was it the system or your role in the system? Or wasn't something else altogether?

Jason: "Well, I really don’t believe in making excuses, so let me start with that. Mr. Snyder and the Redskins paid me a lot of money to perform at a high level and regardless of the circumstances it was my job to deliver. There were, however, some contributing factors because it’s never just one thing that leads to a player’s success or struggles. I did get hurt and had to deal with two in-season surgeries, which really presented a challenge, especially since I had gone so long without missing a game. As for the system, a lot of teams have had a lot of success running a system similar to what the Redskins run, so I can’t be critical of it. Having said that, I am excited to be playing in the system we are running here in Miami."

Star-divide

Matty: How much did you follow what was going on in Miami while you were a member of the Redskins?

Jason: "As much as possible. I think at this point it has been well documented, but I stayed in close communication with guys like Ronnie, Joey, Channing and some others who I played with and am close with. I even sent Coach Sparano text messages from time to time to let him know how happy I was for him. As I’ve said before, there was no bigger Dolphins fan than me last year."

Matty: At what point following your release from the Redskins did you know you wanted to come back to Miami? Was there ever any doubt that you would eventually return to the Dolphins?

Jason: "I can’t really pin-point a specific date or time, but I can tell you that it became very clear to me that I was ready to be a Dolphin again. Was their doubt? I’ve learned not to worry about the things I can’t control, but once the offer came it didn’t take me long to accept it."

Matty: What is it about this franchise and this city that you love so much?

Jason: "South Florida took us in and has treated us like family for 12 years. I say 12 because even when I left, the community continued to support me, my family and our Foundation. So this is home. I love the people, the city, the water, the culture, the restaurants…everything about being here. As for the team, I think it’s pretty simple. The Dolphins took a chance on me way back in 1997 and helped me live out so many of my dreams. The franchise is rich with tradition, is always run with class and despite our rough times a few years ago, I still believe this team is one of the marquee brands the NFL has under its shield."


Again, I'd like to thank both Jason and Seth.  And if you want to learn more about the work Jason is doing with his foundation, be sure to head to the official website of the Jason Taylor Foundation.

Be sure to come back here on Thursday for part two of our Jason Taylor Q&A.

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JT?!?!

Matty, you are BADASS!!

FIRST!!!!

Seeking inspiration to fill this space...

by Andy Edwards on Jul 15, 2009 12:15 AM EDT reply actions  

....This...is....(fill in word that is a combination of amazingness, clutch, dan marino, the fray, lifehouse)

I believe in John Beck and that Cbdolphin is the man. I'll make you proud LCFF
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by finsxfactor on Jul 15, 2009 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Three cheers for Matty!

Hip Hip

I believe in John Beck and that Cbdolphin is the man. I'll make you proud LCFF
Official Leader of the Trade for Kenny Britt Bandwagon
Longest Sig In the History of Phinsider belongs to Me. 53 Lines in Total.
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by finsxfactor on Jul 15, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

This is truly EPIC.

I don’t know what else to say…

(Oh, btw, HOORAY!!!)

Seeking inspiration to fill this space...

by Andy Edwards on Jul 15, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

HIP HIP!

I believe in John Beck and that Cbdolphin is the man. I'll make you proud LCFF
Official Leader of the Trade for Kenny Britt Bandwagon
Longest Sig In the History of Phinsider belongs to Me. 53 Lines in Total.
Check it out.Front Paged - Class of 08. and 09.
Finsx-LOL-Chart by KCsince88

by finsxfactor on Jul 15, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

HOORAY!!!

"Why don't you put that in a memo and entitle it 'Shit I Already Know'!" - Sarge from Red vs. Blue

9 "Phinsider Feud" Points

by Chupathingy on Jul 15, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

HOORAY!

Seeking inspiration to fill this space...

by Andy Edwards on Jul 15, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

HIP HIP!

I believe in John Beck and that Cbdolphin is the man. I'll make you proud LCFF
Official Leader of the Trade for Kenny Britt Bandwagon
Longest Sig In the History of Phinsider belongs to Me. 53 Lines in Total.
Check it out.Front Paged - Class of 08. and 09.
Finsx-LOL-Chart by KCsince88

by finsxfactor on Jul 15, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

HOOOOOORAAAAAAAY!!!!

Seeking inspiration to fill this space...

by Andy Edwards on Jul 15, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

thats what im talkin about!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I believe in John Beck and that Cbdolphin is the man. I'll make you proud LCFF
Official Leader of the Trade for Kenny Britt Bandwagon
Longest Sig In the History of Phinsider belongs to Me. 53 Lines in Total.
Check it out.Front Paged - Class of 08. and 09.
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by finsxfactor on Jul 15, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

Completely awesome!!

I can’t think of anything else to say.

"Why don't you put that in a memo and entitle it 'Shit I Already Know'!" - Sarge from Red vs. Blue

9 "Phinsider Feud" Points

by Chupathingy on Jul 15, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions  

I am not hero.

You are, Matty.

Larry Little and I both wore 66 in our football careers. I think that means something.

LOL, LOL, LOL, get your adverbs here!

by Tunaflipper on Jul 15, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions  

64 "Phinsider Fued" Points..!!
"What's the point of getting in a sword fight with a guy you can run away from?" - Chris Doleman

by Alpha6 on Jul 15, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Daaaaaaaaaaamn!!!!!!!!!!

WoooooooooooooooooooooHoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent, stpendous, colossal!!!!!!!!!

64 "Phinsider Fued" Points..!!
"What's the point of getting in a sword fight with a guy you can run away from?" - Chris Doleman

by Alpha6 on Jul 15, 2009 12:22 AM EDT reply actions  

BTW

Would you might maybe kinda ask him if I can do his website?

Larry Little and I both wore 66 in our football careers. I think that means something.

LOL, LOL, LOL, get your adverbs here!

by Tunaflipper on Jul 15, 2009 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

unc i nominate you

for most Photoshop savvy Phinsider Member.
But with great power comes Great Responsibility.
Your next task?
Immortalize Matty for his epic interviewing skills.

Laces out!

-2008 AFC East Champions-
Suck it Pats, Bills and most of all... the god damn jets.

Supporter of the Bash Brothers- Wilson and Bell.

by BSerious72 on Jul 15, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wowzers

Was this conducted online or what? This is the greatest Dolphan site ever!

by kazam92 on Jul 15, 2009 12:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Good question

Was it online discussion, conference call, psychic connection, or dare I say, ACTUAL PHYSICAL MEETING?

by SDefee on Jul 15, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Isn't it amazing how poised and diplomatic Jason Taylor is with his responses.

I betcha when his football and whatever acting career he pursues are over that he throws his hat into the political ring. He would own the South Florida vote.

by kdock on Jul 15, 2009 1:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow

I almost crapped my pants when I saw this because I couldn’t believe you actually chatted with Taylor Matty. Talk about big time. I understand that he’s just a person like everyone else but still.

Hat to you Matty for managing such a great blog. Seriously, only a handful of the other sb nfl blogs hold a candle to this one. Talk about lucking out with the phin’s one kicking ass lol.

Formerly known as "Enhalo"

by Enhalen on Jul 15, 2009 1:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Is it me...

Or did anyone else notice how JT sidestepped the question about the reasons for being traded to Washington? Personally, I think it was just Parcells flexing his muscles to show the rest of the team who is the boss.

by luvs2drnk on Jul 15, 2009 1:10 AM EDT reply actions  

yeah he kind of ducked the question

but I believe what he meant when he said

Some of those changes are smoother than others, but in the end it’s something that has been happening in the NFL for a long, long time."


Is that when a new regime takes over the reigns of a franchise, you can expect alot of turnover and thats what happened with JT.

Current Phinsider Feud Points: 23

by Patssuck456 on Jul 15, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Great stuff Matty

and I can see JT put alot of thought into his answers. A great man. A great Dolphin.

Pogue Mahone Rex Ryan

by Corroncho on Jul 15, 2009 1:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Great stuff Matty

and I can see JT put alot of thought into his answers. A great man. A great Dolphin.

Pogue Mahone Rex Ryan

by Corroncho on Jul 15, 2009 1:45 AM EDT reply actions  

... and Rz is gonna like the part where JT sez he likes the water ... gonna make him want to see JT laying on the beach...

64 "Phinsider Fued" Points..!!
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by Alpha6 on Jul 15, 2009 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

"That buck that bought a bottle, coulda struck to lotto"- Nas

by Davone_Is_BessT on Jul 15, 2009 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

matty

Your awesomeness is totally well awesome lol You da man

Can't wait untill Sean Smith puts Randy Moss on his ass lol

by jojo phin fan on Jul 15, 2009 2:32 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

HOLLY SH*T MATTY=EPIC

dolphin fan 4 life
Crowder > Ryan
1/2 Phinsider Fued Points
former Goof Trooper

by dolfinfan34 on Jul 15, 2009 2:34 AM EDT reply actions  

This

x10.

Jason Taylor remains my favorite player ever.

The Player's Commenter

by ocelotfox on Jul 15, 2009 3:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Matty

Great stuff getting this interview and good job with the questions too. Hope you don’t mind but I posted up the link to send a few of my guys over here to take a read.

Top job my friend :)

C'mon over to Shady's world, MiamiDolphins.co.uk

by ShadyMDUK on Jul 15, 2009 2:34 AM EDT reply actions  

great job

I really enjoyed the article! Glad I found this place in 2006 & stayed. Its getting bigger everyday. I don’t even watch sportscenter anymore after the Favre saga last year.
Thanks for the time & patience you have put into this site Matty!
Emmett Dove

What The Deuce?

by E_Dove on Jul 15, 2009 3:18 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

This is the fifth result when you google Jason Taylor and the first news result…

by thatzakkid on Jul 15, 2009 3:58 AM EDT reply actions  

ur great matty

im new to the site but ill never leave ur the best

by Striker0418 on Jul 15, 2009 4:28 AM EDT reply actions  

geeee thanks matty i had to go out and get a new comp after all the drool pouring out of me fried my old one.. now that i have read this like a million times.. anyone got a hanky and some lotion.. i think i need some alone time.

common sence says if you put a stick in it and stirr if it stinks.. stop.. toss the stick and just walk away.

by animal2020 on Jul 15, 2009 4:37 AM EDT reply actions  

So huge

I won’t lie, I thought the surprise would be mediocre but once again, you blew us all away. Congrats on your continued success!

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Jul 15, 2009 7:30 AM EDT reply actions  

Very nice job dude!

I think you do a wonderful job and keep things level.

I really wished he wouldn’t have danced around the Parcels question though. Really excited to see tomorrows editiion!

Bravo!

"My heart has always been in Miami and so I'm truly excited to call myself a Dolphin once again."-Jason Taylor 05-13-09
''If they don't like it when Wise comes to hit, turn the TV off, turn the radio off or turn around and start walking toward the concession stand,'' -Ozzie Guillen 6-3-09

by rangerjae on Jul 15, 2009 7:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Big Props Matty

Gieco Needs A New Slogan...So Easy A Jets Fan Can Do It LOL

by EverybodyLovesDolphins on Jul 15, 2009 8:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow, this was a real shocker!

Never in my life would I have guessed that an exclusive with JT would be the shocker that you said it would be. You continue to surprise us all Matty, keep leading the best Dolphins blog out there to success.

My Miami Dolphins webpage is www.playoffboundsports.com Come on over and join the discussion.

by dolphin341 on Jul 15, 2009 8:46 AM EDT reply actions  

This beats the hell out of an Armando Salguero exclusive!

Congrats Matty!!!!!!!! Lucky us you exist and head the site!

Tracking the Fins from Rio de Janeiro, the "Cidade Maravilhosa"

by FinsFromBrazil on Jul 15, 2009 9:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Very nice . . .

I was pretty angry at JT last year, but I’m happy to have him back. Thanks Matty.

12-4 in 2009.

by phatfinfan on Jul 15, 2009 9:10 AM EDT reply actions  

I hope you asked.......

What it’s going to be like when Dolphins win the Superbowl in their home stadium this upcoming season.
EVERYONE KNOWS, THIS IS THE YEAR !!!!!!!

KILL YOUR TV !!

by Ohiofinfan4life on Jul 15, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions  

recd

Laces out!

-2008 AFC East Champions-
Suck it Pats, Bills and most of all... the god damn jets.

Supporter of the Bash Brothers- Wilson and Bell.

by BSerious72 on Jul 15, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

hahaha

i would think if he read our random ass comments and bantering that would dissuade him from ding this lmao…obviously not though, and i, as well as everyone else i hope, am very grateful for that…thanks again matty for doing this

-"No excuses, No explanations"
-RIP John "Fumbles" Beck, you will be missed
-Dolphins Bubble > all other bubbles

by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Jul 15, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Congrats Matty!

This is cleary a high point for the Phinsider. I’ve said before and I’ll say it again: BEST DOLPHIN SITE! EVER!!!

"How can you win a game if you can't even catch the ball?" -from Madden 2004, by John Madden, the master of the obvious

In the Trifecta I trust!

by Malachi V on Jul 15, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions  

New to Phinsider

Great site. Would like to support it with some advertising related to football in addition to writing when football season starts up.

by wildcat51 on Jul 15, 2009 9:49 AM EDT reply actions  

WELCOME!!

… you will be receiving a welcome basket from one of our commenters soon…. LOL

64 "Phinsider Fued" Points..!!
"What's the point of getting in a sword fight with a guy you can run away from?" - Chris Doleman

by Alpha6 on Jul 15, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Welcome to the thunder dome

Phinsider Hall of Fame Class of 09' / 2-Time 09' Matty Award Winner

by Rzayo24 on Jul 15, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welcomeeeeeeeeeeeee

Gieco Needs A New Slogan...So Easy A Jets Fan Can Do It LOL

by EverybodyLovesDolphins on Jul 15, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

Phinsider Hall of Fame Class of 09' / 2-Time 09' Matty Award Winner

by Rzayo24 on Jul 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Im digging your new icon lol

Reminds me of happy times

Gieco Needs A New Slogan...So Easy A Jets Fan Can Do It LOL

by EverybodyLovesDolphins on Jul 15, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

happy times = matrurbating to that pic lol

-"No excuses, No explanations"
-RIP John "Fumbles" Beck, you will be missed
-Dolphins Bubble > all other bubbles

by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Jul 15, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ahhh you sick, you sick lol

Gieco Needs A New Slogan...So Easy A Jets Fan Can Do It LOL

by EverybodyLovesDolphins on Jul 15, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

For RZ is true though

dolphin fan 4 life
Crowder > Ryan
1/2 Phinsider Fued Points
former Goof Trooper

by dolfinfan34 on Jul 15, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

true story

-"No excuses, No explanations"
-RIP John "Fumbles" Beck, you will be missed
-Dolphins Bubble > all other bubbles

by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Jul 15, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

hahaha u left urself open for that one

-"No excuses, No explanations"
-RIP John "Fumbles" Beck, you will be missed
-Dolphins Bubble > all other bubbles

by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Jul 15, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I knew it..!!

I knew as soon as you read that JT liked the waters, you’d be looking for a pic of him at the waters edge…

… and you didn’t disappoint…

… those pants JT is wearin untie very easily… but you knew that too… LOL!!!

64 "Phinsider Fued" Points..!!
"What's the point of getting in a sword fight with a guy you can run away from?" - Chris Doleman

by Alpha6 on Jul 15, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

LMAO!!!!

Gieco Needs A New Slogan...So Easy A Jets Fan Can Do It LOL

by EverybodyLovesDolphins on Jul 15, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well done Matty...

…just more proof that this is the finest Fin blog anywhere.

by NumberSeven on Jul 15, 2009 10:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Can you get us CP10?

I think RZ’s head would explode though

Current Phinsider Feud Points: 23

by Patssuck456 on Jul 15, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions  

which head?

Phinsider Hall of Fame Class of 09' / 2-Time 09' Matty Award Winner

by Rzayo24 on Jul 15, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

the replacement one you had transplanted after the phinsider itm reunion

I believe in John Beck and that Cbdolphin is the man. I'll make you proud LCFF
Official Leader of the Trade for Kenny Britt Bandwagon
Longest Sig In the History of Phinsider belongs to Me. 53 Lines in Total.
Check it out.Front Paged - Class of 08. and 09.
Finsx-LOL-Chart by KCsince88

by finsxfactor on Jul 15, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

thank u for clarification fine sir

Phinsider Hall of Fame Class of 09' / 2-Time 09' Matty Award Winner

by Rzayo24 on Jul 15, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is glorious...

God his eyes are beautiful.

His shoulders so muscular and tan….

anyways….We kick ass and take names here at The Phinsider….and by “we” I mean our fearless leader Matty.

i LOVE the last question….and his answer…thats what i wanna hear, because thats the damn truth. this place is amazing to its superstars…and the city is one of the greatest places to be in the US when your wealthy….it doesnt get much better. He fits the atmosphere perfect…this town was made for him.

Bravo for coming home Jason…..call me.

Phinsider Hall of Fame Class of 09' / 2-Time 09' Matty Award Winner

by Rzayo24 on Jul 15, 2009 11:21 AM EDT reply actions  

If JT can do a Q&A

Why can’t Devone Bess? What’s his problem?

by stonecoldcory on Jul 15, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Congrats

Truly a monumental moment for the site. Thanks for recognizing our perpetual Phinsider participation as part of the reason JT did the interview. But, it is you Matty who are the primary reason we keep coming back. Many wishes for more interviews like this one.

And, good questions too. Ones all of us would have wanted to ask. Not a total puff piece. Hope you ask him how he keeps his head bald in the next one. You might say I have some personal interest in the answer.

by Sparcells on Jul 15, 2009 11:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Damn Matthew

i am speechless…did this really happen? or did u make it up? lol

congrrats to you, this site and Thanks to JT and Seth, this is EPIC times 1000000000000000

-"No excuses, No explanations"
-RIP John "Fumbles" Beck, you will be missed
-Dolphins Bubble > all other bubbles

by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Jul 15, 2009 12:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Great Job!!!

Love the site! Really enjoyed the interview. keep up the good work Matty!

by Smmdolph13 on Jul 15, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

NEW MATTY NICKNAME ALERT....NEW MATTY NICKNAME ALERT......

MATTY “I” AM LEGEND

from the same producers of :

Matty “I” in the sky

and

Matty “Private” I

Phinsider Hall of Fame Class of 09' / 2-Time 09' Matty Award Winner

by Rzayo24 on Jul 15, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Man I love JT...think it would be outta line if I asked him to sign my Phins boxers?

while Im wearing them? and by boxers i mean my balls. and by sign i mean…..

i can’t do it….even i have limits.

Phinsider Hall of Fame Class of 09' / 2-Time 09' Matty Award Winner

by Rzayo24 on Jul 15, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

NEW ICON IN HONOR OF THIS POST

Phinsider Hall of Fame Class of 09' / 2-Time 09' Matty Award Winner

by Rzayo24 on Jul 15, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions  

EPIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my first epic on here. lol

Matty, you da MAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by PhinsTifosi on Jul 15, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Matty i think I speak for all of us when i say...

well done.

Laces out!

-2008 AFC East Champions-
Suck it Pats, Bills and most of all... the god damn jets.

Supporter of the Bash Brothers- Wilson and Bell.

by BSerious72 on Jul 15, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Great Questions

I would have asked a dumb question like, “What’s it like being awesome?”

by Souwantmyname on Jul 15, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions  

your the man

thanks matty that was awesome

by Striker0418 on Jul 15, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions  

This gives me inspiration....

off topic…but the epic return of ITM is this weekend….its time.

Phinsider Hall of Fame Class of 09' / 2-Time 09' Matty Award Winner

by Rzayo24 on Jul 15, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Honestly Matty

i dont know what i did before i found this site….i moved home from college…and all the sudden i had noone to really talk Phins too….so i looked up a blog…and the rest is history….this is the first blog i ever encountered….had heard of them…but never really read one more than a minute…and it gives me pride to know i have been here over a year now….and seen this site grow more than i ever expected.

greatest thing is ur writing hasnt changed one bit….its always been high quality…and u dont stoop to any levels a writer for the paper wouldnt go to…

i remember being shocked that a guy in New Jersey was such a real Phins fan….till then i didnt realize that ppl who have never lived in Florida could love the Phins this much.

Just a shout out to the main man…..im gonna grab a tissue now…im emotional

Phinsider Hall of Fame Class of 09' / 2-Time 09' Matty Award Winner

by Rzayo24 on Jul 15, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

its ok RZ..

El Peezy... "the Calvin Johnson of rookies.. instant impact" -Prime Time
"el peezy strikes fear in opponent bloggers hearts" -finsx
"El Peezy is a man of the people...Don’t hate the player – hate the game." -KC

by el presidente 00 on Jul 15, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I second Rzayo24

you do a great job for this site Matty… I was busy reading the Miami Herald and Sun-Sent until i found this site.. the rest is history.. There’s no other site i need for the phins.. And to know that you are from Jersey!!! WE fuCkiN RoCk!!!!!!!

by NewJerseyphins on Jul 15, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

it’s getting kinda misty in here, isn’t it?

seriously – appreciate the kind words

by Matty I on Jul 15, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I third it!

thephinsider is now and has been a daily ritual (when possible on the road, too!) for me.
Nothing comes close to this site.

Larry Little is the man.

by Tunaflipper on Jul 15, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

how cool is it knowing JT just did an interview on this blog?!?

congrats matty, this is something you can tell anybody in the world and they’ll all be impressed.

Definitely one of the coolest things (besides the nickname birth of El Peezy finsx represent) to happen on this site

El Peezy... "the Calvin Johnson of rookies.. instant impact" -Prime Time
"el peezy strikes fear in opponent bloggers hearts" -finsx
"El Peezy is a man of the people...Don’t hate the player – hate the game." -KC

by el presidente 00 on Jul 15, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

haha yeah

I believe in John Beck and that Cbdolphin is the man. I'll make you proud LCFF
Official Leader of the Trade for Kenny Britt Bandwagon
Longest Sig In the History of Phinsider belongs to Me. 53 Lines in Total.
Check it out.Front Paged - Class of 08. and 09.
Finsx-LOL-Chart by KCsince88

by finsxfactor on Jul 15, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

95 comments

polishing Matty’s knob. How about some discussion of JT as a player. Just sayin’.

God is Great,
Beer is good
and people are crazy.
Phyrmun

by phyrmun on Jul 15, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Well played, Matty

I hope you asked him that he helped out the franchise for a 2nd round pick then coming back. Deal of the century.

Winner of All Movie Quote Challenges
Unofficial Leader of the Sign Matt Jones Bandwagon

by DolfinPhan on Jul 15, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

DFP buddy where you been

dolphin fan 4 life
Crowder > Ryan
1/2 Phinsider Fued Points
former Goof Trooper

by dolfinfan34 on Jul 15, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

As always

JT is a class act. It’s no wonder Parcells and Co made sure he was coming back to Miami.

Let’s kick some ass…

by dlux2561 on Jul 15, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

DAMN MATTY!!!!!

See the epicness that happens when I come to NJ?

Just kidding. Great job Matty!!!! That’s why I come here and read this blog. Being able to contibute is a bonus. Being able to read the quality of information and articles you put together is what made me join and keeps me coming back!

You are the man!

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by Mosul_DolFan on Jul 15, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AWESOME!!!!!

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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Jul 16, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

recd btw

-"No excuses, No explanations"
-RIP John "Fumbles" Beck, you will be missed
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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Jul 16, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

haha thanks. where's mosul and his goo cannon?

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by finsxfactor on Jul 16, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

GOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy now?

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by Mosul_DolFan on Jul 16, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

yes =)

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by finsxfactor on Jul 16, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol sick

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by Davone_Is_BessT on Jul 16, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

The license plate said "Finsx", and it had stalknoculars in the mirror

lol EPIC

Laces out!

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by BSerious72 on Jul 16, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

haha lol =)

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by finsxfactor on Jul 16, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

The love here is out of whack

How a year changes. Many of you ripping JT for DWTS and not a mention of it during the interview or in comments today. Geeze…..

by coloradokevin on Jul 16, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

No.

Few of us ripped JT.
Give us the count.

Larry Little is the man.

by Tunaflipper on Jul 16, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

I can..

titanfighter
underarmingmermaid
coloradokevin

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by finsxfactor on Jul 16, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha .....................

64 "Phinsider Fued" Points..!!
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by Alpha6 on Jul 16, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, I ripped on JT for last seasons controversy.

I also posted that it was very big of him to come back to Miami after that (at severely reduced pay no less) and that I respected him for that tough decision, as did most others who were mad at him for leaving in the first place.

We had a right to be upset about last year’s BS. We also have the right to accept him back into our phamily with open arms.

Driver of the Trade-Ronnie-Brown Bandwagon.

by joel311 on Jul 20, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Matty I

Might be fun for you to re-post last summers post DWTS threads to see the difference a season makes in the comments generated and who exactly wrote what for mr. finsxfactor. set the record straight…the hate last summer was off the charts, short memories.

by coloradokevin on Jul 17, 2009 2:26 AM EDT reply actions  

distance makes the heart grow fonder, my friend.

Also – the big issue I had wasn’t DWTS – it was how he didn’t want to take part in any offseason workouts or OTAs. That pissed me off and made me glad we got a 2nd round pick for him. He was the leader of this team and should have been setting an example with a new regime in town. And missing all of the offseason stuff was inexcusable.

With that said, he’s re-committed himself to this team – and it genuinely seems like he missed Miami. So it’s easy to forgive him.

by Matty I on Jul 17, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

what do i have to do with this?

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Longest Sig In the History of Phinsider belongs to Me. 53 Lines in Total.
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by finsxfactor on Jul 17, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

I dont think u have anything to do with it finx..

But i have no come to term entirelly with JT
Still a lil unease with him, but thread like this r making me star to like him again. Like went he said that he will be in TC as soon as it star and the comitment he has with the org gain, something he didnt have last year, went he was needed most. We did GREAT thing without him, i need to be 100% sure he is humble this time.
Colorado, If u wana look forsomeone who rip JT last year, i can tell u i was one. If ppl change there mind, that nothing to be surprise, JT left the Dolphing and became a redskin, and he did it went he was needed most, now he is coming back and is saying the correcct thing. Ppl will forgive him u know.

I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(22 years and counting)

by Aleta on Jul 17, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

BTW!! Matty , this enterview was AWESOME!!

Dont know how u did it, but I’ll be danm!! THANKS A LOT!!

I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(22 years and counting)

by Aleta on Jul 17, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

See above post.

Driver of the Trade-Ronnie-Brown Bandwagon.

by joel311 on Jul 20, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

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