Is Taylor a monster or what?

No, I think skinsrock is right. I only remember 2 INTs--both from the Denver game. Where's the third?

That is correct.......

Also, comparing a safety and a corner in the tackling department really isn't fair. A safety is supposed to be able to tackle and support the run D, while a corner doesn't play into the run D as heavily as the safety.

You make a very good point, but on the other side of that, you would not normally be comparing a safety's 1-on-1 coverage with that of a CB. But from the reports I have seen, and from the very little I have seen of his play, it seems like you CAN make that comparison. Now, I am not saying you can compare his coverage skills to Champ (of course). But, Taylor is in VERY limited company with his coverage skill. Only Rodney Harrison comes to mind in that category. As far as Champ, I feel that in 2002 he was probably the best cover man in the NFL. But his coverage dropped off significantly in 2003. I'm not sure which one was the aberration. But as far as coming up to play the run - in those situations, I believe he was below even the average CB's in the league (without comparing him to safeties). When I think about guys like Springs, Smoot, Vincent, etc, etc, it seems that most CB's would stick a runner more consistently than Champ.

In any case, this season will tell a lot. I think we will hear some major grumbling from the locker room in Denver when their running game does not stay up to the level of the last 6-7 years, and when Champ gets beaten for a TD in a losing game. With Alex Gibbs gone, they have set themselves up for some serious dissention over the trade. There were many reports of player complaints about it in the Denver paper for the 2 weeks after the trade was made. The stage is set...

it wouldnt surprise me if taylor made the pro bowl this year if

No, I think skinsrock is right. I only remember 2 INTs--both from the Denver game. Where's the third?

I thought so, but I was "playing nice" and just waiting to see if someone else piped in about it... ;)

I know Franz had the INT against Carolina shortly after Taylor's FF...was that what you were thinking of? Anyway, that one got me thinking that Taylor can make the other safety (Bowen or whoever) and even the corners look better, because of the QB looking out for him. Kind of the same way having Lavar will make Marcus Washington perform better and make more plays(although he doesn't look too shabby on his own!).

that franz pick was quite impressive

sorry, i'm an idiot, its 2 2 and 1...

save this argument for Friday night after he tacks on a few more stats. If he can make plays against holt or bruce then I will be very impressed

I agree also Bailey is a real good Corner, and when he had to made the tackle. But like it was said earlier he did not come up with many big plays, like drive stopping interceptions, If I am not mistaken Smooty has led the team the last 2 or 3 years in interceptions. And I know the argument to that will be no one threw to Champ Baileys side.

Just a side not I was watching the game Denver played this past week against Seattle and Saw the great Bailey get burned by Darrel Jackson a few times, just a thought.

Side note comment...

Maybe Darrell Jackson will be his new Amani Toomer.

I have to give Bailey his props for never missing a practice last year and playing every game all while spending almost the entire season with a broken wrist and sprained shoulder

I wish him well in Denver but the Champ era is over in Washington and I think we'll do just fine with Springs in his spot.

And yes, Taylor is a monster