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09-01-2008, 03:08 PM
FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Top 10 preseason stories - Number 1 (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/pgStory?contentId=8503764#sport=NFL&photo=8503660)
Long-term impact: In retrospect, the Redskins were wise to act as quickly as they did in acquiring Taylor. If still on the trading block, the division-rival Giants assuredly would have made a run at Taylor following Umenyiora's injury. Taylor himself is currently shelved with a sprained knee ligament that may force him to miss Thursday's season-opener against New York. But in the long run, Taylor should provide a big boost to Washington's pass rush.
Long-term impact: In retrospect, the Redskins were wise to act as quickly as they did in acquiring Taylor. If still on the trading block, the division-rival Giants assuredly would have made a run at Taylor following Umenyiora's injury. Taylor himself is currently shelved with a sprained knee ligament that may force him to miss Thursday's season-opener against New York. But in the long run, Taylor should provide a big boost to Washington's pass rush.