Sean Taylor's stock dropping?

Shane · 03-17-2004, 03:11 PM

I am passing this along from a post on another board:

This is (allegedly, as I haven't seen it) from the latest issue of TSN:

"Safety Sean Taylor's stock is dropping, according to NFL coaches who watched him workout recently on campus at Miami (Fla.). The coaches also have studied film of Taylor and say he misses too many tackles, takes hits instead of delivering them and doesn't play anywhere near as big as he should."

jsarno · 03-17-2004, 05:08 PM

I'd agree...I thought his stock was too high as it was. I don't think this will matter to us though as I anticipate the SKins trading that 5th pick for multiple picks.

skins009 · 03-17-2004, 05:44 PM

I think this is the same kind of over analyzing scouts do sometimes that is pointless. Lass year its was Terral suggs. Oh he runs of slow 40. That didn't hold him back from getting all those sacks. And it didn't hold him back this year. Tayler is awesome, he has all the physical ability as well as all the mental ability. He has passion for the game, and will get better at what ever his weakness are(not many). Lets not forget this guy had 10 interceptions, and i think ran back 3 for touchdown, and lord knows i have seen him lay some hits on people. And i dont' even watch miami that much. I still think the skins should pick him.

MTK · 03-18-2004, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by skins009

I think this is the same kind of over analyzing scouts do sometimes that is pointless. Lass year its was Terral suggs. Oh he runs of slow 40. That didn't hold him back from getting all those sacks. And it didn't hold him back this year. Tayler is awesome, he has all the physical ability as well as all the mental ability. He has passion for the game, and will get better at what ever his weakness are(not many). Lets not forget this guy had 10 interceptions, and i think ran back 3 for touchdown, and lord knows i have seen him lay some hits on people. And i dont' even watch miami that much. I still think the skins should pick him.

I agree.

This is the time of year when the draft gurus start picking apart every single flaw a player has. Taylor is a baller and he's a legit top 5 pick.

Great comparison to Suggs of last year. People talked themselves out of believing what they saw on the field from him and he slipped down right into the Ravens lap. Suggs should have been a top 5 pick, and his play on the field last year justified that thinking.

Carnage · 03-18-2004, 10:30 AM

I think he is a safe top 5 pick. Too much experience, size and strength to be a bust.

offiss · 03-18-2004, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I agree.

This is the time of year when the draft gurus start picking apart every single flaw a player has. Taylor is a baller and he's a legit top 5 pick.

Great comparison to Suggs of last year. People talked themselves out of believing what they saw on the field from him and he slipped down right into the Ravens lap. Suggs should have been a top 5 pick, and his play on the field last year justified that thinking.

That's a good analogy Matty, people are to easily scewed into thinking they they didn't see what they saw, and sugg's is a perfect example.

skinsfanthru&thru · 03-18-2004, 03:35 PM

I've seen posts about taylor replacing bowen but if taylor is drafted, wouldn't bowens be moved to the other safety spot and taylor would in fact be replacing ohalete? I don't see bowen getting cut or playing as a backup for what we gave up to get him and what he's being paid.

Defensewins · 03-18-2004, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I agree.

This is the time of year when the draft gurus start picking apart every single flaw a player has. Taylor is a baller and he's a legit top 5 pick.

Great comparison to Suggs of last year. People talked themselves out of believing what they saw on the field from him and he slipped down right into the Ravens lap. Suggs should have been a top 5 pick, and his play on the field last year justified that thinking.

Matty72,
I could not agree with you more. Another over-analyzed player last year is WR Anquan Boldin. He dropped to the bottom of the second round because he had a slow 40 time in these idiotic workouts. Five WR's were drafted ahead of him including rookie bust Redskin WR Taylor Jacobs. Anquan Boldin had the best year of all rookie WR's last year, including rookie Cardinal teammate WR Bryant Johnson, from Penn State, who was a first round draft pick.

joecrisp · 03-17-2004, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jsarno

I'd agree...I thought his stock was too high as it was. I don't think this will matter to us though as I anticipate the SKins trading that 5th pick for multiple picks.

I think this is an excellent development for the Redskins. If Taylor's stock is indeed dropping, it could be possible for the Skins to trade down a few spots and pick up both Taylor AND a solid defensive lineman. Or they could trade down and pick up two defensive linemen. Taylor's stock dropping is the best thing that could happen for the Skins. There's plenty of other outstanding talent vying for the top 5 spots (mostly QBs and WRs-- which the Skins don't need), and that will ensure a viable market for the Skins' #5 pick. Unless the Skins are dead-set on picking Winslow, they would be wise to turn Taylor's loss into their gain...

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-17-2004, 06:32 PM

I don't agree with those scouts' asessment. I think this guy deserves every bit of credit that he gets. He had what 9 INTs last season? He has great hands (unlike Bowen who finds himself in position but can't haul in those INTs), great vision, great feet (he played RB in HS), and great size for a safety (even if he doesn't hit as hard as he should).

He hasn't been held in high regard for oustanding hits (though he hits just fine), rather, he gets praise for all the things I listed. So, when someone says he doesn't hit as well as he should, I'm not too concerned. If he hits like a very good safety and not like a LaVar Arrington (which, given his size and speed, would not be an unrealistic expectation) then I'm happy.

I watched the guy and he IS amazing. He has flaws, like any other football player, but his strengths are overwhelming. That said, I think we're going to draft Winslow.

cpayne5 · 03-17-2004, 08:19 PM

Who knows what we'll do. We've got a month till the draft, and the 'experts' come out with a new prediction every week. Personally, I'd love to have Taylor or Winslow. Taylor will do wonders to all facets of the defense while Winslow will make the offense very scary. As for Taylor's stock dropping, that could be the Lions (or any other team) pumping bogus information just to try and sway the decisions of other teams' FOs. I trust Gibbs and Co. to make the best decision on this one, so I'm not gonna worry about it too much.

Daseal · 03-17-2004, 08:45 PM

I'm with Cpayne. I think that both of these players will be special players. Very special players. Either one I'll be pleased with. Every day picking one becomes harder.

"Hey Lions, we'll give you Gardner for your #6!"

Gmanc711 · 03-17-2004, 08:48 PM

I agree once again. I will be happy in any of the three routes we will/should be taking with Winslow, Taylor or Trade Down. Theres really no wrong way to go here. If we could trade down and still get Taylor, which I doubt we can, cause I think Detriot takes him, that would be awsome.

SmootSmack · 03-17-2004, 10:22 PM

What a great dilemma to have, Winslow or Taylor

Let me see if I can take a different approach to this, which combo would you rather have?

Sean Taylor and Royal/Flemister/Chamberlain (I'm not lumping Rasby with those others because he's primarily going to be a blocker)

or

Winslow and Bowen?

Wiinslow seems like the perfect fit for Gibbs' system but I'm still leaning toward Taylor. He seems like the perfect fit for any system. Now if we get Bobby T, it's a whole differenet story

offiss · 03-18-2004, 02:54 AM

I just watched a little bio and some highlight's on taylor on NFL total access, and all I can say is this kid is a player! I don't care what his 40 time is coming in at, I think he is a better saftey than winslow is a TE, and that's saying a lot.

03-17-2004, 03:11 PM	#1
Shane Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 277	Sean Taylor's stock dropping? I am passing this along from a post on another board: This is (allegedly, as I haven't seen it) from the latest issue of TSN: "Safety Sean Taylor's stock is dropping, according to NFL coaches who watched him workout recently on campus at Miami (Fla.). The coaches also have studied film of Taylor and say he misses too many tackles, takes hits instead of delivering them and doesn't play anywhere near as big as he should."

03-17-2004, 05:08 PM	#2
jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 50 Posts: 9,534	I'd agree...I thought his stock was too high as it was. I don't think this will matter to us though as I anticipate the SKins trading that 5th pick for multiple picks. __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin

03-17-2004, 06:32 PM	#10
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	I don't agree with those scouts' asessment. I think this guy deserves every bit of credit that he gets. He had what 9 INTs last season? He has great hands (unlike Bowen who finds himself in position but can't haul in those INTs), great vision, great feet (he played RB in HS), and great size for a safety (even if he doesn't hit as hard as he should). He hasn't been held in high regard for oustanding hits (though he hits just fine), rather, he gets praise for all the things I listed. So, when someone says he doesn't hit as well as he should, I'm not too concerned. If he hits like a very good safety and not like a LaVar Arrington (which, given his size and speed, would not be an unrealistic expectation) then I'm happy. I watched the guy and he IS amazing. He has flaws, like any other football player, but his strengths are overwhelming. That said, I think we're going to draft Winslow. Last edited by Sheriff Gonna Getcha; 03-17-2004 at 06:34 PM.

03-17-2004, 08:48 PM	#13
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	I agree once again. I will be happy in any of the three routes we will/should be taking with Winslow, Taylor or Trade Down. Theres really no wrong way to go here. If we could trade down and still get Taylor, which I doubt we can, cause I think Detriot takes him, that would be awsome. __________________ #21

03-17-2004, 10:22 PM	#14
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	What a great dilemma to have, Winslow or Taylor Let me see if I can take a different approach to this, which combo would you rather have? Sean Taylor and Royal/Flemister/Chamberlain (I'm not lumping Rasby with those others because he's primarily going to be a blocker) or Winslow and Bowen? Wiinslow seems like the perfect fit for Gibbs' system but I'm still leaning toward Taylor. He seems like the perfect fit for any system. Now if we get Bobby T, it's a whole differenet story __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-17-2004, 05:44 PM	#3
skins009 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 528	I think this is the same kind of over analyzing scouts do sometimes that is pointless. Lass year its was Terral suggs. Oh he runs of slow 40. That didn't hold him back from getting all those sacks. And it didn't hold him back this year. Tayler is awesome, he has all the physical ability as well as all the mental ability. He has passion for the game, and will get better at what ever his weakness are(not many). Lets not forget this guy had 10 interceptions, and i think ran back 3 for touchdown, and lord knows i have seen him lay some hits on people. And i dont' even watch miami that much. I still think the skins should pick him.

03-18-2004, 10:30 AM	#5
Carnage Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 473	I think he is a safe top 5 pick. Too much experience, size and strength to be a bust.

03-18-2004, 03:35 PM	#7
skinsfanthru&thru Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 45 Posts: 3,814	I've seen posts about taylor replacing bowen but if taylor is drafted, wouldn't bowens be moved to the other safety spot and taylor would in fact be replacing ohalete? I don't see bowen getting cut or playing as a backup for what we gave up to get him and what he's being paid.

03-17-2004, 08:19 PM	#11
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Who knows what we'll do. We've got a month till the draft, and the 'experts' come out with a new prediction every week. Personally, I'd love to have Taylor or Winslow. Taylor will do wonders to all facets of the defense while Winslow will make the offense very scary. As for Taylor's stock dropping, that could be the Lions (or any other team) pumping bogus information just to try and sway the decisions of other teams' FOs. I trust Gibbs and Co. to make the best decision on this one, so I'm not gonna worry about it too much.

03-17-2004, 08:45 PM	#12
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	I'm with Cpayne. I think that both of these players will be special players. Very special players. Either one I'll be pleased with. Every day picking one becomes harder. "Hey Lions, we'll give you Gardner for your #6!"

03-18-2004, 02:54 AM	#15
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 61 Posts: 3,097	I just watched a little bio and some highlight's on taylor on NFL total access, and all I can say is this kid is a player! I don't care what his 40 time is coming in at, I think he is a better saftey than winslow is a TE, and that's saying a lot.

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