Taylor to Return w/o Restructure or Paycut

[calia]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Regardless, I would still give the worst move to the Bungals for franchising their kicker. There are probably others too that one is just off the top of my head.

Who else could they franchise? That tells you how sad they are in the talent department.

Separetely, I think the Pats made the smartest move with the tag.

[DirtyLandry]

Why is everyone ignoring the fact that he was seriously injured?? Think about the calf muscle and how vital it would be to a defensive end. He's still only a couple seasons removed from being the NFL Defensive MVP. I'm not saying he's worth 8M, but we don't have any other options right now. If you think a guy like Boley would solve our run-D woes, your sadly mistaken.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by DirtyLandry

Why is everyone ignoring the fact that he was seriously injured?? Think about the calf muscle and how vital it would be to a defensive end. He's still only a couple seasons removed from being the NFL Defensive MVP. I'm not saying he's worth 8M, but we don't have any other options right now. If you think a guy like Boley would solve our run-D woes, your sadly mistaken.

I agree DL, If JT comes out 100% we could not have done better in the FA or the Draft. He should not have to restructure and Im glad he did'nt. I want a $8M JT type performance. Not a player with a restructured mentality. That would not test his character IMO.

I'm excited he's back. Dont hate me Goat

[DirtyLandry]

Hey 44! we agree on something! right on.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by DirtyLandry

Hey 44! we agree on something! right on.

Yeah, I just hope we don't look like two chumps next season. Oh well at least we'll agree we were wrong

I think we are right about JT. But I understand the concern from Goat and some of the others who don't like the move.

[GMScud]

I'm glad he didn't restructure. If he did, it would mean spreading his cap numbers out over the next few seasons. If a new CBA is reached, that would mean his numbers would count against us when he won't even be on the team. No thanks. We've done enough of spreading out contracts of older players with our "restructuring."

I say we experiment with Andre Carter at full time LDE, and put Taylor where he has excelled in the past - RDE. It's not like Carter dominated from the right side last year. Of course if that happens, we'll need a damn good Will LB to play behind Taylor for run support.

In light of this decision by Vinny and the gang, I expect Shawn Springs to be gone, especially since we're in full-on negotiations with D.Hall. I also think IF Phillip Daniels is still in the teams plans even after he hits the FA market, he'll be playing for the vet minimum.

[DirtyLandry]

If you guys had to keep one player- either Springs or Taylor with their current cap figures, which one would you keep and why?

[Hamoskinz]

F..., I would rather we kept MW. @ 8.5m, JT is sodomising this franchise. Great move Vinny, its becoming typical Redskins offseason moves. Well, this has certainly soured the beginning of what is already a crummy week.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Hamoskinz

F..., I would rather we kept MW. @ 8.5m, JT is sodomising this franchise. Great move Vinny, its becoming typical Redskins offseason moves. Well, this has certainly soured the beginning of what is already a crummy week.

Not nessecary man.

[DirtyLandry]

People act as though it's Jason Taylor's fault that were in cap hell. I don't know of any pro bowler that would restructure his deal after one injury riddled season. Thats a ridiculous notion. Also, we gave up a 2nd and 5th round pick, let's at least give this deal a chance to pan out.

[djnemo65]

Taylor is unfortunately looking more like a Deion Sanders than a London Fletcher, in terms of being an older player who failed to live up to his past pedigree. BUT, I for one have been very impressed with Taylor's apparent cognizance of his underperformance this past season. Unlike other guys who have seemed content to not only skate by on their reputation, but have seemed to be completely oblivious to having failed to live up to expectations, Taylor sounds like he is coming back next year with something to prove.

And I kind of think he's going to have one final big season.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

Taylor is unfortunately looking more like a Deion Sanders than a London Fletcher, in terms of being an older player who failed to live up to his past pedigree. BUT, I for one have been very impressed with Taylor's apparent cognizance of his underperformance this past season. Unlike other guys who have seemed content to not only skate by on their reputation, but have seemed to be completely oblivious to having failed to live up to expectations, Taylor sounds like he is coming back next year with something to prove.

And I kind of think he's going to have one final big season.

My thoughts exactly dj65

[Skinny Tee]

How do the Skins plan on being active in free agency with that 8 million dollar chunk locking up our cap space?

I suppose since our 2nd round draft pick won't be playing with us this season we might as well have his compensation on field this year.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

How do the Skins plan on being active in free agency with that 8 million dollar chunk locking up our cap space?

I suppose since our 2nd round draft pick won't be playing with us this season we might as well have his compensation on field this year.

It starts with releasing Shawn Springs, and I doubt we'll have much if any of Philip Daniels $2.2M number on our ledger either.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

How do the Skins plan on being active in free agency with that 8 million dollar chunk locking up our cap space?

I suppose since our 2nd round draft pick won't be playing with us this season we might as well have his compensation on field this year.

Well Skinny dont forget this news of Taylor comes just 2 days after the release of M Washington. The Redskins are expected to save in the ballpark of $4 million following the release of SLB Marcus Washington on Friday. Now we know why.

As GMScud said Springs is next. Not sure of what his cap savings is. Maybe Daniels as well.