Is J. Taylor really needed?

[Bluezz DC]

From what I see, the Skins didn't really need to pick him up. I think the Skins defense looked pretty good without him. With him in there, I think Dallas would have ran the ball at him more, but this is just my opinion.

[Bdilla]

From what he gives up in the running game he more than makes up for in his awareness and pass rushing ability. It's a no brainer that our defense is improved is he's in there as opposed to a demetric evans or chris wilson

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

I don't think he's necessary, but he certainly helps us generate a pass rush. I thought the trade was a bit hasty and probably wouldn't have given up more than a 3rd rounder for him, but it's not as though he's a liability. I certainly prefer Taylor to our other options.

[doughtydoubter]

People fear him, and it causes double teams, a modified approach to their protection schemes. Evans and co. did an admirable job in his absence but a future hof like him is an asset to any team.

[firstdown]

We had this same type of thread about Carter when he first came to Washington. He started out slow then when he got comfortable in the system started racking up sacks. I'm hoping Taylor does the same thing and he did bat down three passes in his last game which might have made the difference in the out come.

[Bluezz DC]

Originally Posted by firstdown

We had this same type of thread about Carter when he first came to Washington. He started out slow then when he got comfortable in the system started racking up sacks. I'm hoping Taylor does the same thing and he did bat down three passes in his last game which might have made the difference in the out come.

Carter wasn't coming in at 33 or 34 years of age either. How much time do you think he has to grasp the defense, especially not being healthy?

[doughtydoubter]

good point about carter

[mlmpetert]

Plus hes been a little gimpy in every game so far

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Plus hes been a little gimpy in every game so far

Yea, I forgot about his knee injury which we were luck that he is even playing at all.

[Takeuon]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Plus hes been a little gimpy in every game so far

That's what I'm saying. We probably wouldn't be having this conversation if he was not injured and played all the games. Cause his impact would be felt. I believe that!
But since he has been "gimpy" pretty much since day one, and now side lined and not starting till who knows when. This discussion comes up.

When he's healed up and playing. Watch out! In mind----he was a solid pick-up for us.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Speaking of Carter, did anyone else see him absolutely drill Romo last week? No further description of the play is necessary, either you saw it and remember it or you missed it.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Speaking of Carter, did anyone else see him absolutely drill Romo last week? No further description of the play is necessary, either you saw it and remember it or you missed it.

That hit was Hellacious!!! Romo impressed me with how quickly he bounced back up - he's one tough hombre.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Speaking of Carter, did anyone else see him absolutely drill Romo last week? No further description of the play is necessary, either you saw it and remember it or you missed it.

He NAILED him !!!

[Bluezz DC]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Speaking of Carter, did anyone else see him absolutely drill Romo last week? No further description of the play is necessary, either you saw it and remember it or you missed it.

Did you see Romo bounce right up after the hit? That was a good, clean hit and I'm glad to see that he was tough enough to brush off a hit like that. You don't normally see hits like that on him, so it was good to see him bounce right up from it.

[irish]

I think its hard to grade JT so far because he's been hurt almost since he got to DC. He hasnt had the impact I thought he would but IMO that's because he's not 100%.