Redskins trade for Jason Taylor (updated)

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by jdlea

Brodie Croyle came in for Damon Huard. Andrew Walter came in for the Raiders a couple of years ago. Cedric Benson came in after the Thomas Jones trade. Gus Frerotte came in for Marc Bulger. Josh Beck came in for Cleo Lemon. Need I go on?

I'm not saying Evans couldn't have done anything, but let's not get carried away and act like every back up who stepped into a starting role became an All-Pro.

I know it goes both ways. But Evans has been here for some time now. He's been a solid player here for 4-5 years? He is capable of starting. We're not talking about a camp scrub. Giving up a 2nd round pick for a guy that's probably going to be here for one year when we've got age all over the place is just stupid. If we were a Super Bowl conteding type of team then I'd be OK with it. But let's be honest. We're not that type of team right now.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I know it goes both ways. But Evans has been here for some time now. He's been a solid player here for 4-5 years? He is capable of starting. We're not talking about a camp scrub. Giving up a 2nd round pick for a guy that's probably going to be here for one year when we've got age all over the place is just stupid. If we were a Super Bowl conteding type of team then I'd be OK with it. But let's be honest. We're not that type of team right now.

I agree fully.

Jason Taylor was/is a great player. But as he ages, the flaws in his game are only going to become more evident.

With that said, Jason Taylor's skill set (poor run defense, excellent speed/power rush combination) should age pretty well, so the Skins might have a multiple year solution on the DL if they can convince him that sticking around to win a championship is worth it.

At the end of the day, Jason Taylor now has the best shot to win the championship that he's had in the last 5 years. This is a great trade for Taylor.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I know it goes both ways. But Evans has been here for some time now. He's been a solid player here for 4-5 years? He is capable of starting. We're not talking about a camp scrub. Giving up a 2nd round pick for a guy that's probably going to be here for one year when we've got age all over the place is just stupid. If we were a Super Bowl conteding type of team then I'd be OK with it. But let's be honest. We're not that type of team right now.

I don't know what I agree that Demetric will ever be a starter in the NFL. He's never had more than 26 tackles and 2.5 sacks in a season and that was in 04. I'm not saying he's not a fine spot player, I don't mind putting him in the rotation, but I don't think the guy should ever be counted on to start 16 games.

I didn't like the D Line with Daniels. I feel like, in the short term, this deal makes the Skins better. However, I'm not saying that puts them over the top, but I'm not going to be shocked if by adding the leadership and ability of Taylor, you put this team into the playoffs with a shot at getting hot and making a run a al the NY Giants.

I think, if last season taught us anything, a pass rush can change an entire game.

All that said, that's a tall order for a first year head coach.