Is J. Taylor really needed?

[GTripp0012]

One of the things that supporting the acquisition of Taylor was his remarkable bill of health, but given that he was 34 years old, the fact that he's hurt now for the first time in his career isn't all that surprising. If nothing else, this injury keeps us from overusing him as I believe the LDE by committee approach is generally more effective.

Jason Taylor, when healthy, is clearly our best option to bookend Andre Carter. But we got screwed in the trade for him, I think.

[irish]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

One of the things that supporting the acquisition of Taylor was his remarkable bill of health, but given that he was 34 years old, the fact that he's hurt now for the first time in his career isn't all that surprising. If nothing else, this injury keeps us from overusing him as I believe the LDE by committee approach is generally more effective.

Jason Taylor, when healthy, is clearly our best option to bookend Andre Carter. But we got screwed in the trade for him, I think.

How did the Skins get screwed? They basically traded JT for a 2nd round draft pick who hasnt been drafted yet.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by irish

How did the Skins get screwed? They basically traded JT for a 2nd round draft pick who hasnt been drafted yet.

I agree, it's too early to say who got the better end. JT is going to be here for another year, so let's judge then.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by irish

How did the Skins get screwed? They basically traded JT for a 2nd round draft pick who hasnt been drafted yet.

Right. But that player will be drafted. And he will in all likelyhood be contributing to the Dolphins long after J. Taylor is done contributing to us.

[irish]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Right. But that player will be drafted. And he will in all likelyhood be contributing to the Dolphins long after J. Taylor is done contributing to us.

Assuming he makes the team than that could be the case. I have said in the past that the Skins give away draft picks like Santa Claus gives away Xmas presents (remember giving away those picks for TJ Duckett?). With that said this was the one time the Skins have given up a pick and I though they made the right move since JT is still fairly close to his prime.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Right. But that player will be drafted. And he will in all likelyhood be contributing to the Dolphins long after J. Taylor is done contributing to us.

I was very very against this trade. The 2nd rounder could turn out to be a stud. Or he could turn out to be a total bust. Time is going to tell if this was a good trade. If JT retires after this year it will be a bad trade. We need 2-3 years out of JT playing at a high level and it could turn out to be a good trade.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

One of the things that supporting the acquisition of Taylor was his remarkable bill of health, but given that he was 34 years old, the fact that he's hurt now for the first time in his career isn't all that surprising. If nothing else, this injury keeps us from overusing him as I believe the LDE by committee approach is generally more effective.

Jason Taylor, when healthy, is clearly our best option to bookend Andre Carter. But we got screwed in the trade for him, I think.

Even at age 34 it surprising that he did not totaly tear up his knee. There's a bunch of much younger players that would have been gone for allot longer if not the season. Dancing With The Stars got him limbered up.

[SouperMeister]

I really believe that we would get more out of Taylor by limiting his play on run downs, and making sure that he's on the field for all passing situations. The Giants absolutely bullied Taylor on runs in the first game. Demetric Evans brings alot more bulk, and looked solid on the few runs that Dallas called.

[redsk1]

I think a HOF DE would make a team better. I would say if we keep winning let's make sure he's fairly healthy before we bring him back.

Even a less than 100% HOF DE would make this team better. In the Dal game, Wilson and Evans pretty much got manhandled. I think JT would have gotten a sack or two in the 2nd half.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by redsk1

Even a less than 100% HOF DE would make this team better. In the Dal game, Wilson and Evans pretty much got manhandled. I think JT would have gotten a sack or two in the 2nd half.

They combined for 6 pressures, which is a greater number than Jason Taylor's three game total.

Although Andre Carter seems to be a much bigger factor when Taylor is rushing on the other side, I'll definitely give you guys that one.

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

They combined for 6 pressures, which is a greater number than Jason Taylor's three game total.

Although Andre Carter seems to be a much bigger factor when Taylor is rushing on the other side, I'll definitely give you guys that one.

I'll say thus far, JT has looked like our most effective DE overall. From staying disciplined on screens, to batting down passes... he's definitely established himself as a solid DE here in D.C.

Do we need him? No... but does he improve our overall D? Absolutely. If he can stay healthy and continue his production, he's def. worth the number 2 IMO.

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

They combined for 6 pressures, which is a greater number than Jason Taylor's three game total.

Although Andre Carter seems to be a much bigger factor when Taylor is rushing on the other side, I'll definitely give you guys that one.

W/out looking at stats, I watched the NFL Replay and it just looked like the were running upfield or being pushed upfield and taking swipes at the QB. They may have gotten a little pressure occasionally but look how many times Romo passed in that game. It didn't look like Dal's o line was sweatin Carters opposite side.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I think a HOF DE would make a team better. I would say if we keep winning let's make sure he's fairly healthy before we bring him back.

Even a less than 100% HOF DE would make this team better. In the Dal game, Wilson and Evans pretty much got manhandled. I think JT would have gotten a sack or two in the 2nd half.

I think it's debatable if JT will be a HOF er or not. So far in the games he's played in I haven't seen a HOF player and that's all that really matters. Hopefully when he comes back he'll be 100% healthy.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I think it's debatable if JT will be a HOF er or not. So far in the games he's played in I haven't seen a HOF player and that's all that really matters. Hopefully when he comes back he'll be 100% healthy.

I think it is safe to say JT is a HOF and will go in as a Doliphn, waht he does here if anything will be icing on his career cake.

[Bluezz DC]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I think a HOF DE would make a team better. I would say if we keep winning let's make sure he's fairly healthy before we bring him back.

Even a less than 100% HOF DE would make this team better. In the Dal game, Wilson and Evans pretty much got manhandled. I think JT would have gotten a sack or two in the 2nd half.

Do you know what his sack total was vs the NFCE last year?


1 and that was against the Skins.