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Originally Posted by 53Fan
Let me make this clear. I have no beef with Taylor nor do I question his talent. If we use him to maximize his talents...fine. If not...the trade sucks...period. I just find it somewhat distressing that the season after we give up a couple of picks and 8.5 mil we're discussing how he should be used and whether he's worth it.
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I think in hindsight, we will never get any benefit out of this trade. The trade looked good at the beginning considering JT's caliber, but the 2nd rd pick seemed high. I hope he 'explodes' in 09 to justify $8.5m we are giving him. I don't think he will be playing in '10 unless we offer him another $8.5m (I hope not). We traded for him so he can contribute immediately but he got injured (not his fault) but we still paid him $8.5m for 3 sacks and 21 tackles! That is BS but we have no choice but to pay the man. this year we have a choice, but we decided to bring him back to get some value out of this trade and whether it pans out or not, it will cost us another $8.5m.
I really hope it works out this year but overall, the dolphins and JT profited from this one while we come away losing a 2nd rounder (possibly Ziggy Hood) and $17m poorer and possibly still be looking for a future RDE in '10.
02-23-2009, 09:57 PM
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