Jason Taylor one more time

[Fritz]

We should run a poll on this:

Will TT get this done or not?

Thompson will trade away his mother before he trades away a draft pick, imo.

He traded up to get that DE from Wake Forest in the draft. That required giving up a draft pick he owned inorder to move up.

He traded a sixth round pick for a running back in training camp last year.

Yes, TT values draft picks greatly. But he has traded away draft picks without trading away his mother.

[Tony Oday]

KGB is making 6 mil this year?! Wow, hey I still like him but thats a lot for a one move guy however I do like when he hits QBs so Memo to KGB....15 sacks or bust hehe

[Gunakor]

I wouldn't give up a 2 for him, but maybe a 3 and definitely a 4 if the Fins went that low. I don't expect many 4th rounders would be around for more than a couple years anyway, unless he plays well beyond his draft position. Whereas right now, today, we are in position to make a run at that elusive SB victory. Taylor can help in that regard better than any 3rd or 4th round pick could, and the future of the franchise is in little jeopardy losing a 3 or a 4 due to the amount of youthful talent already on the roster.

When we were 4-12 and then 8-8 I routinely posted on JSO that when the team was ready to compete for a championship that we'd go ahead and make that trade or sign that free agent that would put us over the top (in response to posts denouncing Ted Thompson for his inactivity in the FA market). This is the type of trade or signing I was referring to, and the timing is right. I am ALL FOR a move to bring in JT for 2008.

[packers11]

ESPN's John Clayton considers a Jason Taylor-to-Green Bay trade unlikely.

Clayton seconds the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's report that talks with the Dolphins haven't gotten to the productive stage. Clayton also says GM Ted Thompson is more worried about upgrading at defensive tackle than end with projected starter Johnny Jolly and third DT Justin Harrell both injured.

Source: ESPN Insider

[Oscar]

I won't pretend to be an expert because I'm not.. Wouldn't it make sense to move Jenkins inside and bring in Taylor?? T.T. took the draft pick for an inside guy and now that's an area of concern?

[HarveyWallbangers]

ESPN's John Clayton considers a Jason Taylor-to-Green Bay trade unlikely.

Clayton seconds the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's report that talks with the Dolphins haven't gotten to the productive stage. Clayton also says GM Ted Thompson is more worried about upgrading at defensive tackle than end with projected starter Johnny Jolly and third DT Justin Harrell both injured.

Source: ESPN Insider

What Clayton fails to realize is that trading for Taylor would improve DT--because Jenkins would move inside full-time. As it stands, we need Jenkins at RDE on early downs.

[The Leaper]

Clayton also says GM Ted Thompson is more worried about upgrading at defensive tackle than end with projected starter Johnny Jolly and third DT Justin Harrell both injured.

Clayton is a butt plug.

As was pointed out, signing Taylor would help the tackle position...as Jenkins would then become a full-time DT. With KGB also injured right now, I don't see how DE is any more secure than DT.

[bobblehead]

I'd put my life savings on this getting done.

All right your on....$12 says no trade.

[footballfever]

I'd put my life savings on this getting done.

All right your on....$12 says no trade.

It's a safe bet for me. I'm married, I own nothing I say nothing and I do nothing without her permission :P

[packers11]

Packers beat writer Greg Bedard puts the odds of Jason Taylor being traded to Green Bay at "10 to 20 percent."

Bedard says even that may be optimistic. Citing a source close to the player, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that Taylor would likely consider playing beyond 2008 if dealt to Green Bay. But when it comes down to it, we can't see Packers GM Ted Thompson surrendering a first-day pick.

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

[HarveyWallbangers]

New report today says that Green Bay isn't one of the 12 teams that Taylor wants to be traded to. He apparently doesn't prefer Green Bay for 2 reasons: 1) no Brett Favre (he was in Miami when Marino retired), 2) he wants to stay close to Florida or California.

The second one, to me, tells me where his heart is at. The article also had scouts saying that his play really dropped off last year--despite his 11 sacks. One scout did say that it may because of how bad Miami was last year.

[twoseven]

I wonder what the odds are that Parcells trades JT to any team in the AFC or to his old buddies in Dallas. Maybe Tuna could care less where he goes if the compensation is right, and considering his team's chances of competing in the next 2-3 seasons are very low, but I still wonder if he's apt to strengthen a unit like NE, SD, JAX, or DAL in a trade considering rivalies and possible bad blood with the Cowboys.

[Patler]

What Clayton fails to realize is that trading for Taylor would improve DT--because Jenkins would move inside full-time. As it stands, we need Jenkins at RDE on early downs.

Jenkins was nothing special as a tackle when he played it full-time before. He had a decent pass rush, but was not strong against the run inside. He still lines up at tackle on passing downs now when they bring in KGB, so making him a "full-time" tackle just puts him inside on running downs, which was not his strength. Cole was preferred over Jenkins inside on running downs.

Jenkins best value is just where he is at right now, a DE on early downs and inside in passing situations.

Their "shortage" at DT, if there is even really one (we won't know until we see who is ready to play in training camp) will be solved only with a more classic DT than Jenkins is. Jenkins as a tackle wasn't all that different from Williams. Both might be best as a "big" DE that moves inside in passing situations.

[LL2]

What Clayton fails to realize is that trading for Taylor would improve DT--because Jenkins would move inside full-time. As it stands, we need Jenkins at RDE on early downs.

Jenkins was nothing special as a tackle when he played it full-time before. He had a decent pass rush, but was not strong against the run inside. He still lines up at tackle on passing downs now when they bring in KGB, so making him a "full-time" tackle just puts him inside on running downs, which was not his strength. Cole was preferred over Jenkins inside on running downs.

Jenkins best value is just where he is at right now, a DE on early downs and inside in passing situations.

Their "shortage" at DT, if there is even really one (we won't know until we see who is ready to play in training camp) will be solved only with a more classic DT than Jenkins is. Jenkins as a tackle wasn't all that different from Williams. Both might be best as a "big" DE that moves inside in passing situations.

I agree with your assesment on Jenkins. He's better at DE. I think the odds of Taylor coming to GB are pretty slim too. I wonder what kind of ability the new Thompson kid has? He's probably a 2-3 year prospect though.

[Fritz]

Clayton also says GM Ted Thompson is more worried about upgrading at defensive tackle than end with projected starter Johnny Jolly and third DT Justin Harrell both injured.

Clayton is a butt plug.

As was pointed out, signing Taylor would help the tackle position...as Jenkins would then become a full-time DT. With KGB also injured right now, I don't see how DE is any more secure than DT.

Leaper, come on. Please. Clayton is NOT a butt plug. He simply wears one 24/7.