Jason Taylor just released

[Fritz]

What the heck. A one year stopgap so that Thompson or whomever the Pack drafts can learn the system.

That's if the guy wants to play football.

Vonnie Holliday? I can't believe he's still playing. thought he retired with Fuzzy Thurston or something.

[Waldo]

Did Taylor play the same position that Aaron Kampman is now playing?

I thought he was on the other side.

Yeah, the same position Poppinga is now playing. I like Pops and all, but it is very foolish to rely on him to be a pass rusher.

[packers11]

The Tampa Tribune expects the Bucs to "heavily pursue" free agent DE Jason Taylor.

Beat writer Anwar Richardson heard Washington might cut Taylor from "several sources" last week and that once it did the Bucs would be in pursuit. Bucs DC Jim Bates has a strong relationship with Taylor from their days in Miami.

Source: Tampa Tribune

[Fritz]

Let's get into a bidding war!

BTW Waldo, what is your opinion of Thompson's prospects as a linebacker? And would he be on Kampman's side or the other side?

[Brandon494]

The Tampa Tribune expects the Bucs to "heavily pursue" free agent DE Jason Taylor.

Beat writer Anwar Richardson heard Washington might cut Taylor from "several sources" last week and that once it did the Bucs would be in pursuit. Bucs DC Jim Bates has a strong relationship with Taylor from their days in Miami.

Source: Tampa Tribune

He'll either be with the Bucs or Pats

[mission]

Let's get into a bidding war!

BTW Waldo, what is your opinion of Thompson's prospects as a linebacker? And would he be on Kampman's side or the other side?

I think they're talking the other/D.Ware side with Thompson ...

You GOTTA at least holla at Taylor but you gotta assume he'd be a tougher catch than a Canty... guy is super Hollywood.

[Waldo]

Let's get into a bidding war!

BTW Waldo, what is your opinion of Thompson's prospects as a linebacker? And would he be on Kampman's side or the other side?

JT projects very well to linebacker. Many scouting reports actually said that he'd be better off playing 3-4 OLB at the NFL level than 4-3 DE. He has the athleticism necessary.

When we drafted him I immediately thought that we were going to use him in a Joker role much like Taylor played in Miami. Physically Jeremy is very similar to Jason Taylor.

[Bossman641]

I'd love to get Taylor for a year or 2 but I just don't see it happening. Dude is more Hollywood than NFL right now, and I don't see him coming to GB.

[KYPack]

He's a scary athlete, even at 34.

He was an LB at Akron.

Back to his roots.

The ripple effect is starting. Skins have to cut, even if Taylor is missing workouts, etc, they have to get rid of guys.

[imscott72]

TT has to act quickly

[Fritz]

If he can be resurrected for one more year, while Thompson/draft pick develop, then good. IF the dude wants to play football.

[Joemailman]

He can dance, but can he Polka?

[falco]

i have to admit, i like the idea of getting taylor and holiday. two guys that fill voids temporarily, help with the transition to the 3-4, and don't break the bank - allowing TT to replace them with draft picks over the next few years.

sort of like how klemm and dwyer were supposed to temporarily patch up our OL while TT rebuilt

[3irty1]

Start with Holliday and then test the water on Taylor.

[Partial]

Start with Holliday and then test the water on Taylor.

With how far we are under the cap, I really don't have any problem paying these guys generously for a year of their services. These two guys would help a lot in the locker room and would ease the transition, even if they're past their prime.