Jason Taylor Targets The Pats

BasX · Mar 27, 2009

After the Redskins unexpectedly dumped defensive end Jason Taylor earlier this month, speculation centered immediately on his potential arrival in New England.

Apparently, there’s now mutual interest in that possibility.

According to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, the Pats are Taylor’s top choice.

Likewise, New England owner Bob Kraft recently has gushed about the 2006 NFL defensive player of the year.

“Great player,” Kraft said at the recent league meetings, according to Cole. “I’m sure that can happen if he wants it.”

Other evidence points to a possible pairing of Taylor and the Pats. Coach Bill Belichick previously has declared platonic man-love for Taylor, who according to our poorly-compensated research staff (i.e., me) registered 10.5 sacks against the Patriots from 2001 through 2007. (In contrast, Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers has notched a whopping 0.0 sacks in two career games against the Pats, which includes a Super Bowl.)

Also, Taylor and quarterback Tom Brady reportedly have a solid relationship.

Finally, Belichick recently explained his affinity for thirtysomething players. “You know what you’re getting when it comes to the level of commitment of those players,” he said. “They know their time is somewhat limited so you usually get a player’s best shot at that point in their careers.”

Taylor would be extra-motivated in New England, because he realizes that he could go out with a Super Bowl ring.

The only potential impediment would seem to be Taylor’s desire to avoid the offseason program, which suggests that a deal wouldn’t be done until the middle of June or later, after the T-shirt-and-shorts practice sessions have ended.
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