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Jason Taylor to Dallas?

 

BTB-regular N41D notes in the comments that Adam Schefter thinks the Cowboys could look at the idea of acquiring Jason Taylor. I found this article from Schefter over at NFL.com which has five potential landing spots for Taylor.

Dallas –- Of all the potential landing spots, none is more intriguing than Dallas. It is a longshot, granted, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones never can be ruled out. The Cowboys have debated the merits of trading for Taylor and they already hold additional draft picks in 2009 -– Cleveland’s in the third round, Detroit’s in the fourth. Dallas could decide to package picks and/or a disgruntled player such as defensive end Greg Ellis or safety Roy Williams that former Cowboys coach Bill Parcells knows well. Dallas knows its loaded at defensive end now with Ellis, DeMarcus Ware and last year’s first-round pick, Anthony Spencer. But Cowboys owner Jerry Jones never bypasses big-name, talented players such as Taylor. He has thought about the possibility of Taylor in Dallas and, despite the long odds, could wind up taking action.

Interesting. With the deep connection between the Dolphins organization and Cowboys organization, I guess you can't rule anything out right now.

Todd Archer weighs in on the economics of a potential Ellis for Taylor swap. 

In general theory I would do that deal. If we could re-structure Taylor's contract and give up a lower round draft pick, i.e. not first day. Taylor is a terror on defense, two years ago he was the Defensive Player of the Year. He's chafing under Parcells regimented rule, just like T.O. did here. In fact, both those guys are similar in one respect, they have the star-power to go Hollywood, and Parcells doesn't do Hollywood. But Jerry Jones does and Taylor would have the opportunity to shoot for a Super Bowl, something he's not going to get in Miami. I could see a highly-motivated Jason Taylor dedicating the next couple of years towards grabbing a ring in the twilight of his career.

But really, I think we're engaged in idle speculation, I don't expect any kind of trade to go down.

Schefter also talks a little Pacman Jones stuff.

Look for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s decision on whether to reinstate Adam "Pacman" Jones to come any day -- and quite possibly the week of June 2.

 [snip]

The feeling out of Dallas is one of optimism. If Jones is reinstated, the Cowboys will have an extensive monitoring program in place for the cornerback. They will be working closely with him on where to live, how to live, doing everything possible to give him every tool to get his life and career back on track.

You can also hear Schefter talk about Pacman in this video.  

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More from Kevin Burnett. If you want battle Burnett in Madden, he tells you how.

KB: Yes I do play madden. Any challengers catch me online kb357.

Also, we’re going to get a class in 3-4 defense and spotlight on the nosetackle.

KB: This weekend I will break down the 3-4 vs the 4-3 and I will talk about the importance of great nosetackle play.

Not only that, but Burnett is going to do some video blogging and school us all on the mystery that is Roy.

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Here’s a long article on the construction of Jerry World. 

Zach Thomas gets more ink.  

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Re: Schefter on Taylor
It is a longshot, granted, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones never can be ruled out.

That sounds like filling space. Frankly, because of Jerry Jones, the Cowboys can be included in almost any trade discussion. So this blurb really doesn’t get my juices flowing.

Also, the possibility of Parcells fleecing the Cowboys for the third time this offseason really grinds my gears.

by accidental innuendo on May 31, 2008 11:09 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not just idle speculation

BlueandSilverReport.com has an interesting post on this as well with some more information on the possible trade and Taylor’s stats, and says Schefter is “one of the better information guys around, so when he writes that the organization has discussed Taylor we can be sure it has happened.” So in this case it probably isn’t just idle speculation based on the idea that Jerry has to be discussed in any trade possibility. He also notes that Schefter names Philadelphia as one of the possible suitors, and says “Keeping Taylor away from a division rival could be as much a spur for the Dallas brass as adding Taylor on its own merits.”

by scottmaui on May 31, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually did read that post, and it’s pretty good. But you realize you’re referring me to another blog, which alongside BTB, is speculating on Schefter’s speculation on a Taylor trade to Dallas. Plus, I also like Schefter’s disclaimer that it’s a long shot, which should cover all bases.

And the first comment on that BSR post mentions that Schefter has been wrong recently, which he has.

by accidental innuendo on May 31, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

indeed

we’re speculating on speculation. But Schefter does actually say “at least five teams have shown a varying degree of interest” so he’s saying he knows Jerry has at least thought about it, not just because he has to be mentioned any time any trade potential comes up. that’s all i’m sayin’.

by scottmaui on May 31, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Schefter is full of crap

He wrote that the Cowboys had a deal in place to hire Norv Turner as head coach. Has he ever broken a story that actually turned out to be true?

Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey

by Seanrude on Jun 1, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

all he's saying

is that jerry has at least shown some interest. i don’t care about defending schefter, but do you really doubt that’s true, given all the circumstances? whether it happens or not is another matter, and he’s not saying it will, just that jerry has shown interest…

by scottmaui on Jun 1, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rivals

I think Taylor’s skills are far more suited to the defenses played by our rivals in the NFC east. The Foreskins are in dire need of quality DLinemen and Taylor fits the bill. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Lil’ Danny take a run at him. I just don’t see us going after him. I could be wrong though.

by HutHut on May 31, 2008 12:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

While it's certainly an interesting scenario...

I would be highly surprised if anything came of it.

You can't have Thunder without Lightning.

by Nelson... on May 31, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can imagine it happening

First, you give up a pressure player, you’ll need one in return. Dallas has one to spare, Philly and Wash don’t. Second, Taylor would probably welcome a chance to play for a contender knowing he’s on the final couple of years. So he might take a pay cut to do it. Third (there must always be three), Ellis and Miami management are in deep man-love.

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on May 31, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I dont understand..

Why would this trade go down? What is the point of trading one aged pass rusher for another. Greg Ellis stepped up huge for this team and has made a great transition for to OLB. Im not denying taylor’s talent but is he that much better to go through a trade giving up picks, the time to teach him the defense, possibly messing with team chemistry(Not that i think he wouls)? Also im sure there are things Ellis knows about our division teams for having played them so long things Taylor wouldnt know. Idk i just dont think its worth all the trouble Taylors talent is not that much greater that we need him here. Yes he was Defensive player of the year in 06 but hes not exactly in the NFC East either or on a stacked team.

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by thebigham on May 31, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that would be the point

Taylor might be an upgrade, but not a huge upgrade. If Jones took a deal, it would be something close to one-for-one swap. I can’t see him giving up draft picks that he might want to package next year for a WR in the draft.

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on May 31, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's a good reason why it won't happen

If Miami trades Taylor, then they will want some draft picks to help continue the rebuilding process there. To do a straight up swap of Taylor and Ellis doesn’t help Miami. I don’t see this trade having any legs to it.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on May 31, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

happier

it seems like it would really comes down to the players not being fully satisfied where they are, and maybe each one would be happier with the other team. and sometimes happier is more productive. with this timing, ellis’ paranoia could end up becoming self-fulfilling, but he truly might be more happy with miami and it could be a win-win. if they do the deal, i wouldn’t be surprised if taylor will be valued a bit higher and maybe jerry gives up one second-day draft.

by scottmaui on May 31, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't either

I agree they will want draft picks and that this trade does not have legs. He would be a nice pick up though!

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by BillZe on May 31, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GRIZZ

GRIZZ-

Any confrimation on Roy’s alleged weight loss? You may have mentioned it and I just missed it.. Can we get an offiicial weigh-in?

"Why everything that's supposed to be bad, Make me feel so good?"

by Wmillion on May 31, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Negative - no confirmation

But if it was true, I would imagine one of our intrepid Dallas beat writers would mention it.

by Dave Halprin on May 31, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

true

Man, that Roy is the talk of the football WORLD.. Last year Romo was it, now Roy.GOOD SIGN I am certain we are going to have another good season. There are so many fans, ex-players, and media outlets that hate the cowboys. They love to try to pick on our weak spots—If we lost 10 games last year the Roy discussion wouldn’t be as prevalent. Cleveland gave up their best CB and there were a bottom 10 pass D and there is very little discussion on the topic. As fans we feed in to it, the media loves to blast the topic out of the water. That’s one of the down falls of being America’s team. The Roy situation is minute compared to all the problems other teams are facing, but because it is Dallas it is a highly debated topic Seriously this Roy situation is not a big deal. He is not the reason we didn’t advance in the playoffs last year. We schemed it up last year, we will find a way this year.

Truly bigger topics in the league- My list of 5
1. A.Samuel leaving the patriots-arguably elite corner
2. T.Jackson progession this off-season. Playoff team all-around, missing a qb
3. B.Favre retired, oft injured qb stepping in-They won 13 games last year
4. M. Harrison’s health and Court situation- Not the same team with no healthy Marvin
5. J.Garcia holding out. Playoff team missing a qb

I have more, but just wanted to rattle of a few.

"Why everything that's supposed to be bad, Make me feel so good?"

by Wmillion on Jun 1, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed with your topics

1. I am very interested to see if the Pats D can hold up without Samuel. Their schedule is the easiest one I have ever seen, but they may have problems with teams with good WRs.

2. Minnesota would scare me with a real QB. Jackson just isn’t smart enough to do it. I have seen him throw at least 3 jump passes. That’s all I need to know. Drafting Booty was smart, but they are wasting their (considerable) smash mouth talents. They have the best defensive line and running game in the NFL. I think they will push the Packers for the playoffs if they can get even below average production from Jackson.

3. I think the Packers will be better than people think. I somehow forgot about Donald Driver when comparing their WR corps to others. If Rodgers is any good (and he seems to be), they should repeat as division champs.

4. The Harrison thing is a big deal, though it easy for me to forget he was essentially out the whole season (and I had him in fantasy…what a nightmare). I think the Colts will be back with a vengeance. They didn’t have Freeney either all last year. They still did pretty well in the only other division as good as the NFC East (and arguably better).

5. Garcia’s holdout is interesting. I dunno if Tampa can do it again. They are a smart but thoroughly average team. Carolina or NO should surpass them if they play to their potential. I think the Saints will return to the playoffs after making some upgrades on D. Dumb not to trade for Shockey though.

by grapejoos on Jun 1, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Taylor press conference this morning asking for trade

Miami Herald reports that Taylor will hold a press conference this morning where he is expected to say that he wants to be traded.

by scottmaui on Jun 1, 2008 9:42 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kudos to Jerry Jones

For making sure Pac-man and other players are “watched” over to make sure they make the right decisions

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Jun 1, 2008 11:07 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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