Redskins trade for Jason Taylor (updated)

Here's a little food for thought.. I was thinking about this while listening to Jason's press conference today.

1. He was introduced as a Redskin to us on the 21st
2. His last name is Taylor - and will line up with our D
3. He is from, and loved Miami

... Coincidence? I think not. Thanks Sean for looking out for us!!!

I have been out of pocket for a little while, so I get on the site a few minutes ago and see this...holy crap I am excited! This is a great move for us. A second rounder for a hall of famer with a couple years left is a good deal. We now have a legitimate pass rush which is something we haven't had in years.

Due to the fact that I do not have time to read through 18 pages, I have 2 questions that could have already been answered, but I would appreciate a re-cap, or a link if you know where the answer is:
1- What are the salary cap implications for us for getting Taylor?
2- What number will Taylor have, I'd love to get his jersey.

FYI- John Clayton reported on NFL live that he thinks we have a good shot at 50 sacks this season with Taylor on the line. That's great news considering we had 33 last year...and I don't recall the last time we had 50.

FYI- John Clayton reported on NFL live that he thinks we have a good shot at 50 sacks this season with Taylor on the line. That's great news considering we had 33 last year...and I don't recall the last time we had 50.I like John Clayton a lot, I really do, but when I read this, I instantly thought of Steve Phillips prediction the '08 Detroit Tigers would score 1000 runs this year.

Not going to happen. I'd be happy with a 5 sack improvement on the 33 figure from last year.

I like John Clayton a lot, I really do, but when I read this, I instantly thought of Steve Phillips prediction the '08 Detroit Tigers would score 1000 runs this year.

Not going to happen. I'd be happy with a 5 sack improvement on the 33 figure from last year.

That would make this trade a colossal bust if we improved by only 5 sacks.. You'd be happy with that?

Here's a little food for thought.. I was thinking about this while listening to Jason's press conference today.

1. He was introduced as a Redskin to us on the 21st
2. His last name is Taylor - and will line up with our D
3. He is from, and loved Miami

... Coincidence? I think not. Thanks Sean for looking out for us!!!

You might be on to something!

JT's presence alone in the lineup should help open things up for everyone else. If we only log 38 sacks this year I'd definitely call it a huge flop. 50 might be on the high end, but I can see us in the mid 40's.

That would make this trade a colossal bust if we improved by only 5 sacks.. You'd be happy with that?Not happy, happy, but you know what I mean. Satisfied.

A 5 sack increase is significant over last year. 7-8 sacks would be even better, and the more sacks they get, the happier I am.

Remember that older units trend downwards in terms of production, so the Redskins had to improve their pass rush just to stay at 33 sacks. I think Taylor is good enough to get us to 38-40, but 50 sacks is a pipe dream.

Taylor himself should get about ten sacks, but some those sacks are going to be taken from Carter, Washington, and Rocky. Only Rocky is a good bet to match his sack production from last year (3). If anything, the addition of Taylor means that Washington will be asked to come less often on the pass rush. He won't line up as a down lineman on passing downs anymore.

Someone mentioned that JT has more career defended passes & Int.s than Carlos Rogers. That's not a knock on Rogers really, I believe batted down passes count as passes defended.

Let's not forget that dude is 6'5 & athletic, even when he's blocked he is an obstacle at the line & he's quick enough to get a good vertical jump. He'll knock down some balls, something the skins D has done very well under GW, hopefully we see that continue w/Blache.

Also, JT plays the screen very well & gets downfield after recievers on those quick hit slants & hooks. We could improve by 5 sacks this year & see a big difference. QBs will be quicker to get rid of the ball. We might see less of an impact on sacks & more int.s & fumbles.

Someone mentioned that JT has more career defended passes & Int.s than Carlos Rogers. That's not a knock on Rogers really, I believe batted down passes count as passes defended.

Let's not forget that dude is 6'5 & athletic, even when he's blocked he is an obstacle at the line & he's quick enough to get a good vertical jump. He'll knock down some balls, something the skins D has done very well under GW, hopefully we see that continue w/Blache.

Also, JT plays the screen very well & gets downfield after recievers on those quick hit slants & hooks. We could improve by 5 sacks this year & see a big difference. QBs will be quicker to get rid of the ball. We might see less of an impact on sacks & more int.s & fumbles.

That's exactly what I was thinking. I definitely expect more picks.

I'm thinking Springs will get his share of picks, but QBs will probably target Rogers more. I'd like to see him get 3 - 5 picks, as well as Landry.