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SS and GM my pessimism about Taylor is just intuition I'll admit. I think we saw offenses target him last year in the running game and the theme will pick up where it left off especially if he's playing at WLB behind AC (not a great run-stopper either). Teams will just pound that side of the defense and why wouldn't Taylor start to reason with himself 1) at the end of my career do I really want to take this kind of pounding for a team that means little to me 2) one serious injury could affect the rest of my life which i have big plans for 3) i'm gonna get paid huge money from Danny and Vinny regardless. For clarity let me say i'm not pooing on Taylor... i'm saying people make decisions within the framework of opportunities and constraints they face and rationally I wouldn't be surprised if he mails it in.

... lastly you know hoping Taylor plays his guts out directly contradicts one of the most successful, savvy, and shrewd football minds in the league. I don't think i'm really on an island here...

Edit: I mean the Tuna if it ain't obvious :)

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[quote=The Goat;528657]SS and GM my pessimism about Taylor is just intuition I'll admit. I think we saw offenses target him last year in the running game and the theme will pick up where it left off especially if he's playing at WLB behind AC (not a great run-stopper either). Teams will just pound that side of the defense and why wouldn't Taylor start to reason with himself 1) at the end of my career do I really want to take this kind of pounding for a team that means little to me 2) one serious injury could affect the rest of my life which i have big plans for 3) i'm gonna get paid huge money from Danny and Vinny regardless. For clarity let me say i'm not pooing on Taylor... i'm saying people make decisions within the framework of opportunities and constraints they face and rationally I wouldn't be surprised if he mails it in.

... lastly you know hoping Taylor plays his guts out directly contradicts one of the most successful, savvy, and shrewd football minds in the league. I don't think i'm really on an island here...

Edit: I mean the Tuna if it ain't obvious :)[/quote]

I think if JT play WLB, he wouldn't be lining up behind Carter. Taylor could have easily completely mailed it in and called himself out for the year last year if he didn't care. Or he could have retired before he was even traded.

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[quote=SmootSmack;528659]I think if JT play WLB, he wouldn't be lining up behind Carter. Taylor could have easily completely mailed it in and called himself out for the year last year if he didn't care. Or he could have retired before he was even traded.[/quote]

Who will he play behind?

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[quote=The Goat;528661]Who will he play behind?[/quote]

I guess it'd be Evans right now.

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I'm sad to see him go. He's played some outstanding football, and whenever he spanked the ref after getting that sack on Romo in 2005 (now that i think about it, was it romo or bledsoe?) he earned a place in my heart.

I wish him the best.

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[quote=The Goat;528622]Can we clarify this cuz i think everyone means short. Right? Blades is the heaviest LB on the squad now he's like an f'ing bowling ball w/ legs. He's short though.[/quote]

Yeah I think the size thing is a little overblown. He's listed at 242.

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Let me see if I'm getting this right. We cut Washington because of injuries the last couple of years and he cost around 6mil. We replace him with a DE with nowhere near the experience at LB, who was injured last year and cost us 8.5 mil. Am I getting this right so far? MW is 31. JT is 36? JT had a bad year because of injury. Marcus had a bad year because of..........injury? And this is better because.....? And by the way. I've NEVER seen Marcus mail it in either.

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I don't see anyone from the Skins saying that JT is being penciled in as a starter at LB. He could very easily end up being cut.

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Yeah, let's just be clear that Taylor to LB (and weakside, not strongside) is just one of many options that's being explored. Like Matty said he could be cut, or he could stay at DE. No one knows right now.

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[quote=Mattyk72;528677][B]I don't see anyone from the Skins saying that JT is being penciled in as a starter at LB.[/B] He could very easily end up being cut.[/quote]

Well I hope not or I may start believing Vinny is keeping him here to save face. To start a guy who has very little experience at LB and underperformed last year due to injury, at least as far as we know that was the reason, and who also makes more money than the guy he replaced would be ridiculous. That would sound like we're just trying to find a spot for this guy to me. I have nothing against JT and I realize I'm still a little pissed about MW, but I could see no other reason for doing this. We're talking about gaining cap space and then thinking of paying a guy 8.5 mil to play a position he played a little at Miami? Hopefully it stays just a thought with the FO.

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Does JT have any OLB experience?

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[quote=Mattyk72;528675]Yeah I think the size thing is a little overblown. He's listed at 242.[/quote]

He's even listed higher on the official website at 250 lbs but regardless anywhere in the range of 240 to 250 puts him in a heavier category for LB... dude is no featherweight just a little short. Hopefully Blades is the next Fletcher and his height means diddly.

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LOL Fincher looks like the meanest mofo on the roster... maybe we should stick him out there w/o a helmet and see what happens.

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[quote=44ever;528680]Does JT have any OLB experience?[/quote]

Some from playing in a 3-4 in Miami.

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[quote=Mattyk72;528693]Some from playing in a 3-4 in Miami.[/quote]

Thanks Matty, I thought Parcells wanted him to try it, but I didnt know for sure if he did. I asked because I saw a post were I believe Smoot suggested maybe playing him OLB. I had heard he was practicing OLB in the 3-4 in Miami.

Anyway, better stop talking JT on a M. Washington thread before 53fan starts sending me hate mail;)

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[quote=The Goat;528683]LOL Fincher looks like the meanest mofo on the roster... maybe we should stick him out there w/o a helmet and see what happens.[/quote]

Little known story about Fincher, back in college after a game against WVU he and Adam Jones (yes that one) were jawing a bit, mainly Jones was talking smack and he spit at Fincher and with one punch Fincher knocked him out cold.

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[quote=44ever;528698]Thanks Matty, I thought Parcells wanted him to try it, but I didnt know for sure if he did. I asked because I saw a post were I believe Smoot suggested maybe playing him OLB. I had heard he was practicing OLB in the 3-4 in Miami.

[B]Anyway, better stop talking JT on a M. Washington thread before 53fan starts sending me hate mail[/B];)[/quote]

:) Would never happen buddy. And I have absolutely nothing against JT. If we keep him, I hope he has a hell of a year.

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[quote=SmootSmack;528700]Little known story about Fincher, back in college after a game against WVU he and Adam Jones (yes that one) were jawing a bit, mainly Jones was talking smack and he spit at Fincher and with one punch Fincher knocked him out cold.[/quote]

That is one of the coolest things I've ever heard!

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[quote=53Fan;528701]:) Would never happen buddy. And I have absolutely nothing against JT. If we keep him, I hope he has a hell of a year.[/quote]

Im hoping we can keep him myself. I would love to see him go out 100% for the Skins

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JT also played weakside LB for some period of time in his college years at Akron.

If they where to keep JT this could be a good fit for the team/JT to be able to move around from LB to DE. It would seem if they choose to keep Jason this could be a successful move for the team and a healthy JT to be so versatile in our Defensive scheme.

I would have to think JT would rather not end his career on last season's note. It's all about the Benjamin's, and do the Skins want to pay that much to keep him or will he take a cut IMO. I for the record believe a healthy JT can be an effective part of our D, he had a injury riddled season last year. Like never before in his career.

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I say bring JT back another year. I believe hearing reports at the time of his injury that if not treated soon enough, he could have DIED! Couple this with the fact that his production fell off because he was asked to play out of position and said as much on the Junkies radio show. I get the feeling that Blache never wanted Taylor, but is more than willing to work with the guy. JT is obviously someone whit a lot of dignity and I could never imagine an athletic specimen and a player of his caliber ever mailing it in.

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[quote=SmootSmack;528700]Little known story about Fincher, back in college after a game against WVU he and Adam Jones (yes that one) were jawing a bit, mainly Jones was talking smack and he spit at Fincher and with one punch Fincher knocked him out cold.[/quote]

Oh man LOL I just posted in another thread Fincher looks like the meanest dude on the roster!

[IMG]http://wai.redskins.com/redskinsFile/players/images/17822.jpg[/IMG]

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I don't think Finch would ever have any neck injuries. GEEEEZZ!

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Ha! That is one funny looking head.

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I remember how solid Fincher looked last year in pre-season and he only got a chance to play in a very limited role in a couple games, would like to see more. I'm glad this kid was kept around.

He could have a really good upside, young, decent size, plays fast, 4/5 years in the league. I look forward to seeing more of this guy on the field for the Skins.

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[quote=GMScud;528712]Ha! That is one funny looking head.[/quote]

Looks like his head grew while his helmet was still on.

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[quote=53Fan;528715]Looks like his head grew while his helmet was still on.[/quote]

It looks someone stuck a big clamp on his head and pushed his ears in.

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:lol:[quote=[B]GMScud[/B];528719]It looks someone stuck a big clamp on his head and pushed his ears in.[/quote]
[B]Originally Posted by 53Fan [/B]
Looks like his head grew while his helmet was still on
:laughing2

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If he wore earmuffs would they even touch his ears?

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Dudes built like a truck with an hourglass head.

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He looks like someone tightly wrapped a giant, invisible rubber band around his face.

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Would you spit on this guy??????

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This guy must have been in trouble with the mob and had his head stuck in a vice

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I would'nt spit on him but I've seen women with less curves than this guys noggin.

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[quote=53Fan;528732]I would'nt spit on him but I've seen women with less curves than this guys noggin.[/quote]

Are you sayin he has a sexy head 53?

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My wife thinks I'm losing it sitting here laughing at my computer for the last 10 minutes:laughing-

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Maybe he got bit by a snake on the top of his head and someone turned the tourniquet to tight.

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He's got Jay Leno's chin and the elephant man's forehead.

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[quote=53Fan;528735]Maybe he got bit by a snake on the top of his head and someone turned the tourniquet to tight.[/quote]
Maybe the snake wasnt a biter but a constrictor.

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I heard he works part-time as the "JAWS OF LIFE" getting people out of wrecked cars.