Mister Mean Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Now I said RUN defense, Taylor is probably our best pass rusher... look at the last 2 weeks... stopping 2 of the best RB's in the league... should we keep evans in on running downs... discuss... first post, hello everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 that's hard to say...because taylor wasn't exactly healthy when he was playing. I'd say a healthy rotation would benefit both aspects of defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 We were ranked 6th against the run last year and this year looks the same. JT was never intended to increase run support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSkins Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 this guy will have about zero impact on this years team. really a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Brown Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I think Taylors knee injury really affected his play against the run. Seeing as we are playing well against the run at the moment and haven't needed his pass rush to win (it would be nice to see though), the skins need to make sure he's completely healthy before he comes back because we will need him later this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 this guy will have about zero impact on this years team. really a shame. I disagree, I think towards the end of the regular season he'll get some timely sacks. PS. Does anyone know if he's playing this weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance04 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 all I know is that our D is not suffering without him, so there is no need to rush him back. Let him be 100% before he returns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainChaos47 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 He does seem to be somewhat of a liability against the run, but in his defense i dont think hes been 100% healthy. From what ive seen so far, hes great at getting his hands up and batting down passes and hes helped collapse the pocket a few times. Even if he doesnt get to the QB i think with him on the field their internal clock speeds up and they are a little less comfortable when dropping back to pass.. id say he gets a few more sacks down the stretch and hopefully he saves his best for the playoffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffree! Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Considering we have absolutely not sacked the QB at all in the past two games I'd say it's safe to say we need Taylor in there. Against the Cardinals, when finally appeared to be healthy, he was getting to the QB, batting balls, etc. He's still a stud. He's just banged up right now. This calf injury has also given him the time to let the knee heal and get back to 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 all I know is that our D is not suffering without him, so there is no need to rush him back. Let him be 100% before he returns Good point and that impact he has had is already there. Did you see him on the sideline coaching the guys up. Taylor's an incredible leader and IMO is helping guys like Evans, Wilson and Jackson understand what DE is all about. BTW, he was never a liability in Miami, run or pass. The whole D stunk as a unit but Taylor played really well on all three downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I disagree, I think towards the end of the regular season he'll get some timely sacks. PS. Does anyone know if he's playing this weekend? Agreed. I think they said during the Eagles game that he wants to go next Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 this guy will have about zero impact on this years team. really a shame. He's already had one sack so it's too late for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Taylor is 244 pounds. There is no way at 34 that he would hold up over the remaining schedule (assuming he plays against St. Louis) in a full-time role. IMO Evans is going to be the LDE on first and second downs with #92 switching inside to DT and #55 coming in on long-yardage/third downs. A #2 pick was a lot to give up for a situational player, but if you look beyond the pick and just at the talent on the roster, the Redskins CAN make this situation on the DL work to their advantage much as the 1982 team did with Tony McGee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANDWARF Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 You have to admit, not having Taylor in the lineup gives us more ammo for internet arguements with stupid cowpukes and iggles fans. I love to tell them that we beat their football team without the services of J Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 You have to admit, not having Taylor in the lineup gives us more ammo for internet arguements with stupid cowpukes and iggles fans. I love to tell them that we beat their football team without the services of J Taylor. qft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Zorn and Blache have really messed with opponents the past two weeks; our run D was not tested against Dallas; Westbrook broke a few ribs on the first series. It is unclear how much that had to do with our run D but broken ribs dont feel too good when running. Sometimes a good defense, is a good offense. Zorn has our offense working, scoring points, keeping our D rested and off the field... things that will always help run stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffree! Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Taylor is 244 pounds. There is no way at 34 that he would hold up over the remaining schedule (assuming he plays against St. Louis) in a full-time role. IMO Evans is going to be the LDE on first and second downs with #92 switching inside to DT and #55 coming in on long-yardage/third downs.A #2 pick was a lot to give up for a situational player, but if you look beyond the pick and just at the talent on the roster, the Redskins CAN make this situation on the DL work to their advantage much as the 1982 team did with Tony McGee Strahan was 36, about to be 37, at 255 pounds and played exceptionally well. Jason Taylor can play this whole year at a high level as long as he gets healthy. He's a stud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhearn Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 You have to admit, not having Taylor in the lineup gives us more ammo for internet arguements with stupid cowpukes and iggles fans. I love to tell them that we beat their football team without the services of J Taylor. and eagles without shawn springs and marcus washington! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Strahan was 36, about to be 37, at 255 pounds and played exceptionally well. Jason Taylor can play this whole year at a high level as long as he gets healthy. He's a stud. I love it! Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljeasel Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Strahan was 36, about to be 37, at 255 pounds and played exceptionally well. Jason Taylor can play this whole year at a high level as long as he gets healthy. He's a stud. Yeah, Im having a hard time looking at a sack and 4 passes deflected on one leg in 3 games and saying he cant play at a high level. Run D being better? maybe, but lets see how we do when hes healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsc Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'd still rather have him healthy and in the game than on the sidelines in civies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Taylor is 244 pounds. There is no way at 34 that he would hold up over the remaining schedule (assuming he plays against St. Louis) in a full-time role. IMO Evans is going to be the LDE on first and second downs with #92 switching inside to DT and #55 coming in on long-yardage/third downs.A #2 pick was a lot to give up for a situational player, but if you look beyond the pick and just at the talent on the roster, the Redskins CAN make this situation on the DL work to their advantage much as the 1982 team did with Tony McGee As long as Taylor is healthy, Evans will not take his starting job from him. Evans may be more of a space eater but he is in no way a better overall DE than Taylor is. You may see Evans in on short yardage and goal line stands but not as a regular DE once Taylor is healthy again. Also dont forget that Andre Carter is the same size and he has had no issues with run support. In fact, he was the one that got penetration to the backfield to foil Westbrook's goal line attempt this weekend on 3rd down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaydana Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I do know one thing and that's I hardly noticed at all that Marcus Washington was not playing (granted, I didn't see but the last 1/4 of the game. Still, JT will make a difference once he gets healed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel2 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Jason Taylor stills has it. He really can tower up against shorter QBs when they try to throw over or around him. Taylor and London Fletcher have a lot in common for guys long in the tooth, they can still jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95southskinsfan Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Evans @ DE Taylor replacing Washington @ LB ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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