Lavarleap56 Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Redskins Continue to Look Around Team Will Meet With Former Pro Bowl Cornerback Taylor on Thursday By Nunyo Demasio Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, March 17, 2004; Page D05 The Washington Redskins, still looking for a third defensive back, have turned their attention to cornerback Bobby Taylor of the Philadelphia Eagles. The 6-foot-3, 216-pound Taylor -- named to his only Pro Bowl in 2002 -- has a visit scheduled for Thursday at Redskins Park. Redskins officials have said they are still seeking to address needs at linebacker and defensive end and, with the team just $3 million under the salary cap, it is not certain what kind of an offer the team could make Taylor. "We've always said he has his own unique market," Jason Medlock, Taylor's agent, said yesterday, alluding to his client's financial requirements. "What it is, we're close to finding out. He's looking for a place he can win and be fairly compensated. "They have Joe Gibbs and an owner who's not afraid to spend. Plus they play in the same division as the Eagles and Dallas. It's a good fit." Considered a strong presence in the locker room, Taylor, an unrestricted free agent, is clearly the team's second choice to round out a defensive backfield that will include Fred Smoot and recent free agent acquisition Shawn Springs. Last week, the St. Louis Rams matched the Redskins' six-year, $15 million offer to restricted free agent cornerback Jerametrius Butler. Taylor, 30, has visited the Seattle Seahawks and Cincinnati Bengals and may visit Dallas. Whether he would start in Gregg Williams's defensive scheme is unclear. Williams, the Redskins assistant head coach in charge of the defense, often uses five defensive backs in his formations. The Redskins were visited by New York Giants cornerback Ralph Brown on Monday and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Walt Harris yesterday. Both received offers that are not much more than the NFL minimum, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Redskins also seek a pass-rush specialist, and the club has scheduled a visit today for New York Giants defensive end Kenny Holmes, a free agent. According to sources familiar with the situation, the Redskins would target a defensive end if the club trades down from the No. 5 pick in April's NFL draft. Another option is waiting for salary-cap casualties after June 1. The Redskins, who are seeking a linebacker ostensibly for depth, were visited by Chicago Bears linebacker Warrick Holdman on Monday and made him an offer. The Redskins had been interested in New York Giants linebacker Micheal Barrow but his asking price is believed to be too steep, according to a source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 According to sources familiar with the situation, the Redskins would target a defensive end if the club trades down from the No. 5 pick in April's NFL draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 I could rewrite this story as it actually was inspired. Redskins Continue to Look Around Team Will Meet With Former Pro Bowl Cornerback Taylor on Thursday By Nunyo Demasio Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, March 17, 2004; Page D05 I read in the Associated Press today that the Washington Redskins, still looking for a third defensive back, have turned their attention to cornerback Bobby Taylor of the Philadelphia Eagles. The 6-foot-3, 216-pound Taylor -- named to his only Pro Bowl in 2002 -- has a visit scheduled for Thursday at Redskins Park. Redskins officials have said to reporters writing for the Cincinatti Bengals web site they are still seeking to address needs at linebacker and defensive end and, with the team just $3 million under the salary cap according to John Clayton at ESPN, it is not certain what kind of an offer the team could make Taylor. "We've always said he has his own unique market," Jason Medlock, Taylor's agent, said yesterday in an interview exclusively with journalists for Dallas Cowboys.com, alluding to his client's financial requirements. "What it is, we're close to finding out. He's looking for a place he can win and be fairly compensated. "They have Joe Gibbs and an owner who's not afraid to spend. Plus they play in the same division as the Eagles and Dallas. It's a good fit." Considered a strong presence in the locker room according to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Taylor, an unrestricted free agent, is clearly the team's second choice to round out a defensive backfield that will include Fred Smoot and recent free agent acquisition Shawn Springs. Last week, the St. Louis Rams matched the Redskins' six-year, $15 million offer to restricted free agent cornerback Jerametrius Butler, as reported by CBS Sportsline. Taylor, 30, has visited the Seattle Seahawks and Cincinnati Bengals and may visit Dallas, say fans on The Cowboys.net. Whether he would start in Gregg Williams's defensive scheme is unclear. Williams, the Redskins assistant head coach in charge of the defense, often uses five defensive backs in his formations as written about in the Buffalo Journal. The Redskins were visited by New York Giants cornerback Ralph Brown on Monday reported the New York Post and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Walt Harris yesterday, according to the Baltimore Sun. Both received offers that are not much more than the NFL minimum, according to sources familiar with the situation and written in today's Washington Times. The Redskins also seek a pass-rush specialist, and the club has scheduled a visit today for New York Giants defensive end Kenny Holmes, a free agent, Journal Newspapers reported. According to sources familiar with the situation, and delivered in the form of Mel Kiper's blue book, the Redskins would target a defensive end if the club trades down from the No. 5 pick in April's NFL draft. Another option is waiting for salary-cap casualties after June 1. The Redskins, who are seeking a linebacker ostensibly for depth, were visited by Chicago Bears linebacker Warrick Holdman on Monday as stated by the Chicgo Sun and made him an offer. The Redskins had been interested in New York Giants linebacker, Fox News reporters confirmed, Micheal Barrow but his asking price is believed to be too steep, according to a source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Originally posted by Art I could rewrite this story as it actually was inspired. Redskins Continue to Look Around Team Will Meet With Former Pro Bowl Cornerback Taylor on Thursday By Nunyo Demasio Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, March 17, 2004; Page D05 I read in the Associated Press today that the Washington Redskins, still looking for a third defensive back, have turned their attention to cornerback Bobby Taylor of the Philadelphia Eagles. The 6-foot-3, 216-pound Taylor -- named to his only Pro Bowl in 2002 -- has a visit scheduled for Thursday at Redskins Park. Redskins officials have said to reporters writing for the Cincinatti Bengals web site they are still seeking to address needs at linebacker and defensive end and, with the team just $3 million under the salary cap according to John Clayton at ESPN, it is not certain what kind of an offer the team could make Taylor. "We've always said he has his own unique market," Jason Medlock, Taylor's agent, said yesterday in an interview exclusively with journalists for Dallas Cowboys.com, alluding to his client's financial requirements. "What it is, we're close to finding out. He's looking for a place he can win and be fairly compensated. "They have Joe Gibbs and an owner who's not afraid to spend. Plus they play in the same division as the Eagles and Dallas. It's a good fit." Considered a strong presence in the locker room according to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Taylor, an unrestricted free agent, is clearly the team's second choice to round out a defensive backfield that will include Fred Smoot and recent free agent acquisition Shawn Springs. Last week, the St. Louis Rams matched the Redskins' six-year, $15 million offer to restricted free agent cornerback Jerametrius Butler, as reported by CBS Sportsline. Taylor, 30, has visited the Seattle Seahawks and Cincinnati Bengals and may visit Dallas, say fans on The Cowboys.net. Whether he would start in Gregg Williams's defensive scheme is unclear. Williams, the Redskins assistant head coach in charge of the defense, often uses five defensive backs in his formations as written about in the Buffalo Journal. The Redskins were visited by New York Giants cornerback Ralph Brown on Monday reported the New York Post and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Walt Harris yesterday, according to the Baltimore Sun. Both received offers that are not much more than the NFL minimum, according to sources familiar with the situation and written in today's Washington Times. The Redskins also seek a pass-rush specialist, and the club has scheduled a visit today for New York Giants defensive end Kenny Holmes, a free agent, Journal Newspapers reported. According to sources familiar with the situation, and delivered in the form of Mel Kiper's blue book, the Redskins would target a defensive end if the club trades down from the No. 5 pick in April's NFL draft. Another option is waiting for salary-cap casualties after June 1. The Redskins, who are seeking a linebacker ostensibly for depth, were visited by Chicago Bears linebacker Warrick Holdman on Monday as stated by the Chicgo Sun and made him an offer. The Redskins had been interested in New York Giants linebacker, Fox News reporters confirmed, Micheal Barrow but his asking price is believed to be too steep, according to a source. :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: Effing great Art. Effing great. :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauss Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Nunyo is the Post's answer to extremeskins BruceSmith78. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUorFU Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Art, you misspelled Chicago, according to Michael Wilbon of the Washington Post. That was a great "as it should have been written" Nunyo piece. I really miss Mark Maske more and more every time I see an El Nunyo article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjinhan Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 i would love to have Taylor on board but anyone concerns about his price tag? would it be better to sign either Harris or Brown to a contract similar to what was offered to Butler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turdfurguson Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Originally posted by sjinhan i would love to have Taylor on board but anyone concerns about his price tag? would it be better to sign either Harris or Brown to a contract similar to what was offered to Butler? Money is no object...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavarleap56 Posted March 17, 2004 Author Share Posted March 17, 2004 im sick of NUNYO i would rather have Grant Paulsen covering the skins ( not a joke) he is a good writer for a fifteen year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Art, I laughed for a good minute after reading that. BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Hats off. It could've have been any more accurate. Funny stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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