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Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:04 pm EST

Taylor to return to Washington

By Jason Cole

INDIANAPOLIS - Despite an injury-riddled and disappointing season, Washington is expected to bring back defensive end Jason Taylor and not ask him to restructure his $8 million base salary for next season.

"We're not doing anything with Jason," Washington vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato said. "He's going to be with us and that's it. That's the plan."

Taylor, 34, played in only 13 games with eight starts last season and was limited to 3 ½ sacks for the season. It was his lowest total since 1999, his third season in the league. That led to speculation that the Redskins would want to restructure his deal.

"When we went there, remember, they asked us for a two-year commitment," agent Gary Wichard said. "Well, we asked them for the same thing."

In addition, Taylor was limited to playing primarily at left defensive end, which is not what he is best-suited to do. Taylor spent the first 11 years of his career playing primarily right defensive end for Miami before being traded last offseason for a second- and sixth-round draft pick at the beginning of training camp after Washington lost Philip Daniels to injury.

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  1. King of Pain
    1. Posted by King of Pain Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT

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    Further proof that both Vinny and Snyder are out of their minds!!!! At the very least they need to restructure his deal,blithering IDIOTS!!
  2. samers42003
    2. Posted by samers42003 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:01 pm EDT

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    There not idiots...If they restructure his deal, then they are letting him down and giving the 'skins a bad reputation. It's all good dude. Jason will be out of his mind this season.
  3. Malinda J
    3. Posted by Malinda J Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:21 pm EDT

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    who cares he is in washington.. and they suck
  4. nate_08
    4. Posted by nate_08 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:34 pm EDT

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    The redskins suck
  5. bleediots
    5. Posted by bleediots Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:39 pm EDT

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    ya they stink indeed.
  6. thechosinone
    6. Posted by thechosinone Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:42 pm EST

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    he's is past his prime...just like 90% of the rest of the skins..
  7. DJB_218
    7. Posted by DJB_218 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT

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    Jason Taylor's best years are passed. At best he can provide some run support, but if we draft Brian Orapko from Texas, then I wouldn't mind seeing JT mentor him into a stud. That alone isn't a good enough reason to keep him on the roster.
  8. damian c
    8. Posted by damian c Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:26 pm EDT

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    I know something 3,4,and 5 can suck. Run support? He has never been a run stopper! When he makes it to the HOF , its not going to be because he was a run stuffer!
  9. WHAT !!!!
    9. Posted by WHAT !!!! Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:43 pm EDT

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    Orapko will not be around for the skins, I agree the skins need to get younger for both O & D lines. They should of restructured Taylor's contract to make cap room- Cerrato and Snyder are ruining the skins. They better get youth and size on the DL and youth on the OL.
  10. hornets2569135
    10. Posted by hornets2569135 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    Has been cashing in, dan has to much money.
  11. jarrod79
    11. Posted by jarrod79 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    they need to put him back at his natural position, RDE. IF YOU GUYS NO FOOTBALL, THAT WAS MISSTAKE NUMBER 1. Taylor is a way better puss rusher than a. carter. move that bum to strong side line-backer. I CAN BE THE G.M. FOR MY SORRY FRONT OFFICE REDSKINS
  12. GOON03
    12. Posted by GOON03 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:01 pm EDT

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    all i know is that the redskins are really working my last good nerve. it's the same every year! i love my redskins but when do us true fans get some relief? jason taylor has got to do something big this year ... and cerrato needs to be fired he's the biggest bum that's not on the roster!
  13. slamshrk31
    13. Posted by slamshrk31 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:26 pm EDT

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    how are they out of their minds. they gave up a second round pick for him so they might as well get some more playing time from him. and he's still better than half the ends in this league.
  14. Michael
    14. Posted by Michael Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    Dallas ssssssssuuuuuuuuucccccccccckkkkkksssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! period!!!!!!
  15. VolSkins
    15. Posted by VolSkins Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    lets hope a injury free offseason and strat of season will get his motor running...we need to get to the QB, and he is fairly well known for doing that....If they can draft Orakpo and use him as a hybrid, LB and de on passing downs...ill take that
  16. Mark K
    16. Posted by Mark K Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:07 pm EDT

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    If Taylor wasn't washed up, Parcells would have hung on to him in Miami. I'll put my money on Bill, you can put yours on Jason............although the Skins and Fins both suck................
  17. Charles S
    17. Posted by Charles S Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    The exchange for a 2nd round pick is history. What counts is JT is a year older, didn't perform last year, and may not be a good fit (if he doesn't play RDE). Is he worth $8M? I think it would only be ok to keep him if he renegotiates his contract for a reasonable price.
  18. Oliver Klosov
    18. Posted by Oliver Klosov Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    JKC continues to spin in his grave as the once proud franchise continues to make 8 bad decisions, on top of 17 other bad decisions... Deadskins forever....
  19. Junie
    19. Posted by Junie Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:10 pm EDT

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    redskins just really need to think about what kind of team they want to be if you going to be aggressive than be that on both sides of the ball whoever is always hurt get those guys out and then you will see were to put youth in
  20. Junie
    20. Posted by Junie Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:10 pm EDT

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    JT keep him an move him around coaches put a better game plan together coaches grow some balls hype your team up so they as a team can feel unbeattable you have the weapons no exscuses tell cambell to throw the ball stop trying to make a perfect play let your team mates make play you feel closed in run the ball dont get sacked jason defense make your man not want to touch the ball go threw them hit hard play tough we want that superbowl ring this year
  21. Kelly F.
    21. Posted by Kelly F. Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    Hay Snyder I have something to tell you. You can not buy a Lombardi Trophy. Stop spending so much money on older players. Start using the draft to build your team.
  22. Marc F
    22. Posted by Marc F Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:17 pm EDT

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    I have been watching the skins since 1965 and they have never been this poorly managed. As long as Cerrato has control of the reins the skins will suck! Snyder is an egomaniac who needs a guy like Cerrato to tell him how great he is. They need to stop playing fantasy football and get somebody in there who knows what the hell he'sdoing!
  23. Charles F
    23. Posted by Charles F Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:20 pm EDT

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    The redskins need to release Springs, Taylor, Daniels, Griffith, Jansen and probalbly all the rest of the 32+ Redskins. They need to rebuild through the draft and free agency (back up offensive linemen, defensive linemen, and linebackers). I would also recommend they trade Campbell and Portis for several 2nd, 3rd and fourth draft picks.
  24. Charles F
    24. Posted by Charles F Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:20 pm EDT

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    The redskins need to release Springs, Taylor, Daniels, Griffith, Jansen and probalbly all the rest of the 32+ Redskins. They need to rebuild through the draft and free agency (back up offensive linemen, defensive linemen, and linebackers). I would also recommend they trade Campbell and Portis for several 2nd, 3rd and fourth draft picks.
  25. William F
    25. Posted by William F Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:46 pm EDT

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    this not good for skins fan we need more young talent

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