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 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 Giants linebacker Micheal Barrow but his asking price is believed to be too steep, according to a source.
I think that with all of these offers out there it raises more speculation about whoelse is on the chopping block. There a few names that come to mind but I'm not sure how much more than a couple million it would free up.
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REDSKINMARK wrote:Now that TO is w/the Iggles, IMHO we need Taylor big time! Having practiced against McNubb and that offense for servral years gives him a huge edge.
And no Taylor... your not allowd to go to Dallass!!
couldn't agree more with everything you said!
God bless our troops and Joe Gibbs.
We'll miss you, Joe.
What's the deal with the skins continuing to go after LBs? Doesn't this seem to be one of the few spots on the team where we are ok?
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REDSKINMARK wrote:Now that TO is w/the Iggles, IMHO we need Taylor big time!. your not allowd to go to Dallass!!
couldn't agree more with everything you said!
we need taylor in the worst way,like the man said.i know i'll be killed here for this but IMHO samuels needs to restructure or hit the trail.we could sign more defensive players with his huge cap number.if taylor goes to dallas,were screwed......
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Champsturf wrote:Very nice article Rich. I've never read it b4.
yeah that had great insight. Good work.
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you guys gotta quit skipping past the home page and check out the articles on there - I am but one cog in a great writing crew - there are some real writers here check out the Exclusive Articles - top button on the left side of the home page and the newest articles are usually posted in the main box
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Will do thanks for the advice. I've been looking at them more and more and there is great stuff.
I have travelled the net and found the Redskins promise land. This is, by far, the best site out there for Redskins/NFL News, Notes, Opinions, and so much more.
No problem - I felt fortunate to be allowed to write here and chip in my opinions I always love to plug the exclusive articles because the guys here put their time and skull sweat into them - you wouldn't believe how much work went into the draft stuff... and a large percentage of the work was one guy...
terrific team Boss has here... I can't wait for camp half so much as to meet these guys
of course the other half of the reason is to see all these FA we are adding ::grin:: as an ex-LB I can't wait - this is an amalgamation of talent like we haven't seen in a long time
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