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Post: Taylor, Agent Close
Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2004 10:14 pm
by Jake
Redskins' Top Pick Taylor Close to Hiring an Agent By Jason La Canfora
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, July 4, 2004; Page E03
Sean Taylor, the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft, is expected to sign with an agent this weekend, clearing the last hurdle before he can begin contract negotiations with the Washington Redskins.
Taylor, a projected starter at safety from the University of Miami, fired his original agent, Drew Rosenhaus, shortly after the draft. Vinny Cerrato, the team's vice president of football operations, has been in contact with Taylor and believes a final decision should be forthcoming. The team is scheduled to report to training camp on July 30.
"I've told him that if you want to get paid, you've got to get an agent," Cerrato said. "He said he's very close to getting a guy and we anticipate it will happen very shortly, hopefully by the time the Fourth of July weekend is over."
NFL sources believe Rosenhaus remains a strong candidate to resume his role as Taylor's agent, but Rosenhaus declined to comment when contacted yesterday.
Taylor also has contacted agent Eugene Mato, who some league sources viewed as the front-runner. Mato did not immediately return phone messages yesterday.
Rosenhaus has a strong relationship with owner Daniel Snyder, and the team has successfully negotiated hefty contracts with him in the past, including the acquisition and signing of running back Clinton Portis in March.
Taylor parted with Rosenhaus hours after appearing with him at an introductory news conference at Redskins Park in April. He has not commented on why he made the move or on his hunt for a new agent.
The Redskins have signed their final draft pick, offensive lineman Jim Molinaro, and have begun discussions with the agent for tight end Chris
ey (third round) and offensive lineman Mark Wilson (fifth round).
© 2004 The Washington Post Company
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/ar ... 4Jul3.html
Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2004 10:41 pm
by 1niksder
Hopefully this is a good sign and we can get him in camp on time... maybe he read JG's coments on players not making it into camp on time?
Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:28 pm
by Justice Hog
You see? I told you all not to worry about Taylor. This kid will be signed, sealed and delivered by July 30th. Mark my words.
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 9:50 am
by Redskin Steve
I agree, Sean Taylor will be in camp "On Time" and be the Stud he has been proclaimed to be. It's all good!!
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 9:55 am
by RedskinsFreak
My biggest relief came in not seeing a certain six-letter word (starts with P, rhymes with roastin') as a potential representative.
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 11:10 am
by skin_to_the_bone
Redskin Steve wrote:I agree, Sean Taylor will be in camp "On Time" and be the Stud he has been proclaimed to be. It's all good!!
Couldn't have been said any better
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 12:31 pm
by hailskins666
i think taylor just wants to play. money is important as well, but he seems like a real pro already. there isn't a lot of press around him, and not really any hype either, except for skins fans.
but, until he does select an agent and negotiations start, fear of a holdout will be in the back of my mind.
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 12:38 pm
by BossHog
HEY! ....let's not mojo ANYTHING eh... and just be thankful that progress is being made and that Taylor picking his agent definitely is a step in the right direction for getting him to camp on time.
I'm rubbing rabbit's feet and knocking wood as I read every post in this thread.
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 5:34 pm
by redskindave
Im really glad to hear that, Hopefully all will be well.
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 9:56 pm
by njskinsfan
Can we sign him to a 10 year contract????
Redskin 4 life ... he will be a dominator.
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 12:25 am
by SkinFan 0-16 or 16-0
To Quote myself:
Dont worry he will pick Eugen Mato. We will give him the money he deserves and a Phat signing Bonus.
http://www.the-hogs.net/forum/viewtopic. ... ght=#51837
Hmmmm
That articles just looks so similar to what I had to say.
Hey Jon C56, Maybe I did know something after all.
Part one of my plan is in place Now part 2 is next.
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 11:53 am
by 1niksder
The other draft picks are trying to get signed
Redskins | Contract Negotiations Begin for Wilson - from
www.KFFL.comMon, 5 Jul 2004 09:11:33 -0700
Jason La Confora, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have begun discussions with the agent for rookie OL Mark Wilson, who was selected in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
Redskins | Contract Negotiations Begin for
ey - from
www.KFFL.comMon, 5 Jul 2004 09:10:54 -0700
Jason La Confora, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have begun discussions with the agent for rookie TE Chris
ey, who was selected in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 5:35 pm
by JonC56
SkinFan 0-16 or 16-0 wrote:To Quote myself:
Dont worry he will pick Eugen Mato. We will give him the money he deserves and a Phat signing Bonus.
http://www.the-hogs.net/forum/viewtopic. ... ght=#51837Hmmmm
That articles just looks so similar to what I had to say.
Hey Jon C56, Maybe I did know something after all.
Part one of my plan is in place Now part 2 is next.
Yeah, well the washington post has been saying that Mato has been the front runner ever since he fired Rosenhaus. And cmon now, this is a good first step, but hes not signed yet. Im with bosshog, Im running out of wood to knock on.\
Hey what do you know my 200th post is dedicated to you skins 0-16 or 16-0
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 3:17 pm
by SkinFan 0-16 or 16-0
JonC56 wrote: Yeah, well the washington post has been saying that Mato has been the front runner ever since he fired Rosenhaus. And cmon now, this is a good first step, but hes not signed yet. Im with bosshog, Im running out of wood to knock on.\
Hey what do you know my 200th post is dedicated to you skins 0-16 or 16-0
Remember this post. My man Sean will be there the day camp opens.
Oh yeah Congrats on the 200th post. And thanx!
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 5:22 pm
by tcwest10
All I want to know is, is he Thisclose to signing or this.........close. It was supposed to be done by the end of the Holiday weekend, according to the WP.