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WP: Redskins, Taylor Work Out a Deal
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:13 am
by tcwest10
So,
this is what "crow" tastes like, huh ? I was wrong. According to this article, Taylor has signed.
I'm telling you, you gots to get up pret-ty early in the mornin' to scoop the old man, kids !
Nunyo Demasio of the Washington Post wrote:The Washington Redskins reached a deal with first-round pick Sean Taylor late last night after face-to-face talks with the player's agents at Redskins Park, according to a source who requested anonymity.
Taylor is scheduled to take a 7 a.m. flight today from Miami, where he had been staying until a deal was complete. A news conference announcing the deal tentatively has been scheduled for today, sources said.
Read the rest, rightchere...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/ar ... Jul26.html
Wonder if Listerine will get this nasty "crow" taste out ?
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:29 am
by DaSkin
finally
Re: WP: Redskins, Taylor Work Out a Deal
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:42 am
by Manchester_Redskin
Sorry 'scoop', Think you will find that someone posted this story on Monday
tcwest10 wrote:So,
this is what "crow" tastes like, huh ? I was wrong. According to this article, Taylor has signed.
I'm telling you, you gots to get up pret-ty early in the mornin' to scoop the old man, kids !
Nunyo Demasio of the Washington Post wrote:The Washington Redskins reached a deal with first-round pick Sean Taylor late last night after face-to-face talks with the player's agents at Redskins Park, according to a source who requested anonymity.
Taylor is scheduled to take a 7 a.m. flight today from Miami, where he had been staying until a deal was complete. A news conference announcing the deal tentatively has been scheduled for today, sources said.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:50 am
by tcwest10
Link me, baby. Gots to have some proof !
If you're right, I'll have me a second helping of crow. If not, I'll leave some for you !
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:53 am
by DEHog
Wow...I can't believed he signed without seeing what some of the other top 10 got? Is he the first top ten pick to sign?
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 3:02 am
by tcwest10
HAH! If DEHog didn't know about it, it wasn't posted, you silly Brit !! Anyway, DE, this here is the only other Top Ten guy all signed up as of right now.
http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/HOU/7523026
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 3:14 am
by DEHog
You got this one TC the other post was that Taylor was close to signing.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 3:24 am
by Deadskins
I saw this in the WP at about 3:00 AM, and was sure I would be the first one to post it here, but when I checked in, TC had scooped everybody. Damn, this is a great site!
taylor signing
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 4:50 am
by Waterboy
Excellent news. Taylor's going to blow some stuff up this year.
From what I heard regarding LaVar, his situation may not likely be resolved before November. That being said, I want to see LA come out hungry and ready to crack some heads come September. If the Skins can add the O-Gun, whoo boy, that's going to be one swell party.
BTW, I've been lurking here for the last two months and finally decided it was time to get off my duff and register. This appears to be a happening place. RedeemedSkin, I'm digging on your avatar and signature. They pretty much sum up the man that is Joe Gibbs.
Waterboy
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 5:45 am
by redskindave
This is great news, I have been waiting for this for a long time, Im very happy he finally signed, now i hope things go well through camp and everyone stays healthy..
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 6:24 am
by BossHog
Well some of us aren't surprised that this got done in time... but I'm sure ALL of us will be happy to see him play at camp.
I may dedicate one whole practice just to watching ST.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:07 am
by floridaskinsfan
GREAT!!! Under two weeks until the HOF game. It is starting to get exciting!!!!
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:29 am
by NC43Hog
Happy Days are Here Again!!!!!
Great news and should be a great camp. See you there.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:41 am
by JansenFan
I officially recant my statement of concern over Sean Taylor's character. The slate is clean. Let's keep it that way Sean!
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:09 am
by Jake
Nonetheless, Taylor will become the club's first first-round pick to report on time for training camp since cornerback Champ Bailey in 1999.
Can you say irony?
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:20 am
by DEHog
BossHog wrote:Well some of us aren't surprised that this got done in time... but I'm sure ALL of us will be happy to see him play at camp.
I may dedicate one whole practice just to watching ST.
I'm there with ya Boss, very eager to see STP
Waterboy welcome to the board...now that's some hig quality H2O
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:34 am
by Deadskins
Jake wrote:Nonetheless, Taylor will become the club's first first-round pick to report on time for training camp since cornerback Champ Bailey in 1999.
Can you say irony?
Yes I can, wasn't your boy Chris Samuels in camp on time? I believe that quote should read, he was the first overall pick of the Redskins to be in camp on time since Champ Bailey.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:50 am
by Jake
JSPB22 wrote:Jake wrote:Nonetheless, Taylor will become the club's first first-round pick to report on time for training camp since cornerback Champ Bailey in 1999.
Can you say irony?
Yes I can, wasn't your boy Chris Samuels in camp on time? I believe that quote should read, he was the first overall pick of the Redskins to be in camp on time since Champ Bailey.
Nope. He held out for a day if I'm not mistaken. LaVar was picked one spot ahead of him, so LaVar was our top pick.
Redskins Sign First-Round Pick Taylor
By JOSEPH WHITE
The Associated Press
Tuesday, July 27, 2004; 8:46 AM
ASHBURN, Va. - The Washington Redskins agreed to a seven-year, $18 million deal with first-round draft pick Sean Taylor, The Associated Press has learned.
After late night negotiations, Taylor was on a flight to Washington on Tuesday morning to sign his contract, according to agent Jeff Moorad.
"We agreed to terms as the clock struck midnight," Moorad said.
A Redskins official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the agreement and said the team would likely hold a news conference later Tuesday.
The amount of the contract was confirmed by a party involved in the negotiations, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been signed. The source said Taylor will received a $7.2 million signing bonus, and that the total bonus money in the deal - including option and roster bonuses - exceeds $13 million.
The source also said the contract has escalators that can make the deal worth up to $40 million over six years, while the seventh year can be voided. The escalators are based on three areas - playing time, on-field performance and Pro Bowl or All-Pro selections.
Taylor, the No. 5 overall pick, is expected to be Washington's opening day starter at free safety.
© 2004 The Associated Press
7 years is pretty long for a rookie contract but I like it.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:56 am
by Deadskins
Jake wrote:JSPB22 wrote:Jake wrote:Nonetheless, Taylor will become the club's first first-round pick to report on time for training camp since cornerback Champ Bailey in 1999.
Can you say irony?
Yes I can, wasn't your boy Chris Samuels in camp on time? I believe that quote should read, he was the first overall pick of the Redskins to be in camp on time since Champ Bailey.
Nope. He held out for a day if I'm not mistaken. LaVar was picked one spot ahead of him, so LaVar was our top pick.
Which is why I ammended the original quote to read first overall instead of first first-rounder. But if you say he held out a day I will believe you.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:59 am
by Jake
JSPB22 wrote:Jake wrote:JSPB22 wrote:Jake wrote:Nonetheless, Taylor will become the club's first first-round pick to report on time for training camp since cornerback Champ Bailey in 1999.
Can you say irony?
Yes I can, wasn't your boy Chris Samuels in camp on time? I believe that quote should read, he was the first overall pick of the Redskins to be in camp on time since Champ Bailey.
Nope. He held out for a day if I'm not mistaken. LaVar was picked one spot ahead of him, so LaVar was our top pick.
Which is why I ammended the original quote to read first overall instead of first first-rounder. But if you say he held out a day I will believe you.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 9:04 am
by NC43Hog
DEHog wrote:Waterboy welcome to the board...now that's some hig quality H2O
Can't wait for him to "Open a Case of Whoop Ass" on opposing offenses.
Welcome Waaaaaterboooy. I know you have what they call "da people skills"
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 9:09 am
by Deadskins
Jake wrote:JSPB22 wrote:Jake wrote:JSPB22 wrote:Jake wrote:Nonetheless, Taylor will become the club's first first-round pick to report on time for training camp since cornerback Champ Bailey in 1999.
Can you say irony?
Yes I can, wasn't your boy Chris Samuels in camp on time? I believe that quote should read, he was the first overall pick of the Redskins to be in camp on time since Champ Bailey.
Nope. He held out for a day if I'm not mistaken. LaVar was picked one spot ahead of him, so LaVar was our top pick.
Which is why I ammended the original quote to read first overall instead of first first-rounder. But if you say he held out a day I will believe you.
Samuels was a first-round pick, just not our first first-rounder. I thought he was in camp on time, but you say he held out a day. Does that explain it?
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 9:14 am
by Jake
JSPB22 wrote:Jake wrote:JSPB22 wrote:Jake wrote:JSPB22 wrote:Jake wrote:Nonetheless, Taylor will become the club's first first-round pick to report on time for training camp since cornerback Champ Bailey in 1999.
Can you say irony?
Yes I can, wasn't your boy Chris Samuels in camp on time? I believe that quote should read, he was the first overall pick of the Redskins to be in camp on time since Champ Bailey.
Nope. He held out for a day if I'm not mistaken. LaVar was picked one spot ahead of him, so LaVar was our top pick.
Which is why I ammended the original quote to read first overall instead of first first-rounder. But if you say he held out a day I will believe you.
Samuels was a first-round pick, just not our first first-rounder. I thought he was in camp on time, but you say he held out a day. Does that explain it?
Oh, ok. I see where you're coming from but LaVar and Chris weren't in camp on time.
Re: taylor signing
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 9:33 am
by REDEEMEDSKIN
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 9:36 am
by REDEEMEDSKIN
Jake wrote:7 years is pretty long for a rookie contract but I like it.
I thought they had changed the rules so 7 year contracts were not allowed. Is his contract an exception?
can't have it any other way, eh?