Jason Taylor’s agent, Gary Wichard, said that JT just signed a 1 year, $1.5 million contract to play for the Dolphins this year. That is a huge drop-off from the $8.5 million he was to make with the Redskins. I imagine that for a man who has millions in the bank, being happy was more important for him at this stage of his career.

I am ecstatic at the thought of him lining up opposite of Joey Porter, and I am excited that he will finish off his career with the Dolphins. He told the Redskins that he was not happy playing for them and wanted to play for the Dolphins. So, he told the Dolphins to do whatever it took to get him signed.

I am surprised that he did not go up north to play for the Patsies as they would be the favorite to make it to the Super Bowl. But, it was a long way away from his family in South Florida. Had he done that I would have taken his fat head poster off of my wall in disgust … seriously. While football is also a business, it is also the last place where we have heroes. There is a devotional element to this game, too.

JT will line up as an outside linebacker, but which side will he be on? Will he be back at his old position? Chances are that that will not happen as Joey Porter dominated at that position last year. My guess is that JT will line up at weakside linebacker. We could even move him inside in passing situations if we wanted to. As Henry joked on the forum, we can use him in the Wild Cat on defense;)

Having Jason Taylor back gives the Dolphins a pass-rushing specialist and the look of a team that wants the Super Bowl this year … and I am all right with that!

by David Blake
May 13, 2009.