When I first read PFT's speculation that Tampa Bay could be a possible destination for Jason Taylor, I dismissed it. But after losing out on Jared Allen today, I could see the Bucs at least calling Bill Parcells to get a ball park figure of what kind of trade compensation he's looking for. At this stage in his career, Taylor isn't worth a first round pick, especially since you know Taylor isn't going to come cheap. But a lower pick plus Chris Simms? That may be doable.
I think there's a good chance that Simms is a Dolphin by this time next week. Parcells has ties with Simms going back to his childhood and he's got to be at least a little nervous having John Beck and Josh McCown as his only real options for a starter. Whether Taylor is part of those discussions or not remains to be seen. Even a second rounder plus Simms seems high for Taylor because there are some good values in the second round. But a straight swap of Simms and Miami's fifth or sixth rounder (which are at the top of their rounds) wouldn't be too bad considering the Bucs only have five picks this year.
In short, Taylor has been a good and consistent player, but I don't think the Bucs will give up anything to get him. And it's because he's a good and consistent player that he can get away with having photos like this taken of him.
Comments (5)
Scott, you are generally the man I look to for Buc news, but I read this on the Hashmarks blog on ESPN.com:
"Moffitt visits Bucs
April 23, 2008 4:18 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas
Here's a name for Tampa Bay fans to keep an ear out for late in the draft: University of South Florida linebacker Ben Moffitt.
He visited with the Bucs recently and spent a lot of time going over film and answering questions for defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin. Moffitt could go any time from the fifth round on. He's not likely to be an immediate difference maker, but he's the kind of player who can be a key contributor on special teams as a rookie."
Granted, it's not first round type news, but I'd hate to think you were caught slippin' =)
Posted by Jon | April 23, 2008 5:44 PM
Word.LB is the 3rd least of our needs behind safety and O-line, but a player like Moffitt would be absolute larceny in the 5th.I say snatch him if he's there.Scott.You da man.You know you da man.Can you please list for me the Bucs biggest position of need from greatest on down.With the 5 picks we got. I realize we kinda gotta let the draft come to us,but I'll like to hear what you got on that.Thanks.Go Bucs.
Posted by Fizzy Womack | April 23, 2008 7:15 PM
See,I knew it.I had a bad feeling about the whole Greg White situation.Why are the Bucs destyroying themselves like this.First the whole "Tiger Woods" thing they didn't deliver on(I tried to avoid commenting on that because at the time it was no big deal to me). Then it was all about retaining and rewarding are good performers from last year.I don't see none of that shit. I'm pissed!Garcia,Graham,and know White.The 3 guys who carried Gruce last year.Whats up?Theres no excuse for this crap.Even if it's draft day diversions,It's not worth having the 3 best players on our team last year pissed off.I got 1 question.Where does this unspent salary cap money go from year to year.The Bucs are very solid depth chart wise because of these perticular guys.Without them we are in deep shit.This is gettin' crazy.Man,just when I started giving props to Gruce for there offseason stategies,they pull this crap.I cant figure it out.Now, even if you pay these guys,they know right where Gruce is really at.Way to go guys.You really know how to screw up a good thing as soon as you get it,i.e.Tony Dungy's Super Bowl team.This sucks.
Posted by Fizzy Womack | April 23, 2008 9:28 PM
Each team is allowed to have up to 30 prospects come in and work out. I listed several of them, but I don't know them all. And since this guy is both a low round pick (if he gets drafted at all) and a linebacker (for which there is no need), I ignored him. Now, would you rather me spend my time on undrafted free agent linebackers from USF, or on finding nearly naked cheerleader pictures?
Posted by Scott
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April 24, 2008 8:09 AM
CB, WR, DT, OT, QB, DE, RB, swing OL. No needs at S, LB or TE. Now stop giving me homework!
Posted by Scott
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April 24, 2008 8:15 AM