Fred Taylor wants his salary doubled? (1 Viewer)

[TheFanatic]

According to this article Fred wants his salary to be doubled from $2.2 mill to $5 million.

What is the liklihood that the Jags even consider this considering they have the fasted fire plug on the planet tearing up opposing Defenses in only his rookie season?

 

[Da Guru]

According to this article Fred wants his salary to be doubled from $2.2 mill to $5 million.

What is the liklihood that the Jags even consider this considering they have the fasted fire plug on the planet tearing up opposing Defenses in only his rookie season?

The Fragile one will be lucky to only get his salary cut by 25%! I like Freddy, but he does not have a hamstring to stand on in this one.

 

[Banger]

I'd say he has a 2% chance.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

According to this article Fred wants his salary to be doubled from $2.2 mill to $5 million.

What is the liklihood that the Jags even consider this considering they have the fasted fire plug on the planet tearing up opposing Defenses in only his rookie season?

Although he's a sentimental favorite of the organization, he doesn't have much leverage. The Jags won't lay down $5M for a RB of his age, with or without Maurice Drew there. It's possible that he gets offered a slight bump in salary, but I don't think that will happen. I think he gets moved in the off season, so the team can recoup some value in the end.

 

[Warhogs]

Sounds like the talk of a guy who wants to force his way out of the organization. This is his way of saying I want out without demanding a trade.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Sounds like the talk of a guy who wants to force his way out of the organization. This is his way of saying I want out without demanding a trade.

No need for the smilie. He wants to get paid and if it means going elsewhere, then that's part of the business.

 

[Banger]

How about Fred in Denver? That could be scary (with the obvious "if he can stay healthy" disclaimer).

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

How about Fred in Denver? That could be scary (with the obvious "if he can stay healthy" disclaimer).

I think he would be a perfect Denver RB. His running style would mesh well with that line.

 

[perry147]

According to this article Fred wants his salary to be doubled from $2.2 mill to $5 million.

What is the liklihood that the Jags even consider this considering they have the fasted fire plug on the planet tearing up opposing Defenses in only his rookie season?

Either fred or someone need to go back to school.2.2 = 4.4

4.4 <> 5

 

[-OZ-]

How about Fred in Denver? That could be scary (with the obvious "if he can stay healthy" disclaimer).

While we tire of Denver coming up every time a RB might move on, it might be possible here.I'd argue the Jaguars shouldn't trade him to a wildcard contender in the AFC, but that's probably an afterthought.

 

[Banger]

How about Fred in Denver? That could be scary (with the obvious "if he can stay healthy" disclaimer).

While we tire of Denver coming up every time a RB might move on, it might be possible here.I'd argue the Jaguars shouldn't trade him to a wildcard contender in the AFC, but that's probably an afterthought.

Plummer for Freddie?

 

[NYRAGE]

That's probably the same math used by former agent Tank Black to steal his money a few years ago.

 

[T Man]

Sounds like the talk of a guy who wants to force his way out of the organization. This is his way of saying I want out without demanding a trade.

No need for the smilie. He wants to get paid and if it means going elsewhere, then that's part of the business.

I cannot see a team giving Taylor $5M a year for the long haul. He rarely plays a full season. He is getting up there in age. Why take the salary cap risk. He might get close to that , but it won't be guaranteed and it will likely have roster bonuses.

 

[massraider]

How about Fred in Denver? That could be scary (with the obvious "if he can stay healthy" disclaimer).

Unfortunately, I think the days of Fred being scary are over. He could do well in Denver, but injuries have taken their toll. Fred's put up some numbers, but he'll always be a 'coulda-been' in my book. All the tools to be the best in the league.

 

[-OZ-]

How about Fred in Denver? That could be scary (with the obvious "if he can stay healthy" disclaimer).

While we tire of Denver coming up every time a RB might move on, it might be possible here.I'd argue the Jaguars shouldn't trade him to a wildcard contender in the AFC, but that's probably an afterthought.

Plummer for Freddie?

I highly doubt that. Garrard isn't great, and Leftwich always an injury risk, but Plummer wouldn't add anything. Besides, when has Denver traded for a vet RB?

 

[Marc Levin]

Sounds like the talk of a guy who wants to force his way out of the organization. This is his way of saying I want out without demanding a trade.

He asked for a raise before the season, stating that he'd demand more money after this season - the team knew this was coming.It's just one of the myriad of reasons I have for thinking M J-D will repeat in the top-10 RBs in '07

 

[Marc Levin]

Sounds like the talk of a guy who wants to force his way out of the organization. This is his way of saying I want out without demanding a trade.

No need for the smilie. He wants to get paid and if it means going elsewhere, then that's part of the business.

I cannot see a team giving Taylor $5M a year for the long haul. He rarely plays a full season. He is getting up there in age. Why take the salary cap risk. He might get close to that , but it won't be guaranteed and it will likely have roster bonuses.

I think he sees himself as a "poor man's" Edgerrin James and would like a decent sized percentage of the amount of money that Edge got to go to AZ.

 

[Banger]

How about Fred in Denver? That could be scary (with the obvious "if he can stay healthy" disclaimer).

While we tire of Denver coming up every time a RB might move on, it might be possible here.I'd argue the Jaguars shouldn't trade him to a wildcard contender in the AFC, but that's probably an afterthought.

Plummer for Freddie?

I highly doubt that. Garrard isn't great, and Leftwich always an injury risk, but Plummer wouldn't add anything. Besides, when has Denver traded for a vet RB?

I agree that it doesn't make a whole of sense, moreso on the Jax side (although I think the QB position is in flux there). But prior to a couple years ago when did they trade for a CB or prior to last year when did they trade for a wr (Walker) or trade a wr (Lelie)? They've been among the most active in the trading dept in the NFL over the past few years so just because they haven't traded for that position in the past doesn't mean they won't in the future. When was the last time the running game has been as bad as it was this year?I don't think they will go after Fred, it was more of an interesting thought since he's an accomplished RB that may be out of a job and the Bronc's may be in line for a starting RB.

 

[PatsWillWin]

Sounds like the talk of a guy who wants to force his way out of the organization. This is his way of saying I want out without demanding a trade.

No need for the smilie. He wants to get paid and if it means going elsewhere, then that's part of the business.

I cannot see a team giving Taylor $5M a year for the long haul. He rarely plays a full season. He is getting up there in age. Why take the salary cap risk. He might get close to that , but it won't be guaranteed and it will likely have roster bonuses.

I think he sees himself as a "poor man's" Edgerrin James and would like a decent sized percentage of the amount of money that Edge got to go to AZ.

Where the hell are you getting this from?

 

[JaxBill]

How about Fred in Denver? That could be scary (with the obvious "if he can stay healthy" disclaimer).

Unfortunately, I think the days of Fred being scary are over. He could do well in Denver, but injuries have taken their toll. Fred's put up some numbers, but he'll always be a 'coulda-been' in my book. All the tools to be the best in the league.

Injuries took their toll to a 5.0 ypc average. I don't know if it's the competition or the fact that he was being spelled by MJD, but this was the freshest his legs have looked in a couple years. That's why he's looking for his money now. He wants to sell high. He knows he only has one or two more years left.http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/12753

I think the Jags move him but not until they he see how Greg Jones' rehab is coming. (Last reports were that the rehab is on schedule.)

 

[Marc Levin]

Sounds like the talk of a guy who wants to force his way out of the organization. This is his way of saying I want out without demanding a trade.

No need for the smilie. He wants to get paid and if it means going elsewhere, then that's part of the business.

I cannot see a team giving Taylor $5M a year for the long haul. He rarely plays a full season. He is getting up there in age. Why take the salary cap risk. He might get close to that , but it won't be guaranteed and it will likely have roster bonuses.

I think he sees himself as a "poor man's" Edgerrin James and would like a decent sized percentage of the amount of money that Edge got to go to AZ.

Where the hell are you getting this from?

My brain. Thus the "I think . . . "Why do you think Fred Taylor thinks he deserves to double his salary?

He started making contract demands before the season started - right around when Edge was signed by AZ. It isn't his play in '06 that got the thought in his head that he deserves a raise. My guess is that he sees the money Edge got, he realizes he's been in the league more years, and he figures that Edge is the person he is most akin to (some injury problems, same team his entire career, top talented past, but now an aging vet with a couple years left).

 

[BroadwayG]

Fred wants his salary to be doubled from $2.2 mill to $5 million.

Either fred or someone need to go back to school.2.2 = 4.4

4.4 <> 5

This made me chuckle.

 

[jeter23]

Sounds like the talk of a guy who wants to force his way out of the organization. This is his way of saying I want out without demanding a trade.

 

[x260bm]

Sounds like the talk of a guy who wants to force his way out of the organization. This is his way of saying I want out without demanding a trade.

No need for the smilie. He wants to get paid and if it means going elsewhere, then that's part of the business.

I cannot see a team giving Taylor $5M a year for the long haul. He rarely plays a full season. He is getting up there in age. Why take the salary cap risk. He might get close to that , but it won't be guaranteed and it will likely have roster bonuses.

I think he sees himself as a "poor man's" Edgerrin James and would like a decent sized percentage of the amount of money that Edge got to go to AZ.

Where the hell are you getting this from?

Last year he said he was the best running back in the league in a TV interview. I think it was on the FOX pregame show. Taylor wanting more money does not surprise me at all.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

I think he's just telling the open market what he wants. Somebody will give him a 3yr deal with 5 in year one.

Jets?

Texans? Yeah, I like this choice. Starts ahead of whoever they draft....

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

I think he's just telling the open market what he wants. Somebody will give him a 3yr deal with 5 in year one.Jets?Texans? Yeah, I like this choice. Starts ahead of whoever they draft....

I agree, but it's doubtful that they would trade him to the Texans.

 

[kensat30]

Is MJD even really all that without Freddy there? Hard to say for me. Granted, he is a talented player, but I'm not sure he will ever have the talent level of a Fred Taylor as a feature RB. Just look at what Barlow did riding on Garrison Hearst's coattails.

I mean look at it this way, Jacksonville RBs averaged over 5.0 ypc, 10.0 ypr, and scored upwards of 20+ TDs in '06. The Taylor/MJD RBBC worked beautifully for them this past season, and I'm not sure that Freddy is wrong to demand a raise. This guy has been their franchise for awhile now, and they may just decide to give him one last "minor" payday as loyalty to the team.

Freddy did a lot of dirty work this season getting down into goalline range so MJD could punch in the glory. And MJD without Freddy does not necessarily equal fantasy stud. He could very well produce lesser numbers with more touches next year. With the Leftwich/Garrard fiasco and a inexperience WR core, the running game is about all the Jag's have going for them right now.

 

[SuperJohn96]

Sounds like the talk of a guy who wants to force his way out of the organization. This is his way of saying I want out without demanding a trade.

Bingo.

 

[Traders2001]

NY Football Giants woul be a great place for Fred to land , let s be realistic Jacobs will not be the Giants featured back next season.

 

[simsarge]

NY Football Giants woul be a great place for Fred to land , let s be realistic Jacobs will not be the Giants featured back next season.

I thought Jacobs looked pretty good when saw the field. Why no love?

 

[Hamstring]

NY Football Giants woul be a great place for Fred to land , let s be realistic Jacobs will not be the Giants featured back next season.

I thought Jacobs looked pretty good when saw the field. Why no love?

If Jacobs has a normal season full of carries he'll be out of the league faster than you can say Eddie George. The man is a giant statue running the ball.

 

[Colin Dowling]

Taylor has been very clear (and very correct) in asserting that his incentives are not reachable anymore with MJD on the roster. He is trying to get a pay raise by getting his incentives guaranteed. Either that, or a trade to a place where he has a realistic chance of getting his incentives.

 

[Buckle]

How about Fred in Denver? That could be scary (with the obvious "if he can stay healthy" disclaimer).

I think he would be a perfect Denver RB. His running style would mesh well with that line.

Perfect fit! A bunch of owners are going to be suckers to take him in the 2nd round.