tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post6354979316901892501..comments2008-05-03T14:15:33.072-04:00Suzanne Levinsonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-51598120046871189772008-05-03T14:15:00.000-04:002008-05-03T14:15:00.000-04:00Armando,<BR/>How Parcells negotiates the JT situationor how Huizenga intervenes in Parcells´decisions have an impact beyond the JT situation. If Huizenga ordered Parcells to trade or not trade players, this would undermine Parcells´ responasbility and make it a shared one and also undermine Parcell´s authority. Also it would signal that some players can circumvent the staff and foster chaos long'term. How would Shula have done with an owner telling him what to do_ Let Parcells do his job.<BR/><BR/>If Parcells bowed down to JT´s pressure then that would encourage othr players and agents to pressure the Dolphins into trading for low choices etc.<BR/><BR/>Even if JT retires and we get nothing for this, I will support Parcels for bringing in a tougher approach, not only with players but with agents---if we continue trading badly or bowing down to agents, the Dolphins will never be back in the Super Bowl.<BR/><BR/>Rick,<BR/>Fan since 1982Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-84920979123005402272008-05-01T10:06:00.000-04:002008-05-01T10:06:00.000-04:00BOO-HOO! I want to win a championship. My coach ignored me after my fabulous cha-cha routine on tv. My best friend whose sister I'm porking is playing for the cowboys. I'm only gonna get 8 melons this year. JT.Josehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16570059337687705607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-72906148082463405972008-04-30T23:30:00.000-04:002008-04-30T23:30:00.000-04:00DONT VOTE FOR HIMON DANCING WITH THE STARS AND MAYBE HE'LL GET OLD A55 BACK TO WORK,,,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-6781194582639488102008-04-29T21:26:00.000-04:002008-04-29T21:26:00.000-04:00Thanks Armando. Nice reporting. I don't believe Mr. H. could lead a group of condemed men in silent prayer. He exhibits weak leadership, but I still love the man. Coach (TS) should speak to the Football Czar (BP) and ask him to step aside on this issue, then extend an olive branch to JT. I think BP will accomodate TS on this request. JT will come home. Everyone saves face. Case solved. As for you Armando, stay out of this mess. Do not broker a peace plan for them. You have effectively identified and reported the problem. Let the Dolphins fix this very "embarrassing" self-inflicted sucking chest wound they've created. JT is the NFL Man of the Year, a future HOF, and in peak physical condition. Give me a break! Nuff said.The Sergeant Majornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-36139706206475006702008-04-29T20:49:00.000-04:002008-04-29T20:49:00.000-04:00Miami will be paying him 8 million dollars next year. Boo effin whooo. I feel terrible for Jason Taylor.Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-91567081831121375602008-04-29T19:09:00.000-04:002008-04-29T19:09:00.000-04:00JT is going to be traded during training camp. It isn't going to get ugly, it already is. And JT's comments that he is not yet ready to come home has a ring to it that may man he likes the glitz and football is now secondary. JT plays 1 maybe 2 years and retires on another team. Just watch and see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-1643752902233065062008-04-29T16:33:00.000-04:002008-04-29T16:33:00.000-04:00Props to you for getting the countrywide attention! I just hope that the national media outlets don't assume your opinions are a good representation of the true local fanbase, because they are not. JT has given a lot to So Fl, but that doesn't mean he is allowed to look down on all of us. King JT needs to be royalty on the field, not on the TV.1stTimePosternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-36599554469964577622008-04-29T15:54:00.000-04:002008-04-29T15:54:00.000-04:00Armandito, I see that the Jason Taylor story has gone national.<BR/><BR/>You are getting props for it on ESPN's website and the NFL Network also mentioned it on their update today. Good for you.<BR/><BR/>But isn't it time for a new post? This one has been up for two days ... feed me, Mandy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-23748412938348188202008-04-29T15:27:00.000-04:002008-04-29T15:27:00.000-04:00Armando Are you out of yout mind? While huizenga is the owner any attempt by him to undermine parcells authority would bring a swift resignation, and public uproar ahainst wayne. The truth is taylor caused the mess, and parcells has said in 08 jt will be a fin or retired. This has become a power struggle and wayne will stay clear, unless he wants to have to replace parcells. Let things play out and if taylor chooses to retire and become myr hollywood, i wish him godspeed. I think he ends up as the fins outside linebacker and then DURING the season is traded to a contender.doug collinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10267362482757858398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-52703535974032090352008-04-29T14:03:00.000-04:002008-04-29T14:03:00.000-04:00Hey, I saw Armando on NFL Network also. Looking good playa.<BR/><BR/>You are a triple threat -- TV, radio, newspaper/internet.David in Orlandonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-50004989123311352102008-04-29T14:02:00.000-04:002008-04-29T14:02:00.000-04:00Armando,<BR/><BR/>Another good post. I believe the consensus of the prior postings is that JT does have several good years left if he is properly motivated by being with a team that is in playoff contention. Unfortunately, the Fins will be rebuilding the next few years and do not meet his expectations. <BR/><BR/>However, it is in JT's best interests to continue to be a team leader, help with the rebuilding process by being a mentor to some of the younger players, and continue to play at a high level this year. Why? Because Bill & company know that their best option is to trade him for as high a value as they can get when the oppportunity presents itself. <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, that did not happen in time for the 2007 draft and I blame JT. By indicating he might retire in the near future and showing up on the show that will be nameless, all he did was look like a celebrity girlie man with the nickname " Mr. Softie." If he wants special treatment- too bad, he already makes millions and we are still not a playoff football team. I do not see Tom Brady or any other active players being so selfish.<BR/><BR/>Ultimately, he will be traded when the price is right. If he holds out or mouths off, he will only hurt his trade value more and it will take longer to get rid of him. Once the season starts and the injuries pile up, some desperate team will want him for the right price. <BR/><BR/>So my advice to JT is to be a good team player, work your butt off, and have some monster games at the beginning of the season, and the rest will take care of itself.<BR/><BR/>My biggest fear is that he decides to ignore this advice and be a detriment to the team along with some other disgruntled veterns like Joey "Throw him out with the Trash" Porter and it delays the rebuilding process like you indicated. In that event, it will still be way more entertaining than watching "Mr. Softie" dance on TV!Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-91074613512270358582008-04-29T13:39:00.000-04:002008-04-29T13:39:00.000-04:00Mando,<BR/><BR/>How much make-up did you put on for that dolphins preview on the NFL NETWORK. lololFINSFANnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-49106881052893648602008-04-29T13:38:00.000-04:002008-04-29T13:38:00.000-04:00I used to have respect for your opinion Armando. This last blog has definitely changed my mind. Bill Parcells is the boss. Not Taylor or for that matter you. Taylor needs to decide, football or hollywood. Please, he is no actor, he is a football player.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-49857796582953926462008-04-29T13:37:00.000-04:002008-04-29T13:37:00.000-04:00One question, has Taylor ever said he would renegotiate his $8 million contract if a trade could be made? Did I miss that statement by him? Now add $8 million on to a 34 year old player and you can see why no trade has happened. Taylor says he wants to go to a winner but he is not willing to give up the cash...<BR/><BR/>All he has to do is show up and play and he gets his $8 million. Parcells is calling Taylor's bluff. Jax would have traded a 1st rounder for him if he would have said he would play for $2 million and don't think for a second these conversations did not happen.<BR/><BR/>Remember the Parcells rule; don't be a celebrity QB. I think that rule applies for tutu dancing DEs as well.Patrickwww.afatt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-51671016723577483172008-04-29T13:26:00.000-04:002008-04-29T13:26:00.000-04:00I love JT but if he did not want to play here, he should not have signed his name to the contract.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-58245894186468081792008-04-29T13:10:00.000-04:002008-04-29T13:10:00.000-04:00Armando and Everyone else,<BR/>A few questions I have for Debate.<BR/><BR/>If the Dolphins are rebuilding, why keep Taylor with 2 years left on his contract? He won't play for the dolphins after his contract expires because he wants to win and they obviously don't care about leadership because they released Zach Thomas.Why not trade him while they can get value for him. Why did the Dolphins release Zach Thomas and then trade for his back-up? Why did the coach staff compliment Booker and say they need to use him more and then trade him for a 4th round pick. He was a receiving option that we lack and could help the quarterback develop as an option to dump off to. They then use 2 draft picks on RBs, why? Does the coach staff believe that next years draft is going to be deep in WRs and CBs so that they didn't feel the need to draft them this year? If QB was a need, why not draft Ryan instead of Henne or if it wasn't a need, pick-up a qb later in the draft and draft a CB or WR in the 2nd instead? Would trading Taylor for Sheppard be a good idea that could work? We would get much needed help and youth in the secondary and Taylor could go to a team that has a chance to make the playoffs? A lot of questions, but things that I think make sense and I looking for opinions. Thanks MikeMikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-59865066960628129642008-04-29T12:37:00.001-04:002008-04-29T12:37:00.001-04:00One more thing...just think about how well Jason Taylor will be received by Dolfans and the community in general by showing up and being professional about the whole thing. No one blames the guy for wanting to end it with a winner. Just remember that the window in Miami isn't yet closed. If Strahan can do it (15th season), so can JT...and he's better and in better condition than Strahan!Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919996831816055239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-57352214364468787092008-04-29T12:37:00.000-04:002008-04-29T12:37:00.000-04:00It's obvious players read this blog because Jay Feely said as much on a radio show interview he did with Armando a few months back.<BR/><BR/>He actually showed Armando respect -- which is more than I would show any Spic.Arians Rulenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-12333011868044923062008-04-29T12:34:00.000-04:002008-04-29T12:34:00.000-04:00Wayne hired Parcells for this very reason; Wayne doesn't have the cojones to be the a hole. I'm sure if it were up to him, he would've traded him for a 3rd or 4th, just to be nice. Then all of you would be complaining that Wayne was a chump for letting JT get away for nothing in return. He's damned if he does/damned if he doesn't. Let Tuna run the show, that's why he was hired. Watch and see, we'll get at minimum a 2nd round draft pick from some team who thinks they are on the verge and a pass rusher away. Also, when bargaining, you always start high or low (depending on your position); some of you people must get constantly ripped off. Do you go to a car dealership and accept the offer or leave? No, you haggle it out until you come to a compromise.<BR/><BR/>NMPhinPhanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-32842373796418014082008-04-29T12:31:00.000-04:002008-04-29T12:31:00.000-04:00I am with JT on this. The guy has given heart and soul to the Dolphins for 11 years. He got paid but they wasted his career here.<BR/><BR/>Now the team is rebuilding and having a 34 year old player from a previous regime bitching and moaning about being here makes no sense. It's not like the Dolphins are building for a 2008 championship run.<BR/><BR/>Trade the guy and continue building for 2010.<BR/><BR/>And by the way, I appreciate your reporting Armando. You wrote last week the Dolphins weren't trading Taylor. Meanwhile, I go on the sunsentinal website over the weekend and they're reporting that JT has been traded. What a joke those guys.FLPDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-42268783695989987442008-04-29T12:27:00.000-04:002008-04-29T12:27:00.000-04:00It's pretty funny. As soon as Mando posted that players read this blog people started kissing JT'S butt. Don't worry everyone, JT isn't going to find out where you live and tackle you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-40614950603267090572008-04-29T12:08:00.001-04:002008-04-29T12:08:00.001-04:00Following an earlier post, Dolphin fans should side with Taylor on this. The claim that he's being selfish is besides the point. Certainly he's being somewhat selfish--but why shouldn't he want to get a chance to win a superbowl after playing with a bad team for so many years? After all, that's what most NFL players strive for more than anything else. If you could leave your job for a much better one, wouldn't you want to? <BR/> Parcell's stubbornness here seems to be based on nothing other than his ego and making sure he can enforce his will on whoever he chooses. As for the claim that he needs to be a hard-ass with Taylor in order to make a statement, that's a bunch of crap. If he ends up trading Taylor for a second round pick, it will not be perceived as giving in. It's what the damn market is offering and it's the best move for the team. He's tried getting a first-round pick and there are no takers. Trading Taylor is not giving in--it's smart. Will Taylor help this team make the playoffs in his next two years (if he plays this long)? Almost certainly not. Will a second round pick (and a fourth?) help in the future towards the playoffs? Probably so. Make the damn trade, Bill. Help your team and help one of the best Dolphins ever achieve his career goal. And do it now, while his value is likely to be as high as it's going to get.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-85518310468296610272008-04-29T12:08:00.000-04:002008-04-29T12:08:00.000-04:00Woops,fielding. NYScottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-58840462152370630922008-04-29T12:06:00.000-04:002008-04-29T12:06:00.000-04:00And now ESPN is reporting that the Dolphins DID NOT have a specific asking price. They say that the Dolphins were feilding calls but never made a specific request on a draft pick. WTF? Does anyone know the truth because this is the third different story I have heard in as many days. SOMEONE IS LYING IN THE MEDIA. There can't be three different stories that are all true so someone is lying. NYScottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553105.post-78297193113971439812008-04-29T11:47:00.000-04:002008-04-29T11:47:00.000-04:00kdee said<BR/>would'nt it be nice if you could visit them in the boiler-room bathrooms and comment on their janitorial toilet cleaning capabilities?<BR/><BR/>i haven't laughed that hard in a long time. i agree with you. too funnyphilnoreply@blogger.com