Jets Release Jason Taylor, Should The Miami Dolphins Add Him?

at Wednesday, March 02, 2011 Posted by Paul Smythe

Yes or No?

I know that this will touch a sore spot for a lot of Miami Dolphins fans, and that is a big part of the reason why I am putting it up here.

I know almost every Dolphins fan has some sort of opinion of Jason Taylor, whether it is good or bad, and I want to know if you guys would like for him to come back to Miami to either retire or play another year.

Taylor was a Dolphin for 12 seasons, but many people ignore the time he spent in Miami because of the single season he played with the Jets. I will admit that I didn't like the move either, but I understand why he did what he did, and we shouldn't fault him for doing what he did.

The Jets were the only team that showed him any interest at all, so it makes sense that he joined them. Add the fact that they had just come off of an appearance in the AFC Championship game, and it was a pretty easy decision for a veteran player who wanted to start winning immediately.

In New York, Taylor played very well despite only starting five games. His numbers weren't up to where they were during most of his career with the Dolphins, but they were still very good for the amount of playing time he was given.

What I want to know is: should the Dolphins try to sign Taylor and bring him back to Miami?

If they brought him back he would help strengthen the defensive line. As much as some of you guys hate him, he is still a great football player that can make big contributions on the field. I would love to see him and Cameron Wake lining up on opposite sides of the D-line every once in a while and bring the pressure.

At the very least, Miami could do what they did with Zach Thomas and sign Taylor to a one-day deal so he could, at the very least, retire a Dolphin.

Yes, he went to the Jets, but he didn't have a choice. It was either New York or retire. What would you have done if you wanted to continue playing in the NFL?

Now, I want to know what you guys think. Should Miami sign Taylor to any type of deal at all? I look forward to hear your opinions, because I know this is a touchy topic for a lot of Dolphins fans.

Thanks for reading, and let me hear it.

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aron · 736 weeks ago

i think jt wud add depth to the line and if he plays anywhere near the level pre jets he will be a terror on the opposite of cam the man.

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Riverdog · 736 weeks ago

Nope don't want him back, the team has moved on for better or worse. If he comes here he will be given a spot knocking another younger player off the team. How did that fly with Roth ? Sorry Paul the guy is finished. If he wants to come back and retire with a one day contract as a Dolphin I think that would be a classy thing to do.

When Miami traded him to the Redskins that should have ended his career down here. Bringing him back as they did was like marrying you're ex-wife for the 2nd time !!!

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hookemfins · 736 weeks ago

1st thanks for the news on the CBA Riverdog and thanks for the Combine news Paul. Hope to hear more good news tomorrow. JT seems to still be doing a good job. He could add some temporary depth for maybe a year or 2, at best. Riverdog is right, we need new young talent.

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Kevin · 736 weeks ago

Why even ask. Bring him back. Jason has at least 2 good years left. He would be an asset to the team instead of a liability. I hated seeing him in a jets uniform when he played Miami. I am a great JT fan. Bring him back because JT is one of the great dolphin's who have played the game and can still play the game at a high level. Hall of fame for sure.

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squalleyhead · 736 weeks ago

I wish Jason the best of luck, he is one of my favorite Dolphins ever. When he comes back to the Miami it should be to sign the 1 day and retire. While I hated seeing him as a Jet, he had some JT moments, sacking Henne for example and the sack for a safety. Miami has young up and coming players and he would be a bit player at best here. However, a team who needs that 1 vet to give them a good fill in player is who he needs to sign with.

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Polly · 735 weeks ago

I would like to see JT back. Like it was said he had no choice but the Jets if wanted to continue to play. I believe he could make a differance on the D. He is still a great and smart player. AT the very least JT should be brought back to be able to retire the great Dolphin that he was for 12 years.

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