Fred Taylor Signs with the Patriots

[Runnik's Hambones]

Just heard this on Tampa's sports radio station. When I find more info online, I'll post it here.

 

[Runnik's Hambones]

What I found thus far via google search of this story:

Fred Taylor picks Patriots - Reiss' Pieces - Boston.com

 

[Miller]

do all the old and run down RB's go to the Pats??

 

[Phicinfan]

:wow: Some of us called this one. I really thought Buffalo was interested, especially since I have seen some rumors of trading Lynch away due to his off field issues.

With how NE uses backs...this is a nice fit.

 

[Runnik's Hambones]

It is a nice fit, IMO. And we all called it. I think Fred will find some nice production up there.

 

[Da Bomb]

Not sure why I didn't think of this earlier, but doesn't this just scream New England?

Taylor isn't exactly upset like some of the guys before (Moss, Rodney Harrison, Corey Dillon), but he's a guy that has been stuck on the same team for a long time, on the wrong side of his career, has something to prove, and wants a ring.

And in New England, he can even "start" still and split plays with the other backs like Kevin Faulk depending on the package Belichick puts on the field.

http://www.sofantasyfootball.com/nfl/f2/fred-taylor-released-jags-25682/#post282090

:banana: ickle: :banana:

 

[Da Bomb]

i do think this is a perfect fit for both parties. taylor can produce well for another few years and will play a great team role. he gives the patriots a sure veteran that they can turn to when they need to run the clock.

 

[Phicinfan]

Hold the phone. This is not done yet. As of 9:30am they were still negotiating per Pete Prisco of CBS sports.com

link:Taylor still waiting - CBSSports.com

 

[GRS0002]

This is done and being reported in multiple places.

 

[The Ram]

This makes no sense to me unless the Pats have all but given up on Maroney.

 

[Da Bomb]

This makes no sense to me unless the Pats have all but given up on Maroney.

im quite certain that they have.

 

[RLLD]

do all the old and run down RB's go to the Pats??

They are supplanting the Raiders as the team where older players go to die....:rolllaugh:

 

[storminn0rm]

I think this will be a great fit for Taylor. And it seems like the Pats have given up on Maroney. I don't blame them. He has been a huge dissapointment.

 

[Sgt John]

Faulk, Jordan, Taylor, Morris, and Maroney. Who is the odd man (men) out here?

 

[gmrcharity]

Maroney will be traded and Jordan will be cut.

 

[Coachnorm]

Maroney will be traded and Jordan will be cut.

Says the man usually in the Know.