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Fred Taylor is the career rushing leader for the NFL¿s Jacksonville Jaguars, his only team in 10 seasons of professional football. He was the ninth overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft and has been a workhorse runner for two coaches, Tom Coughlin and Jack Del Rio. With more than 10,000 career yards, he is 18th and climbing NFL¿s career rushing list.
In presenting Taylor a symbolic game ball when he broke the 10,000-yard barrier midway through the 2007 season, Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver called Taylor "the heart and soul" of his franchise. Weaver gave Taylor a $23 million contract extension prior the ¿07 season, one that delivered a $4.2 million roster bonus. Prior to the 2007 season, T...
In presenting Taylor a symbolic game ball when he broke the 10,000-yard barrier midway through the 2007 season, Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver called Taylor "the heart and soul" of his franchise. Weaver gave Taylor a $23 million contract extension prior the ¿07 season, one that delivered a $4.2 million roster bonus. Prior to the 2007 season, T...
Fred Taylor is the career rushing leader for the NFL¿s Jacksonville Jaguars, his only team in 10 seasons of professional football. He was the ninth overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft and has been a workhorse runner for two coaches, Tom Coughlin and Jack Del Rio. With more than 10,000 career yards, he is 18th and climbing NFL¿s career rushing list.
In presenting Taylor a symbolic game ball when he broke the 10,000-yard barrier midway through the 2007 season, Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver called Taylor "the heart and soul" of his franchise. Weaver gave Taylor a $23 million contract extension prior the ¿07 season, one that delivered a $4.2 million roster bonus. Prior to the 2007 season, Taylor, 6 feet 1 and 228 pounds, had started 108 of 112 career games. His career numbers would be higher except for a major groin injury that caused him to miss 14 games in the 2001 season.
A native of Belle Glade, Fla., Taylor played at the University of Florida and finished as the Gators¿ fourth all-time rusher (3,075 yards). He was a key component on the Gators¿ 1996 national championship team and an All-Southeastern Conference runner as a senior in 1997.
After he left UF, Taylor¿s relationship with sports agent William "Tank" Black soured after the agent acknowledged he stole more than $3 million from Taylor. Black also admitted he gave money to Taylor while he was in college, a violation of NCAA rules. When Taylor entered the NFL, he had a reputation as a sullen person with a mouthful of gold teeth. He got rid of both the gold and the attitude, and as his career winds down he¿s one of the Jaguars¿ -- and the NFL¿s -- most respected players. He has four children, two with wife Andrea. He lives in Miami in the off-season.
In presenting Taylor a symbolic game ball when he broke the 10,000-yard barrier midway through the 2007 season, Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver called Taylor "the heart and soul" of his franchise. Weaver gave Taylor a $23 million contract extension prior the ¿07 season, one that delivered a $4.2 million roster bonus. Prior to the 2007 season, Taylor, 6 feet 1 and 228 pounds, had started 108 of 112 career games. His career numbers would be higher except for a major groin injury that caused him to miss 14 games in the 2001 season.
A native of Belle Glade, Fla., Taylor played at the University of Florida and finished as the Gators¿ fourth all-time rusher (3,075 yards). He was a key component on the Gators¿ 1996 national championship team and an All-Southeastern Conference runner as a senior in 1997.
After he left UF, Taylor¿s relationship with sports agent William "Tank" Black soured after the agent acknowledged he stole more than $3 million from Taylor. Black also admitted he gave money to Taylor while he was in college, a violation of NCAA rules. When Taylor entered the NFL, he had a reputation as a sullen person with a mouthful of gold teeth. He got rid of both the gold and the attitude, and as his career winds down he¿s one of the Jaguars¿ -- and the NFL¿s -- most respected players. He has four children, two with wife Andrea. He lives in Miami in the off-season.
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South Florida Sun-SentinelToughest coaching jobs Wade Phillips, Dallas. How do you know it's a tough coaching job? When you go 13-3 and rumors still swirl that you won't be back as coach. Phillips, right, is back, but offensive coordinator and former Cowboys QB Jason Garrett...Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Michael Vick, David Garrard, Baltimore Colts, Kellen Winslow
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Fantasy football owners should draft elite tailback first
The challenge of every fantasy draft is to secure the best value with every selection, methodically assembling a team that will dominate from Week 1, withstand an injury to one or two key players, and peak during the fantasy playoffs. With that goal...Tags: Adrian Peterson, Tom Brady, Baltimore Colts, Marc Bulger, Torry Holt
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Fantasy football player rankings
The Associated PressQUARTERBACKS 1. Tom Brady, New England: 4,806 yards, 50 touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 2 TDs rushing, eight 300-yard games. Could he really go for record-tying 50 scores again? Odds are he won't, but then again maybe he'll hit 60. And his sore foot's...Tags: Derek Anderson, Calvin Johnson, Chicago Bears, Brandon Jacobs, Jon Kitna
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Breaking down the Jaguars
Strength Fred Taylor may be aging, but his production hasn't fallen. If it does, there's a short but strong man behind him ( Maurice Jones-Drew) to pick him up. Weakness Some unknowns on the defensive line — including whether Derrick Harvey...Tags: Peyton Manning, David Garrard, Baltimore Colts, Maurice Jones-Drew, Mike Smith
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Jags think changes can deliver Super Bowl
Sentinel Staff WriterJaguars running back Fred Taylor experienced one of the toughest moments of his career last winter. He went to the Super Bowl as a guest of New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress. "I went to the actual game in hopes that some of that championship...Tags: Plaxico Burress, David Garrard, National Football League, Multi-Sport Events, Mike Smith
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Right running mate turns solo show into winning act
Sentinel Staff WriterAt 6 feet 1 and 228 pounds, Fred Taylor looks like the prototypical NFL running back. At 5-7 and 208 pounds, Maurice Jones-Drew looks like, well, a bowling ball. But put together, these running mates make a potent force for the Jacksonville Jaguars. If...Tags: Lyndon B. Johnson, Dwight David Eisenhower, Bobby Mitchell, San Francisco 49ers, Elections
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Favre's first start with Jets to come Saturday vs. 'Skins
From wire reportsBrett Favre got a standing ovation from an overflow crowd that went to great lengths to get a good look at the New York Jets' newest quarterback yesterday. He was cheered again when he completed his first pass of practice. Those delirious fans won't have...Tags: Brett Favre, Michael Vick, Keith Bulluck, Baltimore Colts, National Football League
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Dolphins recap
South Florida BureauThree things that went right 1. After just four days of practice, quarterback Chad Pennington displayed poise and accuracy in leading two balanced scoring drives for 10 points in his three series. 2. Receiver Ted Ginn Jr. lived up to his lofty draft...Tags: Ricky Williams, Maurice Jones-Drew, National Football League, Chad Pennington, Miami Dolphins
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Jaguars: What to watch
Turnovers Three turnovers against Atlanta last week made for a sloppy game, and the Jaguars don't want to see that again. Fumbles could be especially damaging for young players with uncertain futures. Receivers A lot of problems here, but Troy...Tags: David Garrard, Greg Jones, Dennis Northcutt, Miami Dolphins, Jack Del Rio
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew making a name for himself
Sentinel Staff WriterYou wouldn't expect a block to be the most memorable play a dynamic running back made all season. But it was for Maurice Jones-Drew. You may have seen it live, or on YouTube or SportsCenter over and over again. Against the San Diego Chargers at home...Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, David Garrard, Colleges and Universities, San Diego Chargers, Heart Disease
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Favre passes his first test with Jets
Wire reportsBrett Favre stood in front of yet another throng of reporters, a towel draping his shoulders and a bead of sweat dripping from his gray-speckled hair. The New York Jets' newest quarterback was a bit weary after his first practice Saturday. "There were...Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Jason Taylor, Baltimore Colts, Health Treatments, Jacksonville Jaguars
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Favre Will Start For Jets
Jets coach Eric Mangini said Brett Favre will start Saturday against the Redskins in the team's exhibition home opener. More than 7,000 fans packed the team's practice facility in Long Island to catch a glimpse of the quarterback in his first appearance...Tags: Michael Vick, Baltimore Colts, Multi-Sport Events, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins
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