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Jason Taylor has firmly established himself as not only one of the more accomplished Miami Dolphins players in franchise history, but he's also one of the premier defensive ends in the National Football League.
Taylor, who was selected by the Dolphins in the third round (73rd pick overall) of the 1997 NFL draft, leads the NFL in sacks this decade.
In his 11th season, all with the same franchise, Taylor has earned five Pro Bowl selections (2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006), and continues to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks. He is a four time First or Second Team All-Pro (2000-2002, 2006), and a two time NFL Alumni Association Defensive Lineman of the Year (2005, 2006).
He enjoyed t...
Taylor, who was selected by the Dolphins in the third round (73rd pick overall) of the 1997 NFL draft, leads the NFL in sacks this decade.
In his 11th season, all with the same franchise, Taylor has earned five Pro Bowl selections (2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006), and continues to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks. He is a four time First or Second Team All-Pro (2000-2002, 2006), and a two time NFL Alumni Association Defensive Lineman of the Year (2005, 2006).
He enjoyed t...
Jason Taylor has firmly established himself as not only one of the more accomplished Miami Dolphins players in franchise history, but he's also one of the premier defensive ends in the National Football League.
Taylor, who was selected by the Dolphins in the third round (73rd pick overall) of the 1997 NFL draft, leads the NFL in sacks this decade.
In his 11th season, all with the same franchise, Taylor has earned five Pro Bowl selections (2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006), and continues to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks. He is a four time First or Second Team All-Pro (2000-2002, 2006), and a two time NFL Alumni Association Defensive Lineman of the Year (2005, 2006).
He enjoyed the best year of his career in 2006 when he recorded 13.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, recovered two fumbles, and corralled two interceptions, returning both for touchdowns. At the conclusion of that season he was named the 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. In his four-year collegiate career at the University of Akron he started three seasons and tallied 279 tackles, 41 stops for loss, 21 sacks, seven fumble recoveries, eight forced fumbles and three interceptions. He was a two-time First Team All-Mid American Conference selection as a junior and senior, as well as an All-America pick as a junior.
Taylor, who majored in political science/ criminal justice, also lettered on the Akron basketball team, a natural fit for his 6-foot-6 frame.
Despite being home-schooled from 10th to 12th grade, Taylor participated in athletics at Woodland Hills High School in Churchill, Pennsylvania, where he was a two-sport star in both football and basketball.
Taylor is one of the nation's most marketable and image conscious athletes of this generation, and he often puts his notoriety to good use.
In July of 2004, he established the Jason Taylor Foundation (website: www.jasontaylorfoundation.com) with a mission of "supporting and creating programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida's children in need by focusing on improved health care, education and quality of life."
He annually hosts numerous events to raise funds for his organization. In 2006, The Jason Taylor Foundation contributed more than $225,000 in grants and program services to local organizations dedicated to helping children.
In 2007 a 26 foot animatronic - the largest ever built - of Taylor was commissioned by the NFL to promote the historic New York Giants/Miami Dolphins game at Wembley Stadium on October 28th 2007.
He is married to Katina Taylor, sister of teammate Zach Thomas. Taylor also shares the same birthday (Sept. 1,1974) with Thomas, albeit the two were born a year apart. Jason and Katina have two sons, Isaiah Paul and Mason Paul, and a daughter, Zoe Grace.
Taylor, who was selected by the Dolphins in the third round (73rd pick overall) of the 1997 NFL draft, leads the NFL in sacks this decade.
In his 11th season, all with the same franchise, Taylor has earned five Pro Bowl selections (2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006), and continues to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks. He is a four time First or Second Team All-Pro (2000-2002, 2006), and a two time NFL Alumni Association Defensive Lineman of the Year (2005, 2006).
He enjoyed the best year of his career in 2006 when he recorded 13.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, recovered two fumbles, and corralled two interceptions, returning both for touchdowns. At the conclusion of that season he was named the 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. In his four-year collegiate career at the University of Akron he started three seasons and tallied 279 tackles, 41 stops for loss, 21 sacks, seven fumble recoveries, eight forced fumbles and three interceptions. He was a two-time First Team All-Mid American Conference selection as a junior and senior, as well as an All-America pick as a junior.
Taylor, who majored in political science/ criminal justice, also lettered on the Akron basketball team, a natural fit for his 6-foot-6 frame.
Despite being home-schooled from 10th to 12th grade, Taylor participated in athletics at Woodland Hills High School in Churchill, Pennsylvania, where he was a two-sport star in both football and basketball.
Taylor is one of the nation's most marketable and image conscious athletes of this generation, and he often puts his notoriety to good use.
In July of 2004, he established the Jason Taylor Foundation (website: www.jasontaylorfoundation.com) with a mission of "supporting and creating programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida's children in need by focusing on improved health care, education and quality of life."
He annually hosts numerous events to raise funds for his organization. In 2006, The Jason Taylor Foundation contributed more than $225,000 in grants and program services to local organizations dedicated to helping children.
In 2007 a 26 foot animatronic - the largest ever built - of Taylor was commissioned by the NFL to promote the historic New York Giants/Miami Dolphins game at Wembley Stadium on October 28th 2007.
He is married to Katina Taylor, sister of teammate Zach Thomas. Taylor also shares the same birthday (Sept. 1,1974) with Thomas, albeit the two were born a year apart. Jason and Katina have two sons, Isaiah Paul and Mason Paul, and a daughter, Zoe Grace.
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Brady Holds Court As Patriots Open Camp
Patriots veterans reported to camp today and quarterback Tom Brady held court. The transcript of Brady meeting the media was provided by the team: Q: How was the first day? TB: I think everybody is excited to be back. We realize that we have a pretty...Tags: Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Paul Pierce, New England Patriots, Super Bowl
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Ben Crandell: When times get tough, shake ya booty
The world is upside-down. The economy in free fall (exposed as an unregulated, third-world house of cards), Fredi's similarly under-funded Marlins still a factor, Las Olas without O'Hara's, Jason Taylor in burgundy and gold. ... What's next, playdates...Tags: House, Dance, Food and Dining Culture, Dancing, The View
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Taylor trade instructional in Favre's case
O, by the WayNo two situations are ever completely analogous but for those wondering how the Brett Favre situation will play out in the end, they need look no further than what happened over the weekend regarding defensive end Jason Taylor. Certainly Taylor......Tags: Brett Favre, Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, Injuries, Carolina Panthers
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Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas have same jersey numbers
Wire reportsJason Taylor entered the locker room Tuesday morning ready to suit up for his first practice of training camp, just like he'd done before each of his past 11 NFL seasons. This time, however, instead of finding a blue-and-orange Miami Dolphins uniform...Tags: Washington Redskins, Dancing, Miami Dolphins, Todd Wade, National Football League
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Trades' lesson: Team first
This time, the Washington Redskins' owner was far more than the fantasy fan he often seems to be. When Dan Snyder gave up two draft picks to Miami for defensive end Jason Taylor, he was filling a legitimate need, getting one of the NFL's best defensive...Tags: ESPN, Dan Snyder, Public Employees, Amani Toomer, Tiki Barber
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Patriots Sign 2nd-Round Pick Wheatley
The Patriots signed cornerback Terrence Wheatley, their second-round pick, Tuesday, leaving only first-round choice linebacker Jerod Mayo unsigned among their draftees two days before the start of training camp. Wheatley started 28 games in four...Tags: Brett Favre, Washington Redskins, New England Patriots, Greg Wesley, National Football League
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Shockey still talk of Giants news conference
tom.rock@newsday.comMike Pope already was bummed because he had to spend almost his entire flight back from Florida watching the ticker at the bottom of the TV screen on the seat in front of him taunt him about the Redskins' acquisition of Jason Taylor. Then the turbulence...Tags: Religious Leaders, Washington Redskins, Jeremy Shockey, Multi-Sport Events, Pope
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Dan Pompei: Trading Favre tough but doable
If Jason Taylor and Jeremy Shockey could be traded this week, certainly there is hope for a Brett Favre deal. But trading Favre is a more complicated proposition than trading Taylor and Shockey ever could have been. First of all, the timing is not...Tags: Steve McNair, House, Brett Favre, Washington Redskins, Jeremy Shockey
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Leaders in derby to land Favre
Which teams fit the profile to trade for Brett Favre? Here, in alphabetical order, are the most logical 10. Bills: They could use a marketing boost. They also don't have a strong general manager who can stand up to owner Ralph Wilson, and he gets...Tags: Kellen Clemens, Dan Snyder, Brett Favre, Jon Gruden, Washington Redskins
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Finding new home for Brett Favre won't be easy
If Jason Taylor and Jeremy Shockey could be traded this week, certainly there is hope for a Brett Favre deal. But trading Favre is a more complicated proposition than trading Taylor and Shockey ever could have been. First of all, the timing is not good....Tags: House, Brett Favre, Washington Redskins, Jeremy Shockey, Joe Montana
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