cantankerous Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I had a feeling it would go this way. Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham The Buffalo Bills didn't stand a chance. There was no way Fred Taylor could resist the New England Patriots. After visiting with both teams, Taylor chose to join the Patriots because, well, they're the Patriots and the Bills aren't. "The visit in Buffalo went real well, but the Patriots just felt like the place to be," Taylor said Friday night on a conference call from his home in South Florida. "After talking to Coach Belichick and looking at everything, the caliber of players they have, pretty much it was a no-brainer. Who wouldn't want to play there in New England?" Taylor then rattled off a list of people he'll huddle with. Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Laurence Maroney ... He praised the Patriots defense because "they get you the ball back." "When you weigh all those options, to me, it's a no-brainer," Taylor said. "They got the deal done quick. They said they would. That's why they're a first-class organization that knows how to win. That's why it was easy to choose." Taylor also called Buffalo a "first-class organization," but obviously a few seats behind the front row. New England has an impressive track record of bringing in older backs and receiving quality mileage. They've done well with Corey Dillon, Antowain Smith and Sammy Morris. Taylor, who turned 33 in January, has rushed for 11,271 yards and 62 touchdowns. He had one of his least-productive seasons last year with 556 yards and one touchdown. He joins a backfield that already has Maroney, Morris, Kevin Faulk and Benjarvus Green-Ellis. Taylor, who split carries with Maurice Jones-Drew in Jacksonville, said he's used to sharing. "I fit in well with all of my teammates, college, high school and in the NFL for 11 years in Jacksonville," Taylor said. "My mom had five kids, and I'm the oldest. So I had to learn how to share with my siblings just like the guys I've played with. We always work well, no matter what. It'll be the same way in New England." Taylor claimed the Patriots didn't discuss any envisioned roles with him. "No one has said anything," Taylor said. "What I can tell you is I anticipate just coming in and competing. I'll try to make the guys at my position better. They'll try to make me better. I'll bring a positive energy in and do whatever I can to help the team win." Link http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afceast/0-5-138...o-brainer-.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Truth hurts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 And a little lemon into that open wound to complete the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 "That's why they're a first-class organization that knows how to win." Buffalo Bills circa 1991... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I bet the Pats had some incriminating video evidence against Fred courtesy of Matt Walsh. Friggin' blackmail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Yawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Mills Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 anyone else feel like Charlie Brown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 anyone else feel like Charlie Brown? right after that tease Lucy pulls the ball away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasin's BILLS Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 who honestly cares? I mean the guy is going to be 33 years old, didn't even rush for 600 yards, he was put on IR at the end of the year, I don't see Fred Taylor finishing the year with the patriots, he'd be out by the time it starts getting really cold out in NE, He would've gone through the same, if he chose buffalo also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 WOW, bitched all the way to bed........Good night folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 anyone else feel like Charlie Brown? I got a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVABillsFan Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I hope him and Tom Brady break a leg on their firts play from scrimmage in their first pre-season game. Then I hope Matt Cassel breaks his on the second. F' the patsies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The way this team has been run, we're lucky players will even visit. Taylor would have to be an idiot to spend the twilight of his career with this franchise when a team like New England was interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Anderson's Lunch Pail Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I have no problem with anything Fred Taylor said. He's a classy player. His answers to the questions were classy. He did not make any disparaging remarks about Buffalo. People here are very sensitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgg Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The way this team has been run, we're lucky players will even visit. Taylor would have to be an idiot to spend the twilight of his career with this franchise when a team like New England was interested. True that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantankerous Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 I had no problem with what he said either, he spoke his mind, which also happens to be the truth. I knew he'd never come to Buffalo but it just kinda sucks. Oh well we still have ML and HJ...we didn't really need Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I had a feeling it would go this way. Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham The Buffalo Bills didn't stand a chance. There was no way Fred Taylor could resist the New England Patriots. After visiting with both teams, Taylor chose to join the Patriots because, well, they're the Patriots and the Bills aren't. "The visit in Buffalo went real well, but the Patriots just felt like the place to be," Taylor said Friday night on a conference call from his home in South Florida. "After talking to Coach Belichick and looking at everything, the caliber of players they have, pretty much it was a no-brainer. Who wouldn't want to play there in New England?" Taylor then rattled off a list of people he'll huddle with. Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Laurence Maroney ... He praised the Patriots defense because "they get you the ball back." "When you weigh all those options, to me, it's a no-brainer," Taylor said. "They got the deal done quick. They said they would. That's why they're a first-class organization that knows how to win. That's why it was easy to choose." Taylor also called Buffalo a "first-class organization," but obviously a few seats behind the front row. New England has an impressive track record of bringing in older backs and receiving quality mileage. They've done well with Corey Dillon, Antowain Smith and Sammy Morris. Taylor, who turned 33 in January, has rushed for 11,271 yards and 62 touchdowns. He had one of his least-productive seasons last year with 556 yards and one touchdown. He joins a backfield that already has Maroney, Morris, Kevin Faulk and Benjarvus Green-Ellis. Taylor, who split carries with Maurice Jones-Drew in Jacksonville, said he's used to sharing. "I fit in well with all of my teammates, college, high school and in the NFL for 11 years in Jacksonville," Taylor said. "My mom had five kids, and I'm the oldest. So I had to learn how to share with my siblings just like the guys I've played with. We always work well, no matter what. It'll be the same way in New England." Taylor claimed the Patriots didn't discuss any envisioned roles with him. "No one has said anything," Taylor said. "What I can tell you is I anticipate just coming in and competing. I'll try to make the guys at my position better. They'll try to make me better. I'll bring a positive energy in and do whatever I can to help the team win." Link http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afceast/0-5-138...o-brainer-.html perfect fit for Taylor...Bills are a minor league franchise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I have no problem with anything Fred Taylor said. He's a classy player. His answers to the questions were classy. He did not make any disparaging remarks about Buffalo. People here are very sensitive. Exactly, Is there anything he said that could be considered untrue, or hurtful? We all know that the pats and the Bills are on 2 different levels at the moment. The Patshave been the top team in the league foralmost the last decade, and are almost a guarantee to make it to the Super Bowl every year. Why wouldn't a player at his age want to go there? The Bills are still a ways away, and they already have a 1a and 1b RB's, he who he won'tbe beating out for a starting spot, so he will not have a huge role on the team. He didn't have anything bad to say about the team exceptthat they aren't the Patriots, something I don't think is a well kept secret in this world, and not many teams are the Patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 It wasn't really hurt by it, but I did not think it was exactly classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 perfect fit for Taylor...Bills are a minor league franchise Yes, but a first-class minor league team. Don't forget that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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