Jason Taylor

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http://miamijournal.problitz.com/sports/dolphins/20080401-Taylor-Trade.html

[quote]The Miami Dolphins finally resolved the lingering status of Jason Taylor today, by trading him to the San Francisco 49ers for a first and third round pick. The picks (29th and 70th overall) give the Dolphins a smattering of picks in this year's draft. Miami's new Executive Vice President of Football Operations, Bill Parcells, now owns the 1st, 29th, 32nd, 58th, 64th and 70th picks of the NFL draft.

Miami's Jason Taylor (AP)

With an unprecedented number of picks in the first three rounds, the Dolphins are poised to improve on last year's dismal 1-15 record.

"Jason Taylor represented the Miami Dolphins admirably in his 11 seasons with the club. We wish him the best with his new team," said Parcells in a statement. "We have no animosity towards Jason, we just felt it was time to move on."

It was no secret that Parcells and Taylor did not envision their futures on the same team. In early March, both sides agreed that it may be best to part ways before the NFL Draft on April 29th.

While many teams were rumored to be interested in Taylor, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, it seems that the 49ers came in at the last minute and offered the Dolphins a deal they could not refuse.

The 49ers were seeking an upgrade to a defense that has not generated much pass rush over the last couple of seasons. With the free agent additions of Justin Smith and now Jason Taylor, the 49ers are aiming to provide a jump start to an already improving defense.

Jason Taylor is currently a participant on Dancing With the Stars, but sources say he will join the team's offseason program at the conclusion of his tenure on the dance competition.[/quote]