Ike Taylor to Saints?

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NFL veteran Ike Taylor ready to make a move if needed

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback and Gretna native Ike Taylor has never had trouble making himself at home.

Ike Taylor, a starting cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, gives a high five to a camper attending his Face Me Ike Football Camp in Gretna on Friday.
Taylor bounced around as a child, moving from Louisiana to North Carolina and back again before departing for college at Louisiana-Lafayette. Taylor moved one more time when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft.
Taylor said he has found a home at every stop.
"You have to be a chameleon, be able to adapt," Taylor said Friday while taking a break from his annual youth football camp in Gretna. "I've been like that since I was small. It's really no problem. Wherever I go, I just try to make it home."
But Taylor, who has spent his entire eight-year pro career with Pittsburgh, may soon find himself moving again. He just doesn't know where.
Taylor's contract expired after the 2010 season, and he will become an unrestricted free agent when the NFL lockout ends and free agency begins. But because teams are prevented from signing free agents during the lockout, Taylor is left in the precarious position of not knowing yet where he will play.
"When you get into this profession, you already know that's part of the business," Taylor said. "You don't know what's really going to go on. There's nothing in our business that's guaranteed anyway, so that's how I look at it."
After helping the Steelers reach the Super Bowl in February for the third time in six seasons, Taylor did not re-sign with Pittsburgh, leaving him available to sign with any team. But Taylor doesn't worry about the details of his contract negotiations.
"I just leave it up to my agent (Joel Segal) and Pittsburgh," Taylor said. "When it comes down to getting serious, I'm sure my agent is going to call me. Other than that, he'll let me know when the time is right."

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Can we use him?

Luda34 · 06-25-2011, 09:58 AM

I believe we can use him he has talent and he been around for a while. I would sign him and cut or trade Greer.

Danno · 06-25-2011, 10:13 AM

IIRC hes better suited as a zone CB.

I don't think he'd be a good fit here, and would probably be our 4th or 5th best CB in GW's system. I say spend the cash elsewhere.

papz · 06-25-2011, 11:05 AM

Cost too much... I can't see this happening. He's extremely effective in Pittsburgh due to their blitzing scheme. While a good corner, we have two very good corners... even excellent, when healthy. If he's willing to take safety money, I think he would make a great tandem with Jenkins in at safety.

Marlboro Man · 06-25-2011, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Luda34

I believe we can use him he has talent and he been around for a while. I would sign him and cut or trade Greer.

Why? He's our best CB.

B_Dub_Saint · 06-25-2011, 05:28 PM

Can't have too many CB's. Sign him up.

foreverfan · 06-25-2011, 05:29 PM

With what money?

GeauxForMore · 06-25-2011, 09:32 PM

He's a zone corner. Remember when we brought in a zone corner who we thought would be a good man corner. He's name is Jason David. No spend the money somewhere else.

TheDeuce · 06-26-2011, 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Why? He's our best CB.

Seriously? Jabari Greer? Lulz.

Danno · 06-26-2011, 08:58 AM

I agree, Greer is our best CB with Porter close behind.

Hopefully Robinson pushes both of them and Patrick plays the dime by season's end.

06-25-2011, 08:57 AM	#1
Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) NFL veteran Ike Taylor ready to make a move if needed Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback and Gretna native Ike Taylor has never had trouble making himself at home. Ike Taylor, a starting cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, gives a high five to a camper attending his Face Me Ike Football Camp in Gretna on Friday. Taylor bounced around as a child, moving from Louisiana to North Carolina and back again before departing for college at Louisiana-Lafayette. Taylor moved one more time when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft. Taylor said he has found a home at every stop. "You have to be a chameleon, be able to adapt," Taylor said Friday while taking a break from his annual youth football camp in Gretna. "I've been like that since I was small. It's really no problem. Wherever I go, I just try to make it home." But Taylor, who has spent his entire eight-year pro career with Pittsburgh, may soon find himself moving again. He just doesn't know where. Taylor's contract expired after the 2010 season, and he will become an unrestricted free agent when the NFL lockout ends and free agency begins. But because teams are prevented from signing free agents during the lockout, Taylor is left in the precarious position of not knowing yet where he will play. "When you get into this profession, you already know that's part of the business," Taylor said. "You don't know what's really going to go on. There's nothing in our business that's guaranteed anyway, so that's how I look at it." After helping the Steelers reach the Super Bowl in February for the third time in six seasons, Taylor did not re-sign with Pittsburgh, leaving him available to sign with any team. But Taylor doesn't worry about the details of his contract negotiations. "I just leave it up to my agent (Joel Segal) and Pittsburgh," Taylor said. "When it comes down to getting serious, I'm sure my agent is going to call me. Other than that, he'll let me know when the time is right." read more Can we use him? Attached Thumbnails
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06-25-2011, 11:23 AM	#5
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Originally Posted by Luda34 I believe we can use him he has talent and he been around for a while. I would sign him and cut or trade Greer. Why? He's our best CB.

06-26-2011, 02:00 AM	#9
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Why? He's our best CB. Seriously? Jabari Greer? Lulz.
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06-25-2011, 09:58 AM	#2
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	I believe we can use him he has talent and he been around for a while. I would sign him and cut or trade Greer.

06-25-2011, 10:13 AM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	IIRC hes better suited as a zone CB. I don't think he'd be a good fit here, and would probably be our 4th or 5th best CB in GW's system. I say spend the cash elsewhere.

06-25-2011, 11:05 AM	#4
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753	Cost too much... I can't see this happening. He's extremely effective in Pittsburgh due to their blitzing scheme. While a good corner, we have two very good corners... even excellent, when healthy. If he's willing to take safety money, I think he would make a great tandem with Jenkins in at safety.

06-25-2011, 05:28 PM	#6
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Can't have too many CB's. Sign him up.

06-25-2011, 05:29 PM	#7
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	With what money?

06-25-2011, 09:32 PM	#8
GeauxForMore 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 589	He's a zone corner. Remember when we brought in a zone corner who we thought would be a good man corner. He's name is Jason David. No spend the money somewhere else.

06-26-2011, 08:58 AM	#10
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	I agree, Greer is our best CB with Porter close behind. Hopefully Robinson pushes both of them and Patrick plays the dime by season's end.