Ike Taylor to Saints?

SmashMouth · 06-25-2011, 07:57 AM

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, 08:58 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.

Marlboro Man · 06-25-2011, 10:23 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.

TheDeuce · 06-26-2011, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Why? He's our best CB.

Seriously? Jabari Greer? Lulz.

voodooido · 06-26-2011, 09:27 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.

Yeh, and then we can trade Brees for a hot pocket!

joker-saint · 07-10-2011, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Yeh, and then we can trade Brees for a hot pocket!

Lol....Thats funny....I dont care who you are....Thats funny. Seriously though, why would anybody think Greer needed to be traded? DId they even watch last season? Greer did a great job on the corner. Just because he messed up a couple of times doesn't mean we should cut the guy. Geez.....With a fan like you who needs enemies?

Rugby Saint II · 06-26-2011, 03:29 PM

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.

We have a great strating tandem at corner when they are healthy and we have good young prospects to back them up. Greer had a bit of a down season last year but I'm not giving up on him. One thing is for sure it's going to be a top notch group for a long time.

Danno · 06-25-2011, 09:13 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, 10:05 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.

B_Dub_Saint · 06-25-2011, 04:28 PM

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

06-25-2011, 07:57 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Ike Taylor to Saints? 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

06-25-2011, 10:23 AM	#3
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, 01:00 AM	#4
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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06-26-2011, 09:27 AM	#5
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,819	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. Yeh, and then we can trade Brees for a hot pocket! joker-saint likes this.
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07-10-2011, 08:16 PM	#6
joker-saint 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 382 Blog Entries: 12	Originally Posted by voodooido Yeh, and then we can trade Brees for a hot pocket! Lol....Thats funny....I dont care who you are....Thats funny. Seriously though, why would anybody think Greer needed to be traded? DId they even watch last season? Greer did a great job on the corner. Just because he messed up a couple of times doesn't mean we should cut the guy. Geez.....With a fan like you who needs enemies?

06-25-2011, 08:58 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.

06-26-2011, 03:29 PM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	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. We have a great strating tandem at corner when they are healthy and we have good young prospects to back them up. Greer had a bit of a down season last year but I'm not giving up on him. One thing is for sure it's going to be a top notch group for a long time.

06-25-2011, 09:13 AM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	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, 10:05 AM	#9
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	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, 04:28 PM	#10
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.