Dare we start this speculation — and that’s all it as at this point — but could former Eagles corner Bobby Taylor help fill the depth chart at CB and safety?
Reports indicate that Taylor is going to stage a comeback at the young age of 36. The man who hasn’t played since 2004 is planning to contact teams in the next week or so.
Taylor’s career quickly careened into the 30-wall once he left here for Seattle. The fact that he didn’t find a job after one year with the Seahawks pretty much tells us whether or not he’ll play in the NFL in 2010.
Having said that, if he’s serious about playing as a backup in a team’s DB, don’t the Eagles have to give him a tryout and maybe even bring him to camp? With the loss of Sheldon Brown and the injury to Marlin Jackson, the Eagles need bodies.
Bobby Taylor is attempting an NFL comeback at the age of 36. He's willing to be a backup.
If he pulls a Trotter and can play adequately, he makes the squad as a deep reserve. If he can’t, then he goes back to his lucrative modeling career — no hard feelings.
Hey, when you lack depth, look for help anywhere you can get it.
Then again, do fans want a guy that doesn’t appreciate the passion we have as a fanbase?
In a radio interview in Texas, Taylor said we’re the best and worst rolled into one. His anecdote describing how we’re too passionate drives me crazy, however.
“One time, we had lost a game unfortunately, and I was walking off the field,” Taylor said. “I happened to be talking to a guy on the opposite team that I knew growing up, and I kind of had a smirk on my face. A fan almost touched my face screaming “Bobby! Why do you have a smile on your face? It’s not funny!” I just shook my head, I couldn’t say anything.
Damn straight he couldn’t say anything. He knew he was caught not caring as much as a true champion would. Look, we’re not saying to ignore your friends after a game. However, you don’t have to be jovial, either. You should be bothered by a loss. Does that mean throw or kick metal chairs like a Ryan Madson? Not necessarily. Does it mean sharing a laugh? Not really.
Bottom line: give Bobby a chance and maybe he’ll learn how good he really had it.
