Jason Taylor (not pictured) is a diva. Plain and simple. Much like Celine Dion (pictured).
I, much like everyone else, was not surprised that he has been talking to the New York Jets.
But, unlike, everyone else, I will not cite the "he has a right to earn a living" argument.
Jason has made it abundantly clear throughout his career that he loves being a Miami Dolphin. He's also made it even more clear that he 'hates' the Jets. They have courted him before, and he's basically spit in their face.
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Let me just say this before I go on trashing JT, he's an amazing football player. For a guy who's not your traditional defensive lineman (I know he's now a linebacker in the Dolphins' scheme), he's fashioned himself a hall of fame worthy career. I've heard Jim Mandich call him the best defensive player in Dolphins history. I cede to the Mad Dog on all issues Dolphins, especially historical.
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But that said, Jason LOVES the camera. Think about after he gets a sack. Jason does that stupid celebration where he outlines a box, and then shatters it. Why? He's the only human on planet earth to do it. I bet he was hoping it'd be his trademark, and it would catch on. Little kids would copy him. Of course it didn't. It's godawful.
So then, JT tried "Dancing With The Stars." Here's a few more facts about Jason Taylor. He's a handsome man, knows it, and wants a movie career. Can't blame him. The Rock did it, why can't he? (charisma, sincerity)....
So now, in his sunset years, why would Jason consider betraying his team, and going to the hated Jets?
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Hard Knocks.
That's right.
HBO's amazing reality show. More so than anything I've ever seen, it does a great job of humanizing players.
After Dancing, Jason was a household name. But then, he decided to play that ill-fated year in Washington ( I know he was traded, but the time to do movies was THEN).
So Jason is chasing the cameras.
Get on Hard Knocks, show what a great guy you are, remind people how handsome you are without your helmet, and let the movie deals pour in.
Jason's brother-in-law Zach was on Hard Knocks when he was in Dallas. That may have sparked the thought.
I don't blame him for wanting to be famous or having a life after football.
Just don't be so transparent about it.
As much as he hates the Jets, JT hates not having the spotlight even more.
I'm a student at AZ, a lecturer told us to read your blog, he said you were a great visual writer-- RIGHT Youre awesome man
ReplyDeleteoh my ryan! Thanks so much! I'm really floored and honored that someone would say that. How did your professor find me?
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David