Taylor Pas De Deux

The fit is so obvious even the NFL is reporting that a Jason Taylor trade to the Eagles is a possibility. The only question, it would seem, is whether Lito Sheppard is included in any deal. (I'd say no. The Dolphins negotiating leverage in dealing Taylor is even less than the Eagles have with Sheppard. A 3rd rounder for Taylor? Why not).

Throughout the offseason, the Eagles have tried to make a big splash. First they landed free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel. Then they nearly signed free-agent wide receiver Randy Moss. They inquired about trading for Cincinnati wide receiver Chad Johnson. And they have looked into the possibility of trading for Taylor. Eagles coach Andy Reid never has enough defensive linemen. During the Reid era, the Eagles have drafted a defensive lineman with their top pick five times in nine years, including this past year, when Philadelphia drafted Notre Dame defensive tackle Trevor Laws in the second round with the 47th overall pick. Taylor would team with Pro Bowl defensive end Trent Cole to give the Eagles a dynamic pass-rushing tag team.