Clearly, Taylor has become the victim of Bill Parcells' desire and apparent need to let everyone know – particularly his players – that he's the alpha dog in Miami. And how better to accomplish that than by putting the team's best player in his place?
With or without Taylor, the Dolphins are not going to contend this season as Parcells – the franchise's football chief -- remakes a 1-15 team into his hard-nosed image.
That Taylor opted to participate in Dancing With the Stars TV show gave Parcells an opportunity to show his new team that no one is safe from the wrath of The Tuna.
For his part, Taylor – just two seasons removed from winning NFL defensive player of the year honors -- said he has never demanded a trade, while adding he hopes to play one more season before pursuing an acting career.
Whether that will be as a member of the Dolphins, he did not – and could not – know. That is a question only Bill Parcells can answer.
The Dolphins tried to move Taylor to Jacksonville just before the draft, but the deal fell apart. And it appears unlikely that Miami can get equal value for Taylor, who has registered more sacks – 100.5 – than any player since 2000.
But Taylor will soon turn 34 and The Tuna's public posturing has done little to improve Miami's trade leverage with other teams. A small price to pay, apparently, for Parcells to show he's in charge.
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