Taylor Headed to New England

Let the free agency begin! The New England Patriots were one of the first NFL teams to strike a deal today with a free agent for the 2009 season, quickly snapping up ex-Jacksonville running back Fred Taylor. Taylor was released by the Jaguars last week against his wishes, but now the 11-year NFL veteran is looking to finish off his incredible football career under the leadership of the great Bill Belichick. The new Patriots running back released a statement earlier this week, saying, “At my age, it has to be a fit. It has to be that right fit from an offensive standpoint, as far as the staff, just everything,” and from the looks of things the Patriots are just what Fred Taylor has been searching for.

33-year-old Taylor was the ninth overall draft pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1998 NFL Draft, plucked out of Florida into the pros. In his time with the Jaguars, Taylor rushed for 11,271 yards and 62 touchdowns, leaving more than his mark on the football field before being released by Jacksonville last week due to salary cap clearings and the team’s desire to recruit younger players. Taylor visited both the Patriots and the Bills this week, ultimately making the decision to suit up in Patriot red, white and blue for the 2009 season.

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