Jamaar Taylor retires

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  1. Cakes

    Cakes Mr. Knowledge 2010

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    I was originally going to go with "J. Taylor retires" but feelthepain would have called me biased.

    Giants WR Jamaar Taylor retires after two seasons


    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants receiver Jamaar Taylor retired Monday after two injury-plagued seasons in the NFL.

    "We respect Jamaar's decision, but we are really sorry to see this," general manager Ernie Accorsi said. "I thought he was an outstanding prospect and played very well for us when he was healthy."

    A sixth-round draft choice in 2004, Taylor played in 13 games in his two seasons with the Giants. But several knee injuries, including one that limited him to five games in the 2005 season, led to his decision to retire.

    Taylor caught six passes for 146 yards, all in 2004. His most memorable game was on Nov. 28 against the Philadelphia Eagles, when he caught two passes for 102 yards.

    Taylor's senior season at Texas A&M was cut short after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament.

    Accorsi said Taylor was placed on the reserve-retired list so the team retains his rights in case he changes his mind.
     
  2. Learn To Swim

    Learn To Swim 2008 Nightowltom "Best Non-Jets Poster" Award Winn

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    Dammit, that sucks. He would've been a solid burner, he could run like all hell.

    Between Taylor and Tim Carter, it's no wonder the giants never have depth at WR. Too many damned injuries.
     
  3. Big Poppa Naich

    Big Poppa Naich Active Member

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    yeah, 2 really good prospects, both always hurt.... bad break. The kid really had a lot of upside.
     
  4. Exit 117

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    Damn, he was one of two giants I liked, the other being Torbor.
     
  5. S+M=S Giants

    S+M=S Giants New Member

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    Yeah I wanted him to succeed. He has so much potential but stupid injuries took its toll on the poor guy.
     

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