BLUE 1,026 Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) Posted by Josh Alper on June 7, 2012, 11:02 AM EDT The Jaguars took a break from dealing with Justin Blackmon fallout Thursday to make a happier announcement. Retired running back Fred Taylor, the franchise’s all-time leader in rushing yards (and 15th in NFL history), will be honored before the September 30th game against the Bengals. Taylor will become the second player enshrined in the Pride of the Jaguars, the team’s ring of honor. Tackle Tony Boselli is the other player and former owner Wayne Weaver and his wife have also been so honored. “While I am new to Jacksonville and the Jaguars, I fully understand that Fred Taylor is a Jaguars icon and one of the greatest Jaguars players ever,” said Jaguars Owner Shahid Khan in a statement from the team. “Fred has earned his place in the Pride of the Jaguars, both with his record-setting performances on the field as well as with his involvement in the Jacksonville community throughout his career. That’s what I hear from Jaguars fans, and that’s what I’ve personally seen as well. There are a lot of reasons that Fred remains one of the most popular players to wear the Jaguars uniform, and I’m pleased to announce that we will recognize him this fall.” At a Thursday press conference, Taylor said, via Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union, that he has no regrets when he looks back on his career. That doesn’t quite fit with his involvement in the lawsuits by former players seeking compensation from the NFL for concussions they received during their playing days. Based on that, it would seem Taylor regrets not knowing more about concussions. As for the rest of it, not much to regret about 11,695 rushing yards, 74 career touchdowns and a place as one of the first great players in Jaguars history. Source: ProFootballTalk Edited June 7, 2012 by BLUE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanbrock 1,684 Posted June 7, 2012 At this point Freddy T is the greatest player in franchise history. Good job by the Jags to get this done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted June 7, 2012 Step one: induction into the Pride of the Jaguars complete. Moving on to step two: induction into the Pro football HoF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.AirMcNair. 1,232 Posted June 7, 2012 At this point Freddy T is the greatest player in franchise history. Good job by the Jags to get this done. Jimmy Smith gives him some competition, IMO, but either way, he's #1 or #2. Loved Freddy T, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted June 7, 2012 This guy was so damn good, and to be completely honest, he was underrated. I do not recall him ever being in the mentioning for best back in the league, when in fact he was easily one of the most dominant running backs when healthy. He was an absolute freight train out there during their post-season run that nearly upset the Patriots in their 18-1 season. It's just too bad they couldn't get a few more years out of that Taylor/MJD combo. Also, between those two, I prefer Freddie. Anybody else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted June 7, 2012 The Jags have had good players? Tony Boselli, Johncus Strouderson... Mark Brunell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.AirMcNair. 1,232 Posted June 7, 2012 The Jags have had good players? Tony Boselli, Johncus Strouderson... Mark Brunell? You're forgetting the greatest player in NFL history. Matt Fucking Jones. Not just anybody can rock a 'stache like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanbrock 1,684 Posted June 7, 2012 I think I can actually see the coke in Matt Jones' stache lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
That Dude 3 Posted June 7, 2012 Well done jags....great move on your part Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucman 891 Posted June 8, 2012 Fred Taylor was a beast. Well deserved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AL_Royalty 489 Posted June 9, 2012 Step one: induction into the Pride of the Jaguars complete. Moving on to step two: induction into the Pro football HoF. He should be at the head of the table as far as I'm concerned. AirMcNair was right to throw the name Jimmy Smith out there too. Both of those guys remain VASTLY overrated, if not largely forgotten. Still, HOF... I just don't know about that. If he could have stayed healthy and then not had to split carries at the end, there's not doubt in my mind that he'd have the numbers to back up his case. I just don't think his body of work backs it up, and he never had the prolific years like Sayers and Terrell Davis did-I think TD should get in, you see. He ranks in the top 20 in only rushing yards (15.) Everything else, he's on the outside looking in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted June 9, 2012 Fred Taylor had one season where he was top 10 in rushing. Not a hall of famer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AL_Royalty 489 Posted June 9, 2012 Fred Taylor had one season where he was top 10 in rushing. Not a hall of famer. He was top ten 6 times and is currently 15th all time, so there is a case to be made for why he MIGHT be worthy, but I still think he falls just short... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted June 9, 2012 Yeah, the injuries definitely don't help, and I disagree about the splitting carries. His last two years with the Jags when MJD first arrived saw him post his highest YPC of his career and helped keep him healthy, which he never was again after he left the Jags. The only players who have more yards than him that aren't in (who are currently retired) are Jerome Bettis and Edgerrin James. And there are only a handful of RBs in the HoF who had a better career YPC than he did (4.6). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted June 10, 2012 Yeah, pro football reference ranks rbs by attempts, not yards. My b. Regardless, I still don't consider him a hall of famer. He wasn't ever a top running back, just a very good one for a long while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman 2 Posted June 10, 2012 Fred Taylor won't be in the HOF. He was a great player, but not HOF worthy. He is no doubt the best player in Jaguar history so this honor is well deserved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JetsFan4Life 542 Posted June 10, 2012 Well deserved. Always enjoyed watching him play. Like many said if he had some better luck with injuries we could be talking about a HOF career but I'm not sure I see it unfortunately. But in my opinion the best Jag so far in their short franchise history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
