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Fred Taylor, RB, New England PatriotsNews | Statistics | Utilization | Depth Chart Patriots | Taylor does not know when he will retire Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor said he does not know how many more years he will play in the NFL. "I can't put a number on it, but I've always said I'll run until the wheels fall off. If you're going to drive, get [tire] rotations or whatever, but when those tires come off, you're in trouble. I'm going to keep going forward," Taylor said. Patriots | Taylor would like to pass Brown on rushing list Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor said one of the goals left in his career is to pass former RB Jim Brown on the all-time rushing yards list. Taylor is currently in 16th place with 11,271 yards while Brown is in eighth place with 12,312 career yards. Patriots | Taylor working on learning playbook Chris Forsberg, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor said he has been working on learning the playbook so he would not have to hesitate during the offseason practices. "I want to learn the playbook so I don't have to hesitate," said Taylor. "I don't want to feel like a rookie out there. "I want to learn the playbook so I don't have to hesitate," said Taylor. "I don't want to feel like a rookie out there. Patriots | Taylor present at OTA Shalise Manza Young, of The Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor was present for the Patriots' organized team activity Wednesday, May 20. Patriots | Maroney comfortable with crowded backfield Rich Thompson, of the Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots RB Laurence Maroney is looking forward to competing against and working with RB Fred Taylor, RB Kevin Faulk, RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis and RB Sammy Morris. "We have a lot of seasoned veterans and guys like that can only improve your team," Maroney said. "I think we all do some similar things and obviously there are a lot of things that kind of make us different. I think we have a lot of versatility in the backfield, and it's obviously going to do us some good come season time." Patriots | Agent says Taylor will be fine Drew Rosenhaus, agent for New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor (wrist), reports on his Twitter page that Taylor's wrist will be fine and there will be nothing to worry about. Patriots | Taylor injured Christopher L. Gasper, of The Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor (wrist) suffered a sprained left wrist while working out in South Florida, according to medical sources. Taylor hurt the wrist when he fell on his outstretched left hand. Taylor was told to put the wrist in a Velcro splint, rest it, and ice it. Doctors told Taylor that he gradually could ramp up his activity over the following two or three weeks. The injury has affected Taylor's ability to lift weights, as that activity, in particular, aggravates the wrist. It is not known whether the injury will prevent Taylor from participating in the start of the Patriots' organized team activities this month. Patriots | Taylor to wear No. 21 Mike Reiss, of The Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor will wear jersey No. 21 for the team. Patriots | Taylor contract details Updating a previous report, Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots have signed unrestricted free-agent RB Fred Taylor (Jaguars) to a two-year deal worth $5 million. Taylor received a $1.45 million signing bonus and will receive a $1.55 million base salary in 2009 and $2 million in 2010. Jaguars | F. Taylor wants to retire with team Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor is planning to retire as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Also see 05/08 - NFL Players in the News | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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