http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3421178HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Jason Taylor didn't request a trade Sunday but said he'd accept a trade from the only NFL team he's ever played for if it helps the Dolphins.
Jason Taylor
I want to win in '08. That's what I want to do.
-- Jason Taylor
"I told the Dolphins from Day 1 that if it was best for the organization I would be open to a trade," Taylor said.
Does he want to play for the Dolphins?
"I want to win in '08," Taylor said. "That's what I want to do."
There was speculation in the South Florida media that Taylor called the news conference to request a trade.
"Some of the things said from some of the local guys were disappointing," Taylor said, "When it's not facts, that's what disappoints you."
New Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said earlier this month that Taylor informed the team that he wouldn't attend any of the team's camps.
"Tony and I have spoken about that, and I think what he was trying to accomplish is a little different than what came out," Taylor said Sunday. "What Tony and I talk about will stay behind closed doors."
The Dolphins, who are upset that Taylor spent the offseason on the TV show "Dancing With the Stars" rather than in South Florida working out with teammates, weren't planning to have Taylor on hand when they hold a mandatory minicamp June 6-8.
Taylor said he won't be able to attend the minicamp because of his brother's graduation and a legal matter he needs to attend to. He said he would speak with Sparano.
Much has been made of Bill Parcells' reported snub of Taylor in a film room before the NFL draft. Taylor acknowledged that the incident did happen as reported.
"I'm not going to get into the incident," Taylor said. "Did it happen? Yeah, but I'm not going to get into it."
Taylor made it clear that he's not retiring.
"I'm playing ball in '08. If [a trade] doesn't work out then I'm a Miami Dolphin. ... I love this place."
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