As usual, the Washington Redskins have a first-round draft pick that they’d prefer not to use.  The Miami Dolphins, in turn, have a key veteran defender whom they’d prefer to trade for a first-round draft pick.

And it’s well known that Taylor’s agent, Gary Wichard, is tight with Vinny Cerrato of the Redskins, who has gained more and more influence in the organization.

So it’s a natural fit, right? 

Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post reports that the ‘Skins aren’t interested in the 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.  They simply don’t see him as a “good long-term fit,” says La Canfora.

Wow.  The fact that the Redskins are now even looking beyond the current season should be very encouraging for their fans.  The team clearly has a need along the defensive line, and NFL  teams are now looking to beef up the front four after the Giants parlayed their quartet of quarterback killers into a Super Bowl trophy.

But the irony here is that, while the Redskins don’t see a 33-year-old defensive lineman who still can bring it and who has never been a problem for the Dolphins as a “good long-term fit,” the Redskins are willing to surrender up to two first-round picks and more than $20 million in guaranteed money for a 30-year-old receiver who acts like he’s five.