Jason Taylor had an uneasy feeling when he visited the New York Jets' training facility two weeks ago.
"It's a little surreal," Taylor said Wednesday after he signed a two-year contract with the Jets. "To be honest, really on my first visit, walking into the building, kind of feeling like you're walking into somewhat enemy territory, it was different."
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Taylor said he's over the awkwardness now and committed to being a member of the Jets' top-ranked defense.
"Well, it is pretty ironic where we find ourselves right now," he said.
"This is where I'm supposed to be right now," he said. "I'm here for one reason, and I'm here to play football the best that I can and help this team win a Super Bowl. If that happens here, people in Hollywood spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to end a movie, or people try to figure out how to end a book. What better ending is it than to win the Super Bowl?
"To do it here, it would be pretty ironic, but it would be awesome."
Overall, Taylor received a two-year, $13 million deal, a source with knowledge of the situation told NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche. Realistically, however, it's a one-year contract with heavy incentives and guarantees Taylor $2.5 million with a maximum of $3.75 million, the source said.
"Things didn't work out where I could stay in Miami," he said. "I'm proud to be where I am now and look forward to creating some havoc for the Jets and winning some ballgames and winning some fans over here."
That might take some time -- or a few well-timed sacks. He was long a part of one of the NFL's most intense rivalries and had a contentious relationship with fans in New York. Taylor called them ignorant and classless, and he said their "J-E-T-S!" chant was "dumb."
Now, he's saying all the right things.
"We had a good time with it, and we went at it a lot of times, and it added some fuel to the fire," Taylor said. "Me being up here may or may not add more fuel to the fire, but as far as the Jets fans are concerned, I'm one of you guys now."
Taylor made sure to check out the regular-season schedule when it was released Tuesday night, and he knows he might receive a negative reception in Miami when the Jets play there Sept. 26.
"Look, I played a long time in Miami, so those fans and a lot of people associated with that city will always hold a special place in my heart." Taylor said. "It's like when you're dating a girl for so long and you guys break up. They still hold a place in your heart. At the same time, it's time for a new chapter."
During a 30-minute news conference Tuesday night at his foundation's offices in Weston, Fla., Taylor said the Dolphins offered him an extension last November, but they withdrew the proposal before the season ended. He said the team didn't make an offer after that nor gave him a reason for the lack of interest in a new deal. Taylor said he had a meeting with coach Tony Sparano scheduled last week, but the Dolphins canceled it.
Fearing he might not receive any other offers, Taylor decided to sign with the Jets. He knows some people will question his motives and desire.
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"I can't really concern myself with that," he said. "I've kind of had a chip on my shoulder all my career. I've always been doubted. I've always been told I was too small, I was too pretty, I was too this. ... I'm 35 years old and people think I can't do it anymore because I'm too old and maybe I'm washed up and can't get to the quarterback anymore, so the chips keep growing. The fire's still burning, trust me. It's burning hot."
Taylor said his surgically repaired right shoulder is feeling good, and he expects to be 100 percent for training camp in August. Meanwhile, he'll participate in offseason workouts.
Taylor also said he's looking forward to going back to a pass-rushing role in Rex Ryan's 3-4 defensive scheme and add to his total of 127.5 career sacks.
"I know people like to say I'm old," Taylor said, "but I like to think I have the potential still to ring up some good numbers and make some good plays and some game-changing plays. That's what I'm here for."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
