When I heard Pederson say he wasn't worried about Taylor at the end of preseason, I was very concerned.

Taylor has stepped up in a big, big way.

He has seriously turned a corner. I hope he can keep this up all year.
The question then becomes, what happens if we pay him?
Is he one of those guys who gets complacent? Or does he keep putting in the work?

I think the coaching staff, the contract year, and the personal loss have all motivated him.
I just don't know the longevity of the motivation.

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