 Later in July of 2001 the Dolphins were able to sign Taylor to a long-term 6 year $42 million deal.Also, shortly before the season started in August, the Dolphins traded for QB Cade McNown and a 2002 7th round draft pick from the Chicago Bears for a 2002 and 2003 6th round draft picks.In the 2001 season, the Dolphins finished 11–5.