Sean Taylor Cap Ramifications

People deal with things differently. I don't see this as inappropriate, but as a distraction from what is truly a tragedy. And while some may think it's inappropriate, unfortunately there are several members of the Redskins franchise who had to deal with this scenario before this thread was ever started...

Sorry - I did not mean to disrepect Taylor, his family, the team and any Redskin fans. I actually regretted posting this right after I submitted it.

Rest in Peace Sean Taylor and my condolences to his family, Redskins players/coaches/team and fans across the world.

You should not feel bad. It isn't disprespectful to wonder how this affects the team logistically. We all care about this team for so many things. One of the main things is success on the field and Sean's death affects that exactly the same way it affects those in his personal life. Certainly to a much less important degree but no less. The salary cap ramifications are a completely separate issue than our respect and love for ST are.

I don't think people should feel bad for wondering this. It's somewhat natural. For me, something like this helps me not to focus directly on the death.

Blah, I can't even think and write today. Im trying to say something but Im sure I'd butcher it and it would be horribly misconstrued.

Also, in my opinion I thought Taylor was not only our best defensive player but our best player on the team period. I think it will be one of those moments that we will not be able to replace him period - he is one of those one in a generation type of players that is not really replaceable.
Hopefully Sean is in a better place and they find the person(s) who did this and bring them to justice.

Unfortunately, it is treated by the NFL as any career ending injury. As horrible as it sounds, officially he will be put on the PUP list for the rest of this year.

can we put this thread away for now..... come back to it in a few weeks after the shock has gone away....I myself am still in that disbelief stage....

I believe the league's policy would be to treat the next year as though he had been released. That would mean a $+ million cap hit in 2008, unless the league granted some relief, or monies were repaid. I can't imagine the team would go after money from Taylor's fiancee and 18 month old daughter, so I'll just feel dirty for typing this.

Also, in my opinion I thought Taylor was not only our best defensive player but our best player on the team period. I think it will be one of those moments that we will not be able to replace him period - he is one of those one in a generation type of players that is not really replaceable.
Hopefully Sean is in a better place and they find the person(s) who did this and bring them to justice.

For me I hope they find who ever did this and as you said bring them to justice!!! Florida has the death penalty and I hope they get this guy!!!! Going in to someones home while they are a sleep and doing this with a child in the house is the low of the low!

Isn't this a bit inappropriate?

I couldn't agree more.

I was worried that someone might start a thread like this today. Come on, people -- we're classier than this. The man had an 18th month old little girl and was going to be married. At the moment, I don't give a flying fuck about the cap ramifications, roster spots, or any of that shit. Portis and Gibbs said it well yesterday -- this is not about the game but a man's life. I vote to lock this down at least until there's been a memorial service for Sean.