Why Is Taylor's Death So Troubling To Us?

I don't think we'd mourn the same way if this had happened to say Asante Samuel or even Reed Doughty. It's not a bad thing, it's just the way it is. Sean Taylor was a Redskin (part of our favorite team). Not only that, but he was a uniquely gifted athlete who we are blessed to have seen play albeit for only a brief period of time. Speaking specifically about Taylor the player, guys like him come along once every decade or so in any sport.

I asked myself this question yesterday, and honestly, I don't think I would be nearly as upset, even if it was another Redskin like Rock Cartwright(one of my favorite Redskins).

Taylor was my favorite player, and has been since he was drafted. Like others have said, it has a lot to do with how he played the game; 100 miles an hour, balls to the wall, and fearless. He's the type of player that makes football fun to watch. He was the true anchor of this team. Even the other fan favorites get debated; Is Campbell the Answer?, Portis vs Betts, What's Wrong with Santana, but I don't ever recall a discussion about whether Taylor was the answer at free safety. As closed off as he was to the media, he was still a fan favorite because of his actions on the field.

I honestly feel like a distant friend of mine has died. It's strange. Outside of family and friends, I've never been this messed up about someone's passing. The only other athlete's passing that was mildly upsetting to me was Walter Payton, and that didn't eff my head up nearly as much.

Obviously he was one of the "Core Redskins", but I think the part that bothers me so much is that he was a bright young man who had turned the corner and "figured it out" after the birth of his daughter.

He made a few immature 18-22 year old mistakes (who hasn't), learned from them and was on the road to becoming a Hall of Fame caliber player, but more importantly a great husband and father.

His work ethic was unmatched as well as his enthusiasm for the game. To see a young man, who is doing all the right things, taken in the prime of his life by a low-life piece of vermin is what I believe is troubling us the most.

Yes I agree with that.. It is no question at all one of the reasons why Sean's death has impacted us all..

Also it's not very often when diehard fans are greeted with the type of news where they simply say. I don't care anything about the game of football right now. Just let him be alright and he won't ever have to play again.

Also it's not very often when diehard fans are greeted with the type of news where they simply say. I don't care anything about the game of football right now. Just let him be alright and he won't ever have to play again.

That's the paradox to me. All of the stuff I have posted, about being robbed of the joy of watching him. I would 100% do anything I could to have him alive but unable to play. We all could deal with him never playing again if he was alive. And I'd do it happily now.

That's the paradox to me. All of the stuff I have posted, about being robbed of the joy of watching him. I would 100% do anything I could to have him alive but unable to play. We all could deal with him never playing again if he was alive. And I'd do it happily now.

I agree wholeheartedly, I would love to just have him alive even if he could never play again.

I don't know why it's hurt so much, but it feels like a buddy died. I know that sounds unbelievable, but when you've followed a guy for a number of years, seen his growth and gone through the ups and downs... it's like you don't know how much you really pay attention until they're gone.

I had just hit the bed when I heard the announcement on the radio at 3:30 a.m. PT. I was so devastated I couldn't even get out of bed to jump on the warpath... I couldn't sleep either. I feel so horrible for his family as well.

For me it would be devasting to lose any redskin. I know it would. This guy I have loved and seen him grow as a player and as a man since he was 20. I have followed as much as I could of about Sean. when he was drafted a hope was born in me that this guy would be a piece of our return. He instilled hope with his play and god given ability to play. He loved football and you could tell from the first preseason game he played. I cheered for him. I felt bad for him as a player when the defense was holding the team on its back and the offense did nothing. I loved Sean Taylor as part of the Redskins family. I feel as if I know him. I loved his play and will remember him always.
WE WILL REMEMBER SEAN.

Also we have nothing to compare this too. There isn't another sport out there where a team lost the star in the middle of the season. this guy was like a Micheal Jordan type guy in my eyes.

When I woke up this morning and saw that he died, I just stared at my computer screen. Sean Taylor was my favorite player of all-time and he can never be replaced...I wouldn't care if the Redskins forfeited the rest of their season. The way he played and the person he was becoming was amazing. I just cried for the first time since I can remember and I've never even met him.

he is the most promising player in Joe gibbs era, irregardless of how the media continue to ruined his reputation. he is the trademark of our defense. what make this so sad is that he is young and is just starting to play his full potentential this season as he leads the NFC in interception. with laron out there he blossomed as the best safety in the NFL. but life and death, no one can control. life must go on.

I don't know what it is but I have been sad all day. I thought that he may have been in trouble yesterday but although I thought he might pass I was so optimistic that he would be fine. I can't explain it but I've been sad all day. I gone to all of my classes and I can't focus. I just hope that something like this never happens again. I live in Miami and they have been covering it all day. Its not really that bad out here the way reporters are making it seem. I hope the catch the killer.... RIP SEAN