Sean Taylor has died...

Ijaeger · 11-27-2007, 07:05 PM

R.I.P. Sean, a true and fine Redskin...we will miss you

Tha Posse · 11-27-2007, 07:06 PM

My god I'm going to be sick about this for a long time. I hope they catch the piece of shit that did this!

BrudLee · 11-27-2007, 07:17 PM

Wilbon was much less judgemental on PTI than I've heard the comments ascribed to him. When did he say the things about Sean's death? The comments almost sound like they were in regards to his arrest on gun charges, rather than this act of violence.

SteelandSkin · 11-27-2007, 07:23 PM

YouTube - Tribute to Sean Taylor

I was having technical issues earlier. I thought you may want to see this. No I am not the creator.

beau_str · 11-27-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dall-assblows

god i cant stop crying man

i'm with you. i am not an emotional person at all and i have not cried since my grandmother died 3 years ago. well can't say i have not broken down a few times today.he was my favorite player to watch and it is hitting really hard. thank you fans of other teams for posting. very classy. this just is horrible.

SteelandSkin · 11-27-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by beau_str

i'm with you. i am not an emotional person at all and i have not cried since my grandmother died 3 years ago. well can't say i have not broken down a few times today.he was my favorite player to watch and it is hitting really hard. thank you fans of other teams for posting. very classy. this just is horrible.

Thanks man, if more condolences are needed, you are free to come and join the Steelers fans at one of our fan sites. We welcome you all with open arms during this time. We may not cheer for the same team, but we all are football fans.

SteelandSkin

SteelCityMan786 from Steeler Addicts and Steelers Fever.

SmootSmack · 11-27-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BrudLee

Wilbon was much less judgemental on PTI than I've heard the comments ascribed to him. When did he say the things about Sean's death? The comments almost sound like they were in regards to his arrest on gun charges, rather than this act of violence.

I'm admittedly too lazy at the moment to post the link but it's from his online chat on the Washington Post yesterday.

Riggo44 · 11-27-2007, 08:19 PM

I have an e-mail address Redskins2107@yahoo for my e-bay account. I called it that a few years back thinking this would be the year that he really broke out. I really didn't realize the irony of it until my heart sunk as I logged in a few minutes ago to check me account. R.I.P Sean.

D'BOYZ · 11-27-2007, 08:38 PM

Hey guys I just came back from work today I was on the road the whole day and I just learn about the tragic, tragic news I'm speechless I just can't wrap what has happen today specially since last night when some good reports came in and I was here with you guys I really thought there was some hope.

It's a really sad day the world has lost a great individual, I know it's just football but this kid had heart, passion, leadership and determination, he always came out and gave it his all, never backed down and as a rival fan I always respected that about him.

We all need to take some of his qualities to our own life because he truly was a great individual even in his darkest times he came out and tried to become a better person, teammate, football player and recently father.

My condolences to you guys, his family, friends, teammates and the whole Redskins community from the bottom of my heart.

My only take is honor him, remember him, remember the passion he brought to the game, and how he humiliated everyone who messed in his space specially my cowboys, crayton has his helmet tattooed in his back forever.

jgalecpa · 11-27-2007, 09:03 PM

Thanks DB.

I heard the info about 5:55 am, so by now it has had time to sink in, but it still hurts.

That guy was one helluva football player.

J-Dawg

dall-assblows · 11-27-2007, 11:13 PM

Only the good die young.

how fitting

BrunellMVP? · 11-27-2007, 11:24 PM

latest post from JLC, helps clear some things up...
Final Post Of The Night (I Think)

Okay, I think this is going to be it for me until tomorrow. I am pretty wiped out.

Wanted to get a few more pieces of info up before I crashed and went to bed.

Spoke to Richard Sharpstein, Sean's lawyer and de facto family spokesperson at this point. He cleared a few things up.

Sean did have an alarm system on his home, Sharpstein said, but it was not engaged that night. Sharpstein said he spoke to Jackle, Sean's girlfriend, about that evening and she said that here sister had been staying with them and coming and going from the house, so Sharpstein said that may have been why the alarm was not on at that time. Sharpstein said that Jackie had difficulty getting a dial tone and struggled to make the 911 call then "scurried to get her cellphone," and made the call from that.

However, Sharpstein said he could not say for certain whether the intruders had actually cut the phone lines at the house, as some have reported, and Sharpstein said the police were investigating that aspect of the case.

Sharpstein said that at the time the person or persons entered the house, making a noise in the living room that startled Sean and his wife, Sean's baby was in her crib. However, as they heard the clutter Sean reached for the machete under his bed - he is prohibited from having a firearm from his prior felony weapons charge - his girlfriend grabbed the baby from the crib and put her in bed with her (I believe Jackie was attempting to shield her from whatever was to come, but my last conversation with Richard was cut short and I could not get that 100 percent verified).

Jackie, Sean and the baby were the only three people in the house at the time of the murder. Sharpstein said the intruder/intruders kicked in the door, immediately fired two shots into the bedroom - one of which struck Sean, ultimately killing him - the retreated without ever entering the bedroom.

Richard also said that he could not confirm for certain that Sean was engaged to marry Jackie (some players have said he was; some of his family members have told out reporters in Miami that they did not know he was engaged to be married). Sharpstein said Sean and Jackie definitely had multiple conversations about getting married after the season, but he was not certain they had actually set a date.

Spoke to a few Redskins on the drive home from The Park. They said that it is not unusual at all for a player to return home the weekend when hurt and it was not surprising to them at all that Sean was there. They said that they did not get the sense from Sean that week that he was worried there was going to be another attack on his house and that they never got the sense that any of the issues he faced two years ago over the ATVs was at the forefront of his mind or that he thought there would be some carry over from that.

Tackle Cornelius Griffin said: "If Sean thought there was a chance that something was going to happen, there is no way he would have put his family in danger. No way. I don't believe that for one minute."

Moving on is not going to be easy. Griffin said he spoke to several teammates today and found out the news himself from television (he's an early riser and was up at 5, an hour before word got out about Sean's passing).

"It's going to be difficult to think about football and go on, but we've got to find a way to grieve for Sean but also finish this season strong. These next two weeks are going to be tough, but those other teams aren't going to be thinking about what we're going through once the games start. We've got to find to win these next two games and play as hard as we can, and after that (the Thurs. Dec. 7 game against Chicago) we can get a little break. It's a tough road but that's what we have to do."

SmootSmack · 11-28-2007, 03:33 AM

I wonder how SkinsnCanes is doing right now. I think he was friends with Taylor back in college if I remember right.

HOGTIMUS PRIME · 11-28-2007, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'BOYZ

Hey guys I just came back from work today I was on the road the whole day and I just learn about the tragic, tragic news I'm speechless I just can't wrap what has happen today specially since last night when some good reports came in and I was here with you guys I really thought there was some hope.

It's a really sad day the world has lost a great individual, I know it's just football but this kid had heart, passion, leadership and determination, he always came out and gave it his all, never backed down and as a rival fan I always respected that about him.

We all need to take some of his qualities to our own life because he truly was a great individual even in his darkest times he came out and tried to become a better person, teammate, football player and recently father.

My condolences to you guys, his family, friends, teammates and the whole Redskins community from the bottom of my heart.

My only take is honor him, remember him, remember the passion he brought to the game, and how he humiliated everyone who messed in his space specially my cowboys, crayton has his helmet tattooed in his back forever.

The greatest compliment a person can receive is from his rival, nice job D'boyz, you have class!

DCfan60 · 11-28-2007, 02:28 PM

I am a Cowboys fan.. but I wanted to stop by here and say I am sorry for your loss.. both for the player but most importantly for the person Sean Taylor. I do pray for you all and for the family of Sean.

11-27-2007, 07:05 PM	#211
Ijaeger Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 130	Re: Sean Taylor has died... R.I.P. Sean, a true and fine Redskin...we will miss you

11-27-2007, 07:06 PM	#212
Tha Posse Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hagerstown, MD Age: 42 Posts: 241	Re: Sean Taylor has died... My god I'm going to be sick about this for a long time. I hope they catch the piece of shit that did this!

11-27-2007, 07:17 PM	#213
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: Sean Taylor has died... Wilbon was much less judgemental on PTI than I've heard the comments ascribed to him. When did he say the things about Sean's death? The comments almost sound like they were in regards to his arrest on gun charges, rather than this act of violence. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

11-27-2007, 07:23 PM	#214
SteelandSkin Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hollidaysburg PA Age: 33 Posts: 30	Re: Sean Taylor has died... YouTube - Tribute to Sean Taylor I was having technical issues earlier. I thought you may want to see this. No I am not the creator. __________________ I am a Steelers fan, but I'm also a supporter of the Redskins.

11-27-2007, 08:19 PM	#218
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Re: Sean Taylor has died... I have an e-mail address Redskins2107@yahoo for my e-bay account. I called it that a few years back thinking this would be the year that he really broke out. I really didn't realize the irony of it until my heart sunk as I logged in a few minutes ago to check me account. R.I.P Sean. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

11-27-2007, 08:38 PM	#219
D'BOYZ The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,363	Re: Sean Taylor has died... Hey guys I just came back from work today I was on the road the whole day and I just learn about the tragic, tragic news I'm speechless I just can't wrap what has happen today specially since last night when some good reports came in and I was here with you guys I really thought there was some hope. It's a really sad day the world has lost a great individual, I know it's just football but this kid had heart, passion, leadership and determination, he always came out and gave it his all, never backed down and as a rival fan I always respected that about him. We all need to take some of his qualities to our own life because he truly was a great individual even in his darkest times he came out and tried to become a better person, teammate, football player and recently father. My condolences to you guys, his family, friends, teammates and the whole Redskins community from the bottom of my heart. My only take is honor him, remember him, remember the passion he brought to the game, and how he humiliated everyone who messed in his space specially my cowboys, crayton has his helmet tattooed in his back forever.

11-27-2007, 09:03 PM	#220
jgalecpa Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 458	Re: Sean Taylor has died... Thanks DB. I heard the info about 5:55 am, so by now it has had time to sink in, but it still hurts. That guy was one helluva football player. J-Dawg __________________ Theismann: You're wrong, the rule is wrong, the refs are wrong, and I'm right

11-27-2007, 11:13 PM	#221
dall-assblows The Starter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: round the way Age: 41 Posts: 2,211	Re: Sean Taylor has died... Only the good die young. how fitting __________________ SOMEBODY PINCH ME

11-27-2007, 11:24 PM	#222
BrunellMVP? Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 726	Re: Sean Taylor has died... latest post from JLC, helps clear some things up... Final Post Of The Night (I Think) Okay, I think this is going to be it for me until tomorrow. I am pretty wiped out. Wanted to get a few more pieces of info up before I crashed and went to bed. Spoke to Richard Sharpstein, Sean's lawyer and de facto family spokesperson at this point. He cleared a few things up. Sean did have an alarm system on his home, Sharpstein said, but it was not engaged that night. Sharpstein said he spoke to Jackle, Sean's girlfriend, about that evening and she said that here sister had been staying with them and coming and going from the house, so Sharpstein said that may have been why the alarm was not on at that time. Sharpstein said that Jackie had difficulty getting a dial tone and struggled to make the 911 call then "scurried to get her cellphone," and made the call from that. However, Sharpstein said he could not say for certain whether the intruders had actually cut the phone lines at the house, as some have reported, and Sharpstein said the police were investigating that aspect of the case. Sharpstein said that at the time the person or persons entered the house, making a noise in the living room that startled Sean and his wife, Sean's baby was in her crib. However, as they heard the clutter Sean reached for the machete under his bed - he is prohibited from having a firearm from his prior felony weapons charge - his girlfriend grabbed the baby from the crib and put her in bed with her (I believe Jackie was attempting to shield her from whatever was to come, but my last conversation with Richard was cut short and I could not get that 100 percent verified). Jackie, Sean and the baby were the only three people in the house at the time of the murder. Sharpstein said the intruder/intruders kicked in the door, immediately fired two shots into the bedroom - one of which struck Sean, ultimately killing him - the retreated without ever entering the bedroom. Richard also said that he could not confirm for certain that Sean was engaged to marry Jackie (some players have said he was; some of his family members have told out reporters in Miami that they did not know he was engaged to be married). Sharpstein said Sean and Jackie definitely had multiple conversations about getting married after the season, but he was not certain they had actually set a date. Spoke to a few Redskins on the drive home from The Park. They said that it is not unusual at all for a player to return home the weekend when hurt and it was not surprising to them at all that Sean was there. They said that they did not get the sense from Sean that week that he was worried there was going to be another attack on his house and that they never got the sense that any of the issues he faced two years ago over the ATVs was at the forefront of his mind or that he thought there would be some carry over from that. Tackle Cornelius Griffin said: "If Sean thought there was a chance that something was going to happen, there is no way he would have put his family in danger. No way. I don't believe that for one minute." Moving on is not going to be easy. Griffin said he spoke to several teammates today and found out the news himself from television (he's an early riser and was up at 5, an hour before word got out about Sean's passing). "It's going to be difficult to think about football and go on, but we've got to find a way to grieve for Sean but also finish this season strong. These next two weeks are going to be tough, but those other teams aren't going to be thinking about what we're going through once the games start. We've got to find to win these next two games and play as hard as we can, and after that (the Thurs. Dec. 7 game against Chicago) we can get a little break. It's a tough road but that's what we have to do." __________________ in writing these daily letters and trying to make them interesting it is always possible that some sentiment may occur which has not received the severe and deliberate scrutiny and reconsideration which should attach to a State Paper. - Churchill

11-28-2007, 03:33 AM	#223
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Sean Taylor has died... I wonder how SkinsnCanes is doing right now. I think he was friends with Taylor back in college if I remember right. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

11-28-2007, 02:28 PM	#225
DCfan60 Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Sean Taylor has died... I am a Cowboys fan.. but I wanted to stop by here and say I am sorry for your loss.. both for the player but most importantly for the person Sean Taylor. I do pray for you all and for the family of Sean.

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