Gooses Take: Sean Taylor

Today Sean Michael Maurice Taylor passed away at the age of 24. April 1st 1983- November 27th 2007

One of the best young safeties in the game, a pro bowler, Tied for the NFL lead in interceptions. Hard hitting play maker. The leader of the Redskin Defense. Due to his ferocious style of hitting, his teammates had nicknamed him "Meast", half man, half beast

Goose take is. Well... I'm not surprised.

Sadly this kid from Miami has been skirting with the law for his entire career. He was arrested for DUI and almost went to prison for Armed assault. One on many high profile Miami athletes that seemed to find himself on the wrong side of the law.

He was young, brash, maybe even a dirty. He needed guidance. He needed to stop acting like a thug and a punk. He was in no way a Goose player. I respected his talent, his ability, but not his attitude.

I'm sad to see such a talent cut down so young. But while reports talk about a burglary, I have to ask, when robbing a house, how many burglars break into the bedroom and start firing? I think Seans past caught up with him.

Washington Redskins (2004-2007)
Career Stats
Tackles 299
Interceptions 12
Forced fumbles 8