In honor of Sean Taylor's induction into the 80 Greatest this Sunday ...

[Rhodus333]

He had more highlights in three seasons than most players do in their whole careers. Best safety ever.

[ldysknzfn1]

I feel so blessed to have gotten to witness in person him playing. I have a few photos of him that day as well...I will forever cherish those pics. He was definitely one of a kind and in my mind born to play this game. He showed his talent & heart at every game on every down. It breaks my heart that he was taken from this world so soon. He was on the brink of becoming the man he could be on & off the field. I'm friends w/his Dad on FB and Pedro is doing well considering. He posts alot and thanks us, "his Redskins family" for allowing him to remain a part of Skins nation..he watches every game and acknowledges whenever someone posts about ST...He even posts some old family pics w/Sean every now & then...super nice guy..humble in every respect and so grateful that Sean had the opportunity to play for the Skins and is thankful of how we honor his son..just thought I'd share that...RIP ST! We miss you!!

[GoSkins0721]

He'd be coming upto 29 at the end of this month. 9 years into a career possibly headed for GOAT status if he kept improving at the pace he was on. (I say 'possibly' as I refuse to bestow the lofty heights many do on Sean as it's impossible to say that after the tragedy that robbed of us of his best years. Not just league wide, but in Redskin parlance.).

It's never lost on me every time I read someone saying 'Cooley or whomever deserves a shot with RGIII'; how #21 will forever miss out on our reemergence through no fault of his own, sighs.

God rest. We'll be cheering you extra loud Sunday man.

Hail.

I couldn't have said it better.
It still brings tears to my eyes when I think about a guy that young being taken away from his loved ones. Tragic.

[Thirtyfive2seven]

yeah I have to admit I get a little choked up watching this stuff too. ST was amazing. I truly believe that when all was said and done he would have been right up there with Ed Reed and the other greats. I hope his family and friends have healed and thinking about him only brings them joy and happiness.

[AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy]

I miss 21. Love that guy. As evidenced by my handle, my favorite players are usually head hunting safeties. Sean was an incredible talent, and an even better teammate. I remember watching the ProBowl when he decked that punter, and some of the players got pissed about it. I thought it was awesome. When he put on his helmet, he only knew one way to play the game...with reckless abandon. I remember stories of the coaches having to remind him constantly in practice that the offensive players were on his team.

I bet his induction will get us to 4-5. Hell, I bet we would beat any team in the league this weekend. Sean will be watching, and our team will do him proud. Hail.

[Poman]

I feel so blessed to have gotten to witness in person him playing. I have a few photos of him that day as well...I will forever cherish those pics. He was definitely one of a kind and in my mind born to play this game. He showed his talent & heart at every game on every down. It breaks my heart that he was taken from this world so soon. He was on the brink of becoming the man he could be on & off the field. I'm friends w/his Dad on FB and Pedro is doing well considering. He posts alot and thanks us, "his Redskins family" for allowing him to remain a part of Skins nation..he watches every game and acknowledges whenever someone posts about ST...He even posts some old family pics w/Sean every now & then...super nice guy..humble in every respect and so grateful that Sean had the opportunity to play for the Skins and is thankful of how we honor his son..just thought I'd share that...RIP ST! We miss you!!

Cheers....and well said. Truly a tragic day. Never forget...

[zoony]

... here's his segment from the recent "10 for 80" documentary, along with the segments of the other inductees.

Sean "The Tarantula" Taylor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq7Jz...ature=youtu.be

Here's the segment on Hermeling, Jansen, Samuels and "Boss Hog" himself: Joe Bugel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3zSc...ature=youtu.be

Here's the segment on Clinton Portis:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWBFW...ature=youtu.be


Bobby Beathard:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0U6x...ature=youtu.be

Lavar Arrington:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbjR2...ature=youtu.be

Roy Jefferson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE8qtkZJAP4


And last but not least, Richie Effing Petitbon. Man, I miss this guy and his attitude:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYJEr...ature=youtu.be


Ladies and gentlemen, the "10 for 80."

[IrepDC]

I had bought some tickets to this game randomly(My first game ever), and finding out that Sean will be inducted, and I'll be there to see it live, means a LOT to me. Wow...

[Truant]

Never saw anything like him before. He moved like a corner but had the physical presence of a linebacker.

Probably my favorite player of all-time. Maybe not the best overall players I've seen (who knows what could have happened) but I was so proud seeing him running around the field and laying it all on the line. In our lean years he was the reason I'd still watch every play.

Honestly, I'm still a huge Skins fan, but after he passed it was never the same.

[STBonecrusher21]

Still say it, and will probably always say it.

The best I've ever seen.

[skinfan2k]

Jackie Taylor, Sean Taylor's daughter is going to be the coin girl this weekend FYI

[21Knock_U_Out]

What the??? So when was S.T. Called the tarantula??

---------- Post added November-2nd-2012 at 02:54 PM ----------

Still say it, and will probably always say it.

The best I've ever seen.

agree, he was well on his way to being that. He could cover ANY receiver. Could destroy any RB. Turnover machine with ball handling skills.

[Diss]

What the??? So when was S.T. Called the tarantula??[COLOR="Gold"]

Doc Walker dubbed him "The Tarantula" because of how he moved, those long arms slowly swaying back and forth like spider legs. I think it's a great description.

[21Knock_U_Out]

Doc Walker dubbed him "The Tarantula" because of how he moved, those long arms slowly swaying back and forth like spider legs. I think it's a great description.

Ah, that is cool.

[illone]

Losing this guy set this secondary back a decade or more, and we're now seeing part of that tragedy play itself out on the field.

Definitely miss ST back there. He'd have protected the backend from many of this years atrocities up to and including Victor Cruz debacle.


Not only are you missed as a football player, but more importantly as a father, son, and brother. RIPST