woodchuck said:I think his number will be retired for the Redskins. Everyone in the league will probably wear a #21 decal on their helmet.
BirdBomb said:maybe all the skins, which they should, but idk about everyone in the whole league. i agree about the number retiring too, they should make it happen.
levious said:Redskins don't really retire numbers... and I doubt they'd even unofficially retire Taylor's number. Ring of Honor is possible I guess, but even that's a stretch. Especially without even knowing the real circumstances of his death.
BirdBomb said:really? so none of the old skins greats have their numbers retired? you're right about the mystery surrounding the circumstances too, it seems to me like maybe someone broke in intending to shoot him.
BirdBomb said:really? so none of the old skins greats have their numbers retired?
BirdBomb said:really? so none of the old skins greats have their numbers retired? you're right about the mystery surrounding the circumstances too, it seems to me like maybe someone broke in intending to shoot him.
LiveWire said:Only Sammy Baugh's number (#33) has been officially retired by the skins. There are some unofficial retirements, like Riggins (#44), but nothing official other than Baugh. Taylor's # won't be retired, officially or unofficially, and he won't be in the ring of honor. He will probably get some sort of permanent recognition in the stadium (placard or banner or something). Besides, Taylor had two #s, 37, when he first came to the Skins, and 21, after Fred Smoot left for the Vikings. Which one would you retire?
levious said:no matter how radical the circumstances, he only played 3 and a half years, it just wouldn't make much sense.
levious said:no matter how radical the circumstances, he only played 3 and a half years, it just wouldn't make much sense.
levious said:it's not really similar at all. Other than the death part.
sableholic said:I don't think how long he played is important at all. Just like it doesn't matter how good he was. The Cardinals retired Tillman's number (not the same scenario but I think similar enough for my point). They should retire his #. And it would be 21. He's had that for the last 2 and a half years. 36 was his rookie year, but only cause 21 was taken.
LiveWire said:Oh, 36, not 37, my bad.
levious said:I was only commenting that the circumstances surrounding their deaths were not at all similar. I understand what you mean though.
maynerd said:Tillman gave up football to help defend our country. While doing this he was killed. He gave up everything for our country.
Taylor's death, while sad and tragic, is not on the same level.
ToxicAdam said:Someone should make a Sean Taylor thread .. I think this story is going to be around for awhile.
I think the wierdest thing about the incident is where he was shot at. Almost a deliberate placement (near the crotch) to make point.
Jesus, as if the Dolphins' season can get any shittier... >_<TheDrizzlerJ11 said:RIP 21, very sad how it happend.
in other news Ricky Williams out for the season with torn chest muscle. Injury resulted when lawrence timmons stomped on him when going after a loose ball. (All according to sportscenter)
Yeah, they tried to cover it up saying he was going for the ball, but that foot went way out of its way to stomp on his shoulder like that. You could end someone's career like that, but I bet he'll just get a small fine and move on. Everyone forgot about ol' stomy Haynesworth and they'll forget about this because Ricky Williams is the ultimate villain!!!Lonestar said:I saw that happened, and I don't care for RW or however messy the field was, that looked, and WAS a cheap shot.
Rorschach said:I like how Williams is treated that way in the media and the NFL, but they suck Merriman's dick. The drugs Ricky was taking were detrimental to his performance. He should get a medal!
woodchuck said:Dallas Defense > Green Bay Defense
Gigglepoo said:I strenuously object.
Gigglepoo said:I strenuously object.
woodchuck said:
woodchuck said:http://www.footballoutsiders.com/200...-ratings/5809/
oh snap
woodchuck said:cowboys 24
green bay 17
Gigglepoo said:I'm really upset about this news. I heard a report on the radio this morning talking about what he had accomplished in his young life. I thought it was going to end by saying, "He's doing better today after getting shot." I nearly crashed my car after hearing that he had died. I feel so horrible for his family, especially his daughter. She deserves better than to lose her father to such a senseless crime. I can't imagine the pain his family and teammates are feeling right now.