Sean Taylor

In recent news Sean Taylor is the latest athlete to be murdered. Taylor died during his NFL playing career at the age of 24 from critical injuries sustained after being shot by an intruder at his Miami home. He was a a safety for the Washington Redskins as well as an excellent athlete who did have his troubles with the law in the past, but was beginning to turn his life around. He was on pace to becoming one of the best safety's in the NFL today. Sean Taylor went to the University of Miami where he was one of four freshman to be on the National Championship team. He was drafted by the Redskins 5th overall in the first round. He was the franchise tag player on defense as well as a defender and was well respected by teammates and opponents. This past week every team now wears number 21 on the side of their helmets in show of respect and memory to Sean Taylor. He will be missed every day, but will never be forgotten. Sean Taylor was football and the only way we will remember him is by still playing football. The bells have sounded but the cheers will not stop in Washington. Could this be the turn around to a disappointing year for the Redskins?