Retire #21

not to rain on this parade. but if Riggins, Monk, and Joey T. cant get their numbers retired by the skins.....

I disagree with officially retiring his number. I think retiring his number now would be only because of the way he died. I think that we should remember and honor his life. His accomplishments on and off the field, not just the fact that it ended too soon. I actually would like to see CP or another close friend wear his number for the rest of the year and unofficially retire it in the offseason. When someone's life ends I try not to focus on the end of their life but on the life they lived and those that are left behind.

I never really thought of that.. That is a great idea, if either Moss or Portis switched to #21

I disagree with officially retiring his number. I think retiring his number now would be only because of the way he died. I think that we should remember and honor his life. His accomplishments on and off the field, not just the fact that it ended too soon. I actually would like to see CP or another close friend wear his number for the rest of the year and unofficially retire it in the offseason. When someone's life ends I try not to focus on the end of their life but on the life they lived and those that are left behind.

that is a great idea. I wonder if it will happen. I was thinking of one of Sean's peculiarities his various alterations of the uniform, whether it was the socks or the tape on his fingers. I wouldn't mind seeing the guys do some of that as well. And we know Portis has no problem paying a fine to express himself.

Does anyone know what the steps are to have a players number retired? Is there a public outcry that should be made? I just want to ensure that some douche (ie Deion Sanders) never gets to adorn #21 for the washington redskins

I totally forgot that he originally wore #36 when he first started.

I would love to see someone tribute ST like the wearing of his number, water works would turn on everywhere when that happens....

I think that they should retire his number too! I am devastated as well. I really can't believe this has happened and feel like this is surreal, similar to how they were explaining the sentiment at Redskins Park. He will be greatly missed as a person and a player. I feel deeply sorry for his family and friends as they lost a son, a father, brother, fiance, a friend. He is irreplaceable and I know that we will never forget his play on the field as fans and more importantly the person he was becoming. I love the way he played, the sky the limit for him with his tremendous talent (he was having his best season ever and a sure pro baller as well though that is extremely minor in respect to this horrific heart piercing tragedy) and I loved the way the Redskins players called him Sean "BIG HURT" Taylor. I know that he will always be in our hearts.

Well, the only number the Skins have officially retired is 33. While Taylor was a good player, I can think of many guys ahead of him in line to get the official retirement (44, 28, 9, 81 etc, etc etc)

I agree, there are too many great players that should have their number retired before they retire 21.

I thought about starting a thread about this, but figured I'd just keep it in the tribute thread.

Just like the Eagles did for Jerome Brown, I think it should be done here.

While we're at it, retire the other jersey's too. #44, #9, #28, #7, #81.

I agree that they need to do something but there is one thing that Snyder really needs to do. That is to put a very large bounty out for any information leading to the arrest of ST killer.

You said a mouth full ,bro!Retire 21 thats the RIGHT thing to do.
Couldn't agree more. #21 is Sean Taylor's. Always will be.