What is wrong with ESPN??

[dcweldon]

ESPN just ran a package on their show "1st and 10" highlighting the career of Sean Taylor's life...well, more like a highlight on the legal troubles that Sean had in the beginning of his career, and the only mention of Sean as becoming a better person or a better NFL player, were in the last 30 seconds, when they used an interview from Clinton Portis on monday.

The man just died, does ESPN really have to highlight on the fact that Sean was almost in jail? As well as pointing out all of his controversial plays from college and his short NFL career.

They could have done it in a much more taste full manner.

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by dcweldon

ESPN just ran a package on their show "1st and 10" highlighting the career of Sean Taylor's life...well, more like a highlight on the legal troubles that Sean had in the beginning of his career, and the only mention of Sean as becoming a better person or a better NFL player, were in the last 30 seconds, when they used an interview from Clinton Portis on monday.

The man just died, does ESPN really have to highlight on the fact that Sean was almost in jail? As well as pointing out all of his controversial plays from college and his short NFL career.

They could have done it in a much more taste full manner.

seems like all of the media is doing the same thing. It is kinda really pissing me off. There is a time and a place and this certainly is not the time for this crap.

[Redskin]

The media gets taylor in the end after all......

[DynamiteRave]

Of course they're gonna dig up dirt on him now that he's passed because now he can't defend himself or at least explain his actions or continue to show that those were just childish mistakes and that he's way past that now.

People love to kick a dog when it's down.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by dcweldon

ESPN just ran a package on their show "1st and 10" highlighting the career of Sean Taylor's life...well, more like a highlight on the legal troubles that Sean had in the beginning of his career, and the only mention of Sean as becoming a better person or a better NFL player, were in the last 30 seconds, when they used an interview from Clinton Portis on monday.

The man just died, does ESPN really have to highlight on the fact that Sean was almost in jail? As well as pointing out all of his controversial plays from college and his short NFL career.

They could have done it in a much more taste full manner.

That pisses me off. Even more so, considering they had no problem exploiting Sean Taylor's big hits when they used to run "Jacked Up". Now that he's passed, they decide to paint him as a thug. Classy...

[BleedBurgundy]

Somebody needs to hurry up and promote SmootSmack. We need a little love over there at the 4 letter.

[gibbsisgod]

How ironic! Taylor never trusted the media. And in the end, he was right!

[rypper11]

Call me paranoid, but I think it is another example of the national media hating the Skins. When TO tried to commit suicide they still bent over to kiss his ass. Even the NFL website focused on negatives. Let the man be and RIP. I am disgusted.

[BrudLee]

Redskins Insider on washington post.com is updating with player and coach remembrances. Too many to post individually, but they are a much more fitting tribute.

Redskins Insider

[12thMan]

I'll post something later on that B.Mitch said on the radio this morning.

Let me assure you guys, the media coverage here locally has a strikingly different tone than the national media covering this story.

They are actually giving in depth interviews about Taylor. BMitch had some really good things to say, and actually called Wilbon out on the carpet.

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I'll post something later on that B.Mitch said on the radio this morning.

Let me assure you guys, the media coverage here locally has a strikingly different tone than the national media covering this story.

They are actually giving in depth interviews about Taylor. BMitch had some really good things to say, and actually called Wilbon out on the carpet.

Wish I was still local.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by rypper11

Wish I was still local.

Nothing like it.

[GMScud]

I wanted to punch Skip Bayless in his arrogant, ignorant mouth this morning. He led off on 1st and 10 this morning talking about how he wasn't surprised about the incident and how troubled Sean was, blah blah blah. ESPN led the 6pm SportsCenter last night with a big segment about his gun incident, the spitting thing, and talking about all his problems before mentioning anything else. What a joke. I have such a love-hate relationship with that network. They have a lot of good programming, but they love to break people down. God forbid they lead with the tragedy of the whole situation. But no, lets rip his past rather than honor the man. Disgusting.

[BringBackJoeT]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I wanted to punch Skip Bayless in his arrogant, ignorant mouth this morning. He led off on 1st and 10 this morning talking about how he wasn't surprised about the incident and how troubled Sean was, blah blah blah. ESPN led the 6pm SportsCenter last night with a big segment about his gun incident, the spitting thing, and talking about all his problems before mentioning anything else. What a joke. I have such a love-hate relationship with that network. They have a lot of good programming, but they love to break people down. God forbid they lead with the tragedy of the whole situation. But no, lets rip his past rather than honor the man. Disgusting.

Skip Bayless earns his living by making one outrageous statement after another. His willingness to say on a daily basis things that fall just short of being either racist and/or over-the-top offensive is what has earned him a daily spot on a national broadcast. Hard to respect a guy whose most refined skill is pissing people off.

[Dlyne8r]

Originally Posted by rypper11

Wish I was still local.

You still can be...sort of. Subscribe to Comcast Sports Net (CSN) if at all possible. I have been even more thankful to have this channel here in Atlanta as I've been able to watch most everything about Sean Taylor's life and his passing.