What is your favorite thing and the thing you will always remember about Sean Taylor?

Slingin Sammy 33 · 11-28-2007, 07:24 PM

The thing I remember was the first time I saw him play in person. I only get to maybe one game a year and I think this was a pre-season game against Carolina. I just remember looking at how big he was and that he looked like a tall linebacker. I couldn't believe how big he looked compared to all the skill guys. He really looked like a man among boys. He earned his nickname "Swoop" because watching a guy that big cover as much ground in a short time was like watching an eagle swoop down and snatch its prey. Amazing. I've never seen anyone like him.

I still can't believe he's gone.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 11-29-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

The way he could swoop in a pick a fumble off a bounce (Eagles, Bucs, Cowboys) and take off without ever losing his speed or focus was an unbelievably remarkable athletic skill that I compare to the best moves of the likes of Barry Sanders, Michael Jordan, and Wayne Gretzky.

I loved the way he recovered fumbles while never breaking stride. That was amazing especially in the TB playoff game. I thought for sure that he was gonna fall down there.

DynamiteRave · 11-28-2007, 07:18 PM

Definitely his work ethic.

The guy played every game, every down like the game counted on him making a play. Chasing down guys from behind, just throwing himself 110% into the game. And he did it and wasn't flashy about it. Some guys know they're so good and show off. Outside of that ONE incident where he spit on Pittman (And that guy's an ass anyway), ST to me was a class act.

Riggo44 · 11-28-2007, 07:47 PM

My two favorite memories of Sean are the fumble recovery retuned for a TD against Philly & His pick against S.F during his rookie year. I was at the game in S.F and he was like M.J flying over his opponent for the INT. I also agree with SmootSmack that the way he could scoop up the ball with out breaking stride is something we will probably never see again. I just can’t get over how sad it is to think of all the plays he could have made in his career that were stolen from us Sunday night. Sean Taylor will truly be missed.

Ocliw · 11-28-2007, 07:53 PM

Putting Aikman out of commission.

GMScud · 11-28-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocliw

Putting Aikman out of commission.

That was LaVar Arrington.

Ocliw · 11-28-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

That was LaVar Arrington.

Duh...yes it was. Sorry,just so many things ST has done on the field I'm just not thinking right.

squrrelco3 · 11-28-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocliw

Putting Aikman out of commission.

lol...I hate to point this out but that was Lavar Arrington in 2000. He hit Aikman so hard left a dent in his helmet...Aikman never played another down of football again...

I do remember Sean blasting Owens into the Eagles bench his rookie year and TO coming back out whining and begging for a flag...

God ST

TO

Warpath · 11-28-2007, 08:12 PM

My favorite Sean Taylor play was that play in the playoffs in 05 when he scooped up the ball and ran in for a TD right after he hit the 5 or so he dove and soared into the endzone.
Ill miss he charisma on the field he was a total gamer always gave it his all. Ill think of ST every play when someone throws to the middle of the field.

Redskins247 · 11-28-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Warpath

My favorite Sean Taylor play was that play in the playoffs in 05 when he scooped up the ball and ran in for a TD right after he hit the 5 or so he dove and soared into the endzone.
Ill miss he charisma on the field he was a total gamer always gave it his all. Ill think of ST every play when someone throws to the middle of the field.

There are so many...but this was probably mine as well. Just an absolutely awesome Defensive player...such a shame.

Riggo44 · 11-28-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by squrrelco3

lol...I hate to point this out but that was Lavar Arrington in 2000. He hit Aikman so hard left a dent in his helmet...Aikman never played another down of football again...

I do remember Sean blasting Owens into the Eagles bench his rookie year and TO coming back out whining and begging for a flag...

God ST

TO

Yea I think we would have won that last game in Dallas if Sean was able to play.

Luxorreb · 11-28-2007, 08:21 PM

That game in 05 in Philly...
Taylor diving into the endzone and securing our first trip to the playoffs of Gibbs return.
Gonna miss him.
Rest In Peace.

CanadianSkin · 11-28-2007, 08:49 PM

How about the fact that with one of his picks in the game against Green Bay this year. He made Brett Favre the career leader in INT's.

I also love watching any hit he put on TO.

SteelandSkin · 11-28-2007, 08:51 PM

His attitude after the birth of his child.

dall-assblows · 11-28-2007, 08:56 PM

damn man i still cant believe this.

thank you god for giving me the chance to watch sean taylor play.

my fav was defietly when he absolutely blew up lorenzo neal. he was trying to block taylor and taylor pancaked him right into LT causing LT to fumble. haha good times.

RIP buddy.

11-28-2007, 07:24 PM	#1
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: What is your favorite thing and the thing you will always remember about Sean Tay The thing I remember was the first time I saw him play in person. I only get to maybe one game a year and I think this was a pre-season game against Carolina. I just remember looking at how big he was and that he looked like a tall linebacker. I couldn't believe how big he looked compared to all the skill guys. He really looked like a man among boys. He earned his nickname "Swoop" because watching a guy that big cover as much ground in a short time was like watching an eagle swoop down and snatch its prey. Amazing. I've never seen anyone like him. I still can't believe he's gone. __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

11-28-2007, 07:18 PM	#3
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 38 Posts: 16,867	Re: What is your favorite thing and the thing you will always remember about Sean Tay Definitely his work ethic. The guy played every game, every down like the game counted on him making a play. Chasing down guys from behind, just throwing himself 110% into the game. And he did it and wasn't flashy about it. Some guys know they're so good and show off. Outside of that ONE incident where he spit on Pittman (And that guy's an ass anyway), ST to me was a class act. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

11-28-2007, 07:47 PM	#4
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Re: What is your favorite thing and the thing you will always remember about Sean Tay My two favorite memories of Sean are the fumble recovery retuned for a TD against Philly & His pick against S.F during his rookie year. I was at the game in S.F and he was like M.J flying over his opponent for the INT. I also agree with SmootSmack that the way he could scoop up the ball with out breaking stride is something we will probably never see again. I just can’t get over how sad it is to think of all the plays he could have made in his career that were stolen from us Sunday night. Sean Taylor will truly be missed. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

11-28-2007, 07:53 PM	#5
Ocliw Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC Age: 58 Posts: 253	Re: What is your favorite thing and the thing you will always remember about Sean Tay Putting Aikman out of commission.

11-28-2007, 08:12 PM	#9
Warpath The Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Age: 49 Posts: 1,762	Re: What is your favorite thing and the thing you will always remember about Sean Tay My favorite Sean Taylor play was that play in the playoffs in 05 when he scooped up the ball and ran in for a TD right after he hit the 5 or so he dove and soared into the endzone. Ill miss he charisma on the field he was a total gamer always gave it his all. Ill think of ST every play when someone throws to the middle of the field.

11-28-2007, 08:21 PM	#12
Luxorreb ^21^ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 53 Posts: 1,630	Re: What is your favorite thing and the thing you will always remember about Sean Tay That game in 05 in Philly... Taylor diving into the endzone and securing our first trip to the playoffs of Gibbs return. Gonna miss him. Rest In Peace. __________________ ^21^

11-28-2007, 08:49 PM	#13
CanadianSkin Special Teams Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Age: 49 Posts: 226	Re: What is your favorite thing and the thing you will always remember about Sean Tay How about the fact that with one of his picks in the game against Green Bay this year. He made Brett Favre the career leader in INT's. I also love watching any hit he put on TO. __________________ HTTR from North of the 49th!!!!! Two things I love.... Canada and the Redskins!!!!

11-28-2007, 08:51 PM	#14
SteelandSkin Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hollidaysburg PA Age: 34 Posts: 30	Re: What is your favorite thing and the thing you will always remember about Sean Tay His attitude after the birth of his child. __________________ I am a Steelers fan, but I'm also a supporter of the Redskins.

11-28-2007, 08:56 PM	#15
dall-assblows The Starter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: round the way Age: 42 Posts: 2,211	Re: What is your favorite thing and the thing you will always remember about Sean Tay damn man i still cant believe this. thank you god for giving me the chance to watch sean taylor play. my fav was defietly when he absolutely blew up lorenzo neal. he was trying to block taylor and taylor pancaked him right into LT causing LT to fumble. haha good times. RIP buddy. __________________ SOMEBODY PINCH ME

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