Redskins BEST EVER Poll Series #2: Safety

ST21RIP · 06-02-2009, 02:23 PM

ST.

Most talented Hurricane, most talented Redskin and most talented free safety i have ever seen play.

Rest In Peace.

MTK · 06-02-2009, 02:23 PM

Emotional pick or not, it's ST for me.

If he hadn't died, I don't think there's any question we're talking about one of the top players at any position the Skins have had, and probably a future Hall of Famer.

tryfuhl · 06-02-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Emotional pick or not, it's ST for me.

If he hadn't died, I don't think there's any question we're talking about one of the top players at any position the Skins have had, and probably a future Hall of Famer.

Easily; there wasn't a facet of the game that he hadn't already mastered that early on. I hate to be selfish and make this about football, but we lost one hell of a player. I still remember when I heard that he got shot in the leg, just wondering if he'd be able to play the next year.. not ever, not that he'd lose his life, none of that.

tryfuhl · 06-02-2009, 04:23 PM

houston might deserve it but I can't vote away from ST

GTripp0012 · 06-02-2009, 05:03 PM

Sean only played for four seasons. He was probably the greatest prospect at the position in the history of the franchise, but that's not what the question was asking. So I went with Ken Houston, who I don't know much about, other than he once played safety for the Redskins, and is in the Hall of Fame.

SBXVII · 06-02-2009, 05:34 PM

You know part of me says ST, part of me says Mark Murphy cause I grew up watching him play and help the Skins in their SB yrs. I had no knowledge of the others and actually took the time to look them up as well as their stats. Each one almost has a different compilation of stats. After looking at all their stats I had to go with Krause, and I don't even know him. Then I see I'm the only one who did. lol.

81 interceptions for 1,185 and 3 TD's seemed impressive to me. Introduced into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. Went to the Pro Bowl 8 times. I don't know ....I just felt the man needed some sort of accolade for his hard work.

budw38 · 06-02-2009, 06:06 PM

Mr. Taylor was the perfect man for the safety position . Ken Houston was the perfect football player , maybe only second to R. Lott ? We had two amazing young men to play safety for us ,,,, Landry may be All Pro very soon . R.I.P. 21 .

53Fan · 06-02-2009, 09:04 PM

This one seemed hard for me. I've always considered Ken Houston the best safety to ever play, including Ronnie Lott. The play where he literally held Walt Garrison from crossing the goal line by himself, was one of the greatest plays I've ever seen. Then there's Sean Taylor. There is no doubt in my mind that Sean was well on his way to being the greatest safety to ever play the game, hands down. His intimidation alone was a defensive weapon that caused concern before a receiver even ran his route. He caused mental disruption before the play was even executed. He brought what every defensive player hopes to bring to an offense....FEAR. His talent was beyond compare and his desire and work ethic were every coaches dream. Through no fault of his own, someone took his life. I will take nothing else from this young man who brought more excitement and awe to me, than any player I've ever had the pleasure of watching in my life. Sean Taylor gets my vote.

Dirtbag59 · 06-02-2009, 10:07 PM

Mark Carrier......what?

skins89moss · 06-04-2009, 06:17 AM

Losing Sean Taylor was like losing a family member for me. I think he was on his way to becoming a great player, teammate,and person. He had some bumps in the road in the beginning but he was turning the corner when he was suddenly taken away. Sean was the 3rd best Safety in the NFL behind Ed Reed and Troy P. I have been watching the Redskins since 1972 and Ken Houston is 1 of the Greatest players in his ERA. So it's has to be Ken Houston 1st then Sean Taylor 2nd. I was looking forward to watch the dynamic dual ( Taylor and Landry) for years to come. RIP Sean.....

skinsnut · 06-04-2009, 10:58 AM

Ken Houston was great...the problem with these polls is people only can appreciate what they have seen or remember...the most recent memory is always skewed.
Sean Taylor was really good...but objectively he did not reach the consistant long term level of Houston...I know that is not fair...but to me, it is true.

Ken Houston was great....for a long time....Sean Taylor was great for a year or 2 and was good with high potential for 1 or 2

sportscurmudgeon · 06-04-2009, 08:05 PM

Ken Houston. Unequivocally...

06-02-2009, 02:23 PM	#1
ST21RIP Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 28	Re: Redskins BEST EVER Poll Series #2: Safety ST. Most talented Hurricane, most talented Redskin and most talented free safety i have ever seen play. Rest In Peace.

06-02-2009, 04:23 PM	#4
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 42 Posts: 12,514	Re: Redskins BEST EVER Poll Series #2: Safety houston might deserve it but I can't vote away from ST

06-02-2009, 05:03 PM	#5
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Redskins BEST EVER Poll Series #2: Safety Sean only played for four seasons. He was probably the greatest prospect at the position in the history of the franchise, but that's not what the question was asking. So I went with Ken Houston, who I don't know much about, other than he once played safety for the Redskins, and is in the Hall of Fame. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

06-02-2009, 05:34 PM	#6
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Redskins BEST EVER Poll Series #2: Safety You know part of me says ST, part of me says Mark Murphy cause I grew up watching him play and help the Skins in their SB yrs. I had no knowledge of the others and actually took the time to look them up as well as their stats. Each one almost has a different compilation of stats. After looking at all their stats I had to go with Krause, and I don't even know him. Then I see I'm the only one who did. lol. 81 interceptions for 1,185 and 3 TD's seemed impressive to me. Introduced into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. Went to the Pro Bowl 8 times. I don't know ....I just felt the man needed some sort of accolade for his hard work.

06-02-2009, 06:06 PM	#7
budw38 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern,Va. Posts: 2,706	Re: Redskins BEST EVER Poll Series #2: Safety Mr. Taylor was the perfect man for the safety position . Ken Houston was the perfect football player , maybe only second to R. Lott ? We had two amazing young men to play safety for us ,,,, Landry may be All Pro very soon . R.I.P. 21 .

06-02-2009, 02:23 PM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Redskins BEST EVER Poll Series #2: Safety Emotional pick or not, it's ST for me. If he hadn't died, I don't think there's any question we're talking about one of the top players at any position the Skins have had, and probably a future Hall of Famer. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

06-02-2009, 09:04 PM	#8
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Redskins BEST EVER Poll Series #2: Safety This one seemed hard for me. I've always considered Ken Houston the best safety to ever play, including Ronnie Lott. The play where he literally held Walt Garrison from crossing the goal line by himself, was one of the greatest plays I've ever seen. Then there's Sean Taylor. There is no doubt in my mind that Sean was well on his way to being the greatest safety to ever play the game, hands down. His intimidation alone was a defensive weapon that caused concern before a receiver even ran his route. He caused mental disruption before the play was even executed. He brought what every defensive player hopes to bring to an offense....FEAR. His talent was beyond compare and his desire and work ethic were every coaches dream. Through no fault of his own, someone took his life. I will take nothing else from this young man who brought more excitement and awe to me, than any player I've ever had the pleasure of watching in my life. Sean Taylor gets my vote. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

06-02-2009, 10:07 PM	#9
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: Redskins BEST EVER Poll Series #2: Safety Mark Carrier......what? __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

06-04-2009, 06:17 AM	#10
skins89moss Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,634	Re: Redskins BEST EVER Poll Series #2: Safety Losing Sean Taylor was like losing a family member for me. I think he was on his way to becoming a great player, teammate,and person. He had some bumps in the road in the beginning but he was turning the corner when he was suddenly taken away. Sean was the 3rd best Safety in the NFL behind Ed Reed and Troy P. I have been watching the Redskins since 1972 and Ken Houston is 1 of the Greatest players in his ERA. So it's has to be Ken Houston 1st then Sean Taylor 2nd. I was looking forward to watch the dynamic dual ( Taylor and Landry) for years to come. RIP Sean..... __________________ www.islandstyleflowers.com Home of the Hawaiian Foam Flowers and Kukui Nut Leis. Great selections and best prices. Redskins Fan Since 1972

06-04-2009, 10:58 AM	#11
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,975	Re: Redskins BEST EVER Poll Series #2: Safety Ken Houston was great...the problem with these polls is people only can appreciate what they have seen or remember...the most recent memory is always skewed. Sean Taylor was really good...but objectively he did not reach the consistant long term level of Houston...I know that is not fair...but to me, it is true. Ken Houston was great....for a long time....Sean Taylor was great for a year or 2 and was good with high potential for 1 or 2 __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

06-04-2009, 08:05 PM	#12
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Redskins BEST EVER Poll Series #2: Safety Ken Houston. Unequivocally... __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

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