ST memorial “statue”

[MTK]

Not trying to defend this but nobody ever said it was going to be a statue, they said a memorial. And if the family signed off on it I’m perfectly fine with it.

I’d rather focus on the fact we’re 7-5 and in series playoff contention.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Personally I think they should have used the TR 36 mannequin

[SunnySide]

LANDOVER, Md., November 22, 2022 – The Washington Commanders will honor Sean Taylor on the 15th Anniversary of his passing during the team's Week 12 home matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 27 at 1 p.m. In honor of a life and legacy that will forever shape the franchise, key activations include the reveal of the Sean Taylor Memorial installation, launch of the limited-edition Sean Taylor Legacy Project merchandise line, and special "21" helmet decals to be worn by Commanders players.

Headlining the day, the team will reveal the Sean Taylor Memorial installation pregame at 11:45 a.m. on the main concourse outside of section 132. This reveal is the culmination of the

Sean Taylor Memorial Project, launched on Sean's birthday earlier this year that provided fans an opportunity to pay tribute to one of the most beloved players in franchise history. Sunday also will mark the official launch of the Sean Taylor Legacy Project limited-edition merchandise line that was designed and inspired by Sean Taylor's daughter, Jackie Taylor. The collection includes a jersey, sweatshirts, T-shirts, and hats. The line will be available at the Commanders Team Store, A Fanatics Experience at FedExField, as well as online by visiting store.commanders.com. All proceeds from this merchandise launch will benefit gun violence prevention initiatives.

"Sean's life was tragically cut short but his impact continues to reverberate through our Burgundy & Gold family," said Co-Owners and Co-CEOs Dan and Tanya Snyder. "This Sunday, on the 15th anniversary of his passing, we honor one of our greats and his legacy by unveiling a permanent installation, so his memory is always with us when we take the field on gameday."

Additionally, as part of the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats annual initiative, select cleats will be on display in Legends Plaza and on suite levels throughout the game. Commanders players and coaches will wear the cleats in the team's Week 13 matchup at the New York Giants. A QR code will be attached to each cleat case for fan viewing and for fans to bid on cleats of their choosing. As a tribute to Sean Taylor, Miami-based custom sneaker designer Soles by Sir designed a pair of cleats in Sean's honor that will be featured in the My Cause, My Cleats display in Legends Plaza.

https://www.commanders.com/news/wash...l-installation

I was expecting an art installation created/designed by Seans daughter ... but it seems his daughter jackie designed the clothes that is being sold/launched to support the St foundation.

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Want to support Sean and his family? Go buy some of his daughters gear.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

It looks like a skeletonized version of the old NFL Blitz mascot

[irish]

I don't blame Snyder for this I blame Jason Wright. He botched the name change reveal and now this memorial. It seems to me that Wright's job requires attention to detail and he seems deficient in that department. IMO as long as Wright is in his current position the organization will continue to botch events.

[Meks]

His daughter loved the soccer cleats and it was the most authentic part for her. I hope the family is happy with this, regardless if i think its fucking weak sauce.

RIP, 21

[sdskinsfan2001]

Yay, more national roasting material:

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/sean-ta...212705187.html

[jamf]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

Yay, more national roasting material:

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/sean-ta...212705187.html

At least they got the name right.
It could've been a Deion Sanders jersey.

[HTTR]

I’m not buying the “if his family likes it then it’s okay” thing. This is not Taylor’s family’s tribute, it’s the team’s tribute, designed to inspire the fans and burnish the franchise legacy. Of course the family should have approval rights, but the team should do something classy and inspirational or nothing at all. It’s a form of pandering, and the whole thing is tasteless no matter what the family thinks.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by HTTR

I’m not buying the “if his family likes it then it’s okay” thing. This is not Taylor’s family’s tribute, it’s the team’s tribute, designed to inspire the fans and burnish the franchise legacy. Of course the family should have approval rights, but the team should do something classy and inspirational or nothing at all. It’s a form of pandering, and the whole thing is tasteless no matter what the family thinks.

Great post. This effort was nothing better than an absolute fucking embarrassment.

And this is on the heels of the Porta-Potty Fiasco.

This franchise continues to disrespect Sean and his family.

And until I see a link that shows that his family approved of this wire mannequin, I won't believe this is what they envisioned. Nike jersey, Reebok pants, soccer cleats, absurd. A Snyder classic.

Build the man a statue or just let him RIP.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Here’s Why Sean Taylor’s Memorial Is in Soccer Cleats | Sports Illustrated

https://www.si.com/.amp/nfl/2022/11/...ats-commanders

[MTK]

@PeteHailey@NCBS
Just got this pic of the Sean Taylor installation, which has been changed.

The facemask is finally taped.

The jersey, which was Nike, is now Reebok.

The socks are different and the ankles are taped too.

Wish the team got this right the first time. But good fixes regardless



^^ At least they are willing to fix mistakes these days, still don't know why it's so hard for them to get the little things right the first time around.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by MTK

@PeteHailey@NCBS
Just got this pic of the Sean Taylor installation, which has been changed.

The facemask is finally taped.

The jersey, which was Nike, is now Reebok.

The socks are different and the ankles are taped too.

Wish the team got this right the first time. But good fixes regardless

Definitely a drastic improvement.

Why didn't they use an actual mannequin instead of just those wired thing-ma-bobs?

[MTK]

Commanders take down Sean Taylor memorial after criticism, working on replacement statue

Still hard to believe this was botched so badly, it should have been an easy slam dunk. Good on new ownership for recognizing the messes that need to be cleaned up.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by MTK

Commanders take down Sean Taylor memorial after criticism, working on replacement statue

Still hard to believe this was botched so badly, it should have been an easy slam dunk. Good on new ownership for recognizing the messes that need to be cleaned up.

Dan Snyder probably allocated about $200.00 for the construction of that disrespectful abomination. He must have needed the money for his yacht. Thank God we're rid of Snyder forever!