Sean Michael Taylor: April 1, 1983 - November 27, 2007
Mon just woke me up with the news that Sean Taylor passed away early this morning. He was 24, and in the middle of his best professional season by far, and due to earn a huge new contract extention in the next year or so... Now he leaves behind a fiancée and a baby girl who will never know her father.
This is devastatingly tragic.
This video is an example of the kind of joy Taylor brought to his fans: ...from last year's Pro Bowl, Taylor's first and only appearance. Even though it's a punter he demolishes here, it's still one of the finest hits ever. (keep watching from 0:52 - 1:20 for the reaction of a few Japanese sportscasters...makes me smile, even now, today...)
All I hope is that the authorities find the assholes responsible for this and that justice is served. Rest in peace, #21.
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