Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor died early Tuesday, a day after he was shot at home by what police say was an intruder. He was 24.Taylor was routinely involved in off-the-field incidents throughout his short career, including an 18-month probation for an assault charge, during which he pledged to donate time and money to various charities and schools in southern Florida.. Many teammates have noticed changes in Taylor since the birth of his daughter, Jackie.
"It's hard to expect a man to grow up overnight," said Redskins teammate and close friend Clinton Portis, who also played with Taylor at the University of Miami. "But ever since he had his child, it was like a new Sean, and everybody around here knew it. He was always smiling, always happy, always talking about his child."
"He loved football. He felt like that's what he was made to do," Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said. "And I think what I've noticed over the last year and a half ... is he matured. I think his baby had a huge impact on him. There was a real growing up in his life."
My condolences to the Taylor family. There is no official word, but it's highly speculated that this crime was gang related an was due to incidents in Taylor's past. Of course this is all speculation, but let's hope that at least one athlete that continues to surround himself with shady people and hanger-ons takes this to heart.
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