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[quote=Dlyne8r;383199]Hopefully better news on this update from RI:

"UPDATE:
Just spoke with a friend of the family who said that Sean lost a substantial amount of blod and the bullet traveled near the femoral artery, which is located in the thigh. Sean's father, Pedro, the chief of police in Florida City, Florida, is with him at the hospital, according to the source. They believe the situation is stabalizing, and are obviously hoping for the best."

[URL="http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/"]Redskins Insider[/URL][/quote]

At least that's something positive in this horrible situation...

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[quote=NYCSkin;383195]Getting shot in the groin, near the femoral canal, where the nerve, artery, and vein run, is potentially the worse location to get shot in the leg. One can easily bleed out and die from this sort of injury. From the information I have at this point, as a doctor, I would say his situation is dire. Jackson Memorial is a very good center down there with a very competent surgery department. All we can do is hope he makes it through surgery at this point...[/quote]

Any thoughts on recovery from this? Will he be able to walk around without aid after surgery and rehab or is he likely to suffer debilitating effects from this? Forget the football aspect, this dude got shot in his own home; just like any of us could have been. That's what bothers me the most; if he gets shot running around doing crap he knows better than to do, ehh, tough sh*t for him. But to be shot at your house during what is arguably becoming your best year as a professional football player with regards to conduct and ability. That's tragedy.

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Let's just say a prayer for ST and the family. I hope that he recovers OK.

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This is horrible. I don't know what to say. Unbelievable...

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I work at a major hospital in San Antonio and spoke to one doctor about this and this is what I learned from our conversations:

"It mainly hinges on how bad the femoral artery was damaged. If they can keep him from bleeding out long enough to repair it then he has a pretty good shot. Not a good situation anyway you look at it. [B]The fact that they were able to get him to a hospital before he did bleed out is Huge.[/B] That artery can pump out 3-5 liters a minute so considering the average human has about 5-6 liters in there entire body its very important to stop the bleeding at once."

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[quote=sandtrapjack;383207]I work at a major hospital in San Antonio and spoke to one doctor about this and this is what I learned from our conversations:

"It mainly hinges on how bad the femoral artery was damaged. If they can keep him from bleeding out long enough to repair it then he has a pretty good shot. Not a good situation anyway you look at it. [B]The fact that they were able to get him to a hospital before he did bleed out is Huge.[/B] That artery can pump out 3-5 liters a minute so considering the average human has about 5-6 liters in there entire body its very important to stop the bleeding at once."[/quote]

Sandy, good looking out on the Avatar.

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I hope that he will be alright. Something like this is career ending.

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[quote=NinjaLink;383209]I hope that he will be alright. Something like this is career ending.[/quote]

At this point I am not so much worried about his career as I am to the alternative. Which I refuse to even mention.

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At this point career ending is a good thing. It means he's alive at least.

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[quote=724Skinsfan;383203]Any thoughts on recovery from this? Will he be able to walk around without aid after surgery and rehab or is he likely to suffer debilitating effects from this? Forget the football aspect, this dude got shot in his own home; just like any of us could have been. That's what bothers me the most; if he gets shot running around doing crap he knows better than to do, ehh, tough sh*t for him. But to be shot at your house during what is arguably becoming your best year as a professional football player with regards to conduct and ability. That's tragedy.[/quote]
There was a doctor on the radio who was talking about this.The artery which was hit suplies blood to the lower half of his body. He is probably out of surgery and is in critical condition due to the loss of blood. The good news was that he made it to the hosptle and through surgery. Bad news is it could affect other organs in the body and he could lose a limb due to the loss of blood. The other good news was because he is in such good health it would help the body from all of the blood loss and also help in the healing. He also noted that he could have been taking medcine for his knee which could make the bleeding worse.

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God Bless Sean Taylor and his family. He has a young child. Keep praying, that's all we can do to help.

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[quote=724Skinsfan;383203]Any thoughts on recovery from this? Will he be able to walk around without aid after surgery and rehab or is he likely to suffer debilitating effects from this? Forget the football aspect, this dude got shot in his own home; just like any of us could have been. That's what bothers me the most; if he gets shot running around doing crap he knows better than to do, ehh, tough sh*t for him. But to be shot at your house during what is arguably becoming your best year as a professional football player with regards to conduct and ability. That's tragedy.[/quote]I believe that the femoral nerve that runs beside the artery controls the upper leg motion down to the knee. If he survives, but has nerve damage there, we may be looking at a career ending injury.

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[quote=724Skinsfan;383203]Any thoughts on recovery from this? Will he be able to walk around without aid after surgery and rehab or is he likely to suffer debilitating effects from this? Forget the football aspect, this dude got shot in his own home; just like any of us could have been. That's what bothers me the most; if he gets shot running around doing crap he knows better than to do, ehh, tough sh*t for him. But to be shot at your house during what is arguably becoming your best year as a professional football player with regards to conduct and ability. That's tragedy.[/quote]
Depending on the extent of the damage, whether the nerve was nicked or severed; this will determine the course of his physical rehabilitation. Still to early to determine that. At this point, he needs to make it out of surgery. From there, he'll need to get out of the surgical ICU. And so on...

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I thought I'd just point out that Sean is only 24.

I think sometimes we lose sight of the fact that a lot of the "men" playing this game are really just kids, many fresh out of college.

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Interviewing a PD spokesman right now on XXX

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C'mon, Sean. We're all pulling for you, buddy.

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Redskins fans,

I'd like to express my condolences to your organization and above all the Redskins organization at this time. The Redskins have been the team I have respected the most outside of my own team the Steelers and it hurts me that one of their best players suffered this.

I wish you all nothing but the best.

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We're praying for Sean and his family over here in Ukraine and hoping for the best.

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He is still in critical condition. Just reported on First Take @ 12:02 PM.

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[quote=firstdown;383213]There was a doctor on the radio who was talking about this.The artery which was hit suplies blood to the lower half of his body. He is probably out of surgery and is in critical condition due to the loss of blood. The good news was that he made it to the hosptle and through surgery. Bad news is it could affect other organs in the body and he could lose a limb due to the loss of blood. The other good news was because he is in such good health it would help the body from all of the blood loss and also help in the healing. He also noted that he could have been taking medcine for his knee which could make the bleeding worse.[/quote]
This is what a doctor said and was the last post on the prior page so I thought I'd bump it back up.

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ST is one tough dude, he will pull through. thoughts and prayers for the ones he loves.

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My thoughts and prayers are with Taylor, his family, his team, and the many loyal Redskins fans. I'm so sorry you guys. It's not often that I'm at a loss for words but I am now. I just don't know what else to say.

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Dear God,

I hope and pray that Sean will be okay not so he can play football again so he can be able to live, take care of his family. If he is able to play football that is a plus but not my focus for this prayer. This is a clear act of no sense and I hope you can direct, guide & help the people that committed this vicious act. May you bless the Taylor family Amen.

Sean Taylor was my favorite player in the NFL I am emotional destroyed about this as long as I've been a Redskin fan I've followed him I'm just plain shocked & hurt. We are fans we grow with the team I felt like ST was family even though I never meet him a day in my life. Life is messed up sometimes it really is!!!

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Changed.

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Clinton Portis now making statement at Redskins Park. My computer is crashing. If anyone can hear it let us know. I'm sure it probably won't have much info, but still.

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[quote=SC Skins Fan;383229]Clinton Portis now making statement at Redskins Park[/quote]


please provide quick recap.

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I heard at like 10:55 on my way to class. I went to class and got too pissed off and just left. This is fucking bullshit. ets all pray for him.

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CP on comcast live NOW, speaking about the ST situation.

KEEP ON PRAYING!

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My prayers are with Sean and his family.

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[QUOTE=SteelandSkin;383220]Redskins fans,

I'd like to express my condolences to your organization and above all the Redskins organization at this time. The Redskins have been the team I have respected the most outside of my own team the Steelers and it hurts me that one of their best players suffered this.

I wish you all nothing but the best.[/QUOTE]

Thanks man. Very classy. I can say that the Steelers are also a great franchise that has a lot of respect around the league. Thanks for your nice words.

I am absolutely stunned. Forget football fellas, this is serious. I am just hoping that Taylor makes it through this; I'm not going to worry about football until I know he's okay.

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From Redskins.com:

"Head coach Joe Gibbs will hold a press conference on Monday at [B]4:45 p.m. ET[/B]. Redskins.com TV broadcasts the press conference LIVE from Redskins Park.
Gibbs is expected to discuss the ongoing Sean Taylor sitiation, as well as Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium."

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Anyone else think this sounds like a hit? I know I will get flamed for saying it, but it strikes me as awfully co-incendental that the one night he spends at home in Miami is the one night this happens. To me, it sounds like someone found out he was going to be home and struck at it him, either as payback for the earlier incident or some other thing his boys might have been involved in. Just seems like an awfully big conincedence to me.

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[quote=munny;383238]Anyone else think this sounds like a hit? I know I will get flamed for saying it, but it strikes me as awfully co-incendental that the one night he spends at home in Miami is the one night this happens. To me, it sounds like someone found out he was going to be home and struck at it him, either as payback for the earlier incident or some other thing his boys might have been involved in. Just seems like an awfully big conincedence to me.[/quote]

Dude, don't u think the story when someone hears that nobody is supposed to be there at home and got surprised when he finds ST coming down to find out what's going on makes more sense than a hit?

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I want to thank the fans of other teams who have posted their concerns here - and remind everyone that we're all friends here. If you see a Cowboys, Giants, or Eagles avatar - or anyone else, for that matter - take their concern at face value. No one is here to gloat or tease us at this critical time.

Special thanks to those friendly fans of other teams who have changed their avatars to reflect their concern. You know who you are.

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My experience in working in the medical field lets me know one thing : Gunshot wounds to the thigh DO NOT require getting air lifted to a hospital, you go by ambulance. This is not good my friends.

Im gonna go pray.....

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[QUOTE=NYCSkin;383216]Depending on the extent of the damage, whether the nerve was nicked or severed; this will determine the course of his physical rehabilitation. Still to early to determine that. At this point, he needs to make it out of surgery. From there, he'll need to get out of the surgical ICU. And so on...[/QUOTE]

If he was indeed shot in the femoral artery is it true to keep him alive they may need to amputate his leg?

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[QUOTE=munny;383238]Anyone else think this sounds like a hit? I know I will get flamed for saying it, but it strikes me as awfully co-incendental that the one night he spends at home in Miami is the one night this happens. To me, it sounds like someone found out he was going to be home and struck at it him, either as payback for the earlier incident or some other thing his boys might have been involved in. Just seems like an awfully big conincedence to me.[/QUOTE]

[url=http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/]Redskins Insider[/url]

You're not the only one raising that type of thought.

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[quote=munny;383238]Anyone else think this sounds like a hit? I know I will get flamed for saying it, but it strikes me as awfully co-incendental that the one night he spends at home in Miami is the one night this happens. To me, it sounds like someone found out he was going to be home and struck at it him, either as payback for the earlier incident or some other thing his boys might have been involved in. Just seems like an awfully big conincedence to me.[/quote]

When you're famous and you make a lot of money you can be a target. We'll find out, but it is a possibility. I'd say it probably reflects on the individual who would perpetrate such a crime rather than on Taylor, who from everything I've seen in the past few years has really become a mature and upright individual. He had some problems early, as every story on this incident has taken the time to mention, but I was very impressed on the few occasions I heard him speak. He had a great understanding of the game and seemed like a very intelligent person besides. Still, your point has some validity and I'd hope that the Miami-Dade police would have that guy who was involved in the earlier case with the ATVs and the lawsuit in for questioning right now.

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what the fuckkkkk...?