Sean Taylor Concerns

Paintrain · 07-09-2004, 09:33 AM

From today's Washington Post:
Safety Sean Taylor left the mandatory four-day rookie symposium, held from June 27 to June 30 in San Diego, after one day, apparently because of a personal matter. According to a source, Taylor had told the Redskins that he needed to return to Miami to clear out his apartment before getting evicted.

Taylor, the No. 5 overall pick who hasn't yet officially picked an agent, was instructed to return by the league for the final two days.

Is anyone else getting a little concerned about Taylor? He seems to be surrounded by bizarre circumstances.. Firing his agent a couple days after the draft and still hasn't picked one, allegedly missing some OTAs, now this.. I don't know about you, but stuff like this makes me nervous.. On the field he was all the rage from what I've heard and read, but just makes me wonder where his head is or who he is entrusting to help him with decisions..

That Guy · 07-09-2004, 09:45 AM

redskins told him to get back for the last two days...

yeah, heart sunk a bit... wtf? KW was supposed to be the guy with problems, not him...

MTK · 07-09-2004, 09:47 AM

If he had legitimate reasons to leave and the team was OK with that then No, I don't have a problem.

Yeah it does seem he's been involved in some strange happenings so far, but I'd be much more concerned if he was out getting arrrested in a bar fight or something like that.

I hadn't heard about him missing some OTA's, other than when he got the shaving cream pie in the face, where did you hear that?

Paintrain · 07-09-2004, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

If he had legitimate reasons to leave and the team was OK with that then No, I don't have a problem.

Yeah it does seem he's been involved in some strange happenings so far, but I'd be much more concerned if he was out getting arrrested in a bar fight or something like that.

I hadn't heard about him missing some OTA's, other than when he got the shaving cream pie in the face, where did you hear that?

I was listening to ESPN Radio (mistake #1, I know

) after minicamps and Clayton and Salisbury were talking about the Skins and they were saying that Arrington and Taylor were who Gibbs was referring to when he said something like, 'There were a couple more abscences than we would have liked'.. I am not down on the kid at all, just weird things like the agent deal and the timing of the apartment just struck me as odd.. I guess though without an agent he's not getting any money at all since agents usually front their clients cash until their contract kicks in so that may have something to do with the apartment eviction.. Ah well, maybe everyone (myself included) is just ready for the hitting to begin!

crlesh · 07-09-2004, 09:58 AM

It's gotta be quite a transition to the pros for a rookie. You'd think more would be made of these 'happenings' if they were truly detrimental to the team or to his development as a player. I'm sure the team is keeping a close eye on all their rookies to help with the transition.

I'm not going to get worried until I start hearing the team is worried or until I see his mugshot on the news. Guy seems to be too much of a stand-up player for that.

That Guy · 07-09-2004, 10:37 AM

yeah, but no agent, leaving to clear out an apartment (couldn't he have done this, like... two weeks ago?)...

his priorities/time management just seem a bit off for a top 5 pick.

Carnage · 07-09-2004, 10:40 AM

If i ever saw a fraction of what he will, I'l never do my own moving again. :vomit-smi

Riggo44 · 07-09-2004, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Carnage

If i ever saw a fraction of what he will, I'l never do my own moving again. :vomit-smi

No doubt!! I would have had some movers a.k.a freinds with pickups get there asses over to my crib and get my sh-t out. I am sure he could get a loan from any bank to keep him afloat untill he get's his 10 + million signing bonus!

Redskins_P · 07-09-2004, 10:41 AM

Come on guys cut him some slack. His rookie for God's sake. He'll be ok.

memphisskin · 07-09-2004, 11:00 AM

He's a rookie without a signed contract and without an agent. So he's got to handle stuff on his own, give him a break he's young and these kind of mistakes aren't indicative of anything but his youth.

This just goes to show you how helpless a lot of these guys are. They're agents do just about everything for them and allow them to concentrate on football. Once he signs these little hiccups should disappear, unless he feels cheated out of a 6.5 million dollar roster bonus or something.

MTK · 07-09-2004, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

yeah, but no agent, leaving to clear out an apartment (couldn't he have done this, like... two weeks ago?)...

his priorities/time management just seem a bit off for a top 5 pick.

considering we don't know all the details it's not really fair of us to judge his situation, don't ya think?

Redskins_P · 07-09-2004, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

considering we don't know all the details it's not really fair of us to judge his situation, don't ya think?

I concur

Defensewins · 07-09-2004, 12:12 PM

Deciding to fire his agent is not bizarre in any way. Regardless of when it happened. Missing out on the rest of the meetings because of the eviction is not great, but it is not the end of the world. You must remember he is a 21 Y.O. college student. It's what happens to college students that do not have a ton of money. Non-issue.

SmootSmack · 07-09-2004, 12:22 PM

I'm not really worried. It's not like he's getting busted for speeding, pot, and sex with 15-year old girls

Dave Butz Baby! · 07-09-2004, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by smootsmack

I'm not really worried. It's not like he's getting busted for speeding, pot, and sex with 15-year old girls

LOL....

07-09-2004, 12:22 PM	#14
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	I'm not really worried. It's not like he's getting busted for speeding, pot, and sex with 15-year old girls __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-09-2004, 09:33 AM	#1
Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 54 Posts: 5,006	Sean Taylor Concerns From today's Washington Post: Safety Sean Taylor left the mandatory four-day rookie symposium, held from June 27 to June 30 in San Diego, after one day, apparently because of a personal matter. According to a source, Taylor had told the Redskins that he needed to return to Miami to clear out his apartment before getting evicted. Taylor, the No. 5 overall pick who hasn't yet officially picked an agent, was instructed to return by the league for the final two days. Is anyone else getting a little concerned about Taylor? He seems to be surrounded by bizarre circumstances.. Firing his agent a couple days after the draft and still hasn't picked one, allegedly missing some OTAs, now this.. I don't know about you, but stuff like this makes me nervous.. On the field he was all the rage from what I've heard and read, but just makes me wonder where his head is or who he is entrusting to help him with decisions..

07-09-2004, 09:45 AM	#2
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	redskins told him to get back for the last two days... yeah, heart sunk a bit... wtf? KW was supposed to be the guy with problems, not him...

07-09-2004, 09:47 AM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,576	If he had legitimate reasons to leave and the team was OK with that then No, I don't have a problem. Yeah it does seem he's been involved in some strange happenings so far, but I'd be much more concerned if he was out getting arrrested in a bar fight or something like that. I hadn't heard about him missing some OTA's, other than when he got the shaving cream pie in the face, where did you hear that?

07-09-2004, 09:58 AM	#5
crlesh Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston, MA Age: 49 Posts: 142	It's gotta be quite a transition to the pros for a rookie. You'd think more would be made of these 'happenings' if they were truly detrimental to the team or to his development as a player. I'm sure the team is keeping a close eye on all their rookies to help with the transition. I'm not going to get worried until I start hearing the team is worried or until I see his mugshot on the news. Guy seems to be too much of a stand-up player for that.

07-09-2004, 10:37 AM	#6
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	yeah, but no agent, leaving to clear out an apartment (couldn't he have done this, like... two weeks ago?)... his priorities/time management just seem a bit off for a top 5 pick.

07-09-2004, 10:40 AM	#7
Carnage Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 473	If i ever saw a fraction of what he will, I'l never do my own moving again. :vomit-smi

07-09-2004, 10:41 AM	#9
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	Come on guys cut him some slack. His rookie for God's sake. He'll be ok.

07-09-2004, 11:00 AM	#10
memphisskin Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 53 Posts: 960	He's a rookie without a signed contract and without an agent. So he's got to handle stuff on his own, give him a break he's young and these kind of mistakes aren't indicative of anything but his youth. This just goes to show you how helpless a lot of these guys are. They're agents do just about everything for them and allow them to concentrate on football. Once he signs these little hiccups should disappear, unless he feels cheated out of a 6.5 million dollar roster bonus or something.

07-09-2004, 12:12 PM	#13
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,749	Deciding to fire his agent is not bizarre in any way. Regardless of when it happened. Missing out on the rest of the meetings because of the eviction is not great, but it is not the end of the world. You must remember he is a 21 Y.O. college student. It's what happens to college students that do not have a ton of money. Non-issue.

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