Redskins 2005 Report Cards - Defense

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#21 Sean Taylor - Gregg Williams calls him the most gifted athlete he's ever coached, and in the 2 seasons he's been in a Redskins uniform we're starting to see William's reasoning behind that statement. Taylor has brought along his share of off the field baggage since being drafted #5 overall in 2004, but he's also starting to build an impressive reputation around the league as being a ferocious hitter with the cover skills of your typical CB.

In 2005 Sean Taylor picked up right where he left off in 2004 with big hits, constant jawing at opponents, and his share of headline making controversies. As the Redskins enter this offseason, some serious off the field assault charges loom over the talented safety and Skins fans everywhere will anxiously await the results. A future without Sean Taylor is a scary thought to Redskins fans, but a future with Sean Taylor is an even scarier thought for the rest of the NFL.

Final stats:
70 total tackles
60 solo
10 assists
1 sack
2 interceptions
10 passes defensed

Season highlight: In one of the defining moments of the Redskins 2005 season, Taylor scooped up a loose ball against the Eagles on January 1st, 2006 and raced 39 yards to paydirt to seal the victory and along with it, a playoff berth for the Redskins.

Grade: A