Sean Taylor Responsive: CONFIRMED by Vinny Cerrato

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Do you find it kind of strange that all this happened supposedly with this fiancee in the room and she emerged unscathed? I ceratinly don't want to speculate. And I apologize if it seems that way. But, if we assume the shooter was trying to kill Taylor, doesn't he also "take care" of any potential witnesses?

Similar thoughts crossed my mind, but who the hell knows. His lawyer has said several things some of which seem to conflict (he was hit in the hallway, they kicked in the door, etc.). I don't think we'll know much of what happened until/or if the financee speaks (or, God willing, Taylor revives). From all current reports it seems like a targeted thing and likely an attempted murder. If it was about insurance money or something (which is I guess what you were getting at by pointing out that the financee emerged unscathed) I'd have to believe that it would not make much financial sense for her to have Sean either dead or critically injured. If I had to guess, with the limited information available, I'd say it had something to do with the ATV incident of a couple of years ago. I'd guess it was some of those individuals looking to settle a perceived score. Unlike Michael Wilbon, though, I would not conclude that Taylor "embraced the violent lifestyle," I'd say a bad decision and some bad associations came back to haunt him even after he had worked so hard to break from that past (and from all I can tell, isolated) incident. Obviously it's just pure speculation on my part and I have no idea what happened, but from the initial reports that seems logical to me. Likely I'm wrong and the police will hopefully find the perpetrator(s), but that's my guess if I had to speculate. I just wish Sean had just left Miami behind and moved his g/f and daughter up to Ashburn...which isn't to say it couldn't happen in DC, but if it was those same individuals from a few years ago then it was specific to Miami.

[Skinner]

GREAT news! Im so happy!, even though he has a long way to go

[Gibbsmeatitle#1]

Thank G-d Sean is alive. I don't know if it's been posted elsewhere, but COMCAST reported that he "flatlined" twice during the worst of the initial ordeal. He is truly amazing and I believe he survived knowing he had to be there for his little girl. I just pray that he continues to make progress no matter if he plays football ever again for the Skins. Just get better Sean. Just get well.

[Smooter]

I see where you're coming from. Hopefully thats not the case and they just got scared.

[pg86]

What I wanna know is...are they gonna catch the mother canuckers that shot him?

This is sad dude...the team was starting to get the Offense rolling and everything and then this happens.

[Luxorreb]

Glad that it appears ST is headed in the right direction. I'm sure we'll all be 'a bit guarded' until Sean Taylor speaks and gains total consciousness. Very horrible, unfortunate happening. Best Wishes and thoughts to #21. Get well soon! #21 the REAL Superman!

[LRT]

This is good news and an answer to prayer.

On a related note, I'd like to thank everyone here on the Warpath for posting updates. For us fans outside the US, this is our number one news source. Thanks!

[BrudLee]

In light of this morning's news, I am locking this thread.