Sean Taylor has died...

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

So, does the team retire jersey #21?

Hard to say. Redskins have many, many great players that they won't use the number but it's not officially retired, Jerg's #9, Riggin's #44 and until they made a mistake that cost them Bobby Mitchell in the front office the #43

Sammy Baugh's #33 is the only Officially Retired Redskins' number.

Redskins please don't let someone wear Sean Taylor's Number. The #21 is Sean Taylors!

Hails Skins and RIP Sean Taylor [my favorite current Redskin]
mike

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

So, does the team retire jersey #21?

What will the team do financially for his family, especially his daughter? Can they at least put together a college fund or something?

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

What will the team do financially for his family, especially his daughter? Can they at least put together a college fund or something?

ST was not a poor man. He must have several mil laying around. Unfortunately, that kind of thing has a tendency to get ugly when the family scrambles for the loot. Hopefully, that will not be the case.

[Dlyne8r]

Unbelievable. I went to bed late after reading every possible update and went to sleep encouraged. My wife just woke me to share the tragic news. I last felt this way when Dale Earnhardt Sr. was killed in Daytona. My heart and prayers go out to the Taylor family. God bless you Sean, we'll all miss you bro'.

[jaheem]

Due to the unprecedented nature of this tragic event....I believe that it is an absolute necessity that Sean's jersey be retired....I understand that there were other greats whose numbers aren't officially retired but here is a young man who was gunned down in his home trying to protect his family....I say the word hero with some trepidation due to the current state of affairs in the Middle East....but at the very minimum he was serving as a hero to his family at the time...he was killed in the line of duty of being a protector of his family....If not this week....I would definitely want to see his number retired at the first home game of next year....

[SkinsFan6388]

RIP Sean

[MidfieldGeneral]

Utterly tragic!!!! I cannot even put to words what I am feeling about this incident.

RIP 21, RIP!

[FRPLG]

Totally damn senseless. I am sad. Very sad. His poor daughter.

[BleedBurgundy]

I'm sure he had some sort of insurance, and if not, I can't see the players not pooling together some money for a fund.

[rypper11]

My local NBC reported it as my wife was getting ready for work and woke me up. I turned on NFLN, ESPNews and then went through the national news channels. CNN confirmed the local news story but I still wouldn't believe. I still couldn't believe it until I saw a few more sites. There isn't more to say other than what's been said.

[memphisskin]

Sean Taylor was unequivocally my favorite Redskin. I bought his jersey, and I'll always cherish the memories of him on the field. I trust the Skins will find a way to honor him appropriately, but right now I want whoever killed him brought to justice.

[MidfieldGeneral]

I have no doubt Snyder will take care of them. Say what you want about him, but he lives for the burgundy and gold and will make things right for the family.

[jaheem]

I have no doubt that Sean's daughter Jackie will be absolutely taken care of...looking at the amount of love that his team had for him...the fact that his family doesn't seem like the type of family to gripe over something as empty as money...and also add in the Miami/NFL family and their continued support of their alumni....and the connection that Clinton Portis and Santanna MOss and the other guys had....and also the fact that my heart tells me that Daniel Snyder will not let that little girl want for anything...or the family for that matter...I can almost guarantee you....when the team goes to retire Sean's jersey...and have his name entered in the ring of honor...his family will be there....pretty much why I think that the ceremony will be held at halftime of the first home game next season....

[SmootSmack]

He's in a better place now. But My God, what a tragedy. We'll miss you Sean

[PSUSkinsFan21]

Rest in Peace Sean, and may God give your family strength and comfort in this incredibly difficult time.