Latest on Taylor

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I think it requires conviction, not just being charged.

I wasn't sure which it was, bottom line is once the charges are dropped the team can't punish him. If he misses some mandatory practices that's another story.

[monk81]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

If the charges are dropped I don't see how we could punish him. Doesn't the league only allow you to punish a player who's actually been charged with a crime?

It's not just criminal activity it's also any player engaged in "Violent or threatening conduct" also "possession or distribution of a weapon in violation of state or federal law"............Any of these violations could lead to discipline by the league.

FROM THE NFPLA website:
Conduct Policy
General Policy

Engaging in violent and/or criminal activity is unacceptable and constitutes conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League. Such conduct alienates the fans on whom the success of the League depends and has negative and sometimes tragic consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator. The League is committed to promoting and encouraging lawful conduct and to providing a safe and professional workplace for its employees.

Prohibited Conduct


It will be considered conduct detrimental for Covered Persons to engage in (or to aid, abet or conspire to engage in or to incite) violent and/or criminal activity. Examples of such Prohibited Conduct include, without limitation: any crime involving the use or threat of physical violence to a person or persons; the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a crime; possession or distribution of a weapon in violation of state or federal law; involvement in "hate crimes" or crimes of domestic violence; theft, larceny or other property crimes; sex offenses; racketeering; money laundering; obstruction of justice; resisting arrest; fraud; and violent or threatening conduct. Additionally, Covered Persons shall not by their words or conduct suggest that criminal activity is acceptable or condoned within the NFL.

Persons Charged With Criminal Activity

Any Covered Person arrested for or charged with conduct prohibited by this policy will be required to undergo an immediate, mandatory clinical evaluation and, if directed, appropriate counseling. Such evaluation and counseling must be performed under the direction and supervision of the NFL Vice President of Player and Employee Development. Failure to cooperate with evaluation and counseling (including being arrested for or charged with additional criminal activity during the evaluation and counseling period) shall itself be conduct detrimental to the National Football League and shall be punishable by fine or suspension at the discretion of the Commissioner.

Persons Convicted of Criminal Activity


Any Covered Person convicted of or admitting to a criminal violation (including a plea to a lesser included offense; a plea of nob contendere or no contest; or the acceptance of a diversionary program, deferred adjudication, disposition of supervision, or similar arrangement) will be subject to discipline as determined by the Commissioner. Such discipline may include a fine, suspension without pay and/or banishment from the League. Any Covered Person convicted of or admitting to a second criminal violation will be suspended without pay or banished for a period of time to be determined by the Commissioner.


Updated: 05/25/00

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Again, I think it's the people he hangs out with in Florida. I trust Marcus Washington's judgement that Taylor is a good kid when he is with the team. I can see Taylor hanging around a bunch of thugs that didn't make it as pro football players and just hang out in the streets and cause trouble.

[diehardskin2982]

ya never know it may be a bunch of "he said, she said" shit to destroy his image.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

The fact still remains that he pulled a gun on someone...

[PSUSkinsFan21]

"allegedly" pulled a gun on someone.........always use "allegedly".

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Thank you good lawyer.

[jdlea]

I think the Redskins need to work with Sean Taylor. I think he needs help. He needs help dealing with the life he has been thrown into. Adapting to being filthy rich isn't easy. Niether is being famous. I think he had some problems before he joined the team and I think if Joe Gibbs cares about his players as much as he says he does he will help Sean Taylor get some help to work these problems out.

[PSUSkinsFan21]

Only problem is you can't help people that don't want your help or anybody else's. It's not like Gibbs hasn't tried talking to ST. How do you help someone who doesn't return your calls or show up when the rest of the team is there?
I'm all for supporting your players, but the first person that has to help ST is ST. Nobody else is responsible for his jackassery (not a word....but I like it anyway). Once ST shows that he's ready to stop spitting in the coaches faces, then, by all means, offer him a helping hand.

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by PSUSkinsFan21

Nobody else is responsible for his jackassery (not a word....but I like it anyway).

jackassery , just saying it is fun. jackassery..........jackassery...........jackasser y

[PSUSkinsFan21]

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

jackassery , just saying it is fun. jackassery..........jackassery...........jackasser y

It's my new favorite.

[mooby]

yeah, so i expect st to get at least some sort of suspension from the league. haha his jackassery (lol saying it is fun) is also causing bad publicity for the team. just what we need.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Is this the ONLY picture they can ever find of him?

DUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh.

[FRPLG]

Seems like a lot of us are assuming a lot about the facts of this case. All we know is based on a few obligatory police statements and conjecture. I think it is telling that as soon as anything that would mitigate his implicity in the situation started filtering out the reporting on it died. I hope this all works out but I hope even more that this starightens his dumb ass out. What the heck is wrong with this guy I keep asking myself.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

FRPLG, look at the picture above and ask yourself that question again.. LOL