Not good Taylor news

SmootSmack · 06-04-2005, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

sounds like classic comic book guy to me...

Ooh, your powers of deduction are exceptional. I can't allow you to waste them here when there are so many crimes going unsolved at this very moment. Go, go, for the good of the city. ...Worst thread ever! (and yes, that's more classic comic book guy)

dirtbag2112 · 06-04-2005, 08:47 AM

gotta change my name

dirtbag2112 · 06-04-2005, 08:48 AM

...and thank you Ramseyfan...let's let this blow over. It seems everyone on this site is impetuous and quick to judge.

davy · 06-04-2005, 09:19 AM

The most depressing part of this story is my total lack of surprise when I heard about it, there was an inevitability about something like this happening ever since the end of last season.

davy · 06-04-2005, 09:22 AM

Is it true that guys from Miami refer to it as the U because none of them can actually spell university?

Sammy Baugh Fan · 06-04-2005, 09:31 AM

I'm not suprised either davy.

He's not a Redskin and it remains to be seen if he ever will be a true Redskin.

peace

MTK · 06-04-2005, 10:21 AM

Of course Taylor is innocent until proven guilty, BUT the fact that his name is involved in this just isn't good. I hope and pray it's a mixup or he was an innocent party here, but as we've seen in the past with him, where there's smoke there's usually fire.

SmootSmack · 06-04-2005, 10:26 AM

Exactly Matty. He needs to avoid putting himself in these situations. And one way to do that is to be with the team.

I never thought I'd ever say but he should heed the words of a Raven-who knows a thing or two about wrong place at the wrong time

"Pick your friends wisely," (Jamal Lewis) said. "Watch every move you make. I never knew that things could be that serious just from knowing somebody or talking to somebody."

offiss · 06-04-2005, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Of course Taylor is innocent until proven guilty, BUT the fact that his name is involved in this just isn't good. I hope and pray it's a mixup or he was an innocent party here, but as we've seen in the past with him, where there's smoke there's usually fire.

My thought is if he is innocent then why is he hiding? Nobody know's where this kid is, can't blame Gibbs for not being able to get a hold of him when the cop's can't find him either.

At this point I just have a picture in my head that at some point he's going to be put away for a long time, maybe not this time but it's coming, he's a very foolish individual who is going to winde up just like Carruth.

SmootSmack · 06-04-2005, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by offiss

My thought is if he is innocent then why is he hiding? Nobody know's where this kid is, can't blame Gibbs for not being able to get a hold of him when the cop's can't find him either.

He's apparently been playing pick-up basketball with a fellow Warpath member

Heybigstar! Do your part for the team, bring Taylor to Redskins Park

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 06-04-2005, 02:21 PM

There usually is fire where there is smoke Matty, but he hasn't even been arrested or charged with a crime. The circumstances are so shady right now that I think it's premature to comment on the situation other than to say, "It's not good that his name is involved." I can agree with that, but I can't agree with notions that we should crucify him.

If the police had a lot of evidence (i.e. several eyewitness statements) that he had fired the weapon, there would be an arrest warrant. That a warrant hasn't been issued indicates that there isn't such evidence.

EEich · 06-04-2005, 02:50 PM

The bottom line is that this guy wasn't where he should have been.
His physical gifts don't make up for his bad attitude and lack of good judgement.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 06-04-2005, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EEich

The bottom line is that this guy wasn't where he should have been.
His physical gifts don't make up for his bad attitude and lack of good judgement.

You're almost certainly correct. However, there's a chance it was simply a "wrong place, wrong time" sort of incident. I'm sure just about everyone here have been in shady places with shady characters before. Moreover, many NFL football players come from poor neighborhoods where crime is rampant and "bad peeps" are everywhere; you don't find crime and criminals, they find you.

I don't know where exactly Taylor is from - perhaps he's from a very upscale, low-crime neighborhood. But, I can't say he exercised poor judgment. I don't know where he's from, who (if anyone) he was with, his relationship to the shooter, under what circumstances the shots were fired, or anything really.

All we know is the police want to question him about a shooting. It sounds bad and it could be very bad, but right now, we just don't know squat.

SmootSmack · 06-04-2005, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

You're almost certainly correct. However, there's a chance it was simply a "wrong place, wrong time" sort of incident. I'm sure just about everyone here have been in shady places with shady characters before. Moreover, many NFL football players come from poor neighborhoods where crimes is rampant and "bad peeps" are everywhere; you don't find crime and criminals, they find you. I don't know where exactly Taylor is from - perhaps he's from a very upscale low-crime neighborhood. But, I can't say he exercised poor judgment. I don't know where he's from, who (if anyone) he was with, his relationship to the shooter, under what circumstances the shots were fired, or anything really.

All we know is the police want to question him about a shooting. It sounds bad and it could be very bad, but right now, we just don't know squat.

Good points Ramseyfan...thing is you'd think Taylor would know a bit better, what with his dad being a police sheriff

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 06-04-2005, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Good points Ramseyfan...thing is you'd think Taylor would know a bit better, what with his dad being a police sheriff

No one get me wrong, it is highly possible that Taylor was being a bonehead.
However, I'd hate to blame him for something that he had no significant involvement with.

I can't blame people for wanting to be around the people they grew up with. The very cautious (and some would say intelligent) players (i.e. Arrington) stop going to clubs and hanging out in their old neighborhoods with their old friends once they become famous football players.

Antonio Pierce is from SC LA and he goes back there all the time. I'm sure he's not constantly surrounded by the most upstanding citizens 24-7. Moreover, I'm not sure that I would stop hanging out with old friends in old dive bars etc. if I became a famous football player. If I came from a rough neighborhood or had good (but dumb) friends, I don't think I would simply turn my back on them once I "made it."

06-04-2005, 08:47 AM	#2
dirtbag2112 Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 293	Re: Not good Taylor news gotta change my name

06-04-2005, 08:48 AM	#3
dirtbag2112 Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 293	Re: Not good Taylor news ...and thank you Ramseyfan...let's let this blow over. It seems everyone on this site is impetuous and quick to judge.

06-04-2005, 09:19 AM	#4
davy Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Location: England Posts: 972	Re: Not good Taylor news The most depressing part of this story is my total lack of surprise when I heard about it, there was an inevitability about something like this happening ever since the end of last season.

06-04-2005, 09:22 AM	#5
davy Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Location: England Posts: 972	Re: Not good Taylor news Is it true that guys from Miami refer to it as the U because none of them can actually spell university?

06-04-2005, 09:31 AM	#6
Sammy Baugh Fan Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Virginia, Woodbridge Age: 64 Posts: 2,507	Re: Not good Taylor news I'm not suprised either davy. He's not a Redskin and it remains to be seen if he ever will be a true Redskin. peace __________________ Check out Mike Hedrick - The Next Food Network Star. Please Click and give me a Thumbs Up and Positive Comment. Thanks

06-04-2005, 10:21 AM	#7
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,049	Re: Not good Taylor news Of course Taylor is innocent until proven guilty, BUT the fact that his name is involved in this just isn't good. I hope and pray it's a mixup or he was an innocent party here, but as we've seen in the past with him, where there's smoke there's usually fire. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

06-04-2005, 10:26 AM	#8
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Not good Taylor news Exactly Matty. He needs to avoid putting himself in these situations. And one way to do that is to be with the team. I never thought I'd ever say but he should heed the words of a Raven-who knows a thing or two about wrong place at the wrong time "Pick your friends wisely," (Jamal Lewis) said. "Watch every move you make. I never knew that things could be that serious just from knowing somebody or talking to somebody." __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

06-04-2005, 02:21 PM	#11
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 8,317	Re: Not good Taylor news There usually is fire where there is smoke Matty, but he hasn't even been arrested or charged with a crime. The circumstances are so shady right now that I think it's premature to comment on the situation other than to say, "It's not good that his name is involved." I can agree with that, but I can't agree with notions that we should crucify him. If the police had a lot of evidence (i.e. several eyewitness statements) that he had fired the weapon, there would be an arrest warrant. That a warrant hasn't been issued indicates that there isn't such evidence.

06-04-2005, 02:50 PM	#12
EEich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol, CT Age: 62 Posts: 1,001	Re: Not good Taylor news The bottom line is that this guy wasn't where he should have been. His physical gifts don't make up for his bad attitude and lack of good judgement.

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