Roy to wear Sean Taylor's number at Probowl

[Bungarian]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/peter_king/01/06/wild.card/index.html


3. I think the nicest gestures of the week belong to Dallas safety Roy Williams and the Commanders. Washington listed the late Sean Taylor as their starting safety for Saturday's playoff game. On the other hand, Williams, who was named to the Pro Bowl as a replacement for Taylor, said he will have something special for the Taylor family in Honolulu, and this is what it is: He'll switch from his uniform number, 31, and wear Taylor's number, 21, for the game. A brilliant idea and nice tribute to the memory of a man who's been an inspiration to players and people in and out of the Washington organization.

 

[Hostile]

Roy has class.

 

[Mavs Man]

Classy.

 

[sacowboysfan513]

Roy sucks. Lol jk.

This is an awesome gesture. Should be cool to see that.

 

[TRUTH87]

very classy by Roy.

(btw, Commander fans are stupid as hell...theyre actually getting pissed after this. and saying that not even portis wore seas' number..but now roy is gonna? theyre' saying its disrespectful...one b/c hes a cowboy..2nd. b/c he sux and is fat...)

they need to freaken CHILL OUTTTT!

 

[juck]

maybe that spirit of sean taylor will jump into roy sunday at 4pm.

 

[Wimbo]

very classy by Roy.

(btw, Commander fans are stupid as hell...theyre actually getting pissed after this. and saying that not even portis wore seas' number..but now roy is gonna? theyre' saying its disrespectful...one b/c hes a cowboy..2nd. b/c he sux and is fat...)

they need to freaken CHILL OUTTTT!

Just checked this on ES. A few thought it was insulting, but looks like most find it to be a classy gesture.

 

[dallasfaniac]

Lechler better think twice about running on a fake punt with the combined hitting abilities of Roy Williams and the spirit of Sean Taylor coming at him.

 

[Skinsmaniac]

Nicely done Roy.

 

[Rack]

Moorman better think twice about running on a fake punt with the combined hitting abilities of Roy Williams and the spirit of Sean Taylor coming at him.

Fixed.

 

[Bach]

maybe that spirit of sean taylor will jump into roy sunday at 4pm.

I love you Sean, but GET OUT OF MY BODY!

 

[SweetDC]

very classy by Roy.

(btw, Commander fans are stupid as hell...theyre actually getting pissed after this. and saying that not even portis wore seas' number..but now roy is gonna? theyre' saying its disrespectful...one b/c hes a cowboy..2nd. b/c he sux and is fat...)

they need to freaken CHILL OUTTTT!

Now don't go getting the masses riled up over here. I think the post you quoted is the only one out of many on ES that disagrees with the idea of Williams wearing #21. The vast majority supports the idea and thinks its a classy move too. I hate the Skins but I give credit where credit is due.

 

[AbeBeta]

class gesture.

 

[03EBZ06]

A very classy move by Roy.

Sadly, many of the skins fans doesn't appreciate this classy gesture.

 

[big dog cowboy]

As usual, the Cowboys are showing nothing but class.

 

[joseephuss]

It would be cool if they could make Roy's helmet half Cowboy/half Commander. Or even if Roy were to wear a Commander helmet in honor of his friend Taylor.

 

[Wood]

maybe Roy will actually make a play with 21 on.

 

[Gangsta Spanksta]

38, 31, 38, 21.... Does Roy even know who he is anymore? :laugh1:

 

[Gangsta Spanksta]

It would be cool if they could make Roy's helmet half Cowboy/half Commander. Or even if Roy were to wear a Commander helmet in honor of his friend Taylor.

That's blasphemy.

 

[Bach]

38, 31, 38, 21.... Does Roy even know who he is anymore? :laugh1:

I hope he plays like he doesn't know who he is.