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A Deeper problem for Sean Taylor.
Notice how everyone on the team defends him, even though he is in the obvious wrong. To me, this speaks of a larger problem. Maybe the guy is suffering from low self esteem. My he suffers from depression. What ever the case may be, I find it odd that he is a bigger 'free lancer' than Arrington, yet Williams says, "I view him as a son". Notice Gibbs didn't comment after the game, I'm guessing it has something to with Taylor not returning Gibbs phone calls over the summer.
At any rate here is the stroy
Taylor fined for spitting on Pittman
Associated Press
1/9/2006 4:31:34 PM
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Washington Commanders safety Sean Taylor was fined $17,000 US Monday by the NFL for spitting in the face of Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Michael Pittman.
Taylor was ejected and penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for spitting at Pittman in the third quarter of Saturday's playoff game. The offence was considered so egregious that Pittman wasn't penalized for slapping Taylor in the helmet in retaliation.
The amount of the fine is the playoff bonus each Commanders player received for the first-round game, which the Commanders won 17-10.
Taylor escaped suspension for his action, keeping him on the active roster for this week's game at Seattle.
''He's just a passionate player out there,'' right tackle Chris Samuels said. ''This upcoming game he'll be able to redeem himself. I don't think he'll make that mistake again.''
Taylor did not comment after the game, but he protested his innocence to teammates and assistant coach Gregg Williams.
''He said he didn't do it, so I don't think he did it,'' cornerback Shawn Springs said.
Coach Joe Gibbs said a review of the video was inconclusive.
''If that took place, we understand the penalties,'' Gibbs said. ''We understand somebody being taken out of the game.
''Sean is so valuable to us. I had a long talk with him afterward, and he understands that. He's all football. He wants to play. He's one of our leaders. He's had an outstanding year. He's very valuable to us. We can't afford to lose somebody like that.''
Taylor has been fined several times in his two-year career for a bevy of infractions, including $25,000 for skipping the league's mandatory rookie symposium. He has several in-season fines for illegal hits and uniform violations, including $5,000 for wearing striped socks that resembled a barber pole in this year's home game against Philadelphia.
He was investigated by the league last season for allegedly spitting at Cincinnati receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, but no fine was levied because there was no video evidence.
Taylor also had a drunken driving charge last season that was later dismissed. He is scheduled to go on trial next week in Miami on a felony charge of aggravated assault stemming from a June 1 confrontation near his home, although he is expected to request a postponement because of the Commanders' playoff run.
Taylor has been praised by coaches and teammates for taking a more professional approach this season. He's also solidified his role as the defence's best young player and hardest hitter. He has returned a fumble for a touchdown in two straight games.
''He's turned his life around,'' defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin said. ''He's been a more positive guy. He's been a great role model on the field.''
Notice how everyone on the team defends him, even though he is in the obvious wrong. To me, this speaks of a larger problem. Maybe the guy is suffering from low self esteem. My he suffers from depression. What ever the case may be, I find it odd that he is a bigger 'free lancer' than Arrington, yet Williams says, "I view him as a son". Notice Gibbs didn't comment after the game, I'm guessing it has something to with Taylor not returning Gibbs phone calls over the summer.
At any rate here is the stroy
Taylor fined for spitting on Pittman
Associated Press
1/9/2006 4:31:34 PM
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Washington Commanders safety Sean Taylor was fined $17,000 US Monday by the NFL for spitting in the face of Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Michael Pittman.
Taylor was ejected and penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for spitting at Pittman in the third quarter of Saturday's playoff game. The offence was considered so egregious that Pittman wasn't penalized for slapping Taylor in the helmet in retaliation.
The amount of the fine is the playoff bonus each Commanders player received for the first-round game, which the Commanders won 17-10.
Taylor escaped suspension for his action, keeping him on the active roster for this week's game at Seattle.
''He's just a passionate player out there,'' right tackle Chris Samuels said. ''This upcoming game he'll be able to redeem himself. I don't think he'll make that mistake again.''
Taylor did not comment after the game, but he protested his innocence to teammates and assistant coach Gregg Williams.
''He said he didn't do it, so I don't think he did it,'' cornerback Shawn Springs said.
Coach Joe Gibbs said a review of the video was inconclusive.
''If that took place, we understand the penalties,'' Gibbs said. ''We understand somebody being taken out of the game.
''Sean is so valuable to us. I had a long talk with him afterward, and he understands that. He's all football. He wants to play. He's one of our leaders. He's had an outstanding year. He's very valuable to us. We can't afford to lose somebody like that.''
Taylor has been fined several times in his two-year career for a bevy of infractions, including $25,000 for skipping the league's mandatory rookie symposium. He has several in-season fines for illegal hits and uniform violations, including $5,000 for wearing striped socks that resembled a barber pole in this year's home game against Philadelphia.
He was investigated by the league last season for allegedly spitting at Cincinnati receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, but no fine was levied because there was no video evidence.
Taylor also had a drunken driving charge last season that was later dismissed. He is scheduled to go on trial next week in Miami on a felony charge of aggravated assault stemming from a June 1 confrontation near his home, although he is expected to request a postponement because of the Commanders' playoff run.
Taylor has been praised by coaches and teammates for taking a more professional approach this season. He's also solidified his role as the defence's best young player and hardest hitter. He has returned a fumble for a touchdown in two straight games.
''He's turned his life around,'' defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin said. ''He's been a more positive guy. He's been a great role model on the field.''
