CHUBAKAH Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 http://www.richmond.com/printer.cfm?article=3722946 On the Mark with Mike Sean Taylor has been charged with assault with a firearm Mike Maniscalco Tuesday June 14, 2005 The Washington Redskins have a problem on their hands. That problem's name is Sean Taylor. Washington dropped the number five pick on him in last year's draft hoping the former Miami Hurricane would turn into the next Ronnie Lott, and on the field in just his first season Taylor showed those flashes. Now, if there was only a way for the Skins to keep him on the field all year long. Two weeks ago, Taylor was charged with simple battery and aggravated assault with a firearm in Dade County, Florida in a dispute over some off-road vehicles. This begs a few questions: Why was Sean Taylor not at Redskin Park for voluntary workouts with the rest of his team getting ready for the upcoming season? If you ask his agent Drew Rosenhaus he'll tell you his client can get ready in Florida just fine and that also his client needs a new deal to compensate for his great athletic ability. Ask Rosenhaus why his client has a gun and is involved in a situation that has him charged with a serious crime and he'll tell you he has no idea of his client's whereabouts or why he did that. Seeing as how Rosenhaus has a GPS tracker on every player in the NFL just in case he can get them to sign with him, funny he had no idea about Taylor. And why didn't he advise his client to hire a bodyguard or call the police. Could it be that Rosenhaus always distances himself from trouble? Taylor, on the other hand, doesn't. He seeks it out. Last season Taylor was charged with a DUI. The charges came after he refused to take a breathalyzer test. Those charges were dismissed though. But this is also the guy who did not return phone calls from his head coach Joe Gibbs this off-season until he ran into the law. Gibbs had asked repeatedly that he participate with the team in off-season workouts. But now Gibbs' message is to stay away until all legal problems are sorted out. Gibbs said that Sean Taylor was the most researched pick the team has ever had. What one has to question is, what did they check on? Sean Taylor grew up in a rough neighborhood where more kids owned a gun than a football. But he doesn't need street cred anymore, he needs to be a professional and his judgment off the field has raised questions if he will be long enough to turn into that great player…like say, Baltimore Raven and former Miami Hurricane Ray Lewis. After being involved in a serious crime, Lewis has become one of the NFL's model citizens. Can the Redskins count on their young player to figure that out on his own? If he can't the team can't put up with him much longer. Washington has enough distractions with Dan Snyder owning the team. Having players causing headaches is something Gibbs doesn't need right now. Now I wonder what the Redskins can do to stop Taylor's behavior, and the answer is nothing. They can't cut him because Taylor counts too much against the cap and he will be signed by some other team ten seconds after his release. The Skins can fine him, but what is money to Taylor? Plus, the NFL Players Association won't let the fine be too outrageous. The team can't hire a babysitter, even though that might be the only way to keep him out of trouble and even that is no guarantee that Taylor stays out of trouble. No, all the Skins can do is cross their fingers and hope that Taylor wises up. Considering most of today's athletes learn they can get away with anything, it's possible Taylor won't come around until he is wearing another uniform. The Redskins in their current salary cap situation can't afford to see that happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wskin44 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Good work with the timely report Mike Maniscalco! :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVSkins79 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Sean Taylor has what???? As someone who has been sleeping under a rock for the past 2 weeks, I thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 STOP THE PRESSES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Washington has enough distractions with Dan Snyder owning the team. I bet this guy's buisness card reads as follows Mike Maniscalco Cheapshot Artist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Kennedy has been shot! Theres a man on the moon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappaluvacee Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 This "street credibility" term is being used too much in the media. They have no idea what "street credibility" means because they are not from the streets they are describing when speaking about these players. "Street Cred" varies from neighborhood to neighborhood, and carrying a gun doesn't give you "street cred" so these media types should just stop using the term. They should stick to terms like "thuggish behavior." That is something that is universal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jett Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 When I read the title to the article, I thought the DA had decided to go through with the charges. But it was a 'news' article about the original incident. WTF. If you are a news reporter, concentrate a little on the 'new's part of it Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0mega Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Ok -- maybe I'm missing something. The other week Taylor was only arrested, right? Now this dudes reporting that he has actually been charged. Meaning the Miami PD (or whoever) feel that they have a strong enough case against him to get a conviction. If that's true, this is the first I've heard about it -- but like I said, maybe I'm missing something..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallsux Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by CHUBAKAH http://www.richmond.com/printer.cfm?article=3722946 Can the Redskins count on their young player to figure that out on his own? If he can't the team can't put up with him much longer. Washington has enough distractions with Dan Snyder owning the team. Having players causing headaches is something Gibbs doesn't need right now. Now that was uncalled for. :finger: :nutkick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triple6mafia Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 He hasn't been charged correct? A charge to means that he was found guilty, a citation on the other hand is what they will be trying to charge him with. He hasn't had the case, so I dont' see how he got charged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Maniscalco isn't a reporter, he has a afternoon radio show on an AM Sports station here in Richmond. Most of my buddies consider him a buffoon. And as a special bonus for Extreme Skins members.... He is a native New Yorker (bias explained?) and his wife is ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0mega Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by triple6mafia He hasn't been charged correct? A charge to means that he was found guilty, a citation on the other hand is what they will be trying to charge him with. He hasn't had the case, so I dont' see how he got charged A charge only meaning that they are presenting a case against him -- not that he's already been convicted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by 0mega A charge only meaning that they are presenting a case against him -- not that he's already been convicted. Isn't a citation the same thing as, say, a ticket? Citations have nothing to do with felonies. Also, he has been "charged", but not "convicted". If you aren't charged with something, why would you go to court? EDIT: Oops, quoted the wrong person. I agree w/ Omega:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallsux Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by Rocky21 Maniscalco isn't a reporter, he has a afternoon radio show on an AM Sports station here in Richmond. Most of my buddies consider him a buffoon. And as a special bonus for Extreme Skins members.... He is a native New Yorker (bias explained?) and his wife is ugly. How ugly is she? "She's soooo ugly, her husband has to hang a porkchop around her neck just to get the dog to play with her." :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wskin44 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by CowboyzSuckAzz How ugly is she? "She's soooo ugly, her husband has to hang a porkchop around her neck just to get the dog to play with her." :laugh: If its Maniscalco's dog it probably still waits two weeks before he starts licking her chop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 like say, Baltimore Raven and former Miami Hurricane Ray Lewis. After being involved in a serious crime, Lewis has become one of the NFL's model citizens This is hilarious. So Ray Lewis wasn't stupid for what he did? He's a model citizen? WTF? Do I see a double standard here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 If you're going to get mad about Taylor and what he did, what he got himself involved in, guilty or not, I can understand that more than I can understand a guy who sees a guy he can talk about so he just starts taking cheap shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by blakman211 If you're going to get mad about Taylor and what he did, what he got himself involved in, guilty or not, I can understand that more than I can understand a guy who sees a guy he can talk about so he just starts taking cheap shots. huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red zone Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I'm still betting the charges will be dropped. How the h*ll can you prove someone pointed a gun at you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by Warhead36 Theres a man on the moon! Someone better go get him. He's been up there a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Mike Maniscalco makes Czabes look like a homer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I am not sure what the point of this article is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMetal Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by Rocky21 Maniscalco isn't a reporter, he has a afternoon radio show on an AM Sports station here in Richmond. Most of my buddies consider him a buffoon. And as a special bonus for Extreme Skins members.... He is a native New Yorker (bias explained?) and his wife is ugly. Yeah, Mike "Master of the Rambling Rant" Maniscalco...what a joke. This guy's show is terrible, and he has no respect for local teams. Just another Yankee fan lost in Dixieland. Absolutely nothing to be gleaned from anything he has to write or say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by CowboyzSuckAzz How ugly is she? "She's soooo ugly, her husband has to hang a porkchop around her neck just to get the dog to play with her." :laugh: She's so ugly, that when she went to the zoo, the guard said: "Thanks for bringing her back." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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