bnacpa Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Just an observation, but does anyone else think that Sean Taylor looks more human so far in the preseason? Last year he was lighting up the league with interceptions, fumbles, and bone crunching hits. Now I see him in on plays and making tackles, but he seems more human. Could this be a result of GW holding him back for the regular season? Could this be a result of a loss of 10 pounds in the offseason? Or, could this be due to distractions off the field? This thread is not intended to be a doom and gloom prediction for the season. Just an observation ... what are your observations or thoughts on ST so far this preseason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky*13 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Dude,wait untill the bears game,Taylor Has nothing to prove this preseason other than to be ready when the real bullets start to fly. He will dominate :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Hunter #21 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I hope he tears it up this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgs44 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Taylor has looked great. Lets not forget he was doing all that stuff against fellow 2nd stringers last year. He understands more and isnt out of position anymore. He will be lighting up Bears and Cowboys very soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 This is one of those "I'm bored" topics, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamSneed36 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I also noticed that Taylor hasnt done a whole lot this preseason, and my theory on it may sound like that of a total homer, and maybe it is. I think Williams told him to take it easy, not play so hard, not run full speed into everyone like he does during the season. I think he wants Sean to save himself for the games that count. In the meantime perhaps he his working on the mental aspects of the game, working on improving his covering skills and field reading skills. I have seen Sean close to most of the tackles but not diving head first into them like last season. I think it will be a sight when he puts the mental work with the physical play on sept 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnacpa Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 I also noticed that Taylor hasnt done a whole lot this preseason, and my theory on it may sound like that of a total homer, and maybe it is. I think Williams told him to take it easy, not play so hard, not run full speed into everyone like he does during the season. I think he wants Sean to save himself for the games that count. In the meantime perhaps he his working on the mental aspects of the game, working on improving his covering skills and field reading skills. I have seen Sean close to most of the tackles but not diving head first into them like last season. I think it will be a sight when he puts the mental work with the physical play on sept 11 I certainly hope so ... ST lit up Chicago last year ... I hope that this is just a case of not trying to do too much and lulling other teams into false confidence from watching tape of him this preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakofthesouth Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I feel like the difference is that he simply played a lot more last preseason. He was wreaking havoc on all of the 2nd and 3rd stringers; he was way better than them...just like Mark Brunell this season. But maybe that was a bad comparison. Also, I would have to say that teams now know who Sean Taylor is, and the role he plays in this elite defense. Sometimes as a DB, it's better not to have your name called. Even more so, we have had a lot of talent to evaluate this preseason at the safety spot. At the Carolina game, Taylor didn't even start. And then he proceeded to nearly score on a blocked FG. Also, he had some big plays in the Steelers' game. He had a great coverage play when Big Ben tried to go deep on him. Taylor did a textbook, turn-your-head defending of the pass. And, he nearly made an incredible leaping interception on another play. Granted, I have seen him miss a couple sure tackles though. Maybe he simply needs to continue to catch up for the time he missed this offseason. But I'm not worried about the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjKam1 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I actually think that he looks better this year. Last year he was taking the transition into the NFL and working with the 3rd and 2nd stringers if I remember correctly and simply playing with other players that were still in the "college" level. So it may seem that he isn't doing as much, when in reality he may just be the player that offenses are trying to avoid because of his playmaking ability. Trust me when his number is called upon he will lay people out again, and more ferociously, and I can't wait to see some Cowturds and Beagles on the ground after a nasty lick by our Sean Taylor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Just an observation, but does anyone else think that Sean Taylor looks more human so far in the preseason? Last year he was lighting up the league with interceptions, fumbles, and bone crunching hits. Now I see him in on plays and making tackles, but he seems more human. Could this be a result of GW holding him back for the regular season? Could this be a result of a loss of 10 pounds in the offseason? Or, could this be due to distractions off the field?This thread is not intended to be a doom and gloom prediction for the season. Just an observation ... what are your observations or thoughts on ST so far this preseason? I thought he gained 10 lbs, and came back in superb shape. I think he is still the caged animal that he always was with even more frustrations that will need to be released on the likes of T.O., Toomer, Moss, etc etc etc. If anything he has been humbled by his experiance and realizes he needs to straighten up or he is going to jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveStrongSkins Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Sean Taylor is a gamer, when the bears come to town he will be all over the place. Let's also not forget that teams know about him this season. I havent seen one QB test him down the middle of the field besides the one cincinatti throw. Teams are running alot of corner routes and underneath stuff to avoid taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Loki Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 No other safety in the league has the range and speed to make the pass defense he made at M&T Bank Stadium during the first Ravens scrimmage...beyond that, though, he's been quieter. I think everyone is right...he has nothing to prove, he's probably being told to focus on the mental aspects of the game, and he's going up against first-teamers now. Once Williams unleashes him, and Taylor gets the excitement of a game that counts, I think he'll be back to his old form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Sean Taylor was listed at 6'2 and 231 last year and came back at 232 this summer. Where is there any mention of his losing weight? He certainly doesn't need to improve his sub 4.4 speed :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidsuck Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 be ready when the real bullets start to fly. He will dominate :point2sky :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Sean gained muscle this offseason. Look at him, he fills out his uni even more. Cyborg-ish. Very scary. I don't care if he's made 0 tackles this offseason...if he decides to dive his piston of a physical specimen in to some WR and RB's this year...goodnight sweetheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailYeah Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I too heard nothing about him losing weight. His #21 jersey does make him look smaller just because we're used to seeing Smoot's wirey frame in there. He will be ball-hawking again soon boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 bnacpa, You're not the only one who's noticed. Sean has been very quiet indeed on the field so far. He's not flashed at all like last year, and in fact has shown up a few times overrunning ballcarriers badly. Why this is is pure speculation at this point, but it merits watching. One hopes it's more a Samson thing resulting from trading in his studly #36 for the Deion-tainted #21 that he'll soon get over, than it is hints of a sophomore slump or distracted mind. Look for a "whoo" hit or two Thursday just to make us look silly, now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Having the off season he did.......the issues........the work outs.........the agent......I am wondering if he is just bidding his time......until........... I prefer him to take it easy........and then light up some receivers when it counts. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 This is one of those "I'm bored" topics, isn't it? I was thinking the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I dunno man, I saw him completely LEVEL someone on a special teams play in the Carolina game. Came out of nowhere like a rocket and destroyed the ball carrier. He seems normal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 relax. Taylor will be battling Williams and Dawkins to be a pro bowl safety in 2005. yes, he came back quiet and contrite for all the trouble he has caused, even if that regret seems to be more by action than by any verbal apology to Gibbs or the team. as the season starts I think you will see #21 make year 2 a memorable one. let's face it. in Gregg Williams' system safeties are EXPECTED to make plays. He isn't going to sit there and allow Taylor to hover back in coverage anonymously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat~man Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 i heard he lost 10 pounds as well , and this season he is not playing as much and he is on first stringers last season it was 2nd or third stringers , he will rock some heads soon no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDannyBoy Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I am not worried. Esp. with Arrington back they will have to one up each other on nasty hits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEJ2200 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 relax. Taylor will be battling Williams and Dawkins to be a pro bowl safety in 2005. as the season starts I think you will see #21 make year 2 a memorable one. let's face it. in Gregg Williams' system safeties are EXPECTED to make plays. He isn't going to sit there and allow Taylor to hover back in coverage anonymously. Agreed bulldog! Any question on how is he is going to play this year should have been answered by the footage of the Ravens scrimmage. The assassin mentality is there and will unleashed on Sunday, September 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood2k3 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Dude,wait untill the bears game,Taylor Has nothing to prove this preseason other than to be ready when the real bullets start to fly. He will dominate :point2sky EXACTLY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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