The REAL STORY Behind the TRAGIC Death of Redskins Sean Taylor

#SeanTaylor #NFL #WashingtonRedskins
Washington Redskins Sean Taylor’s murder ROCKED the sports world like few athlete deaths ever have. And the reason for this is that Sean Taylor wasn’t just any football player. He was an emerging superstar who was absolutely ADORED by fans. Somebody destined to reinvent his position and become one of the all-time greats. The man was respected by the guys he played with and feared by the guys he played against. And his death was just so utterly SENSELESS, the result of a hairbrained burglary gone wrong.
Then, to make matters worse-and this is the thing so many people FORGET about Sean Taylor’s death-within hours, before police had finished gathering the facts or released any information to the public, jackass sports pundits were firing off hot takes basically BLAMING SEAN TAYLOR for his own death.
Today we present The REAL STORY Behind the TRAGIC Death of Redskins Sean Taylor.
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[@JGalasso1212]

As an Eagles fan, I find this to be one of the most saddest deaths in sports. He had his whole life ahead of him and 5 jealous sickos took it from him. R.I.P. #21

[@israelcastro3844]

Im a cowboys fan but i have the same thought

[@mattreising5207]

Israel Castro crazy

[@israelcastro3844]

@@mattreising5207 how

[@maireruckert933]

I'm a eagles fan bought probably would have been better than Brian dawkins

[@monnyo1123]

R.i.p sean taylor

[@bradennidiffer7000]

I wish Sean Taylor was still here😔🙏

[@TotalProSports]

We do as well. Generation player right there.

[@williamzimmerman8378]

We got Landon Collins now I think he will play just like him he really wants to wear number 21 so I think he will but he won't be as good

[@Jacob-pz4ku]

William Zimmerman 😑

[@marqiusewayne7022]

@@Omega2322 why you dumbass idiot that's mean

[@swingmill3606]

@@marqiusewayne7022 go into the replys in a comment hes doing this on every comment

[@ryanrhoades5922]

From my understanding he lost his right to own a gun which is horrible. The man died protecting those he loved the most. They have a name for that. Hero

[@stevenatkins5877]

Fact. He lost his gun rights on a bullshit charge. He was a victim pursuing criminals that shot at his vehicle. He didn't shot at them but i think he pistol whipped one of them. Authorities brought no charges against any of the real suspects rather they charged him. He could've owned a gun illegally to protect his family. Probably would've resulted in him taking a life and end up in prison for self defense. He obeyed the law, surrendered his guns, lost his life and these cucks on espn trash his name. It really is shameful

[@itzduffy4840]

@@stevenatkins5877 I agree. It's fucking bullshit.

[@metalcoremania1]

@@stevenatkins5877 amazing point. Crazy world we live in when you have to accept death just because of a “mistake”.

[@rubberneck9680]

So trouble just followed him around?

[@robertstone9988]

@@metalcoremania1 you cant cry then when thare is a murder and they guy who did it had a gun that he wouldnt have been able to have under the law. No body took his right to have a gun he gave it up with his behavior.

[@loganb.768]

I knew there was a good reason for me hating Colin Cowherd. Now I know why...

[@dwaynethomas7647]

Agreed

[@deemariedubois4916]

Logan Bourgeois Colin Cowherd is an ass wipe. He refused to apologize for the things he said about Sean who wasn’t even suppose to be home. He got injured and flew home to get a second opinion on his injury. He was murdered not because he had done anything wrong but because he had been generous paying some guys that cleaned his pool FFS who saw Sean give his sister a nice birthday present. His murder was just so wrong but the ripping apart of his character and reputation by talking heads was nauseating. Colin Cowherd was the worst. By the way Sean’s DUI was thrown out. Fuck Colin Cowherd.

[@amiarockstar7010]

It's Colin Coward

[@michaelpaiva9924]

Colin Cowherd is a bitchass fuckboy and Wilbon isnt no better either

[@prestoncarraway6699]

The Laughing Kitty actually that’s not what he said at all he said he wasn’t the best in his draft class and I agree

[@DCGamingNetwork]

I could hear Daquan's anger in this video. Tbh, I can't blame him for that.

[@ck-1649]

IKR, he should he a motivational speaker

[@dionellwalker9762]

Michael sellout Wilbon was on PTI and talking about Sean's death and mentioning his past run in with the law as to justify his death and I lost respect for his kind of journalism that day, to paint a man's death as being deserving

[@justinponder7491]

Even though Sean's career was cut short his short time in the league was hall of fame level and he needs to be inducted.

[@cotoniomoses3454]

JP I agree

[@ronniebellar5496]

I agree but it won’t happen which sucks

[@ceedeelamb1135]

@@ronniebellar5496 fax rip the goat 🐐

[@1GGL3S]

Rest In Peace Sean Taylor, We Will Miss You On And Off The Field. He Was A Amazing Player, Great Man, And A Fallen Angel. 😭😇

[@Omega2322]

trayer 4 yeah

[@nalimlattarai2873]

85 Bears why? You’re from Illinois ? Your QB is Mitchell trubisky? Bears have been a failure since 1986? Bulls have been terrible since the 2000s?

[@swingmill3606]

@@Omega2322 are you a bot your replying this on every comment STOP

[@Omega2322]

ChiefsGaming Sean Taylor wasn’t worth anything why you think he died early common sense😂

[@sirap6896]

@@Omega2322 imagine being THAT BIG of a piece of shit to be happy for a tragic death. there's a special place in hell for you dude

[@klawnation5867]

Sean Taylor will always be remerbed no matter what. Rip Sean Taylor

[@bigpapi2666]

R.I.P Sean. I still love that play in the pro bowl

[@sunilsantry611]

My Social Studies teacher was the punter when Sean Taylor was at Miami

[@DA-lu6cs]

*My social studies teacher played with sean taylor in college*

[@noahj2678]

so your social studies teachers name is Freddie Capshaw im assuming

[@schmibbles6923]

Yup

[@dbdstuff]

Big hitter, I miss those days of smash mouth football.

[@ethanevers570]

metalmario I read that as big hitler for like two hours and was so confused

[@agustinhernandez4587]

What If Sean Taylor was alive. I'm a cowboys fan I do feel what happened to sean taylor's death he was the best Saftey ever in the 2000s

[@LiskHelio]

Personal foul roughing the passer

[@robdykejr]

@@agustinhernandez4587 : 100% agree. He reminded me of a cross between Ronnie Lott & Steve Atwater.

[@OnMyKneesForKidCudi]

I dont theres plenty of big hits nowadays no need for excessive injuries

[@neighborhoodkids2000]

Thank you for not letting him be forgotten. Much respect.

[@uzzle21]

rip sean bro we miss you. still playing madden 07 and u got over 80 ints in yo career.

[@yt_330]

Antonio Uzzle dope this lit 🔥‼️

[@2ichie]

Haha I kept that game for years just cause he was still in it. If only my old Xbox still worked

[@duvalcounty5861]

Possibly the greatest NFL player we never got to see become that

[@mrsmackdown6.939]

And for them to say he had it coming sean taylor was legend on and off the field even though he had some off field problem we still love him and miss him a lot so let's remember sean taylor the way we are supposed to a father a husband a son in law a protector a friend a famliy a teammate a icon a man 🙏🙏 🙏 RIP SEAN TAYLOR 1983-2007

[@charlie9024]

👌🏾This video makes me respect TPS so much.Thank you TPS for making this video.Keep up the good work.

[@tristanblue6814]

Denver#58 Vonnie you gay

[@mrqh406]

I still play MADDEN O5 .... cheat by taking him off the skins , then on to my team....( 8 pro bowls and 8 super bowls , he retired after 12 years ... Then I made him a head coach of my team )

[@sajohn4483]

Thank you for this video. You did a great job telling the world how he was nothing how they wanted him to be viewed. He came from a loving supportive family and never struggled and would give his shirt off his back to anyone.RIP my loving big brother MEAST ❤

[@daviddoyle2738]

Seriously, this is the best story this channel has done. Please do not be afraid to continue with the hard hitting stories.

[@NateNester]

RIP Sean I think you are one of the best safety’s of all time

[@johnnyutahhh4563]

u think? the best ever..return man too

[@Isuckatvideogames210]

Cowboys fan here. Sean Taylor is one of my favorite players ever

[@richardharvey6938]

I grew up in Fort Myers when Sean Taylor was playing at Miami. He was a legend all around the state. When he died, I remember most of my teachers had the news playing in class. When they announced the kids that did it were from Fort Myers too, it seemed to be a real blow to a lot of people. RIP Sean.

[@ScriptRizoh]

Great video, glad to see people still covering the topic and carrying his memory on

[@dmvweezy5235]

I know it's a lil late but finally somebody put out what Sean Taylor was really like. Why he did some of the things he has done. I'm a die-hard Redskins fan and Taylor was and is still my favorite player. Thank You TPS for doing this mans character some Jistice! Thank you RIP #21 from the 🙌🏾 to the DMV

[@mtothec15]

Amazing video man. I was sean neighbor for 13 years literally across the street. I approve this video. Great work king ✊🏾

[@Intheflesh1]

0:32 those are the oldest looking teenagers I’ve ever seen

[@robertpaul3581]

Thought the same damn thing

[@offxcialaj8571]

Sebastian those are updated mugshots not the mugshots from when they first was arrested

[@bigfatboy5373]

lmao istg

[@rip1rip290]

Those are their mugshots now

[@chocolatechipslime]

Yeah that 17 year old looks like he could be retired already

[@bdak1]

RIP Sean, our skins aren't the same without you. You brought greatness to the team and are still missed to this day.

[@atomj.gutierrez868]

This needed to be said, thank you.

[@backyardboyspodcast5564]

Top 10 Sean Taylor moments

[@megeal164]

Oohhh yall got somethin here! Next, do the tragic true story surrounding Junior seau! Or Steve Mcnair!

[@GarrettsGear]

Good idea bro

[@samjohnson4626]

I think if they do more it should be Len Bias or Reggie Lewis.

[@hereigoagain04]

Thank you. Those media personalities that you referenced are people that I can’t stand nor could ever stand. Sean Taylor was a beast, but he was extremely wrongly portrayed after what happened. Total racism for the purpose of hitting hot takes and elevating careers. Sickening. Those media personalities should no longer be in media.

[@risingpower9264]

Bra thanks for clearing a lot of things up keep up the good work

[@bradycronin9588]

Imagine if Sean Taylor never got hurt against Philadelphia

[@garrettracine3024]

Wow...that’s so true. He wouldn’t have been there

[@jordanmartin3456]

But his family would've, he probably saved their lives by deciding to stay home

[@smokkeeyyy7208]

Then his family would be in trouble fool

[@bradycronin9588]

Jordan Martin that is a good point Thanks for pointing it out

[@Omega2322]

He would die anyway😂

[@joatley8544]

You can see the emotion in Deqwans eyes and hear it in his voice

[@dailydosage8289]

You did an amazing job with this story. Liked and subscribed.

[@uptownawlins]

Here after watch Shannon Sharp interview Clinton Portus about Sean Taylor (rip). You did an excellent job covering this story 💯🔥🏌🏾‍♂️

[@michaelyoung5509]

It gets lost in the story that the man died protecting his family from 5 gunman on his house. Rest In Peace brother #httr

[@NotChiefsGaming]

one of my favorite players ever, I’m a Chiefs fan but I had to get his jersey. I’m sad I never got to see him play, but his highlights are amazing. I love how the whole football community stands behind his back. But like you said about those things guys said before police came out with stuff is sad man. I think I also remember a thing where Colin Cowherd said “You wanna act like a thug, you can die like a thug” or sum that related to that, which is sad man. For anyone that wants to learn a lil more I recommend you watch “A Football Life:Sean Taylor” it goes very in depth on his high school and everything. His prized possessions was his wife and daughter, and the saddest thing was is that once his daughter was born, he completely changed his life to play a role model for his daughter. The whole situation is sad, especially the fact that some men came in with intention to rob/shoot him (why else would they bring a gun?) and took a man’s life, but don’t get sentenced to life? which is also sad. But thank you for educating us more on Sean🙌🏽

[@thebballer3018]

His voice sounds like a mixture of a 20 year old boy who hasn’t hit puberty and an 8 year old girl

[@stevenolsen5418]

Such a awesome football channel, thank you for this , they are retiring his number and I didn’t know any of this

[@Jambi4204]

Really well done video. I'm glad that you didn't beat around the bush when it came to calling out the racism that was spewed out by the talking heads. I'm also really happy about the inclusion of comments made by black talking heads as well, it really shows how pervasive this racist stereotyping is in this country when someone of your own race throws you under the bus.

[@rufiorufioo]

as a lifelong Skins fan despite the current owner... I must say this stuff brings a tear to my eye.

[@Veyronp87]

Thanks for calling out the media guys, truly disgusting behavior towards a deceased person

[@Mrs.TJ516]

People have no regard and are fake.

[@Steven0040]

As a life long Dallas Cowboys Fan, I can honestly say that I dreaded playing the Redskins while Sean Taylor was playing. He was amazing. I was always afraid that he's kill one of our guys ! At the same time.. I LOVED to watch him play. It's such a tragedy. I wonder how many of those so called "experts" that thought they had all the answers within hours and days of his death.. bothered to apologize. Or even felt that they needed to. Rest In Peace 21. You are missed.

[@BillySauceman]

As a lifelong Redskins fan...thank you.

[@Ibmyselfman]

Best players by position never to win a Super Bowl

[@shawntaylor1594]

Loved you're KZbin video breakdown tribute to Sean Taylor definitely one of the best I've ever seen on the KZbin channel or television Much Respect to you 👍

[@jeremiahphillips3243]

GLAD YOU WENT INTO MORE DEPTH W/ THA LEGEND OF GOAT TAYLOR🙏🏽 DEQWAN. THAT'S WHY I DON'T LISTEN TO THE HERD

[@treyblaze22]

How does cowherd still have a job is beyond me.

[@anthonybaratta968]

treyblaze2000 I it’s because he says things to inflame fans irritations... just like Howard Stern or Skip Bayless...

[@treyblaze22]

@@anthonybaratta968 true.

[@roberthenderson5368]

Well done brotha! Well done. Great video... Way to give it to them raw.

[@jamesmulligan3683]

Thanks for the break down. Sean had definitely turned his life around.

[@thecou5ins]

R. I. P Sean Taylor Here comes the boom

[@djsgotyoucovered]

THANKS BRAH! Real reporting there. I’m biased cause I’m from DC but that was dope!

[@NiiCeEl3meNtS]

I love this; great take and great video! Rest In Power, Sean T "S Dot"!

[@Kevin_Childress]

The best times to be a Redskins Fan... Rip Sean Taylor🙏🏾

[@bigmonkeyfart6393]

@@Omega2322 good one

[@lazw9274]

@@Omega2322 Bruh you've said that in every comment

[@Omega2322]

Dimitri Wisecarver so.......

[@drmarshmallo4646]

85 Bears stop being 5

[@jetman80pops]

How can anyone thumb down this video? RIP Sean.

[@cutthebullshit2222]

Because they tried to make it about racism. Funny because half the people that were bad mouthing Taylor we're actually black

[@dionellwalker9762]

​@@cutthebullshit2222 it was racist of Colin Hurd to say those negative comments and the black journalists were also buying into the stereo typing and they been sellouts. Sean was not a thug, he attended college and was a professional at the top of his field. His father was a police chief and I can only imagine how hurt he and the family were at the harsh comments the mediaade attacking his character but hopefully his daughter knows who her father truly was. RIP SEAN # 21 , they talk about Ed Reed and Troy Polumalo as the best safties of that Era but if Sean's career and life wasn't cut short he'd definitely be in the conversation

[@sprb4t7]

@@cutthebullshit2222 someone’s a dumbass

[@behindthemindstudios3852]

Great video very well said

[@jaquanwilliams5864]

I like how you defended him at the end 💪 earned a subscriber 💯

[@joeo4821]

Wow video with all the important facts right in the beginning a true miracle

[@nickmyers76]

If you do another video like this do the one about Jose Fernandez from the Miami Marlins

[@Omega2322]

Mr. Miami why because you like Miami?😂

[@jimmynomadd9405]

@85 Bears Nigga what?

[@drmarshmallo4646]

85 Bears you on every reply

[@Omega2322]

Dr Marshmallo you are too replying to me

[@ck-1649]

@drsamw pepper just put him out now, before he keeps this shit up

[@davidguyakacaptainguy9101]

I'm not playing this door unlocked game with you neither 🤣

[@souldigspeaks4331]

Just stumbled on this today. Nicely done RIP Sean Taylor🙏🏾

[@MsSoundagent]

Taylor will forever be a legend in my opinion..... RIP #21

[@anthonybaratta968]

My favorite player of all time... I still have his replica Jersey I wear on Game days!!! A for sure HOF If he never died.... agree with DaQuon on this one... the hateful garbage spewed by sports writers after what happened is absolutely ridiculous...

[@tomwaddell4700]

Agree with Logan, B. Color has nothing to do with decision.

[@tomwaddell4700]

Sports commentators should get their info straight before pontificating.

[@jamesknox2041]

Thanks for the great video rest in paradise S.Taylor.

[@slisel033190]

Hey I really enjoyed this vid. I agreed with everything you said there at the end.

[@laynewilliams5000]

10 sports that are harder than given credit for

[@mariocastillo2955]

Rip Sean Taylor and prayers still go out to his family🙏🏽 and thank you TPS for this video and to show he wasn’t a bad person

[@SuperGreycloud]

Well said! That is why ST hated reporters.

[@ronsmith84]

Great job sir!

[@michaelcannon4830]

Such a great player and such a good video. I can not emphasize enough how cringe it is to see Wilbon, Colin, and Whitlock talk out their asses. Did any of the three ever apologize and retract their statements? If not shame on them. Great video.... if I could suggest another video about a great NFL safety and b.s. surrounding their untimely death.... Pat Tillman? If you have Justin Fraction (man with the best voice ever do it) we are straight for the suggestion.

[@spacedout6966]

Colin "kind of" did. But he's still garbage at life so fuck him. None of them deserve sympathy.

[@WolfeesWRLD]

Sean Taylor isn’t dead his spirit remains in all our hearts

[@ck-1649]

Imagine if Taylor didn't die, he could've been the greatest defensive player since Lawrence Taylor. RIP, I hope they give him a memorial in Canton.

[@aaronjeter8523]

Good commentary! May one of the GOATS RIP!

[@josechairez13240]

Do grading the 2019 nba draft picks

[@notacat7127]

I literally honestly never cared about st but after watching vids I can’t stop crying

[@michaeloporto3720]

Why you talking to the ceiling the whole time?? 😂

[@pantherscollector2158]

It’s crazy what greed does to people and how it effects lives

[@TrueblueDC4L-G59]

💯 I am Cowboys fan and definitely respected Sean Taylor 💯

[@Reneica1]

Me too

[@rayyanrazi8377]

RIP Sean Taylor he was a great player and had a bright future.

[@BroadswordMedia]

To be completely honest I was actually never aware of what the media was saying about Sean Taylor. All I was hearing was what his former teammates and coaches would say about how great a guy he is. I'm so glad I somehow missed out on what the media was saying about him.

[@gummo1997x]

"I was not surprised"... wtfff Im so happy you showed this! Those commentators are awful

[@ivanmiro2854]

R.I.P one of my favs to lighten the mood pause at 4:07

[@domomack4147]

Taylor was a beast. Him and Landry woulda been a hell of a safety combination

[@crevontehurde]

Sean Taylor was my favorite player and I feel like the Redskins never quite recovered after his death. Hopefully there are better days ahead for the Redskins #HTTR... I have Taylor’s college jersey hanging on my wall til this very day RIP... Thank You TPS and DeQwan Young for this vid 👍🏾👍🏾

[@jordankendall2705]

I grew up about 20 minutes from FedEx field, but never got to see Taylor. He is definitely remembered here in DC and will never be forgotten. This is one of the saddest moments in sports history. For these reporters to say this so soon after his death is shameful. As a journalism student I have no idea why they would make these accusations so soon without gathering facts. It's poor reporting and poorer judgement.

[@holypreston]

5 NFL Teams We Had No Clue WOULD Make the Playoffs And 5 NFL Teams We Had No Clue WOULDN’T Make the Playoffs

[@nardkick7093]

10:48 to the end of the vid is true I agree with dequan young

[@Razz415]

Broke my heart that day. He was special and real. He had an aura about him. Like a legend, you only knew so much about him. He could have led the D for 10 more years. We'd be talking about one of the best careers ever.

[@redskinsfanonethreeonesixf1712]

🔥🔥🔥video was fire

[@isaiahjones8543]

Greatest Safety Ever!!! No PED's just MUCH Potential and Talent

[@jasonjeantyjr9791]

@@Omega2322 how can u say something so blasphemous how there disrespect him like that

[@Omega2322]

XanDer McFLY Sean Taylor should have khs

[@Omega2322]

Jason Jeanty Jr cause I can

[@Omega2322]

XanDer McFLY why you keep sack hopping someone you never seen before....you the type of guy who would fly all the way across the world just to see his grave foh you replied to me remember that

[@jimmynomadd9405]

@85 Bears I’m not “Sack Hopping” I’m not even a Sean Taylor or Redskins Fan I’m simply Giving you an observation.

[@Kyle_919]

My friend is cousins with the man who shot Sean. Crazy how small the world is. RIP Sean

[@bretts3536]

Kyle fuck your friend. Jk

[@Condisc4]

Tell your friend to watch out

[@lukeboyd5654]

Such a lie

[@Omega2322]

Capping but tell your friend I said tell his cousin I appreciate what he did💯

[@drmarshmallo4646]

85 Bears like I said stop being 5

[@scottberlant6402]

TPS can you do Top 10 Funniest Sports Mascot Moments Please?

[@joelb9219]

Thank you

[@stephaniecrews8011]

That's why Sean didn't mess with a lot of people cause he know what it was 💋💯

[@mmbenterprises542]

all of them dudes was haters and pocket watchers smh Rip Sean Taylor

[@100nation8]

R.I.P Sean Taylor.... great video. Athletes complain about the media, now we finally see evidence supporting that narrative.

[@dmvweezy5235]

Thank You for getting it correct TPS Thank You🙏🏾 Those reports about Sean Taylor from these so called sports experts Urked, Angered, Annoyed, and down right Pissed me off to the highest level of Pisstivity for the last 12-13yrs. I was groomed 2b a Washington fan since b4 I popped out the womb. My God father played for Washington in the 70's, not only am i a die hard fan of Washington my favorite college team happened 2b the Miami Hurricanes also so Sean was already one player I admired which turned into him being my favorite player when he came to Washington. So much so that the Redskins are tatted on my back with a pic of Sean Taylors 21 jersey also tatted like its hanging in my closet. R.I.P Sean Taylor... Gone but not forgotten #HTTR 4LIFE

[@seanmanchester3567]

This video actually almost made me cry bruh. I love this man. And I forgive the man who did it fully because Pete Taylor forgave him. 😭🐐❤💪🙏🏻

[@claytoncoyle5756]

Sean Taylor was a beast. I really really miss him. 😭😭😭❤❤❤

[@saquadsdad3542]

Casually puts 5 ads in the video, the last video was a 12 minute vid with 11 ads lol

[@raysoftheaton190]

great work n sheds light on how assuming just gets you in trouble

[@kj-ut6ci]

I'm 11 and still have feelings for Sean Taylor😢

[@vincentcoleman5224]

He was a GREAT player kid!!! RIP 21

[@ck-1649]

@Petty Ceddy I was 4 when it happened

[@ck-1649]

@Petty Ceddy IKR, and all I cared bout back then was watching Disney movies. I didn't even knew how football worked back then, XD

[@ck-1649]

@Petty Ceddy I'm only 16 lol

[@sportsfaniguess154]

Wtf is that profile pic