The entire Redskins team is one of five finalists for the Halas Award given each year by the Pro Football Writers of America for courage and perseverance in overcoming obstacles. The Redskins were recognized for their 4-1 run to the playoffs after the shooting death of Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor in November.
The other nominees for the Halas are Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Ellis and receiver Plaxico Burress and quarterback Eli Manning of the New York Giants.
In my 15 years in the PFWA, including 12 on the board, six on the executive board and two as President, I can't recall an entire team being nominated before this. I believe the award will go either to the Redskins or to Everett, who's walking again after being paralyzed in last season's opener. Ironically, Taylor and Everett were teammates at the University of Miami.
This is great for the team. Just brings back horrible memories for me of Sean's uncalled for departure!!!
"It's almost like, you play a kid's game for a king's ransom," he said. "And if you don't take it serious enough, eventually one day you're going to say, 'Oh, I could have done this, I could have done that."
Sean Taylor
It's nice to see the team recognized for overcoming such adversity. I agree with the article that it likely comes down to the Skins or Kevin Everett. His recovery from that neck injury has been incredible.
HardDawg wrote:i miss taylor so much. Have his last game against Philly saved on my DVR. Don't think i'll ever erase it...
I am sad that my first time seeing the Skins live was the Bills game. Taylor was my favorite player, and I planned on seeing him when I bought the tickets. What irony! I can't bring myself to change my signature either.
Taylor and Landry will take no Prisoners!! - I just can't bring myself to delete it!
