Sean Taylor Shot, In Critical Condition

Tacoma Redskin · Post by **Tacoma Redskin** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:18 pm

Chris Luva Luva wrote:I don't know about you guys but I'm totally disinterested in any other redskins news. I simply don't care if they play another game this season, I just want Sean to pull through this.

Amen!

por-tiz2skins · Post by **por-tiz2skins** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:26 pm

Tacoma Redskin wrote:
Chris Luva Luva wrote:I don't know about you guys but I'm totally disinterested in any other redskins news. I simply don't care if they play another game this season, I just want Sean to pull through this.

Amen!

I second that.

Look guys Sean Taylor was gonna make the pro-bowl but now with this he might not even play another game this season or at all.I love taylor I would hate to see him go like this.

please_remain_calm · Post by **please_remain_calm** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:46 pm

Just back from work and a chance to jump on here.

I am guessing we wont hear any more news tonight, just need to keep hoping for him

cleg · Post by **cleg** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:46 pm

I just bought a Taylor jeresey and plan to wear on Sunday. As many people as possible should wear a Taylor jeresey on Sunday so his family knows we have him in our thoughts and prayers.

cvillehog · Post by **cvillehog** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:54 pm

Just getting off work and catching up on the news regarding Sean. This is unbelievable, and I feel so bad for him and his family. I hope that he has a full recovery. He's so young and so talented, it's just a shame to see something like this happen.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:58 pm

Jason La Canfora is reporting that Taylor IS now responsive....

GREAT news and I hope this is true and that he only gets better from here.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:58 pm

Apparently Sean is now responsive. Thank God! I seriously just walked up the steps and finished saying a prayer for him and I walk in and here that! He's not out the woods yet but thats great news!

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:02 pm

1niksder wrote:
Chris Luva Luva wrote:actually he is not in a coma, he is simply unresponsive.

Actually he is responsive, reports are he has squeezed a nurses hand. It's being reported as the first thing he's done on his own since 2AM.

Hopefully this is the first sign of a complete recovery

I'm loving that talk! Thats, right a complete recovery. It's just a matter of time! I'm so happy.

ChrisHanburger · Post by **ChrisHanburger** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:06 pm

Just want to let everyone know how thankful I am that you are keeping this thread up to date with news from local sources. I don't really trust the national media, especially the internet news and your "local knowledge" has been a comfort. I haven't posted my thoughts earlier because I think they've already been expressed by others, but my heart goes out to Sean and his family. It was like a gut punch when I found out this morning. I'm still sick over it. I'm so encouraged that the news is turning from what seemed like all downhill to a positive turn of events.

Charm City Sports · Post by **Charm City Sports** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:08 pm

Fios wrote:
Chris Luva Luva wrote:I don't know about you guys but I'm totally disinterested in any other redskins news. I simply don't care if they play another game this season, I just want Sean to pull through this.

Someone else said this but I like it, I'm pulling for Sean Taylor the man, whether he plays another down of football doesn't matter to me.

Amen to both of you.

I just heard about him grabbing a nurses hand. For the first time today, I think I can smoke a cigerette without dryheaving from being full of nerves.

I hope this is the first of many more good news reports.

I will continie to pray for ST, and that the sob that did this gets caught.

Tacoma Redskin · Post by **Tacoma Redskin** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:09 pm

ChrisHanburger wrote:Just want to let everyone know how thankful I am that you are keeping this thread up to date with news from local sources. I don't really trust the national media, especially the internet news and your "local knowledge" has been a comfort. I haven't posted my thoughts earlier because I think they've already been expressed by others, but my heart goes out to Sean and his family. It was like a gut punch when I found out this morning. I'm still sick over it. I'm so encouraged that the news is turning from what seemed like all downhill to a positive turn of events.

So true. Nat'l media is way behind on this. I'm thankful to find out that the lastest news is much more positive.

tribeofjudah · Post by **tribeofjudah** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:09 pm

Thank you Jesus......... as tears are in my eyes for this GOOD NEWS.

We love you Sean....! All you fans worldwide.... Thank you Jesus for hearing our prayers....

Charm City Sports · Post by **Charm City Sports** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:11 pm

tribeofjudah wrote:Thank you Jesus......... as tears are in my eyes for this GOOD NEWS.

We love you Sean....! All you fans worldwide.... Thank you Jesus for hearing our prayers....

We all know GOD is a Redskin fan, and he has heard our prayers.

He is not out of the woods yet, but any good news is just that., good news.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:14 pm

I believe Fios said it earlier as well as myself and Redskin1 but I fully believe that Sean is going to make it through this 100% I just see this as being something in his life that's going to make him reach out to others. I think that this will work in his favor. He'll be able to reach out and touch someone elses life and help steer others whom he see's straying down his old path into a better life.

DaSkins24 · Post by **DaSkins24** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:17 pm

Great news that ST is now responsive. He is a beast, and if anyone can make it through this, it's him.

tribeofjudah · Post by **tribeofjudah** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:18 pm

This is the "Crucible" for Sean. When he comes through this fire........ he will be refined GOLD.

That which doesn't_____ you, will make you STRONG.

jmooney · Post by **jmooney** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:19 pm

I sure hope you are right Chris, Id be just as satisfied if that man gets to hold his daughter again. Pray hard folks, and go hug your family.

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:20 pm

Vinny C. says Taylor has opened his eyes in the last 30 mins.

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:23 pm

I just went through the entire thread in disbelief and pain. I found out about this the hard way in this website because I am not in North America right now. So, I do not have access to many news.

Obviously, I have no news to add. I am just another fan in pain adding my best wishes for life to Sean and his family.

Thanks to all of you guys for pulling together on this. I have no more words.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:24 pm

Chris Luva Luva wrote:I believe Fios said it earlier as well as myself and Redskin1 but I fully believe that Sean is going to make it through this 100% I just see this as being something in his life that's going to make him reach out to others. I think that this will work in his favor. He'll be able to reach out and touch someone elses life and help steer others whom he see's straying down his old path into a better life.

The Lord works in mysterious ways. I have often found that things that seem negative at the time work out to be positives in the long run.

Genesis 50:20

But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:26 pm

JSPB22 wrote:
Chris Luva Luva wrote:I believe Fios said it earlier as well as myself and Redskin1 but I fully believe that Sean is going to make it through this 100% I just see this as being something in his life that's going to make him reach out to others. I think that this will work in his favor. He'll be able to reach out and touch someone elses life and help steer others whom he see's straying down his old path into a better life.

The Lord works in mysterious ways. I have often found that things that seem negative at the time work out to be positives in the long run.

I make sure that I'm the 1st to speak to others about my experiences... They're doing no good if I don't use my experiences to guide others to a quick resolution than I was able to achieve. Sean will recover. He'll be 100% He'll be with his family, the team. It's just a matter of time and I believe this 100% Sometimes all you can do is just believe the best will come out.

please_remain_calm · Post by **please_remain_calm** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:27 pm

The update from Washington Post in case anyone cant get there.

A REALLY REALLY POSITIVE SIGN (UPDATED)

Les Carpenter, who is working the story for us in Miami, heard rumblings that Sean may have opened his eyes.

I have not been able to get that confirmed but just heard from a team offical that Sean is now responsive, which is obviously a turn for the best. I will continue working away to get more details, but this is obviously a turn for the better after Sean spent much of the day in a "non-responsive and unconscious" state.

As the person put it: "Finally, the first good news all day." Let's hope it's the first of more to come.

UPDATE: Vinny Cerrato just called us with confirmation.

"He was responsive to the doctor's requests to squeeze his hands and showed facial expressions. The doctors were very happy about that," Cerrato said " ... Two doctors came and told us they were excited about that."

Cerrato also confirmed my earlier reports about Sean being "non-responsive and unconscious."
Cerrato said: "We'd heard all that, and what they told us was to hope for a miracle."

Cerrato said Taylor is still in critical condition but did not have many details beyond that.

Les Carpenter reports from the hospital there that the mood has changed dramatically around there and people are suddenly in much better spirits.

Just got off the phone with Richard Sharpstein, Sean's lawyer and a family friend.

Richard said they are saying Sean is in stable but critical condition and remains under constant care in the ICU.

"This was a great ray of sunshines, but we're not out of the woods yet," Sharpstein said from the hospital. "The doctors are stil guarded about the diagnosis. Until he comes to and speaks and recognizes people, they are going to be guarded, but this was obviously a very positive sign and a recognition of a command."

GibbSkins · Post by **GibbSkins** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:30 pm

1niksder wrote:Vinny C. says Taylor has opened his eyes in the last 30 mins.

any links to this... im looking for the latest news on it but im not finding any... but i hope its all true and not a rumor....

our thoughts are with u Sean Taylor 21

fight on fight on till u have won

Son of Washington

Fight , Fight , Fight !!!!

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:31 pm

GibbSkins wrote:
1niksder wrote:Vinny C. says Taylor has opened his eyes in the last 30 mins.

any links to this... im looking for the latest news on it but im not finding any... but i hope its all true and not a rumor....

our thoughts are with u Sean Taylor 21

fight on fight on till u have won

Son of Washington

Fight , Fight , Fight !!!!

It's all over Comcast Sports Net.

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:31 pm

I work on the road (delivering for an electrical supplies wholesaler) and my dad called me this morning with the bad news.

I was pretty shaken up and I couldn't get good radio reception in order to follow the progress of the story... I spent all day worried and trying to find out as much information as I could.

The most troubling news was that Taylor may have possible brain damage from the massive loss of blood... but that seems to have been premature speculation.

Hopefully Sean Taylor can recover and do what he loves to do at a high level again... but more than that I just hope for his health to hold up for his own sake. He really seems like a good guy who's come to a crossroads in his life and made the right decision about where to go.