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Taylor's memory survivingtime test
Redskins notebook
Date published: 11/28/2009
BY RICH CAMPBELL ASHBURN --Santana Moss sat on the stool in front of his locker after practice yesterday afternoon, just as he does five days a week. A few feet to his left, Sean Taylor's locker remains intact.A sheet of Plexiglass preserves this lasting tribute to the former Redskins safety, who died two years ago yesterday from a gunshot wound he suffered in his Miami home. The locker bears Taylor's nameplate across the front, just like every other stall inside the room. Inside are his practice jersey, some equipment and a game ball--just as they were two years ago. Against that backdrop, Moss spoke about the second anniversary of Taylor's death. He and several other players said the team didn't mark the occasion as a group, but some did on their own. "I didn't do nothing special," Moss said. "I don't like to go back to it. I speak to him when I can, mostly every day, so it's not like this particular day is different." "I have my little thing that I do personally every year to pay my respects to Sean," running back Rock Cartwright added. "He's definitely missed. There's a not a day that goes by here when I don't think about him." Players marveled at the notion that two years have passed since Taylor was killed at age 24 during what police believe was a botched robbery attempt. The Redskins have undergone some significant changes in that time. Not only did they hire head coach Jim Zorn last season, 22 of their 53 players didn't play with Taylor. "Time flies," Cartwright said. The organization spraypainted Taylor's No. 21 on a grassy area at FedEx Field yesterday and invited fans to leave flowers, cards and signs in memoriam. As for Taylor's locker--which also is preserved inside FedEx Field--count Cartwright among those who is glad to see that tribute continue. "He was a big part of this organization," he said. "It should never be taken down, regardless of who the coach is or whatever players are here." ROGERS A STARTER AGAIN Cornerback Carlos Rogers will start in place of DeAngelo Hall against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, head coach Jim Zorn said. Hall will miss the game due to a sprained knee he suffered last Sunday against Dallas.
Date published: 11/28/2009
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