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It's always sad when someone so young dies. It's even sadder when that death is violent. He woke up that day unaware that he would never see the sun rise again, or that when evening came it would be the last time he tucked his daughter into bed, or see his fiance's face. It's sadder still when that young man had such a bright future. However, that all pales in comparison to the sadness his daughter will feel as she grows up without her father. At around one year old, she will have no memories of her the man who helped bring her into the world. The only way she will ever know her dad is through pictures, videos, and family stories. That is the real tragedy here. Hopefully they catch the scum that did this, and bring them to justice.
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#2) To your point: "NFL Security can't seem to protect its assets". What????? He was 650 miles away from his team in Florida at the time. Should "NFL Security" hire Secret Service Agents for every one of the 1700+ NFL players when they fan out across the country? It's not an "NFL Security" problem.
So where do YOU think the problem is?
And what of the Denver CB who was shot and killed in Denver, he wasn't 650 miles away and he still died from a gunshot wound...
I do think it's a security issue and no I'm not saying they should have body guards or "Secret Service Agents" but are the players being educated on issues/crimes in there areas? Have they been told what areas to avoid( ie- high crime areas, known "gang turf", etc) when they become drafted and move to a completely new city... Are they giving advise on the safest neighborhoods to buy a house in? ETC, ETC... I am... Everytime the Air Force moves me to a new city or I get deployed to protect ASSETS, I am told all this information... The Air Force does this to protect THEIR ASSETS, us, the troops... Since I came from Miami to Atlanta, Miami is no joke, you have just about every gang imaginable there, and if you don't know where their "turf" is, or if you don't know were the "high crime" is at, you aren't educating yourself and protecting yourself... I'm not saying it's his fault either, it's tragic, sad, horrific. I wish it never happened, as does everyone, but something is wrong.. I'll be curious to know if the NFL does perform some sort of class educating the players on stuff that I've mentioned...
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I do think it's a security issue and no I'm not saying they should have body guards or "Secret Service Agents" but are the players being educated on issues/crimes in there areas? Have they been told what areas to avoid( ie- high crime areas, known "gang turf", etc) when they become drafted and move to a completely new city... Are they giving advise on the safest neighborhoods to buy a house in?
Taylor wasn't living in inner city Miami. He was in a beautiful area full of luxury homes, on a block which has zero crime. His house was surrounded by a wall and a gate that had to be buzzed to open. His neighbors commented that the events surrounding this incident are unheard of in that neighborhood. The break ins, the knife left on his bed afterwards, the second attempted break in, and finally this event. He is from Miami, and knows the area well. This was not a random act of violence. Someone targeted the man and marked him for death. It was not a burglary, it was an execution.
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Not NFL Security. They do everything in their power. They can't put these players in a lock-down. The players go out into American society on their off days. You just pointed out "Miami" and "Atlanta". Those are cities, not the NFL.
I'm done... This of course, is just my opinion... I can't recall a time where 4 active NFL players died in the same year...
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And what of the Denver CB who was shot and killed in Denver, he wasn't 650 miles away and he still died from a gunshot wound...
I do think it's a security issue and no I'm not saying they should have body guards or "Secret Service Agents" but are the players being educated on issues/crimes in there areas? Have they been told what areas to avoid( ie- high crime areas, known "gang turf", etc) when they become drafted and move to a completely new city... Are they giving advise on the safest neighborhoods to buy a house in? ETC, ETC... I am... Everytime the Air Force moves me to a new city or I get deployed to protect ASSETS, I am told all this information... The Air Force does this to protect THEIR ASSETS, us, the troops... Since I came from Miami to Atlanta, Miami is no joke, you have just about every gang imaginable there, and if you don't know where their "turf" is, or if you don't know were the "high crime" is at, you aren't educating yourself and protecting yourself... I'm not saying it's his fault either, it's tragic, sad, horrific. I wish it never happened, as does everyone, but something is wrong.. I'll be curious to know if the NFL does perform some sort of class educating the players on stuff that I've mentioned...
The NFL has a rookie orientation program where all this kind of stuff is covered in great detail. Miami was Taylor's home turf and there is no telling who/what he might have been involved with, past or present, that may have led to this. I don't think the league bears any responsibility for managing a player's life decisions beyond what it does when they're first drafted.
The NFL has a rookie orientation program where all this kind of stuff is covered in great detail. Miami was Taylor's home turf and there is no telling who/what he might have been involved with, past or present, that may have led to this. I don't think the league bears any responsibility for managing a player's life decisions beyond what it does when they're first drafted.
Exactly, and they can't. The NFLPA says that they cannot lock them down.
A young father was killed yesterday/today. Right now, in the first few hours, it's just time to mourn the tragedy. (And to hope that the perpetrators are apprehended).
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This really surprised me because even though I knew he was in critical condition, I didn't really think he could die... I mean, in this day and age with medical technology, I figured, oh he'll be back next season.
That was a big reality check.
Read his life was turning around when he got more and more responsible with the birth of his daughter. This is a real shame. RIP
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