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TheWashington Commandershosted a memorial unveiling to honor late star playerSean Taylor, but NFL fans and media members were underwhelmed with the display.
On Sunday, the NFL team hosted a ceremony to unveil the memorial dedicated to former safety Taylor,who was shot and killedduring an attempted robbery in 2007,according to SI.com.
The memorial featured Taylor’s Commander uniform in a glass case, which is now displayed on the main concourse at FedEx Field.
SI reportedthat the Commanders never promised “a traditional statue” would be part of the memorial.
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Multiple NFL personalities and media shared criticism of the Commanders' efforts after the unveiling. Jemele Hill compared the memorial to “a display you’d see in a Nike store” and said it looks “like no thought or care was put into preserving the legacy of one of their most impactful and beloved players.”
And former Commanders quarterback Robert Griffin III tweeted: “Sean Taylor Deserved a Statue.”
Many critics held gripes specifically with the apparel choice for Taylor’s display, which included mismatched brands.
Some fans scolded the team for putting soccer cleats on Taylor’s feet, but the late athlete’s daughter, Jackie Taylor, clarified the motive behind the footwear.
Jackie told Sharla McBride that the footwear is her favorite part of the display because her father “chose to” wear soccer cleats and that they were “something that was super special to” her father.
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source: people.com
