Fansided

Every NFL team’s biggest villain ever

By Sravan Gannavarapu

Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe answers questions at Media Day on January 26, 1999, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Allen Kee/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe answers questions at Media Day on January 26, 1999, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Allen Kee/Getty Images) /
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Nov 26, 2006; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor (21) reacts during the game against the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © James Lang
Nov 26, 2006; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor (21) reacts during the game against the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © James Lang /

Washington Redskins/Football Team/ Commanders: S Sean Taylor

Many would argue Daniel Snyder. However, owners do not count. Instead, we must choose the talented young man from the Hurricanes that made his opponents fear him every time he stepped on the field. Drafted sixth overall back in 2004, Taylor made his presence known during his first pre-season game and proved to Washington fans that he was worth the pick. Over the rest of his playing career, he continued to not disappoint.

The reason for his villainous name is largely due to his refusal to speak to media members and the treatment that came with it, notably the comments from Michael Wilbon and Colin Cowherd. Disrespectful, to say the least. Tragically, Taylor was killed by burglars in 2007 in his home at the age of 24. There is no question that had he played out his entire career, a gold jacket would have been waiting for him. Taylor was that good, and his jersey number was retired by the team in October 2021.

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