An Eye On Taylor

Football can be a very cruel to its players. Some guys end up spending their careers on losing teams. Even the great Barry Sanders only had one post-season game in his career.

Jason Taylor, at the age of 36, will be playing in his first AFC Championship game Sunday. At least, he hopes he does.

He suffered a concussion in last week's game against the Pats when he struck his head on the turf at Gillette. He was held out of practice because of "concussion symptoms". He might be a game time decision.

Taylor has come so close and now he might be a scratch. Everyone who plays football gets a concussion, but the depth of this problem is only being recognized now.

So many people leave the game with crippled bodies later on in life. Too Many players suffer neurological issues in their later years.

It's sad to note that the great slot receiver Wayne Chrebet ended his career on one play when he suffered a concussion. He reportedly had at least seven of them. The last play of his career was a completed reception.

It would be unfortunate if Taylor didn't get to play in this game.