Hanging in the fan-driven breeze of the souvenir shop in Richmond were the expected Washington Redskins jerseys. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was a choice. So were DeSean Jackson and Jordan Reed.
There was another notable jersey at Redskins training camp last summer and the summers before. Sean Taylor’s jersey continues to hang in the store next to current stars, and it continues to adorn the backs of fans at camp and games. Buying Taylor’s jersey is a reminder of his early death off the field. It also marks a pivot point for the organization at safety. Since Taylor, a two-time Pro-Bowler, was killed in 2007, the Redskins have been lost at the position.