Taylor needs to figure out his priorities after brush with law.

Publication: South Florida Sun-Sentinel (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service)

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Byline: Charles Bricker

HERNDON, Va. _ Sean Taylor, the quixotic and supremely talented free safety from the University of Miami, won't have to face a Miami-Dade County jury on his felony assault charge until at least February, but he's still on trial with his coaches and fans at the Washington Redskins.

A spokesman for the state attorney's office said Tuesday prosecutors will not oppose a continuation of Taylor's Sept. 12 court date until after the season, which means coach Joe Gibbs can expect a full season from his gifted second-year player.

It also means, however, that Taylor now has another five months to think about a future which seems to be headed down the same path as Ricky Williams, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and other problem players in the NFL.

Taylor's road is decidedly more perilous. As damaging as Williams, Moss and Owens have been to their teammates, they've never been charged with felonies during their pro...

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