Sep 2nd 2008 1:22AM by Will Brinson (author feed)
Filed under: Jaguars, AFC South, NFL Police Blotter, NFL Media WatchFred Taylor got in trouble. That much we know now; at the time we were heavily confused as to whether he was actually arrested or whether he was handed a pink ticket with “Disorderly Conduct” written all over it.

Turns out it was the latter. The nice thing is that Taylor is ready and willing to admit his mistake, by apologizing to the team and to the Weaver family as well.
Taylor addressed the team Monday, and said he cursed at two policemen who were searching his car with a dog outside of a nightclub. He received a disorderly conduct citation.

Taylor said he’s learned to use only four words in talking to the police in any similar situation in the future: “Yes, sir” and “no, sir.”

“I’ll take this and learn from it. I’m humbled by it. Hindsight is 20-20. How about a “yes, sir’ or “no, sir’ next time?” he said.

Coach Jack Del Rio said, “I asked him to speak with the guys to gain some experience from the situation. I think it’s a great reminder of the need to be respectful with authority.”
Generally speaking, being polite to police officers at all times is a smart thing. So it’s nice that Taylor learned that lesson (Sheesh. Only took him how long? I figured that out at 14. Quickly.) There were some later comments by Taylor that indicated he was provoked by the policemen, and frankly, that’s not surprising.Continue Reading