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After Sean Taylor Death, Pat Williams Carries a Gun When He Answers the Door
After Sean Taylor Death, Pat Williams Carries a Gun When He Answers the Door
The murder of Redskins safety Sean Taylor has led several NFL players to re-assess whether they're safe enough. One such player is Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams . Sean Jensen of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that Williams now carries a 9mm Glock on his hip whenever he answers the door. "You never know," Williams said. "(Taylor's death) made me more aware.
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