Fred Taylor apologizes after arrest

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jaguars running back Fred Taylor walked into the locker room Monday, saw a throng of reporters waiting for him and said, "I feel like we're going to the Super Bowl." Not even close. These questions were much, much different.

Taylor apologized to team owner Wayne Weaver for his arrest on a disorderly conduct charge over the weekend, said the whole incident was "very, very petty," and hinted that he was provoked by police. Taylor even refused to characterize it as an arrest, calling it a citation.

"I'm not going to get into any details," he said. "It's an awkward situation, but I really do, sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, want to apologize to the Weavers and this organization for this type of press. It's never really good when it's in the negative light."

Taylor was cited outside a Miami Beach nightclub Saturday around 4 a.m. According to his attorney, Adam Swickle, Taylor was getting into his car as police arrived at the club. Officers ordered him to put his hands on the hood, then patted him down and searched his vehicle for firearms and drugs with a K-9 unit.

Taylor admitted getting into a verbal altercation with police and said his tone may have prompted the citation.


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