Kenneth Daniel Taylor (born September 2, 1963) is a former professional

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who played

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for two seasons for the

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and the

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of the

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. He was a member of the Bears team that won

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following the

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1985 Bears

As a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears defense, he intercepted three passes during the 1985 regular season. His first NFL interception came in Week 4 against Washington and he picked off another pass in Week 8 at

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against the

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. Taylor made one start for the 1985 Bears defense, filling in for an injured Mike Richardson in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. He made 2 tackles in the game, his only start for Chicago. Taylors main contribution in 1985 came as a Punt Returner. He returned 25 punts for 198 yards with a 7.9 yard average. He also returned 1 kick for 18 yards. 1963 births Living people Players of American football from San Jose, California American football cornerbacks Oregon State Beavers football players Chicago Bears players San Diego Chargers players {{defensiveback-1960s-stubpoo