Very sad. I honestly can’t say I blame him. All of those injuries destroyed him, mentally and physically. Sometimes, money just won’t buy happiness for you. I hope he finds some soon.
The body betrayed the talent. He will move on. Good for him. I’m sure he has enough Money. He trained his whole life to be a Pro QB, he’ll have to figure out a lot, but life has other measures, rewards and joy to behold.
It had looked like this guy would be one of the all time greats --- too bad in that regard but good for him for taking care of himself.
Obviously football is an incredibly violent game played by increasingly bigger, faster, stronger players. It is interesting to me that some QBs seem to be able to navigate that and survive and stay on the field like a Tom Brady and Eli Manning.
KnickDanger wrote:It had looked like this guy would be one of the all time greats --- too bad in that regard but good for him for taking care of himself.Obviously football is an incredibly violent game played by increasingly bigger, faster, stronger players. It is interesting to me that some QBs seem to be able to navigate that and survive and stay on the field like a Tom Brady and Eli Manning.
Genetics.
KnickDanger wrote:It had looked like this guy would be one of the all time greats --- too bad in that regard but good for him for taking care of himself.Obviously football is an incredibly violent game played by increasingly bigger, faster, stronger players. It is interesting to me that some QBs seem to be able to navigate that and survive and stay on the field like a Tom Brady and Eli Manning.
Its about the O-line. Luck didnt have the same kind of protection that Brady and Manning had. Feel bad that Luck put so much of his body on the line to try to reach his goal, and now has to end his pro football career when it looked like he had a good shot this season.
Luck will have a very rewarding post playing career at 29 with his resources, I imagine. So its not all bad news there.
Nalod wrote:KnickDanger wrote:It had looked like this guy would be one of the all time greats --- too bad in that regard but good for him for taking care of himself.Obviously football is an incredibly violent game played by increasingly bigger, faster, stronger players. It is interesting to me that some QBs seem to be able to navigate that and survive and stay on the field like a Tom Brady and Eli Manning.
Genetics.
Yep, some people are just more susceptible to head injuries. Just like some people are more prone to knee or back injuries. We're learning more about brain injuries every day and hopefully we can reach a point where they become as minor as ankle sprain.
BigDaddyG wrote:Nalod wrote:KnickDanger wrote:It had looked like this guy would be one of the all time greats --- too bad in that regard but good for him for taking care of himself.Obviously football is an incredibly violent game played by increasingly bigger, faster, stronger players. It is interesting to me that some QBs seem to be able to navigate that and survive and stay on the field like a Tom Brady and Eli Manning.
Genetics.
Yep, some people are just more susceptible to head injuries. Just like some people are more prone to knee or back injuries. We're learning more about brain injuries every day and hopefully we can reach a point where they become as minor as ankle sprain.
No genetics involved in being the most sacked QB in the league. Takes its toll. Brady/Manning had much better protection.
GustavBahler wrote:BigDaddyG wrote:Nalod wrote:KnickDanger wrote:It had looked like this guy would be one of the all time greats --- too bad in that regard but good for him for taking care of himself.Obviously football is an incredibly violent game played by increasingly bigger, faster, stronger players. It is interesting to me that some QBs seem to be able to navigate that and survive and stay on the field like a Tom Brady and Eli Manning.
Genetics.
Yep, some people are just more susceptible to head injuries. Just like some people are more prone to knee or back injuries. We're learning more about brain injuries every day and hopefully we can reach a point where they become as minor as ankle sprain.
No genetics involved in being the most sacked QB in the league. Takes its toll. Brady/Manning had much better protection.
That too. The Giants O-Line had been crap for year now tho...pocket presence counts for a lot. Some guys have an instinctual ability to move just enough to minimize damage. But I also believe genetics play a part, like it does with pretty much anything.
BigDaddyG wrote:GustavBahler wrote:BigDaddyG wrote:Nalod wrote:KnickDanger wrote:It had looked like this guy would be one of the all time greats --- too bad in that regard but good for him for taking care of himself.Obviously football is an incredibly violent game played by increasingly bigger, faster, stronger players. It is interesting to me that some QBs seem to be able to navigate that and survive and stay on the field like a Tom Brady and Eli Manning.
Genetics.
Yep, some people are just more susceptible to head injuries. Just like some people are more prone to knee or back injuries. We're learning more about brain injuries every day and hopefully we can reach a point where they become as minor as ankle sprain.
No genetics involved in being the most sacked QB in the league. Takes its toll. Brady/Manning had much better protection.
That too. The Giants O-Line had been crap for year now tho...pocket presence counts for a lot. Some guys have an instinctual ability to move just enough to minimize damage. But I also believe genetics play a part, like it does with pretty much anything.
Give Luck Brady's O-Line, and I dont believe we would be having this conversation.
hasn't he made over 100 mill?
