JR

[TheSpecialJuan]

Sam Wyche needs a heart transplant

The 71-year-old former coach of the Bengals and Bucs—and one of the most interesting and innovative minds in football over the past 40 years—is in the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte this morning, his case the highest priority among transplant hopefuls. In fact, Wyche is in the same room that Panthers owner Jerry Richardson was in when awaiting his new heart in 2009. When I spoke to Wyche over the weekend, he said he’d had an unexpected visitor: Richardson. Twice.

“He told me his experience, and he was incredibly encouraging,” said Wyche, sounding a bit worn. He’s in a hospital renowned for its heart care and transplants. “He told me not to worry about the surgery. And then he came again, to see how I was. It was really incredible. He told me not to worry—heart transplants are like changing a tire to the doctors here.”

[TheSpecialJuan]

http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/09/12/jimmy-garoppolo-patriots-jack-del-rio-raiders-nfl-week-1

[t96]

JR is a great man and I wouldn't take any other owner over him. I'd certainly like for him to be a little more about the team than the league but that's not such a huge deal. We'll win with integrity and with taking the high road despite some of the bullsh*t we have to deal with.

[Hotsauce]

I love ya JR, but please remove the stupid Fing shield at midfield. 

[sharkkiller]

Sam Wyche and my father played football together at Furman in the 60s. He is a very nice man. They were good friends after college, and he came to my father's funeral. I wish him nothing but the best, and will be praying for a successful transplant and a speedy recovery. Nice of JR to go by his room twice to give him encouragement.

[Jangler]

God speed hope everything goes well.

 

lol I read head transplant.

[Malt Liquor]

43 minutes ago, Hotsauce said:

I love ya JR, but please remove the stupid Fing shield at midfield. 

I totally agree. Replace the shield with the Panthers logo