Bottom Line on Allen in this game.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

3 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Even the vast majority of guys that do last a long time wind up looking like shells of their former selves before they leave.

And happy endings are extremely rare.

(insert Bob Kraft joke here)

The abuse Cam has endured reminds me of these former players:

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Former San Diego Chargers running back Hank Bauer told Almond that playing football is like "getting in 50 car wrecks a week for 20 straight weeks a year."

Plunkett was one of the most successful quarterbacks in college and the NFL during his playing days. He won the 1970 Heisman Trophy while playing at Stanford, was named AFC Rookie of the Year in 1971 and led the Raiders to two Super Bowl titles in 1981 and 1984. 

The 69-year-old Plunkett has had a litany of health issues both during and after his NFL career. He's undergone 18 surgical procedures to repair his back and to give him artificial knees and an artificial shoulder, according to Almond. 

Jim Plunkett spent 15 seasons as an NFL quarterback from 1971-86, with all those years of punishment taking a heavy toll on his body. 

In an interview with Elliott Almond of the Bay Area News Group, Plunkett said his "life sucks" and it's "no fun being in this body right now. Everything hurts."  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2725684-jim-plunkett-says-my-life-sucks-lives-in-constant-pain-from-football

 

 

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

The abuse Cam has endured reminds me of these former players:

 

You get paid for playing football.

And then you pay for it.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

1 minute ago, Mr. Scot said:

You get paid for playing football.

And then you pay for it.

For the rest of your life.

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, NanuqoftheNorth said:

For the rest of your life.

Exactly.

A few years back, they filmed Jerome Bettis just trying to walk around his home. It was depressing.

[bigdavis]

25 minutes ago, rico6 said:

Not really. Allen has no critics here, but there’s a fugton of posters who will stop at nothing to take a dig at Cam whenever they can.

If only that were true.  He has, despite a very resourceful game, and with little experience, come up big in the 4Q, when we needed it most.  But go back and read (on second thought, don't; it's too depressing) all the back-handed compliments he's gotten.

Too many HCs, GMs, orthopedic surgeons, and basement-armchair QBs on here -- and not enough Panther fans to openly and unabashedly celebrate a seminal win.

[Davidson Deac II]

2 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

For the rest of your life.

I wonder if eventually they might implement mandatory retirement ages for players.  Let them play a certain number of years (say 6) and no more.

[rico6]

Just now, bigdavis said:

If only that were true.  He has, despite a very resourceful game, and with little experience, come up big in the 4Q, when we needed it most.  But go back and read (on second thought, don't; it's too depressing) all the back-handed compliments he's gotten.

Too many HCs, GMs, orthopedic surgeons, and basement-armchair QBs on here -- and not enough Panther fans to openly and unabashedly celebrate a seminal win.

Again, the game day threads consists of those who are usually drunk off their asses, I’m speaking from personal experience in that regard. What you DONT see is thread after thread after thread after thread talking about kyle’s attire, if he’s faking an injury, gay, not committed to the sport or team, take your fuging pick.

I mean we have a Tom Brady comparison to Kyle Allen thread on the front fuging page. 

 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

7 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Exactly.

A few years back, they filmed Jerome Bettis just trying to walk around his home. It was depressing.

I totally understand why some of the smarter players have decided to leave the game early, while they are still relatively healthy and competitive.

If they live below their means, make a few smart investments and get out of the game early (before it permanently disables them) that seems like the smart move.  

Who wants to live in constant pain for the next 4 or 5 decades?

 

[bigdavis]

15 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Even the vast majority of guys that do last a long time wind up looking like shells of their former selves before they leave.

And happy endings are extremely rare.

(insert Bob Kraft joke here)

You just did.  Nice

 

 

[Sgt Schultz]

4 minutes ago, Davidson Deac II said:

I wonder if eventually they might implement mandatory retirement ages for players.  Let them play a certain number of years (say 6) and no more.

I think more players are putting that calendar on themselves.  Barry Sanders was the first one I remember to look at it and decide it just wasn't worth it anymore.  Granted, he was in a situation that his talents were not going to lead to championships, but unless you have convinced yourself you are invincible, there is no sin in looking at your health, your bank account, and your realistic chances at winning a championship and deciding how to move forward accordingly.

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, bigdavis said:

You just did.  Nice

Somebody would have.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

7 minutes ago, Davidson Deac II said:

I wonder if eventually they might implement mandatory retirement ages for players.  Let them play a certain number of years (say 6) and no more.

Of course injury can happen at any point, but it stands to reason those that hang around the longest are likely going to sustain the most hits/long term damage.

Sad to see so many of my childhood football icons hobbled physically and mentally before the age of 50.

[ellis]

The bottom line is he’s 3-0 in his first three starts, all on the road. 

That’s pretty rare.

[Mr. Scot]

4 minutes ago, Sgt Schultz said:

I think more players are putting that calendar on themselves.  Barry Sanders was the first one I remember to look at it and decide it just wasn't worth it anymore.  Granted, he was in a situation that his talents were not going to lead to championships, but unless you have convinced yourself you are invincible, there is no sin in looking at your health, your bank account, and your realistic chances at winning a championship and deciding how to move forward accordingly.

Pretty sure Jim Brown retired while still pretty healthy, though few here would be old enough to remember that.