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Originally posted by TheWooLick:Retirements are part of any competitive sport too.
Few would complain if speights or Beathard got cut. Same would go.for Luck if he sucked. He has no obligation to the fans.
could be a blessing in disguise for the Colts regardless.Originally posted by tjd808185:Originally posted by TheWooLick:Retirements are part of any competitive sport too.
Few would complain if speights or Beathard got cut. Same would go.for Luck if he sucked. He has no obligation to the fans.
Retiring 2 weeks before the year is not a part of sports. That's a new thing like skipping bowl games.
Originally posted by tjd808185:Originally posted by TheWooLick:Retirements are part of any competitive sport too.
Few would complain if speights or Beathard got cut. Same would go.for Luck if he sucked. He has no obligation to the fans.
Retiring 2 weeks before the year is not a part of sports. That's a new thing like skipping bowl games.
Originally posted by tjd808185:Originally posted by TheWooLick:Retirements are part of any competitive sport too.
Few would complain if speights or Beathard got cut. Same would go.for Luck if he sucked. He has no obligation to the fans.
Retiring 2 weeks before the year is not a part of sports. That's a new thing like skipping bowl games.
Originally posted by TheGore49er:His health, family >>>> a game.
If he didnt have these injuries, and now a new undiagnosable injury, i would understand. But hes retiring bc of pain and injuries. Timing is bad, buts its not like he knew this calf injury was gonna happen.
And we are talking like he deserted his troops during a war. Its so silly how upset people get over something that has no impact on life.
Originally posted by tjd808185:Originally posted by TheGore49er:His health, family >>>> a game.
If he didnt have these injuries, and now a new undiagnosable injury, i would understand. But hes retiring bc of pain and injuries. Timing is bad, buts its not like he knew this calf injury was gonna happen.
And we are talking like he deserted his troops during a war. Its so silly how upset people get over something that has no impact on life.
It's a career. When you make 25 million dollars in a 11 billion dollar industry the it's just a game line doesn't hold up.
Originally posted by TheGore49er:I dont think you get the point. Forget it.
Originally posted by tjd808185:Originally posted by TheGore49er:His health, family >>>> a game.
If he didnt have these injuries, and now a new undiagnosable injury, i would understand. But hes retiring bc of pain and injuries. Timing is bad, buts its not like he knew this calf injury was gonna happen.
And we are talking like he deserted his troops during a war. Its so silly how upset people get over something that has no impact on life.
It's a career. When you make 25 million dollars in a 11 billion dollar industry the it's just a game line doesn't hold up.
Originally posted by tjd808185:Originally posted by TheGore49er:His health, family >>>> a game.
If he didnt have these injuries, and now a new undiagnosable injury, i would understand. But hes retiring bc of pain and injuries. Timing is bad, buts its not like he knew this calf injury was gonna happen.
And we are talking like he deserted his troops during a war. Its so silly how upset people get over something that has no impact on life.
It's a career. When you make 25 million dollars in a 11 billion dollar industry the it's just a game line doesn't hold up.
Originally posted by tjd808185:Originally posted by TheWooLick:Retirements are part of any competitive sport too.
Few would complain if speights or Beathard got cut. Same would go.for Luck if he sucked. He has no obligation to the fans.
Retiring 2 weeks before the year is not a part of sports. That's a new thing like skipping bowl games.
Originally posted by TheWooLick:It seems fair to me. If teams can cut players at any time, why should we judge players for retiring on their own schedule?
Originally posted by TheWooLick:
The same applies to careers. Some wear on you and become bad for your health, you should always look out for yourself and get out if it is not worthwhile.
Originally posted by dj43:Originally posted by TheWooLick:The same applies to careers. Some wear on you and become bad for your health, you should always look out for yourself and get out if it is not worthwhile.
Gronkowski was answering a question yesterday about a potential comeback. He didn't totally rule it out, however, he did say that for the past 4 years the toil of constantly just trying to get his body ready to play another game had taken all the love out of the game. His list of injuries is a long one. Luck's was getting long as well.
Unless a guy has been a complete fool with his money, guys like Luck and Gronk will have invested their millions well. No need to stay in a situation that is dragging down your mind. Another young guy comes along and takes their place. The team plays on and two years later no one remembers them. That is the reality of it.
Originally posted by tjd808185:Originally posted by TheWooLick:It seems fair to me. If teams can cut players at any time, why should we judge players for retiring on their own schedule?
In Luck's case the team could cut him but not after costing the franchise a huge hit in dead cap space and handing Luck some more of that guaranteed cash. So should Luck be held to a higher standard then? He gets more perks.
Either way if It's a business to owners and players it can be a business to fans. Point being don't take the boos personal.