OT: Chris Borland (SF) quits the NFL`

[OHIO COLONEL]

What to think of it? I don't fault the guy...concussions and getting your head banged on for 6 months or more. But by only playing the one year he made more money than most make in years and years. Would be nice to work one year and be fairly financially secure.

 

[JBHolmesfan]

I think he made around $600k. That's what I heard. That's no chump change but it's not like he's set for life. A lot of that will be lost in taxes as well. I applaud his decision to look after his longevity and long term health. If he didn't want to play football and risk the potential life threatening issues, then he should do what's best for him. The money he did make, while it won't last him a very long time, will help him stay on his feet while he pursues whatever it is that he wants to do.

 

[crawfords corner]

I don't fault him, either. I have never played a season in the NFL. I have never experienced that kind of wear and tear on my body. For me to tell him he's crazy or stupid for giving it up that isn't my place.

 

[UKwannabe]

Pretty odd. Alot of people have dangerous jobs, but not alot of people get to play a sport (that they love, I hope) and make that kind of dough to do it.


We're all free to do what we want, but it's kind of a sissy move IMO. He hasn't had a concussion in nearly 10 years. To me, you have to assume his passion for the game is pretty low.

 

[vhcat70]

His heart wasn't in it. Nothing wrong with that. Anyone else left a job they didn't like?

 

[Kooky Kats]

Originally posted by vhcat70:

His heart wasn't in it. Nothing wrong with that. Anyone else left a job they didn't like?

A job that paid $600,000? Can't say that I have.

 

[Mike-D]

Not everyone is consumed by money. Kevin Pittsnogle passed up an NBA career to be a teacher. Correct me if I'm wrong on that.

 

[UKStoops81]

Pittsnogle was undrafted in the NBA and played for a couple season in the CBA, not making a lot of money. He's not even teaching anymore, he's hacking cars at some dealership back in WV

 

[maysvilleky]

I think you will see the trend of guys playing a few years and getting out before they take too much of a beating. Make some quick bucks and try to get out before getting permanently injured.

 

[Deeeefense]

the average career span of an NFL player is 3.5 years.

The evidence regarding the long term health risks of head trauma is so overpowering now that football will have to do something to provide more protection for players. And while all the focus is on the NFL a recent study revealed that those that are most susceptible are the youngsters - Pop Warner etc.