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chiefs1111
03-10-2015, 02:38 PM
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/10/jake-locker-will-retire/

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 10, 2015, 4:32 PM EDT
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In a crazy start to the league year, one of the most surprising stories is this: Jake Locker is retiring at the age of 26.

“I am retiring from football after much reflection and discussion with my family,” Locker said in a statement, via Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports. “I will always be grateful for having had the opportunity to realize my childhood dream of playing in the NFL and for the lifelong relationships I developed because of that experience. Football has always played a pivotal role in my life and I love the game, but I no longer have the burning desire necessary to play the game for a living; to continue to do so would be unfair to the next organization with whom I would eventually sign. I realize this decision is surprising to many, but I know in my heart that it is the right decision and I look forward to spending more time with my family and pursuing other interests.”

Locker was a disappointment as the No. 8 overall pick of the Titans in 2011, but he likely could have found some team to pay him a few million dollars in free agency: In today’s NFL, even a mediocre quarterback can make good money.

But Locker has battled numerous injuries, and apparently his heart isn’t in it anymore. And so he’s walking away.
jd1020
03-10-2015, 02:39 PM
Whoa.
KC_Lee
03-10-2015, 02:40 PM
Geez....
RunKC
03-10-2015, 02:40 PM
And people think Eric Fisher was a bad first TD pick. Yikes
Demonpenz
03-10-2015, 02:40 PM
Not worth the risk
RealSNR
03-10-2015, 02:40 PM
Flopnuts wept.
thabear04
03-10-2015, 02:40 PM
Damn so young Titans will be drafting a QB with their pick.
jd1020
03-10-2015, 02:41 PM
And people think Eric Fisher was a bad first TD pick. Yikes

Difference between being injured and not being able to play your position.
chiefs1111
03-10-2015, 02:41 PM
What crazy day today has been
Frosty
03-10-2015, 02:42 PM
Flopnuts wept.

I kept telling him Locker would bust...
Imon Yourside
03-10-2015, 02:42 PM
Difference between being injured and not being able to play your position.

I object, other teams love the way he plays the position.
Iconic
03-10-2015, 02:43 PM
Kyle Orton approves.
KC_Lee
03-10-2015, 02:43 PM
Damn so young Titans will be drafting a QB with their pick.

Doubt it, they are in love the Mettenburger. They want to trade down but they are asking for a package like the one Atlanta gave up to trade up to get Julio Jones.
ModSocks
03-10-2015, 02:45 PM
Dumbass.

I woulda milked the NFL for every last dollar. How many opportunities do you get to sign multi-million dollar contracts? And he just blew it.
jd1020
03-10-2015, 02:48 PM
Dumbass.

I woulda milked the NFL for every last dollar. How many opportunities do you get to sign multi-million dollar contracts? And he just blew it.

For real. He probably wouldn't have been given a starting job, but someone would have thrown millions at him to just sit on the bench and be a backup and spot start a couple games a year.
siberian khatru
03-10-2015, 02:50 PM
In today’s NFL, even a mediocre quarterback can make good money.

Don't we know it.
Mr. Flopnuts
03-10-2015, 02:54 PM
Flopnuts wept.

I kept telling him Locker would bust...

It's only because he's made of glass. He has the skill set, he just can't stay healthy. I had a good idea come his senior season that he wasn't going to make it for that reason. I still want surprised when he went 8th because of that skill set. That's life. Kind of dumb to walk away from 10+ million for holding a clipboard for 3 more years. To each his own, I guess.
Mr. Laz
03-10-2015, 03:30 PM
WTF :eek:
Rausch
03-10-2015, 03:34 PM
WTF :eek:

Apparently Jake Plummer had an opening in his handball league...
DJ's left nut
03-10-2015, 03:36 PM
Has anyone ever cost themselves more money than Jake Locker by staying in school?

He was seen as a likely first round pick in 2010, the last year of the wildly out of whack 1st round contracts. My recollection is either McShay or Kiper had him going first overall.

He struggled badly his Senior year and still went in the top 10 but under a significantly diminished contract.

Maybe the writing was on the wall when he didn't declare early. Football as a job just wasn't his thing.
Rausch
03-10-2015, 03:38 PM
Has anyone ever cost themselves more money than Jake Locker by staying in school?

He was seen as a likely first round pick in 2010, the last year of the wildly out of whack 1st round contracts. My recollection is either McShay or Kiper had him going first overall.

He struggled badly his Senior year and still went in the top 10 but under a significantly diminished contract.

Maybe the writing was on the wall when he didn't declare early. Football as a job just wasn't his thing.

Hopefully he didn't graduate with a liberal arts degree...
Frosty
03-10-2015, 03:40 PM
It's funny. His passion for football was one of things he was known for at U Dub.
DJ's left nut
03-10-2015, 03:42 PM
It's funny. His passion for football was one of things he was known for at U Dub.

I have a passion for fucking when it's just a hobby.

If it were a job, I'm not sure I'd enjoy it quite as much...
loochy
03-10-2015, 03:42 PM
For real. He probably wouldn't have been given a starting job, but someone would have thrown millions at him to just sit on the bench and be a backup and spot start a couple games a year.

this x 10000

hell, even be a 3rd stringer

thatll make you more money than almost any other regular job
kcxiv
03-10-2015, 04:28 PM
his heart just wasnt in it. I wouldnt be shocked if he's been playing some baseball.
kcxiv
03-10-2015, 04:29 PM
It's funny. His passion for football was one of things he was known for at U Dub.

after getting beat up in the NFL, im sure that shit went bye bye lol
stonedstooge
03-10-2015, 04:34 PM
Saving his brains
'Hamas' Jenkins
03-10-2015, 04:36 PM
I have a passion for fucking when it's just a hobby.

If it were a job, I'm not sure I'd enjoy it quite as much...

Especially if you consistently struggled to get wood, finish, or repeatedly suffered cock fractures.
Deberg_1990
03-10-2015, 04:46 PM
Difference between being injured and not being able to play your position.

Locker was injured and was unable to play his position both.
big nasty kcnut
03-10-2015, 04:57 PM
Jake the hurt locker well ....... Bye!
BossChief
03-10-2015, 05:01 PM
Dumbass.

I woulda milked the NFL for every last dollar. How many opportunities do you get to sign multi-million dollar contracts? And he just blew it.

Waited 1 too many years to enter draft anyway.
Turned down his chance to make 50+ million dollars by being a damn fool.
BossChief
03-10-2015, 05:03 PM
Has anyone ever cost themselves more money than Jake Locker by staying in school?

He was seen as a likely first round pick in 2010, the last year of the wildly out of whack 1st round contracts. My recollection is either McShay or Kiper had him going first overall.

He struggled badly his Senior year and still went in the top 10 but under a significantly diminished contract.

Maybe the writing was on the wall when he didn't declare early. Football as a job just wasn't his thing.

Should have read the whole thread
DJ's left nut
03-10-2015, 05:07 PM
Especially if you consistently struggled to get wood, finish, or repeatedly suffered cock fractures.

Jesus man, I know our wives worked together but c'mon, that shit was private.
O.city
03-10-2015, 05:09 PM
Dude, I've got a great story about cock fractures and foreign objects up cocktail from my Residency.
O.city
03-10-2015, 05:14 PM
Dude had chronic bladder infections, found anew acupuncturist to shove 40 acupuncture needles up his dick hole thinking it would get better.

3 days later he gets part of his bladder removed and a serious dick infection. Said he had no pain for that, but they called me in because he said he had a tooth ache, tuned out to be he had some sensitivity from abrasion.

So in ahort, 40 needles in his cock, no pain.

Brushed his teeth to hard, unbearable.
Rausch
03-10-2015, 05:15 PM
Apparently Jake Plummer had an opening in his handball league...

Oh, come on.

Nothing?...
KC_Lee
03-10-2015, 05:22 PM
Apparently Jake Plummer had an opening in his handball league...

Oh, come on.

Nothing?...

That's what she said?? :shrug:
Pepe Silvia
03-10-2015, 05:23 PM
Dumbass.

I woulda milked the NFL for every last dollar. How many opportunities do you get to sign multi-million dollar contracts? And he just blew it.

No shit, he could have made millions sitting on the bench, Baffling.
Couch-Potato
03-10-2015, 08:50 PM
Dumbass.

I woulda milked the NFL for every last dollar. How many opportunities do you get to sign multi-million dollar contracts? And he just blew it.

This^
Rausch
03-10-2015, 10:44 PM
This^

He'll go full "Kung-Fu" in less than 2 years...
OldSchool
03-10-2015, 10:44 PM
Jason Worilds just retired as well, same reason as Patrick Willis.
penbrook
03-10-2015, 10:49 PM
Jason Worilds just retired as well, same reason as Patrick Willis.

Life is more important than money. And Worlids said he's returing because he wants to pursue other interests
Rausch
03-10-2015, 10:51 PM
Life is more important than money. And Worlids said he's returing because he wants to pursue other interests

What the **** does that mean?

I mean, if you're not in a cult...
penbrook
03-10-2015, 10:53 PM
What the **** does that mean?

I mean, if you're not in a cult...

It's not all about football. You gotta look at your health in the long term.
OldSchool
03-10-2015, 10:53 PM
Free agent edge rusher Jason Worilds says he's retiring after five years in the NFL.
The No. 52 overall pick of the 2010 draft, Worilds is only 27, and was Rotoworld's No. 4 remaining free-agent edge rusher. "After much thought and consideration, I have chosen to step away from football as I have opted to pursue other interests," Worilds said. CBS reports Worilds has undergone a "spiritual awakening." It's an absolute stunner for a player who generated 15.5 quarterback takedowns over the past two seasons. Worilds was Pro Football Focus' No. 11 3-4 outside linebacker in 2014. We don't doubt Worilds' current sincerity — he's not walking away due to a lack of interest — but when someone this young and talented retires, there's always a chance they'll change their mind in the not-too-distant future.

Per roto.
OldSchool
03-10-2015, 10:54 PM
Maybe the same religious nutcase got to both Willis and Worilds?
DaneMcCloud
03-10-2015, 11:00 PM
This isn't surprising. There were whispers that Locker didn't love football and his lack of progression over the years proves the point.

Plus, he always struggled with accuracy and any QB coach or OC coordinator will tell you that accuracy is one aspect that can't be fixed. If the QB doesn't see the field, the defense, the receiver and the ball placement naturally, no amount of coaching will help.
Rausch
03-10-2015, 11:04 PM
Maybe the same religious nutcase got to both Willis and Worilds?

You and me should be on Alex Smith's show like YESTERDAY!