Football Junior Seau can't say "no", enters year 20 in NFL

T-post Tom · 10-13-2009, 10:11 PM

NFL | Report: Linebacker Junior Seau, 40, returns to New England Patriots
AP

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Junior Seau is back with the New England Patriots, coming out of retirement for a third time to sign a contract Tuesday for a 20th season as an NFL linebacker.

The signing of the 12-time Pro Bowl player was announced by Versus, the television network on which Seau has a show. The Patriots have not announced the signing, although team officials said he had a physical and a workout last week.

"I hope at some point he will be" with the Patriots, owner Robert Kraft said. "He's a unique individual. I'd love to have him part of our team for as long as he wants to."

Seau, 40, should have a better chance of standing up to running backs than he did to a rodeo bull, which knocked him down on one of the episodes of "Sports Jobs with Junior Seau."

Seau came out of retirement last year to play the final four games with the Patriots, after playing 27 games for them in the 2006 and 2007 seasons.

A week before this season, Seau said New England would be the only team he would consider playing for and would be willing to play up to six games.

The Patriots (3-2) have 11 games left.

"I'm very fortunate and honored to be involved with two class organizations — the New England Patriots and Versus," Seau said Tuesday on the network's Web site. "I want to thank the management of both for making my return to the NFL with the New England Patriots a reality."

The 10-episode series begins Dec. 2. Among Seau's activities are riding a Zamboni at a hockey game between the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals, working as a ball boy along the left-field line for the Los Angeles Dodgers and carrying a golf bag as an LPGA caddy.

Seau first retired in August 2006 after 13 seasons with the San Diego Chargers and three with Miami.

"I'm not retiring. I am graduating. Today is my graduation day," he said then. "Retirement means that you'll just go ahead and live on your laurels and surf all day in Oceanside (Calif.). It ain't going to happen."

Less than a week later, Seau signed with the Patriots.

L.A. Chieffan · 10-13-2009, 10:12 PM

we should give lawrence taylor a look

**DaFace** · 10-13-2009, 10:16 PM

He's jealous of Favre.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-13-2009, 10:30 PM

Anyone have that gif of McGahee just juking the **** out of Seau?

**DeezNutz** · 10-13-2009, 10:39 PM

Pioli is jealous as ****.

Hammock Parties · 10-13-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Pioli is jealous as ****.

No, Seau is. He wanted to milk the Chiefs for an injury settlement, too.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-13-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

No, Seau is. He wanted to milk the Chiefs for an injury settlement, too.

Seau is Thomas?

**DeezNutz** · 10-13-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

No, Seau is. He wanted to milk the Chiefs for an injury settlement, too.

Tushy.

Pioli Zombie · 10-14-2009, 05:21 AM

The Patriofication of the Patriots continues. Willie McGinest is next.
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Amnorix · 10-14-2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Pioli Zombie

The Patriofication of the Patriots continues. Willie McGinest is next.
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Sadly, I'd be all for it if he could pressure the QB even a little bit.

JD10367 · 10-14-2009, 06:52 AM

I figure Seau will be good for 10 plays a game. 7 of which he'll jump onto the pile well after the takedown, and then dance around like he was the solo tackler on a touchdown-saving tackle, LOL.

He's probably being brought in as much for his work ethic and "mini-coaching" ability as he is for his on-field abilities.

Personally, I don't think it'll matter who they bring in, unless it's someone who can tell Brady to stop overthrowing receivers.

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T-post Tom Busy in a Kohl's restroom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $1747293	Junior Seau can't say "no", enters year 20 in NFL NFL \| Report: Linebacker Junior Seau, 40, returns to New England Patriots AP FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Junior Seau is back with the New England Patriots, coming out of retirement for a third time to sign a contract Tuesday for a 20th season as an NFL linebacker. The signing of the 12-time Pro Bowl player was announced by Versus, the television network on which Seau has a show. The Patriots have not announced the signing, although team officials said he had a physical and a workout last week. "I hope at some point he will be" with the Patriots, owner Robert Kraft said. "He's a unique individual. I'd love to have him part of our team for as long as he wants to." Seau, 40, should have a better chance of standing up to running backs than he did to a rodeo bull, which knocked him down on one of the episodes of "Sports Jobs with Junior Seau." Seau came out of retirement last year to play the final four games with the Patriots, after playing 27 games for them in the 2006 and 2007 seasons. A week before this season, Seau said New England would be the only team he would consider playing for and would be willing to play up to six games. The Patriots (3-2) have 11 games left. "I'm very fortunate and honored to be involved with two class organizations — the New England Patriots and Versus," Seau said Tuesday on the network's Web site. "I want to thank the management of both for making my return to the NFL with the New England Patriots a reality." The 10-episode series begins Dec. 2. Among Seau's activities are riding a Zamboni at a hockey game between the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals, working as a ball boy along the left-field line for the Los Angeles Dodgers and carrying a golf bag as an LPGA caddy. Seau first retired in August 2006 after 13 seasons with the San Diego Chargers and three with Miami. "I'm not retiring. I am graduating. Today is my graduation day," he said then. "Retirement means that you'll just go ahead and live on your laurels and surf all day in Oceanside (Calif.). It ain't going to happen." Less than a week later, Seau signed with the Patriots.
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JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	I figure Seau will be good for 10 plays a game. 7 of which he'll jump onto the pile well after the takedown, and then dance around like he was the solo tackler on a touchdown-saving tackle, LOL. He's probably being brought in as much for his work ethic and "mini-coaching" ability as he is for his on-field abilities. Personally, I don't think it'll matter who they bring in, unless it's someone who can tell Brady to stop overthrowing receivers.
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