Chiefs Chiefs GM: Eric Berry's battle with cancer going well - Page 6

thabear04 · 03-25-2015, 09:40 AM

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...cer-going-well

Eric Berry's battle with Hodgkin lymphoma is going well, according to Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey.

"Well, anybody who knows Eric Berry knows that if there's a challenge presented to him, he will attack it with a vengeance," Dorsey told Sirius XM NFL Radio on Tuesday. "And he will do that. Everything that I have gotten back has been very positive. I have not spoken with him on the phone for probably six weeks, but I have texts. We communicated through texts. He's in good spirits, he's fine, he's driving, and he's going to conquer it."

Dorsey added that Berry is able to drive again, per host Alex Marvez.

The 26-year-old was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in December and while it's a treatable disease, his promising NFL career has been put on the back burner.

The general manager didn't give any football update on the safety, but that isn't a surprise. Berry's battle lies off the field and he has the clear support of the Chiefs franchise, which did not cut him this offseason just to save a couple of dollars.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-26-2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Then consider it a $5mill PR move and act of good faith.

It's ok to sometimes not treat people like a piece of property.

I understand that it's a business. But if a business wants to be charitable, then im fine with that too.

IMO, it would be dumb for the Chiefs to eat $5 million in valuable cap space as a PR move because it weakens the team. $5 million nearly covers the rookie draft pool and would definitely account for a starter.

There are other ways that the Clarks can take care of Berry without sacrificing cap room.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-26-2015, 11:17 AM

And furthermore, I just have to say, why do you people even care? The man has health insurance and most likely has disability insurance, plus, he's earned more than $50 million dollars in his career. He's a charity case?

I'd like for one person to name why the Chiefs should sacrifice $5 million+ in cap space, other than "It's the right thing to do", which it really isn't.

Discuss Thrower · 03-26-2015, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

And furthermore, I just have to say, why do you people even care? The man has health insurance and most likely has disability insurance, plus, he's earned more than $50 million dollars in his career. He's a charity case?

I'd like for one person to name why the Chiefs should sacrifice $5 million+ in cap space, other than "It's the right thing to do", which it really isn't.

This.

**loochy** · 03-26-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

And furthermore, I just have to say, why do you people even care? The man has health insurance and most likely has disability insurance, plus, he's earned more than $50 million dollars in his career. He's a charity case?

I'd like for one person to name why the Chiefs should sacrifice $5 million+ in cap space, other than "It's the right thing to do", which it really isn't.

as I mentioned earlier....
...because cancer

cancer strikes a special place in peoples' hearts that other diseases dont

ToxSocks · 03-26-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

IMO, it would be dumb for the Chiefs to eat $5 million in valuable cap space as a PR move because it weakens the team. $5 million nearly covers the rookie draft pool and would definitely account for a starter.

There are other ways that the Clarks can take care of Berry without sacrificing cap room.

i'll simply never have an issue with a billion dollar business taking care of someone, rather than treating them like a disposable piece of property, no matter how they want to do it.

To me, it's a non issue. Im not going to ridicule a front office for putting people before business once every blue moon.

ToxSocks · 03-26-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I'd like for one person to name why the Chiefs should sacrifice $5 million+ in cap space, other than "It's the right thing to do", which it really isn't.

Because they want to? Not everything has to be about business and football. These are humans with human relationships and human emotions.

Its ok for a team to, once every 50 years or so, put a player before business.

Iconic · 03-26-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

he's earned more than $50 million dollars in his career.

I think it's actually 40M, at least that's what I'm seeing on overthecap, but I agree with your point.

DJ's left nut · 03-26-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

And furthermore, I just have to say, why do you people even care? The man has health insurance and most likely has disability insurance, plus, he's earned more than $50 million dollars in his career. He's a charity case?

I'd like for one person to name why the Chiefs should sacrifice $5 million+ in cap space, other than "It's the right thing to do", which it really isn't.

SOCIOPATH!

You're walking covered ground here. Some people would prefer pat themselves on the back and claim moral superiority over simply looking at this logically.

**Baby Lee** · 03-26-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Not that it would happen, but the FO can claim the NFL is being hypocritical in doing the annual Pink fest for cancer but won't actually do anything for a player with cancer...

De'Angelo Williams says hi.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-26-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by loochy

as I mentioned earlier....
...because cancer

cancer strikes a special place in peoples' hearts that other diseases dont

Trust me, I get it. But Eric Berry is insured and is a wealthy man. He's not someone that's going to lose his home or be in the poor house.

ToxSocks · 03-26-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

SOCIOPATH!

You're walking covered ground here. Some people would prefer pat themselves on the back and claim moral superiority over simply looking at this logically.

Nothing to do with that.

It's not my money, i'm not going to condemn a business for an act of good faith, and i don't think the extra cap space would amount to shit anyway.

I simply don't have a problem with it.

**BossChief** · 03-26-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

IMO, it would be dumb for the Chiefs to eat $5 million in valuable cap space as a PR move because it weakens the team. $5 million nearly covers the rookie draft pool and would definitely account for a starter.

There are other ways that the Clarks can take care of Berry without sacrificing cap room.

I said this earlier and got blasted for it.

Eric has made more than ANY SAFETY IN NFL HISTORY, is covered by insurance and is exactly the reason things like the NFI list is there for.

IMO the Chiefs have 2 legitimate options here:

1) extend his contract with a nice roster bonus in 2016 and a SB of the 5.5m he would earn this year. That's the legit PR bonanza move I prefer them to do.

2) place him on the NFI and pay him part of his salary.

...

Cutting him would send a bad message, but keeping his 5.5m base (after everything) would not only be irresponsible, it would HURT THE TEAMS CHANCES AT WINNING BIG GAMES IN 2015...as has been mentioned, 5.5m is a high quality starter that we would be going without because ...why, again?

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-26-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

i'll simply never have an issue with a billion dollar business taking care of someone, rather than treating them like a disposable piece of property, no matter how they want to do it.

To me, it's a non issue. Im not going to ridicule a front office for putting people before business once every blue moon.

But this doesn't even make any sense. By putting him on the NFI list, how are the Chiefs not "taking care of him"?

My wife's company billed over $12 billion in 2012. They didn't pay her salary when she was diagnosed with cancer.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-26-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Because they want to? Not everything has to be about business and football. These are humans with human relationships and human emotions.

Its ok for a team to, once every 50 years or so, put a player before business.

But again, this makes no sense to make the team LESS COMPETITIVE because Eric Berry has cancer.

Seriously Dude, this is some Johnny Cochran shit you're spewing.

**BossChief** · 03-26-2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

i'll simply never have an issue with a billion dollar business taking care of someone, rather than treating them like a disposable piece of property, no matter how they want to do it.

To me, it's a non issue. Im not going to ridicule a front office for putting people before business once every blue moon.

Would you be saying the same thing if this was about Alex Smith? Or is this mostly because of the emotional investment in this specific player?

I love Eric Berry as much as anyone, but this is a business and I'm sure Eric of all people understands that.

After all, he has made as much as he has at his age because ITS A BUSINESS.

03-25-2015, 09:40 AM
thabear04 MTFU Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Valley Heat Casino cash: $5310450	Chiefs GM: Eric Berry's battle with cancer going well http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...cer-going-well Eric Berry's battle with Hodgkin lymphoma is going well, according to Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey. "Well, anybody who knows Eric Berry knows that if there's a challenge presented to him, he will attack it with a vengeance," Dorsey told Sirius XM NFL Radio on Tuesday. "And he will do that. Everything that I have gotten back has been very positive. I have not spoken with him on the phone for probably six weeks, but I have texts. We communicated through texts. He's in good spirits, he's fine, he's driving, and he's going to conquer it." Dorsey added that Berry is able to drive again, per host Alex Marvez. The 26-year-old was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in December and while it's a treatable disease, his promising NFL career has been put on the back burner. The general manager didn't give any football update on the safety, but that isn't a surprise. Berry's battle lies off the field and he has the clear support of the Chiefs franchise, which did not cut him this offseason just to save a couple of dollars.
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