Chiefs Chiefs GM: Eric Berry's battle with cancer going well - Page 2

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.

Eleazar · 03-25-2015, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Yeah - they should totally donate another $5 million to a guy they've given $50 million by the time he's 25. That's all it is - a straight up charity payment to a multimillionaire.

He's not ****ing poor. Oh, and he's insured.

Jesus, take the $5 million you save on Berry's salary and give it to the Children's Miracle Network to actually spend on kids that could use it for all I care. It fixes our cap and isn't a completely unnecessary handout.

The chickenshit PR move is to keep paying him. Every single bit of logic and reason says you cut him to veterans minimum and stick him on the NFI list.

What is wrong with you?

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-25-2015, 10:25 AM

I'm thinking a knee injury is a poor comparison.

Hootie · 03-25-2015, 10:25 AM

How many NFL players have ever been diagnosed with cancer while still active in the league before?

It's not like the Chiefs had a whole lot of history to know EXACTLY how to handle this from a business perspective.

However, I do like how they handled it ... because cutting a guy or not paying a guy because he WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER while being a MODEL PLAYER FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION HIS ENTIRE CAREER is a SCOTT PIOLI move.

**BossChief** · 03-25-2015, 10:27 AM

They should extend his contract with a 5.5m SB and a big roster bonus for 2016...otherwise that money should be used to further bolster the roster.

5.5m is a really good starter...or $ that should go to Houston.

Lonewolf Ed · 03-25-2015, 10:28 AM

That is great news! I spoke with a man battling the same thing when I was awaiting my CT scan, which revealed blood clots and landed me in the hospital. The man was older than me, maybe 60ish, and truth be told, he didn't look so good, but his spirits were high so that was good to see. I wish Eric all the best and if he can return to the field one day, it will be a joyous event for the entire franchise and fan base.

Eleazar · 03-25-2015, 10:30 AM

Anyway, he's got the most treatable thing there is, so he could be back next year.

Hootie · 03-25-2015, 10:30 AM

I don't care what they do to his contract as long as Eric Berry agrees to it ... but that idea seems like a pretty good idea, Boss.

**The Franchise** · 03-25-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

I don't care what they do to his contract as long as Eric Berry agrees to it ... but that idea seems like a pretty good idea, Boss.

Yeah....I think he has the best option. You get the cap space....but you're also showing him (and the NFL) that you want/expect him to come back and play football as a Chief.

**BossChief** · 03-25-2015, 10:35 AM

IMO it's irresponsible to have his 2015 salary hit the books 100% this year, we are trying to get over the hump. This is an extremely important year for this team and we need to be at absolute full strength.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-25-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Anyway, he's got the most treatable thing there is, so he could be back next year.

Hopefully.

I don't know what kind of treatments he's getting other than chemo, but it's a real kick in the ass. Especially if he's getting radiation.

It helps him greatly that he's a 26 yr old athlete.

Hootie · 03-25-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

IMO it's irresponsible to have his 2015 salary hit the books 100% this year, we are trying to get over the hump. This is an extremely important year for this team and we need to be at absolute full strength.

I'd rather go 0-16 than do what DJ suggested.

**BossChief** · 03-25-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

I'd rather go 0-16 than do what DJ suggested.

That's silly.

Eric has made more than any safety in the history of this league because he was drafted in the last year of the old CBA. I wouldn't cut Eric, but I would offer him an extension and if he balks I'd NFI him.

It's not like that's hanging the guy out to dry.

O.city · 03-25-2015, 10:49 AM

It's a tough decision, but business is business sometimes

Hootie · 03-25-2015, 10:52 AM

I don't ****ing care how much Eric Berry has made in his NFL career.

Not one bit.

YOU DON'T CUT A GUY THAT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND SAY, "WELL HE'S MADE A LOT."

At least we know what kind of GM BossGlazer would be. Hopefully no one drops any candy wrappers in the hallways.

**BossChief** · 03-25-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

I don't ****ing care how much Eric Berry has made in his NFL career.

Not one bit.

YOU DON'T CUT A GUY THAT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND SAY, "WELL HE'S MADE A LOT."

At least we know what kind of GM BossGlazer would be. Hopefully no one drops any candy wrappers in the hallways.

Still can't read?

A shame

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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Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	How many NFL players have ever been diagnosed with cancer while still active in the league before? It's not like the Chiefs had a whole lot of history to know EXACTLY how to handle this from a business perspective. However, I do like how they handled it ... because cutting a guy or not paying a guy because he WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER while being a MODEL PLAYER FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION HIS ENTIRE CAREER is a SCOTT PIOLI move.
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BossChief SuperBowl or bust Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BF Iowa Casino cash: $-1615912	They should extend his contract with a 5.5m SB and a big roster bonus for 2016...otherwise that money should be used to further bolster the roster. 5.5m is a really good starter...or $ that should go to Houston.
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Lonewolf Ed Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Casino cash: $10606233	That is great news! I spoke with a man battling the same thing when I was awaiting my CT scan, which revealed blood clots and landed me in the hospital. The man was older than me, maybe 60ish, and truth be told, he didn't look so good, but his spirits were high so that was good to see. I wish Eric all the best and if he can return to the field one day, it will be a joyous event for the entire franchise and fan base.
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BossChief SuperBowl or bust Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BF Iowa Casino cash: $-1615912	IMO it's irresponsible to have his 2015 salary hit the books 100% this year, we are trying to get over the hump. This is an extremely important year for this team and we need to be at absolute full strength.
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Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	I don't ****ing care how much Eric Berry has made in his NFL career. Not one bit. YOU DON'T CUT A GUY THAT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND SAY, "WELL HE'S MADE A LOT." At least we know what kind of GM BossGlazer would be. Hopefully no one drops any candy wrappers in the hallways.
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