From a fan's perspective, what is the worst way to see a player's career end? - Page 3

**Rain Man** · 06-12-2006, 05:03 PM

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keg in kc · 06-12-2006, 08:19 PM

The way Gannon's ended had to be the worst...

...only because it didn't end after his Super Bowl performance. That would've been sweet.

chagrin · 06-12-2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BSPimpDude

I dont know why I thought about this, but whatever happened to Robert Smith? I know hes retired but why?

I'm sure there is an article somewhere that people could find on this, but basically he retired because he didn't want to play professional football anymore, period. He wanted to further educate himself in either Mathematics or Science related shit. I think I read somewhere that he wanted to teach even, something like that.

The Red Sea · 06-12-2006, 09:25 PM

I can only imagine how torn I'd be to be a Pack fan.
Unless I missed it nobodys mentioned Farve yet.
Horrid way to look your last few yrs..even getting bad in the media a bit of late & with his team.

Also wanted to say R.I.P DT!

What a horrible day that was when I found out he passed away..Especially after thinking he Might pull thru.
Not much fun losing a Great player by way of an off season accident.

Moooo · 06-12-2006, 09:40 PM

I bet if you got Orson Welles underwater when he was still around, he would be quite graceful... like a hippo or something...

But I say injury off the field. A player kinda prepares for a huge injury cause of the game, its what they do. But these players have to live a life after the game is over, and when you get injured off the field, sometimes that doesn't happen. Obviously, DT comes to mind when I say this.

Moooo

Taco John · 06-12-2006, 09:47 PM

This is an eerie thread on a Chiefs forum...

**wazu** · 06-12-2006, 10:06 PM

The one that was the toughest to me...

Nightwish · 06-12-2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

The way Gannon's ended had to be the worst...

...only because it didn't end after his Super Bowl performance. That would've been sweet.

How about Dan Marino's last game? Getting whalloped by some 40-odd points?

KCBOSS1 · 06-12-2006, 10:40 PM

You know, I hear what some of you guys are saying about players playing too long, with the Johnny U., Jerry Rice and even Namath in LA. But then again, as a mid thirties guy, I can also understand a guy just wanting to play and contribute. It's all they've ever known. Think about it, most of these guys have been stars since pee wee. They know once they walk away, it's over. I can appreciate any guy wanting to go out on his own terms.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 06-12-2006, 10:44 PM

I can't imagine any ending to a career being worse than dying trying to save someone else's life. You don't end your career doing what you love, and you aren't trained to be heroic, you just do it because it is the right thing to do and it costs you your life in the process.

CHENZ A! · 06-12-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DJay23

After Michael Jordan's first come back, I gave him a pass. Beyond that, I hated him for yo-yoing the way he did. Just go MJ. I couldn't stand to see him basically as a role player/circus act on a crappy team. My final memory of him should have been that shot versus Utah in the Finals.

I never had a problem with MJ hanging on. His skills had clearly diminished, but he was the ultimate competitor, and he loved to play the game(it's not like he needed the money). Where as you or me would just go play at the park, or in a rec league, Jordan couldn't do that for obvious reasons.

PastorMikH · 06-12-2006, 11:00 PM

I'm taking the "Played at a high level and enjoyed much success for numerous years on a reputable team, and was a fan favorite. But then decides to prolong his career by going to Oakland or/(and) Denver." option.

I guess that would be "Other, Please Explain"

KCBOSS1 · 06-12-2006, 11:37 PM

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View Poll Results: From a fan's perspective, what is the worst way to see a player's career end?
Ghastly onfield injury during a game	14	22.95%
Bad accident during the offseason	19	31.15%
Won't retire even though he's slower than Orson Welles underwater	16	26.23%
Loses desire and suddenly retires while at the top of his game	3	4.92%
Smokes dope and smokes dope and smokes dope and doesn't own a Whizzinator	3	4.92%
Retires with a Lombardi in hand, only to be found later to have cheated on the salary cap (Broncos only)	2	3.28%
Other (Please describe.)	4	6.56%
There is no bad way. I embrace change, not unlike the burnt umber leaves of fall.	0	0%
Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

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Moooo Seeking Enlightenment... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Springfield Casino cash: $10004900	I bet if you got Orson Welles underwater when he was still around, he would be quite graceful... like a hippo or something... But I say injury off the field. A player kinda prepares for a huge injury cause of the game, its what they do. But these players have to live a life after the game is over, and when you get injured off the field, sometimes that doesn't happen. Obviously, DT comes to mind when I say this. Moooo
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KCBOSS1 RAISE EM RIGHT Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arkansas Casino cash: $10005366	You know, I hear what some of you guys are saying about players playing too long, with the Johnny U., Jerry Rice and even Namath in LA. But then again, as a mid thirties guy, I can also understand a guy just wanting to play and contribute. It's all they've ever known. Think about it, most of these guys have been stars since pee wee. They know once they walk away, it's over. I can appreciate any guy wanting to go out on his own terms.
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7939572	I can't imagine any ending to a career being worse than dying trying to save someone else's life. You don't end your career doing what you love, and you aren't trained to be heroic, you just do it because it is the right thing to do and it costs you your life in the process. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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