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

**Rain Man** · 06-12-2006, 05:03 PM

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**banyon** · 06-12-2006, 05:04 PM

Pat Tillman

4th and Long · 06-12-2006, 05:05 PM

FAX · 06-12-2006, 05:06 PM

Maybe evil buddy isn't so evil after all.

FAX

BucEyedPea · 06-12-2006, 05:07 PM

Any career-ending injury/death on or off the field.

NJ Chief Fan · 06-12-2006, 05:10 PM

**Nzoner** · 06-12-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Any career-ending injury/death on or off the field.

I'm going with on the field simply because if the accident is caused by being a dumbass it's really hard for me to find pity for them.

ChiefsFire · 06-12-2006, 05:14 PM

i said drugs

unless someone is forcing deeding you drugs,you pretty much have control over that..accidents and injuries tend to be outta the blue

Eleazar · 06-12-2006, 05:14 PM

I would say the guy who just hangs on too long.

If injury ends their career when they still have the ability, at least they went out when they could still do it, in a way.

Nothing sadder than an old hero who didn't know when to hang 'em up.

BucEyedPea · 06-12-2006, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsFire

i said drugs

unless someone is forcing deeding you drugs,you pretty much have control over that..accidents and injuries tend to be outta the blue

How does that get done?

Adept Havelock · 06-12-2006, 05:18 PM

For me, an accident. Specifically, ending up dying in a hospital bed from injuries caused by a meaningless auto accident because they didn't bother to wear a seat belt when the roads were icy.

It cost this team one of the greatest linebackers ever. That's why it's the worst in my book.

Adept Havelock · 06-12-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

I would say the guy who just hangs on too long.

If injury ends their career when they still have the ability, at least they went out when they could still do it, in a way.

Nothing sadder than an old hero who didn't know when to hang 'em up.

True. One of the most tragic things I've ever witnessed was Johnny Unitas wearing a Chargers Uniform.

listopencil · 06-12-2006, 05:25 PM

"Ghastly onfield injury during a game"

Frazod · 06-12-2006, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adept Havelock

For me, an accident. Specifically, ending up dying in a hospital bed from injuries caused by a meaningless auto accident because they didn't bother to wear a seat belt when the roads were icy.

It cost this team one of the greatest linebackers ever. That's why it's the worst in my book.

What he said. Been thinking about it all day, too, after Rothlisberger's accident.

Otter · 06-12-2006, 05:33 PM

Who was the running back drafted to be in the NFL then received a career ending injury in a flag football game for NFL rookies.

I’d have to say that would be the most devastating to me. To make it to that point then have it taken away in such a trivial manner.

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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