Carr Gives Steve Smith Owners Hope (1 Viewer)

[tombonneau]

Not to make light of injuries, but this is still promising news for Steve Smith owners, Panther fans, and general advocates of proper NFL quarterbacking:

CARR WOULD QUIT IF CONCUSSIONS BECOME A PROBLEM by Michael David SmithSteve Reed of the Gaston Gazette reports that Panthers quarterback David Carr says he wouldn't hesitate to retire from football if he thought he had reached the point where concussions were threatening his long-term health.Carr, who has been held out of practice and will likely miss this weekend's game after suffering a concussion on Sunday, says he's not at that point yet. But he's unusual among professional football players in even acknowledging that he would entertain the thought of quitting because of concussions.“Health is first and family is first. Football is fun. But that’s not something you mess around with,” Carr said, per Reed.However, Carr says the concussion he had Sunday against Tennessee was the second of his career, and that it doesn't put him in any long-term danger. He even said he has tried to convince the Panthers this week to clear him for practice, but that the team has held him out pending the results of further tests.Panthers coach John Fox said the team's medical personnel is continuing to evaluate Carr and that he will defer to them. Vinny Testaverde is likely to start for the Panthers Sunday.

 

[AnonymousBob]

It's sad yet hilarious that Steve Smith owners only hope is that Carr will retire.

 

[Fantaholic]

Hey you can't knock the guy for knowing his limitations. If you know you stink and can't live up to a fraction of your billing then the noble thing is to find retirement. I think it's genius.

 

[Max Power]

“Health is first and family is first. Football is fun. But that’s not something you mess around with,” Carr said

Great Quote Dave.

 

[tombonneau]

“Health is first and family is first. Football is fun. But that’s not something you mess around with,” Carr saidGreat Quote Dave.

I never thought I'd see a QB with less football desire than Bledsoe. But Carr is making a strong running.

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

so ... uh ... CFL regular season is over ... think the Panthers are allowed to sign someone from the CFL for the remainder of this season?

 

[JHicks22]

“Health is first and family is first. Football is fun. But that’s not something you mess around with,” Carr saidGreat Quote Dave.

I never thought I'd see a QB with less football desire than Bledsoe. But Carr is making a strong running.

Since when does being concerned with your health question your desire!?

 

[mbuehner]

Health is first and family is first. Football is fun

Could there be a better explanation for why this guy never lived up to his potential?

 

[Chaka]

How does his potential retirement help Steve Smith?

The options are Vinny Testeverde, Matt Moore and Drew Olsen. Steve Smith is dead in the water for the remainder of the season.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Health is first and family is first. Football is fun

Could there be a better explanation for why this guy never lived up to his potential?

Confused . . .I think most football players would rather quit football then be a vegatable with too many concussions.

 

[Chaka]

Health is first and family is first. Football is fun

Could there be a better explanation for why this guy never lived up to his potential?

76 sacks in his rookie season goes further IMO.Taking that kind of beating can mess with your mind for life.

 

[Chaka]

Health is first and family is first. Football is fun

Could there be a better explanation for why this guy never lived up to his potential?

Confused . . .I think most football players would rather quit football then be a vegatable with too many concussions.

Too many super macho types talking out of their #####.

 

[mad sweeney]

“Health is first and family is first. Football is fun. But that’s not something you mess around with,” Carr saidGreat Quote Dave.

I never thought I'd see a QB with less football desire than Bledsoe. But Carr is making a strong running.

Yeah, a guy trying to convince the training staff to let him practice this week is a clear sign of lack of desire.What I find hard to believe is that this was only the second concussion for him after his regular beatings in Houston.