Marshall lookin at more surgery? (1 Viewer)

[Mapmaker]

Maybe he's heard of Dom Davis's continuing knee problems and wants the cushie job at NFL Network before DD get's a shot at it .....

Rams RB Faulk might have another round of knee surgery

Bernie Miklasz

6/23/2006

More mixed signals on Marshall Faulk's future.

Will he retire?

We wouldn't think so, based on Faulk's most recent statement. On SI.com, Faulk was quoted as saying "I'm playing" by longtime confidant Mike Silver, the Sports Illustrated football writer.

But that doesn't mean Faulk will suit up for the Rams in 2006.

Faulk is 33 and has bad knees that aren't getting better.

A source in the Rams front office tells me there's a good possibility Faulk will have another round of knee surgery in the near future.

And if Faulk has the surgery, the Rams would most likely place him on injured reserve for the 2006 season - meaning that he'd sit out the year, with full pay.

This would be a nice arrangement for Faulk. Faulk's agent, Rocky Arceneaux, has lined up a television job for Faulk. Faulk would be reunited with his former head coach, #### Vermeil, as an analyst for the NFL Network. And that comes directly from Vermeil, who told Randy Karraker of KSLG (1380 AM) that he'd be working with Faulk in the NFL Network studios.

So if Faulk has the surgery and goes on IR, he'd benefit in three ways: He'll receive his full salary from the Rams; he'd be free to work in television; and he'd have the option for returning to the field in 2007. After taking a year off to let the knees rest and heal, perhaps Faulk will feel like giving football another try.

http://www.stltoday.com/

 

[ffnut]

Coming back at 34 after sitting around for a year and getting fat? Not sure why the Rams would want any part of that.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

RIP Marshall Faulk. One of the biggest FF stars for a short while. He basically guaranteed you won if you made the playoffs.

 

[Sinrman]

Yeah. Don't see any reason why he'd want to come back after a year off, and at that age. Why would he keep doing that to himself? And you're right, I'm sure the Rams won't use him much after that, either...

Just retire, Marshall. Leave with dignity, and wait for your turn in the HoF!

 

[3C's]

Heard someone on the radio the other day. Can't remember who. He was certain Marshall was going to retire.

 

[Family Matters]

RIP Marshall Faulk. One of the biggest FF stars for a short while. He basically guaranteed you won if you made the playoffs.

That's about right. What a fantasy stud he was for several years. His accomplishments may take awhile for others to match or beat. In a way I wish he would retire. I'd hate to see him do more damage playing football and looking bad at the same time. He deserves better than that.A sure fire 1st ballot HOF'er.