Will Pollack play again? (1 Viewer)

[Bri]

I got a chance to visit David Pollack at home just before his neck surgery. They were going through the front of the neck and past the vocal cords to insert a plate to correct the space that was left from the fracture of the C-6 vertebrae in the second of game of season.

David, of course, was full of spirit and laughter and one-liners as he talked about how he was actually excited about having surgery. This way he said he'd know exactly what was going on inside his body and leave no room for doubt when the healing takes place if he's at greater risk to play again.

"So there's a chance?" I asked. 'So there's a chance ... is what you're saying" he replied. 'What movie?' he quipped. Of course he was referring to his favorite "Dumb and Dumber." He wanted to make sure I knew I was 'dumber.'

The surgery went well today according to the press release. David says he'll be in the neck brace for another eight weeks and then begin rehab. I asked if all goes the way he hopes, when would he be able to play again? "Hopefully next year," he smiled. So you're saying there's still a chance? God Bless.

http://www.bengals.com/news/johansen_blog.aspSaw that on a blog, thought it was pretty figured I'd share.

Think he plays again?

 

[harrison74]

absolutely not.

 

[Colin Dowling]

None.

 

[diesel7982]

The interview I saw led me to beleive God himself would have to visit Pollack and tell him he has no chance of getting hurt for him to even consider playing again.

 

[PMENFAN]

The David I've seen interviewed seems content to be done. He realized the stakes, and the bullet he dodged. I think he and his fiancee/wife are at peace with the decision, and are going to move on with their lives. I think there's a definite passion for the game, and likely he'll remain attacked, but playing football, from what I saw, is the furthest thing from his desires, and rightfully so.

 

[cr8f]

He has said if there's a 5% chance of failure he's retiring. That's 20-1 against. I doubt it.

 

[QuizGuy66]

As a Bengals fan who admires Pollack's spirit and determination (even before his injury) I really hope that he retires. It would tough watching every play wondering if it would be his last

I can only hope the organization finds more guys like him as they move forward from the difficult '06 season.

-QG