I have a feeling that after all of the mini camps and stuff and after having meetings with personnel people and Saban that he saw the handwriting on the wall. He doesn't have much foot speed at all.
but damn... god bless him for the glorius sackage in the 03 sugar bowl. I know myself and everyone else that was watching that game had either one or both of these reactions: 1. HOLY SH1T! We just won! 2. Ouch! oooooooOOO....
I'm with ya there. I mean if I'd put that much in and gotten a shot to get something back for all those years of work, something in the form of a paycheck the size that most people never see, I'd put in a few years at least. Be a backup for a few years, either you'll get your shot, do well and get more money, or you can live comfortably for a few years and still retire with a million or so in the bank. For real though, I'm curious to hear what happened.
I think you have to make the team to get the league minimum. It's seems like Turner has seen the players in the minicamp and knows where he stands against guys at his position. Knowing the likely outcome, he's 'retiring'.
does anyone get espn the magazine? a few weeks ago I got one talking about guys who get injured playing football. The feature story, as a matter of fact, was about Broderick Thomas. A former OU standout and tampa bay buc/cowboy. The guy barely makes it through the day from all the pain he feels, and that's just reasonable injuries. nothing serious. I mean, it's hard for me to say that it's "not worth it" but the guy cries on a daily basis and is an alcoholic... he's really a wreck. if you'd read the article, you'd probably not think about "making the league minimum to let guys beat up on you" Im sure he had other reasons, but football's not always the answer for long term happiness.
