Hammertime! Connor Davies, a Outside Linebackers Perspective

[Maize08]

Looking good Jay. Just got caught up myself. Keep up the good work, rough that you have to play for St. Louis though

[jayenomics]

End of my Dreams August 18, 2012 - 2:05pm Posted by AllstarMe

Yesterday in practice I suffered a catastrophic knee injury. It was one of those freak things you can't really control, but that wasn't the main issue I had with my health. I've been having acute chest pains and random shortnesses of breath over the past year or two, but thought nothing of it.

I had a weird reaction to the medication they gave me for my knee, and when they looked into it they discovered a large defect in my heart. I'll need surgery to fix it, and it will most likely put an end to my football career. The Rams have been great through it, and although I only suited up for one preseason game, They are honoring my signing bonus, and paying all my medical bills on top of it. I'm sad I'll never get a chance to play in a Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, or even a regular season game, but football has given me more than I could ever imagine.

Hopefully one day I'll be back in the NFL as a Coach. I'll miss playing, but am happy I'll live a normal life now. Thank you all for being fans, and I hope to keep in touch with all of you.

[djp73]

just not the same in madden is it?

[jayenomics]

Quote: Originally Posted by djp73

just not the same in madden is it?

not one bit. In College it's great, in madden...no dice.

[kobe360x]

stinks to see this end

[jayenomics]

I think a position change may help me once I reach the pros, so look for something new either today or tomorrow.

[Sanchez_Mareno]

What a sad way to end, not even playing a regular season game

[jayenomics]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sanchez_Mareno

What a sad way to end, not even playing a regular season game

I really wanted to continue this, but I played a bunch of test games at OLB and I couldn't do anything to anyone. most tackles I had were 3. I got dominated constantly, and when I did get to the runner they'd throw me to the ground. Most of the time they just ran the other way or passed. It wasn't fun to play at all.