Punch drunk doesn’t only apply to old boxers. The same holds true for any contact sport. If you’ve ever had a conclusion, you will remember and be affected by it. It’s a serious and lasting injury.
As a Pats fan, I simply loved watching Welker play. He was always tough, always came to play. I was sad to see him go, and sadder to see him like this, but I agree he should retire.
I have followed Welker since his days in Oklahoma high school. He is the most skilled and courageous football player in history. But he assumed the risk of severe injury. Now he is finished . But what a ride Wes. Great life. Take your savings and start a car wash. If I owned a team I would take him for a year and a much lower salary. If he is right, I would move him up after a good tear or bonus him this year for so many catches and so many YAC yards.This is a sport with 4.4 defensive backs all on steroids. They can kill you easy. He is lucky to be alive and walking. He needs a business, kids and a wife. Good luck Raider!!
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland walked away from the NFL at the age of 24 for fear of head injuries, despite not having a diagnosed concussion for a decade.
just further proof what whores the media are...Borland was never diagnosed with a concussion but had major injuries (shoulders/others) at Wisconsin that NFL teams were concerned about...and, oh yeh, the prior weeks before Borland’s announcement two Wisconsin Badger seniors he player with, and guys that would’ve been late round picks, also retired...
I’m a Pats fan and still wear #83 WELKER to this day.
Love the man, for whatever team he plays for.
Stay safe, Wes.
I don’t think Welker is done yet. If he can still perform, I say let him play.
Roger Staubach had six concussions IIRC. Troy Aikman had about the same. That is why they have been poor pauperized hospital patients ever since retiring.
Wes was obviously targeted since joining Denver AND THE LEAGUE DID NOTHING. Watch the games, it was clear.