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Bip Roberts · 01-24-2008, 02:01 PM

Pollack: Will decide after Feb. 8

Bengals linebacker David Pollack is working out in an attempt to return to the NFL. He suffered a fractured neck in the second game of the 2006 season.

Pollack has an appointment with his doctor Feb. 8 and said he will fast and pray about his future before making an announcement on a possible return to the field.

SunDeck · 01-24-2008, 02:23 PM

I'm not sure fasting will help put on the bulk he needs, but I'll say a prayer that if he comes back he doesn't end up paralyzed.

Highlifeman21 · 01-24-2008, 04:02 PM

Do the smart thing for your life and your family David Pollack, stay retired.

Bip Roberts · 01-24-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Highlifeman21

Do the smart thing for your life and your family David Pollack, stay retired.

If the doctor clears him why not come back?

Screwball · 01-24-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bip Roberts

If the doctor clears him why not come back?

Yeah, Pollack's always stated that if his doctors say he has no greater chance for a paralyzing injury than any other football player, then he'll try to make a comeback.

Personally, I'm not so sure I'd be able to stomach watching him smash against other physical specimens week in and week out while knowing how close he was to never being able to walk again. I wouldn't blame him one bit for choosing to never play again.

Bip Roberts · 01-24-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Screwball

Yeah, Pollack's always stated that if his doctors say he has no greater chance for a paralyzing injury than any other football player, then he'll try to make a comeback.

Personally, I'm not so sure I'd be able to stomach watching him smash against other physical specimens week in and week out while knowing how close he was to never being able to walk again. I wouldn't blame him one bit for choosing to never play again.

Yep, I trust hes smart enough to understand whats going on. I dont think hes going to get good enough news to make the come back honestly.

cincrazy · 01-24-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Screwball

Yeah, Pollack's always stated that if his doctors say he has no greater chance for a paralyzing injury than any other football player, then he'll try to make a comeback.

Personally, I'm not so sure I'd be able to stomach watching him smash against other physical specimens week in and week out while knowing how close he was to never being able to walk again. I wouldn't blame him one bit for choosing to never play again.

The doctor's cleared Trent Green though... and that didn't do him too well. If I were David I'd retire, it's just so risky when your talking about head and neck injuries

Bip Roberts · 01-24-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cincrazy

The doctor's cleared Trent Green though... and that didn't do him too well. If I were David I'd retire, it's just so risky when your talking about head and neck injuries

Umm Trent Green is still playing football so I'm not sure what you really mean by this

Screwball · 01-24-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cincrazy

The doctor's cleared Trent Green though... and that didn't do him too well. If I were David I'd retire, it's just so risky when your talking about head and neck injuries

You're right. What's happened to Trent has been painful to watch as a football fan. I remember hearing that after Carson's injury, Trent was the first to call him and offer encouragement during a tough time. He's a class act and was one hell of a Quarterback.

Having said that though, that's the inherent risk all players face in playing such a violent sport. Trent went down a second time due to a freak knee to the head when he tried to block low. There's plenty of guys that go low to block - coulda happened to anybody. Heck, even Carson threw one this season. Now granted, most have better technique than TG, but it was determined there was just as much risk for them too. And as far as I know, Trent still leads a healthy life outside of football.

IIRC, Pollack has stated that IF he does come back, he'll move to DE where the impact isn't as devastating as it is for a linebacker. And if his doctors say he is at no more risk than the DT next to him, then I could see him attempting a comeback. I may not agree with it wholeheartedly, but I can understand why he'd think it's a sound decision.

Highlifeman21 · 01-24-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bip Roberts

If the doctor clears him why not come back?

I can't imagine there's a legitimate, reputable Dr out there that will ever clear him to play professional football.

Bip Roberts · 01-24-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Highlifeman21

I can't imagine there's a legitimate, reputable Dr out there that will ever clear him to play professional football.

I'm not a doctor so I have no idea.

WMR · 01-24-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bip Roberts

I'm not a doctor so I have no idea.

HighlifeMan's not one either, but he did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

GAC · 01-24-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Highlifeman21

I can't imagine there's a legitimate, reputable Dr out there that will ever clear him to play professional football.

I wish the guy the best; but you're right. Once you suffer that type of injury your risk factor/percentages, sadly enough, are not in your favor.

RedsManRick · 01-24-2008, 05:38 PM

Don't fractures actually strengthen the bone once they're fully healed? Assuming it's fully healed, his muscles are fully rehabilitated, and he doesn't have any unusual defects (for lack of a better word) that leave him more susceptible, why shouldn't he come back?

WMR · 01-24-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RedsManRick

Don't fractures actually strengthen the bone once they're fully healed? Assuming it's fully healed, his muscles are fully rehabilitated, and he doesn't have any unusual defects (for lack of a better word) that leave him more susceptible, why shouldn't he come back?

If--and that's a HUGE *IF*--what you are positing is true, it would be wonderful to have Pollack return. The Bengals could sure use him.

01-24-2008, 02:01 PM	#1
Bip Roberts Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,189	Pollack trying to comeback Pollack: Will decide after Feb. 8 Bengals linebacker David Pollack is working out in an attempt to return to the NFL. He suffered a fractured neck in the second game of the 2006 season. Pollack has an appointment with his doctor Feb. 8 and said he will fast and pray about his future before making an announcement on a possible return to the field.

01-24-2008, 02:23 PM	#2
SunDeck First Time Caller Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,238	Re: Pollack trying to comeback I'm not sure fasting will help put on the bulk he needs, but I'll say a prayer that if he comes back he doesn't end up paralyzed. __________________ Dusty Baker, second shooter. --Confirmed on Redszone.

01-24-2008, 04:02 PM	#3
Highlifeman21 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol, just around the corner from ESPN Posts: 8,694	Re: Pollack trying to comeback Do the smart thing for your life and your family David Pollack, stay retired.

01-24-2008, 05:38 PM	#14
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,988	Re: Pollack trying to comeback Don't fractures actually strengthen the bone once they're fully healed? Assuming it's fully healed, his muscles are fully rehabilitated, and he doesn't have any unusual defects (for lack of a better word) that leave him more susceptible, why shouldn't he come back? __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

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