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Old 01-24-2008, 02:01 PM   #1
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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.
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Old 01-24-2008, 02:23 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 01-24-2008, 04:02 PM   #3
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Do the smart thing for your life and your family David Pollack, stay retired.
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Old 01-24-2008, 04:05 PM   #4
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Do the smart thing for your life and your family David Pollack, stay retired.
If the doctor clears him why not come back?
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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.
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Old 01-24-2008, 04:11 PM   #6
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Old 01-24-2008, 06:58 PM   #12
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I think he has stated in the past that if the chance was raised for him even .01% he would not risk it.
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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.
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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
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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
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