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Superman(DH23)
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A surprise to nobody, Johnny has announced his retirement from pro football. Best of luck to him in whatever the future holds.
Also brought up in the Bears forum, by keeping Johnny on the roster all year last year on IR, he is now a fully vested NFL veteran entitled to full pension and benefits, including long term medical coverage by the league. Likely the Bears had this in mind while keeping him on the roster all of 2012.
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Kiltman
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I never understood what the heck happened to him
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The Cryptkeeper
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| Kiltman wrote: | | I never understood what the heck happened to him |
You know those comedy movies where a guy will get ripped in half playing football and it's hilarious? Knox was the closest I've ever seen to it happening in real life, and instead of laughing, it made me want to throw up a little bit.
It sucks he'll have the pain for the rest of his life, but he's really lucky he didn't get crippled or worse. |
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JammerHammer21
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| The Cryptkeeper wrote: | | Kiltman wrote: | | I never understood what the heck happened to him |
You know those comedy movies where a guy will get ripped in half playing football and it's hilarious? Knox was the closest I've ever seen to it happening in real life, and instead of laughing, it made me want to throw up a little bit.
It sucks he'll have the pain for the rest of his life, but he's really lucky he didn't get crippled or worse. |
If you've got the guts, check the gif (this is to Kiltman)
I'm shocked he could even have the ability to walk after that.
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Chiefs_5627
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I just saw the injury for the first time and literally yelled "oh my GOD" too bad I cant un watch it. 
Kudos to the Bears for keeping him on the roster last year and good luck to Johnny in the future.
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Retired today.
Wish him well. He got a shot that many do not.
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james.mcmurry13
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| Superman(DH23) wrote: | A surprise to nobody, Johnny has announced his retirement from pro football. Best of luck to him in whatever the future holds.
Also brought up in the Bears forum, by keeping Johnny on the roster all year last year on IR, he is now a fully vested NFL veteran entitled to full pension and benefits, including long term medical coverage by the league. Likely the Bears had this in mind while keeping him on the roster all of 2012. |
Seems that way. Great, classy move by the Bears there.
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Bleedin_Green36
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Glad he gets to retire with his body intact. Hope he lives a healthy life.
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Gore Whore 21
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not surpised that hit was gruesome
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Sad news, almost scored one of the greatest special teams fakes I've ever seen when he scampered the return down one side of the field after Devin Hester faked a punt field on the other side. Alas, it was pulled back.
Also fully on board with the 'do not post the GIF' thing. Just horrible to look at. |
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broncos67
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Awful, dreadful injury, but glad to hear he's doing the sensible thing and moving on in life, with hopefully a fully recovered body in the near future.
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SteelKing728
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:34 am Post subject: |
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I'm glad he's getting full pension and benefits from the NFL. Classy move by the Bears organization! 
I hope things work out for him, and that he can still enjoy a very early retirement.
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yankee0724
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:46 am Post subject: |
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I clicked the link to the gif.
I'm still in shock.
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Jetsman82
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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I remember seeing it and thinking he died.
Just an unbelievably brutal injury. |
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