This is one crazy offseason.
Quote:This is one crazy offseason.
Understatement of the year.
Ian Rapoport @<b>RapSheet</b> 1m1 minute ago
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@<b>JB_XAM</b>, Jason Worilds says “ I have chosen to step away from football as I have opted to pursue other interests.” Wow.
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<span><span>Oops didnt see the page before I posted lol sorry.</span></span>
<span><span>Shocking stuff tho!</span></span>
...and the 2015 NFL offseason continues to impress in the "wild and unexpected" column.
Trades, early retirement and big money deals galore. The NFL is one crazy, crazy place.
Wow. Worilds. Just, wow.
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<div style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 40s41 seconds ago
<p style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Former Steelers pass rusher Jason Worilds is retiring from the game per a release by his agents. Several teams wanted him in free agency....
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Goodnight maybe when I wake up, I will be back in reality today has been too crazy
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<p class="" style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Worilds had undergone a spiritual awakening and his calling is now in that domain. Wish him all the best in his new pursuits
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<div style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(245,248,250);">Jason Bernstein @JB_XAM 2m2 minutes ago
<p style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(245,248,250);">(1/4) From Jason Worilds: "I appreciate all of the interest from the organizations that have reached out to us the past few days.
Jason Bernstein @JB_XAM 2m2 minutes ago
<p style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(245,248,250);">(2/4)...With that being said, after much thought & consideration I have chosen to step away from football as I have opted to pursue other
Jason Bernstein @JB_XAM 2m2 minutes ago
<p style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(245,248,250);">(3/4) interests. I am especially grateful of the opportunity to play before some of the greatest fans in football today.
Jason Bernstein @JB_XAM 1m1 minute ago
<p style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(245,248,250);">(4/4) Despite any concern and speculation that may ensue, I appreciate those that are respectful of my decision."
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These guys are making serious cash and retiring early. Good for them! This is going to happen to someone on our team soon.
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<div style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 40s40 seconds ago
<p style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Worilds had undergone a spiritual awakening and his calling is now in that domain. Wish him all the best in his new pursuits
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I wonder if this means that he didn't like the offers that came his way and is using the retirement announcement to get a better offer than he received?
Patrick Willis retires and now this? Is there some kind of Linebacker conspiracy going on?
Quote:Goodnight maybe when I wake up, I will be back in reality today has been too crazy
Tomorrow will be crazy too. And the next day. And the day after that.
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<div style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 40s40 seconds ago
<p style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Worilds had undergone a spiritual awakening and his calling is now in that domain. Wish him all the best in his new pursuits
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He will make more money being a preacher anyways! :teehee:
Quote:Tomorrow will be crazy too. And the next day. And the day after that.
Looks like we will have an extra 9 to 10 million a year to spend since no Murray.
All quiet on the Murray front?
Quote: I wonder if this means that he didn't like the offers that came his way and is using the retirement announcement to get a better offer than he received?
An Article on SteelersDepot suggests he didn't visit any teams. Maybe teams just aren't interested in him, and he decided it wasn't worth it to keep trying.
I personally would rather pass on Murray and spend the money elsewhere
Would love to be able to trade back up into the first round for Gurley
I also think the Jags need another year to build the O-Line
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<p class="" style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Jason Worilds is walking away from about $7M or $8M per year. At least $15M guaranteed.
Quote:An Article on SteelersDepot suggests he didn't visit any teams. Maybe teams just aren't interested in him, and he decided it wasn't worth it to keep trying.
My guess is his agent didn't get the feedback they were anticipating during the 3 day window period. I'll be surprised if Jason Worilds never plays another down of NFL football.