Thursday, September 8, 2011

Peyton Manning Career Close To being Over?

Peyton Manning, quarterback of the Indianapolis and probably one of the best quarterbacks this past decade, is having more neck surgery and possibly seeing his Hall of Fame career ending prematurely.
From ESPN: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning had further neck surgery Thursday, the team announced, his third procedure in the past 19 months.
Manning decided to have the surgery after consultation with a half-dozen doctors who reached a consensus that the most viable option would be a one-level cervical neck fusion in the wake of his May 23 surgery to repair a bulging disk. It's unclear whether Manning would be able to return to play this season.
The team said in a statement Thursday that the surgery was "uneventful" and that it would not place Manning on season-ending injured reserve and instead keep him on the active roster.
"This procedure is performed regularly throughout the country on persons from all walks of life, including professional football players. Two former Colts players had this same procedure last winter and have fully resumed their careers," the team said in the statement.
"Rehabilitation from such surgery is typically an involved process. Therefore, there will be no estimation of a return date at this time."
The team said that Manning immediately would begin the rehabilitation program prescribed by his surgeon.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6944302/indianapolis-colts-peyton-manning-more-surgery-neck
3 neck surgeries in less than 2 years? At what point does it hit you and say that you are risking a very serious injury by trying to play longer.
Manning should look around and see how many fairly young former NFL players have died recently, last week it was LeRoy Selmon, or have severe injuries or dementia at young ages.
Manning has the money, has heard the cheers in high school, college and at the pro football level. He has made friends, is pretty popular and could live on his savings and his endorsements. So why would he want to come back and risk further injury? Yeah, i know, the money and the glory, but is it worth it if you end up very seriously injured or dead in 1 years?
Peyton, don't come back and enjoy your retirement.

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