Abraham leaves team

[Fitz Rulz]

I wish him the best. It's sad.

 

[crisper57]

Geeze. We have an all pro group of guys who won't be playing from last year's squad!

 

[BigRedRage]

Maybe he was referring to jake ballard previous retirement

Oh yes forgot about that guy lol

Dockett?

Not happening.

 

[Dayman]

Maybe he was referring to jake ballard previous retirement

Indeed I was.

 

[Shaggy]

This is getting seriously crazy. We might have two projected starters retire before Week 2 due to long-term injuries. I know teams are expected to handle adversity, but how many personnel losses can one team take in a two-month span?

You have to admit, with all the loses, the D still looked good out there. Abraham will be missed, but we need to find another OLB.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

I wish him the best. It's sad.

Sad it is. But his health has to come first.

Just puts more pressure on Bowles to figure out how to get to the QB

 

[desertdawg]

It's gonna set us back a tad but I'm glad he's considering his options and putting comfort of life into his thought process. Playing in the NFL can be like riding in an elevator with Ray Rice, sooner or later you gotta take the stairs.

 

[speedy]

Lets sign Michael Sam!

 

[Kel Varnsen]

Just puts more pressure on Bowles to figure out how to get to the QB

If this keeps going, he's going to have put pads on himself.

 

[desertdawg]

If this keeps going, he's going to have put pads on himself.

 

[Dback Jon]

his concussion was bad. really bad. he is not coming back. was told this by a mutual friend. sucks, but he should definitely retire if he is having memory loss. so close to moving up the all time sack list too.

Remembering the sacks he got is far more important than moving up a list

 

[SoCal Cardfan]

That sucks - but if he has memory loss, get out while you can.

I hope tomorrow he forgets that he retired.











j/k

Don't fault him for this decision at all.

 

[Brian]

This may be foolish thinking but I'm really hoping Keiser can take up some of the slack. I've really liked what I've seen from that guy, both when he was in San Diego and here. He may not get the sack but he brings pressure.

 

[DemsMyBoys]

I think this could explain why the Cardinals were so supportive of him while he was away from camp. Everyone sort of assumed he was in rehab. But under hippa laws the Cards couldn't say.

His three week absence could have been connected to this. I truly hope he gets the help and support he needs to go forward. He could be battling some very heavy medical issues.

 

[splitsecond]

I think this could explain why the Cardinals were so supportive of him while he was away from camp. Everyone sort of assumed he was in rehab. But under hippa laws the Cards couldn't say.

His three week absence could have been connected to this. I truly hope he gets the help and support he needs to go forward. He could be battling some very heavy medical issues.

He had memory loss the day of the DUI and swears he hadn't had much to drink, thought it might have been related to some prescription mess. He's probably been battling this a while.


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[LoyaltyisaCurse]

For ****s sake! This is bad for Jon and the team. My best to Jon ; but geeeeez m!

 

[Mitch]

I think it is quite possible (in light of his prolonged absence from the team this off-season) that John Abraham has been suffering for months now with anxiety and depression and thus, his alcoholism was a form of self-medication. For anyone who has suffered from depression---it's one of the toughest nuts to crack. If this is indeed the case, he needs to get the proper treatment (which often takes weeks and months for there to be any marked improvements) and in doing so he really cannot and should not be playing football. The disease in its most acute forms is dehabilitating. A concussion on top of it could be pure agony. Whatever the case may be, I am praying for him.

 

[TRW]

I think it is quite possible (in light of his prolonged absence from the team this off-season) that John Abraham has been suffering for months now with anxiety and depression and thus, his alcoholism was a form of self-medication. For anyone who has suffered from depression---it's one of the toughest nuts to crack. If this is indeed the case, he needs to get the proper treatment (which often takes weeks and months for there to be any marked improvements) and in doing so he really cannot and should not be playing football. The disease in its most acute forms is dehabilitating. A concussion on top of it could be pure agony. Whatever the case may be, I am praying for him.

Sounds like he needs to hang 'em up for sure. Depression is very difficult and alcohol, while not the cure, gives you a deceptive remedy for a while. Then, you can't get off of the merry-go-round without some help. Been there, done that.

My prayers are with him and his family as well.

 

[Redneck Voodoo]

I think this could explain why the Cardinals were so supportive of him while he was away from camp. Everyone sort of assumed he was in rehab. But under hippa laws the Cards couldn't say.

His three week absence could have been connected to this. I truly hope he gets the help and support he needs to go forward. He could be battling some very heavy medical issues.

I was thinking this before he came back. Seemed odd the way the whole thing played out to me. I still have no way of knowing this, but I wondered if he wasn't contemplating retirement then.

 

[Absolute Zero]

This team is turning into a real soap opera, "As the Cardinals Turn..."

 

[Arizona's Finest]

Cant believe this luckkkkk

 

[Jetstream Green]

He has played this game at a high level for a LOOOOOOOONG time.

I hope he is OK in the end. Football wise he has earned the respect to make decisions for his health.

He has his legacy, his money, and his respect. He has earned the right to walk away when he deems fits.

I have gotten a concussion in a very similar ways he did, they suck. The impact never looks as bad as it actually is because your neck is full extended so there is little to no give, and it hurts....bad.

Again, I hope he is OK.

As for the Cardinals ? Next man up. They need to find a future OLBer anyway. Yet, there is no doubt, our only non-blitz pass rushing threat just left the building.

This again and again!

 

[JC_AZ]

John Abraham contemplating retirement, has left team. team gets roster exemption, re-signs marcus benard. #azcardinals

Abraham will be placed on a reserve list today. If not back in 5 days, can't play this season.

Why not re-sign AW...great leader, plays run and blitzes well... great mentor for Buchannon and Jefferson

 

[GatorAZ]

Dude has some serious issues. Hope he gets well.

 

[Shaggy]

Why not re-sign AW...great leader, plays run and blitzes well... great mentor for Buchannon and Jefferson

Yea, why not. He was there on Monday turning the main horn.