Ben Patrick Retires

[Dayman]

@NYPost_Schwartz Paul Schwartz
Talk about strange: Giants announced that newly-signed TE Ben Patrick has decided to retire. Doesn't want to play football any more. #NYG

I guess he's following Herman Johnson's lead.

 

[WarnerHOF]

No wonder he sucked.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Wow.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I will never forget the 2pt conversion and the SB TD. Thanks for your contributions Ben.

Unfortunately your suspension, injuries, and lack of growth shortened your time here.

 

[titan]

isn't he still young? i guess if he couldn't be a cardinal then whats the point...... lol

 

[Gee!]

I guess he's following Herman Johnson's lead.

I wouldnt wanna be in NYC either.. Good for him..

 

[Gee!]

No wonder he sucked.

Sucked? He did ok.. dont know why anyone would hate him..

 

[Brian in Mesa]

I will never forget the 2pt conversion and the SB TD. Thanks for your contributions Ben.

Ring of Honor

 

[splitsecond]

Coughlin has that effect on people.

 

[Jersey Girl]

I will never forget the 2pt conversion and the SB TD. Thanks for your contributions Ben.

Unfortunately your suspension, injuries, and lack of growth shortened your time here.

I remember there was one game that he did great and everyone was calling me to see if they should pick him up in fantasy.

Wish I could retire.

 

[Tyler]

Side not eon Ben Patrick. I used to work with his college tutor and good friends brother. Some of you may know who she is. I dont know if this played a part or why it would, but they talked every day.

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/03/08/20110308arizona-athlete-killed-in-accident.html

 

[jf-08]

He decided to give up on playing long ago.

 

[sportznutt]

Before everyone jumps to conclusions........

Former Giants TE Ben Patrick says he abruptly retired on Saturday to attend to "some personal issues and family issues."

He also hinted his retirement is not permanent. "Right now, I’m just sorting through some things and figuring out my next move," he said. "Hopefully, I’ll be able to return (to the NFL) sooner rather than later." A seventh-round pick in 2007, there's no guarantee Patrick will be able to find a job whenever he decides to return after passing up an almost certain roster spot with the Giants.

rotoworld

 

[NJCardFan]

He scored our first ever Super Bowl TD. That can never be taken away. I wish him well.

 

[JeffGollin]

he abruptly retired on Saturday to attend to "some personal issues and family issues." He also hinted his retirement is not permanent. "Right now, I’m just sorting through some things and figuring out my next move,"
Based solely on his 4-game suspension last year and nothing else, it would make any reasonable person wonder whether Ben wanted to avoid a drug test. (If, in fact, he is clean, he might want to take and publish the results of a new test just to avoid speculation and clear the air).

 

[cardsfanmd]

Pretty pathetic IMO that you guys are trashing him. He played and played hard for us and the guy is going through an obviously tough time.

 

[MadCardDisease]

he abruptly retired on Saturday to attend to "some personal issues and family issues." He also hinted his retirement is not permanent. "Right now, I’m just sorting through some things and figuring out my next move,"
Based solely on his 4-game suspension last year and nothing else, it would make any reasonable person wonder whether Ben wanted to avoid a drug test. (If, in fact, he is clean, he might want to take and publish the results of a new test just to avoid speculation and clear the air).

Interresting point! Never considered that before.

 

[clif]

he abruptly retired on Saturday to attend to "some personal issues and family issues." He also hinted his retirement is not permanent. "Right now, I’m just sorting through some things and figuring out my next move,"
Based solely on his 4-game suspension last year and nothing else, it would make any reasonable person wonder whether Ben wanted to avoid a drug test. (If, in fact, he is clean, he might want to take and publish the results of a new test just to avoid speculation and clear the air).

Not really being that he was suspended for taking Adderall.

 

[Duckjake]

Ben Patrick wasn't bad for a 7th round pick. Just had the misfortune of playing for a team with an offense that didn't utilize the TE as an offensive weapon.

Under CKW six Tight Ends have combined for 123 receptions. This on a team that has thrown the ball 2,375 times during that time frame.

Todd Heap has 151 receptions during the same time frame and he missed 10 games in 2007.