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Channing Crowder retiring from the NFL?

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Dee, Aug 9, 2011.

  1. Dee

    Dee New Member

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    At 27? What the ****?
     
  2. Stringer Bell

    Stringer Bell Post Hard, Post Often Club Member

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    Not surprising, considering the role he was used in.
     
  3. Dee

    Dee New Member

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    What does that mean?
     
  4. Frayser

    Frayser Barstool Philosopher

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    Yeah, it's making its way around Twitter. I find this curious considering the last thing I had heard was that he was going to workout for the Pats. Is he really that banged up?
     
  5. Stringer Bell

    Stringer Bell Post Hard, Post Often Club Member

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    The guy was a glorified battering ram. His job was basically to take on guards and fullbacks, eat up blockers, so others could make plays. Possibly the most physically taxing position IMO.
     
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  6. ether79

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    Considering his injury history I guess that has to be the answer. That or only people offering contracts at this time are teams he doesn't want to play for. Wont truly believe it until the paperwork is submitted.
     
  7. Stringer Bell

    Stringer Bell Post Hard, Post Often Club Member

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    Now that rookies are so cheap, I would suspect we'll see a rise in early veteran retirements.
     
  8. The Aqua Crush

    The Aqua Crush New Member

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    I'm pretty sure he could find a role as a broadcaster or analyst on tv. He would be certainly entertaining on pre game shows.
     
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  9. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    Get him in the booth for Dolphins preseason games instead of Bob Griese, Nat Moore, and the other guy (whose name escapes me). They are awful.
     
  10. Ohio Fanatic

    Ohio Fanatic Twuaddle or bust Club Member

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    Good, I like CC and would rather not see him in another uniform
     
  11. Dee

    Dee New Member

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    Well, he's not the only LB in the NFL who has had to do this. I wouldn't be surprised by an early retirement, but 27 is REALLY young to retire from football. At 30, maybe it would be less shocking to me. You just don't see many guys who can still play football giving it up at 27. Maybe this will become a new trend due to the increasing information about head injuries and long-term effects from playing football.
     
  12. Dee

    Dee New Member

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    Evidently, he's now taking aim at the Trifecta.

    "They don't want you to have a personality."
    "They have a take everything and give nothing approach."

    I'm sure he's just warming up. That's not much by Channing's standards.
     
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  13. BlameItOnTheHenne

    BlameItOnTheHenne Taking a poop

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    This is Channing Crowder....who the f*ck knows if he will go through with this. He's always talking.
     
  14. Pandarilla

    Pandarilla Purist Emeritus

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    I would love to see a pro athlete version of "Cheap Seats" with Crowder and anybody else. It could be anything; Bowling, golf, steeplechase, whatever. Just give that man a microphone and a closed set format and let the entertainment ensue...
     
  15. Dolphins1Beatles

    Dolphins1Beatles Ziggy Stardust

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    Don't think that'll happen anytime soon. He said that the current organization doesn't want players to have any personality. (He's probably right.)

    Could've been a good backup if he restructured.
     
  16. Layfield

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    Nothing against the man, but the way I see it is, if someone could retire this young, then their heart cannot truly be in the game. Makes me a little happier his position got upgraded.
     
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  17. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    He told Sid on the radio that he doesn't want to be moving from team to team with their first baby on the way.

    Says that he won't miss icing his knees, getting stingers and concussions anymore.

    That once he thought about retirement and actually considered it an option, he knew it was time.

    Good forhim.

    Said he had opportunities to play elsewhere.
     
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  18. Zeke0123

    Zeke0123 message board ******* Club Member

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    Channing probably let himself get way out of shape again and its bitten him in the *** this time.
     
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  19. MikeHoncho

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    Kenny Powers of pro Football... true story.


    ...he'll probably just take a break from Dominatin'.
     
  20. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    Just now.

     
  21. Loyal Fin

    Loyal Fin Business as usual

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    I've been hard on Channing. I would always ask him, "When are you going to lead our team in tackles?" and he would laugh and sign my stuff. He was quirky but fun. I'll miss him. Never panned out the way we'd hoped but he's a good dude. I kind of prefer to see him as a "fella" rather than EXPECT things from him as a fan.
     
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  22. dolphan197

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    Rex could learn a thing or 2:shifty:

    Best of luck Channing!
     
  23. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    I think he's right about that.
    It's the reason FA vets flock to Rex Ryan and New York and not Miami.
     
  24. jdang307

    jdang307 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Gotta give it up to Channing. He made a life/family decision. Can't ever criticize him for that.
     
  25. PhinishLine

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    Channing was a good dude. I wish him the best. Leaving the game on your own terms is always a plus.
     
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  26. Dolphins1Beatles

    Dolphins1Beatles Ziggy Stardust

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    He's going to get a show on WQAM at some point, maybe even during this season. It makes sense he would have a show, I would listen to his take on the other NFL and Dolphins games. He did have a show during last season I remember, once a week for like an hour I think.

    And he'll get paid just as much and not have to worry about having to have surgery.
     
  27. Muck

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    Ricky has called into the show and they're talking.

    Channing says he's going to get his media stuff going and open a liquor store in Davie.

    "Crowder's Drunk as a Skunk Liquor Emporium".

    :lol:
     
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  28. Frayser

    Frayser Barstool Philosopher

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    I say good for him too. Just needs to keep his mouth shut about the organization, at least for now.
     
  29. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    Why though?

    It has absolutely no effect on him. Dolphins deal with 940 WINZ. Crowder will be on WQAM.

    Fans might not like it, but he never cared about that. And his radio station bosses won't either.

    Personally I think majority of fans appreciate the truth above all else. And it's not like all he's gonna do is bash the team. That's not his style.

    It'll be good radio.
     
  30. Dee

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    Awesome.
     
  31. Killerphins

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    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

    Washed up at 27!!!!!!!!
    It's true. He was only good to a handful of Dolphin fans.
     
  32. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    Very strange news Indeed.
     
  33. rafael

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    I would take almost anyone over Griese. I loved him as a player but as an analyst he is just horrid to listen to.
     
  34. unluckyluciano

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  35. MikeHoncho

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    If they'd somehow bump Sid for Crowder, it'd make my day every time.
     
  36. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

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  37. Boik14

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    Never been a big Crowder fan so not upset. But good for him and I can appreciate the fact he didnt want to spend time bouncing from team to team
     
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  38. Tin Indian

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    Really surprised by this to be honest. Frankly, I love the guy. I loved his trash talking and getting everybody going. He will be missed in the locker room.
     
  39. CaribPhin

    CaribPhin Guest

    I really wanted us to sign him as depth. Dude put out for us.

    You gave us everything you had. It may not have been Patrick Willis, but it had heart. I'll miss you man.
     
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