BigTen Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...e/fbn_nfl_munoz Man talk about having a bad weekend. Someone should talk to the kid and tell him to at least try. Maybe he was only playing for his dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Perhaps he has decided to move on with his life ... how often do players that weren't drafted make a career out of football? Perhaps he's being a realist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Somebody intent on being a professional football player would still try to make it as an undrafted FA. Sounds like his heart's not in it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Somebody intent on being a professional football player would still try to make it as an undrafted FA. Sounds like his heart's not in it anymore. 792855[/snapback] And exactly how often does that happen ... undrafted FA's go on to have productive careers? Sounds like he has a realistic outlook on his situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 And exactly how often does that happen ... undrafted FA's go on to have productive careers? Sounds like he has a realistic outlook on his situation 792948[/snapback] I don't have the stats in front of me, but it seems to happen more than you'd think. As an example, a TE named Gates comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I don't have the stats in front of me, but it seems to happen more than you'd think. As an example, a TE named Gates comes to mind. 792985[/snapback] I'm sure for every ONE you can name that made it I can find 20 that did not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 With the Football pedigree, i am sure this kid could eventually work his way onto a team, if his heart is in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'm sure for every ONE you can name that made it I can find 20 that did not. 793009[/snapback] It's an uphill battle for sure. Munoz is obviously not willing to fight in the battle anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 It's an uphill battle for sure. Munoz is obviously not willing to fight in the battle anymore. 793020[/snapback] He may have lost the war, but the battle isn't over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Perhaps it has nothing to do with his "heart" and more to do with his brain. Perhaps he has weighed the odds and decided that instead of wasting the next several years of his life trying to make it in the NFL it's time to move on with his life. Perhaps he doesn't want to make it in the NFL only because of his "pedigree". I find no fault with his decision, especially since I don't his motivations (and neither do you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 He may have lost the war, but the battle isn't over. 793026[/snapback] Hunh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Who cares what this guy does? I mean, good for him and all, but why is this even a news story? Because Anthony called a news conference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hunh? 793035[/snapback] Did you watch the draft? Read my sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Maybe this was a decision he'd made prior to the draft. Decided to let whether he's drafted or not settle the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Did you watch the draft? Read my sig. 793040[/snapback] Tried to watch the draft, but the heavy rain and fog ws screwing up the DTV signal. Then the power went out for about 4 hours, so I couldn't even follow it online. Must have missed that quote though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 It could also be that he's embarrassed and is trying (somehow) to save face...not that drawing attention to an uncomfortable situation is a good way to save face, mind you... Maybe he's also hoping to have some personnel people call him and say, "No, Anthony, DON'T quit...we NEEEEEED you." ... or somthing ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Tooooo bad they had to call a press conference and not just let the kid walk away if that's what he wanted to do. Hey, if you're heart's not in it -- go do something you enjoy ... my guess is that if his heart was this close to "not in it", that's why nobody spent even a 7th rounder on it ... Here's hoping he studied in school and didn't just enjoy the free $100,000 ride without ever going to class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 This is big news in Cincy. I feel bad for the family. The pre-draft word was he would be a 4th or 5th round pick at the latest. But the injury worries obviously got the better of him. Too bad. Tough guy, good kid. This "heart's not in it" stuff is way off base. There was more than a couple nice features pre-draft on how he was training hard and looking forward to a shot. The Munoz family is well connected in the NFL. If there was a possible spot for him, they would have explored it, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 This is big news in Cincy. I feel bad for the family. The pre-draft word was he would be a 4th or 5th round pick at the latest. But the injury worries obviously got the better of him. Too bad. Tough guy, good kid. This "heart's not in it" stuff is way off base. There was more than a couple nice features pre-draft on how he was training hard and looking forward to a shot. The Munoz family is well connected in the NFL. If there was a possible spot for him, they would have explored it, IMO. 793317[/snapback] How sad. Thanks for the insight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 This is big news in Cincy. I feel bad for the family. The pre-draft word was he would be a 4th or 5th round pick at the latest. But the injury worries obviously got the better of him. Too bad. Tough guy, good kid. This "heart's not in it" stuff is way off base. There was more than a couple nice features pre-draft on how he was training hard and looking forward to a shot. The Munoz family is well connected in the NFL. If there was a possible spot for him, they would have explored it, IMO. 793317[/snapback] What were the injuries? Must have been serious if teams weren't willing to take a late flyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Knee and shoulder. Major surgeries from what I read. Especially the knee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Knee and shoulder. Major surgeries from what I read. Especially the knee. 793348[/snapback] Wasn't it a knee injury that ended his dad's career?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloArtist Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Tooooo bad they had to call a press conference and not just let the kid walk away if that's what he wanted to do. Hey, if you're heart's not in it -- go do something you enjoy ... my guess is that if his heart was this close to "not in it", that's why nobody spent even a 7th rounder on it ... Here's hoping he studied in school and didn't just enjoy the free $100,000 ride without ever going to class. 793281[/snapback] are you serious? free ride? The kid got his BS a year early in poli sci and has already completed a year of his master's. He's on a 25,000 a year fellowship for his masters. why do people have to question other people's integrity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 are you serious? free ride? The kid got his BS a year early in poli sci and has already completed a year of his master's. He's on a 25,000 a year fellowship for his masters. why do people have to question other people's integrity? 793371[/snapback] Human nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 A scout I heard today said that he had "old man's knees". That's why he wasn't drafted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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