Wednesday, November 6, 2013

See ya Later Football

John Moffitt had a bright NFL future ahead of himself when he came into the league in 2011 out of Wisconsin.  Moffitt was a 3rd round pick of the Seahawks and was traded to the Broncos in August.  He simply says he's done with football and is ready to move on to bigger and better things.  He turns down about a one million dollar salary to start anew.  Give credit to Moffitt, he was just being honest to himself.  Football is a game where it demands complete focus and drive and without the drive to succeed, there is no need to continue.  He is not the only player to quit on the game.  Hamza and Husain Abdullah quit football after the 2011 season to use their notoriety to spread a be better understanding of the Muslim faith in America.  Also, Jacob Bell (another offensive lineman) retired from football after an eight-year career citing the sudden suicide of Junior Seau as one of the main reasons for leaving the game.
So it is alright in my eyes if Moffitt wants to retire.  He doesn't love playing the game anymore, so why would you make the man continue playing?  Congrats to John Moffitt on stepping up and being upfront about his decision.

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