stevewin Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Process said: Eric Wood held off the announcement in case he got the call to play in the Pro Bowl on Sunday. He was an alternate behind Maurice Pouncey and Rodney Hudson. Wood was hopeful that could be his farewell, but he had planned on retiring regardless.- Tim Graham If he would have played in the pro bowl it seems like something that should only limit is ability to play competitive contact sports and not impact other areas of his life. Hopefully that's the case. I don't necessarily read it as playing - I thought it was more to wait to see if he got the nod/honor - then come out if he did with the news that he couldn't play and was retiring because of the injury. Edited January 26, 2018 by stevewin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badasss Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Per ESPN, it is "partly due to wear and tear," but it has been characterized as a "complicated medical situation." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 He's already hard at work moving forward with his education: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simool Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, Badasss said: Per ESPN, it is "partly due to wear and tear," but it has been characterized as a "complicated medical situation." Probably a cervical disc is collapsing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) I just donated to the Purple Hearts in his honor. I wanted to do something more than just stand w a beer at a sporting event and pretend it’s giving respect. And at the same time honor #70. Edited January 26, 2018 by nedboy7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 7 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: If they have to pay him, they should pay him. That $5 million is hardly going to bust their cap. i thought about this too, and assume they would. he's leaving for specific reasons, and certainly isn't abandoning the team in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, teef said: i thought about this too, and assume they would. he's leaving for specific reasons, and certainly isn't abandoning the team in any way. He's genuinely injured! Paying him shouldn't be controversial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: If they have to pay him, they should pay him. That $5 million is hardly going to bust their cap. They should take a page out of Pats* playbook and come up with a structure where Wood pays back a portion of his signing bonus, and gets that money back by working for PSE as Donald jones' replacement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: He's genuinely injured! Paying him shouldn't be controversial. He absolutely should be paid....but is there a way to do it and also gain some cap relief? Pegula is not going to not pay Wood..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, John from Hemet said: He absolutely should be paid....but is there a way to do it and also gain some cap relief? Pegula is not going to not pay Wood..... So Pegula is going to pay Wood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 what. when did this happen!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, 26CornerBlitz said: So Pegula is going to pay Wood? Well....he does own the team? what am i missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, John from Hemet said: Well....he does own the team? what am i missing Double negative in your other post. 26 was just playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 minute ago, John from Hemet said: Well....he does own the team? what am i missing I was teasing you because of the complicated way you posted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 This is really sad, glad he got to experience the playoffs tho. His leadership and steady play has been a huge key for us for years and will be missed. Thank you #70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 So many thoughts: 1. Dammit, this always seems to happen to great players. Guys like Wood, Manning, etc. that are not only great at playing the game, but great locker-room guys and by all apperances great-guys off the field. 2. I wanted the Bills to draft a C/G in the draft as a high-level backup, but this is terrible news. One benefit of drafting this year was to learn from Wood, who would also have helped a new QB. 3. Any chance this is "fake news??!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Immediately Fire Juan Castillo and Hire Eric as the OL coach 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said: I was teasing you because of the complicated way you posted it. Ahhhh got it have not had my morning coffee yet lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, John from Hemet said: Well....he does own the team? what am i missing More importantly, what aren't you not missing? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrEpsYtown Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thoughts and prayer to him and his family. He was a true warrior for us. He has a really awesome personality, so I hope we get to see him on TV doing some announcing and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: More importantly, what aren't you not missing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BuffaloHokie13 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Not to get off topic, but Dr. Cappuccino? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 minute ago, BuffaloHokie13 said: Not to get off topic, but Dr. Cappuccino? Really? I remember him from the Kevin Everett injury. my Mom saw him as well for awhile. Great doctor (nice name too) ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBean Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Awful awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Damn shame, great guy and solid player. Thankfully he is getting out before something tragic happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Royale with Cheese Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, BuffaloHokie13 said: Not to get off topic, but Dr. Cappuccino? Really? That's the guy who performed the operation on Kevin Everett so he can walk again. I'm not sure if he came up with the cold therapy procedure but he made it famous. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/16/sports/football/16everett.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) Good move for him Edited January 26, 2018 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Royale with Cheese said: That's the guy who performed the operation on Kevin Everett so he can walk again. I'm not sure if he came up with the cold therapy procedure but he made it famous. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/16/sports/football/16everett.html I don't doubt that he does good work, I just couldn't speak to him with a straight face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Best of luck to Wood in his post-football life. To the people with the wild speculations before the player was revealed...what the heck is wrong with you people...especially the poster who speculated an attempted suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theAteam Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Sounds like it probably isn't something that will affect his day-to-day life, so that's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HappyDays Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I feel bad he didn't get to announce it on his own terms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 This really sucks but hopefully nobody blames Beane/McD for the recent extension which will now further complicate the Bills salary cap and offseason plans in a very negative way. The silver lining here, we may already have a very viable and affordable in house replacement here who some have been begging to start at guard or center last year based on his 2016 metrics: Ryan Groy. Eric Wood you will be missed and glad you at least got to make the playoffs too after being here for the 2008 and 2011 debacles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JMF2006 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Sad day for EW#70 a team leader and long time captain. At least he leaves on his feet. That guy was banged up with some tough injuries in his career. Anyone have a link to his charity page 7 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I feel bad he didn't get to announce it on his own terms Well the fans kept speculating and the media kept digging. You cant leave people hanging for 3 days or more in this era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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