26CornerBlitz Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 In Minicamp Week, Retired Eric Wood Is a Spectator Eric Wood felt like he was missing out when the Bills started their offseason program back in April, and he knows that bug will bite him again once the games begin in September. And he’s even struggled when people have congratulated him the few last months on retiring, since walking away wasn’t really his choice. But then he snaps back to the reality of what came to light in January. “The second I want to play again and get upset my career’s over is the second I need to think back to how close I was to really being messed up for the rest of my life, and not being able to live a normal life and raise a family the way I want to,” Wood says now. “So yeah, the timing stunk. But all things considered, we come off a playoff berth, I get out, and I can walk and play golf and run around with my kids. “I was very close to that not being able to happen. I feel very blessed in that regard.” 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Wish him nothing but the best. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Glad they found it and he was able to walk away versus being carted off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 He has been a class act in Buffalo and I hope the next phase of his life goes well. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I'm glad things didn't get ugly between him and Buffalo. I wasn't sure how it would go after that "retirement" press conference. Beat of luck in whatever comes next Eric! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Very happy they found the problem that helped him make an intelligent decision. Real solid player and an even better person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) I'm glad he made the decision to walk away while he's still able to walk. Looks like he's come to terms with it, too. At least he was able to play in one post-season game. Thanks for helping to kill the drought, Eric! Edited June 14, 2018 by WhoTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FappyTheClown Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 To Eric Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabel Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Such a bummer to not be able to walk away on your own terms, but at the same time, very fortunate for him that the severity of his injury was discovered before it became way worse. Wood's been one of my favorite Bills since he came in back in '09. Easy to see why teammates gave him the C. When he was a rookie, my cousin worked in the PR department with the Bills. Every year, the rookies are contractually obligated to participate in a number of public events (Play 60, signings, giveaways, etc. etc.) and my cousin said every time Wood had to attend one of these PR things, he was always the last guy to leave, making sure he greeted as many people as possible. And then afterwards, he would take the PR employees out to dinner on him. I'm glad he was part of the drought ending and if he wants to remain close to football, maybe the Bills will find a spot for him. Aside from that, I think he'd probably do well in broadcasting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Still waiting for his promised last segment with Schopp and Bulldog! He promised those guys a long time ago that he would come on and do 1 last segment with them once all the craziness surrounding his K and retirement blew over. I don't think that's going to happen now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 11 hours ago, BuffaloBill said: He has been a class act in Buffalo and I hope the next phase of his life goes well. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 4 hours ago, Fadingpain said: Still waiting for his promised last segment with Schopp and Bulldog! He promised those guys a long time ago that he would come on and do 1 last segment with them once all the craziness surrounding his K and retirement blew over. I don't think that's going to happen now. I think Stevie Johnson missed about every other week's segment when he did the same sort of Monday interview with Shtupp and the Bulldog. This might be the only one that Eric Wood misses, and now that things are settled, I wouldn't be surprised if he does a final interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I mean, it looks bad and all, but I never would have thought it was career ending. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Dabbling in the media perhaps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Red King Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 That has got to be rough. You can just tell the guy wants to be in camp right now, but knows he really can't. It's got to be eating at him. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. But in the end, his life and family come first. All he can do is move on, and all we can do is thank him, and wish him the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 6/14/2018 at 9:21 PM, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: I think Stevie Johnson missed about every other week's segment when he did the same sort of Monday interview with Shtupp and the Bulldog. This might be the only one that Eric Wood misses, and now that things are settled, I wouldn't be surprised if he does a final interview. Stevie absolutely flat out missed or was late to a bunch of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chandler#81 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 NFL SiriusXM. He’s on now for his 1st day with Ross Tucker. He’s doing well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloButt Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Wonder if he got to keep all of his original signing bonus!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just now, BuffaloButt said: Wonder if he got to keep all of his original signing bonus!? Too soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: NFL SiriusXM. He’s on now for his day with Ross Tucker. He’s doing well! ...great news and good find bud....wish him the best......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: NFL SiriusXM. He’s on now for his day with Ross Tucker. He’s doing well! Figured that was him, my Sirius screen said "Ross Tucker & Eric Wo..." - which was a real C'mon Man! moment Good for Wood - I like that guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I don't have Sirius. Is there generally clips that we could listen to a segment after the show is over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I don't have Sirius. Is there generally clips that we could listen to a segment after the show is over? Not sure, but I’ll try. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: NFL SiriusXM. He’s on now for his 1st day with Ross Tucker. He’s doing well! for the few minutes i heard him, i thought he did a great job too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, teef said: for the few minutes i heard him, i thought he did a great job too. He has the perfect face for radio. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said: Nailed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 One of my favorite modern era Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 He mentioned why Groy wouldn't play guard because they were worried if Groy got hurt they wouldn't have a backup center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: Not sure, but I’ll try. Sorry. Chl doesn’t allow Copy/Paste of their podcasts. He did very well, though. Tucker loves having another OL with him and they routinely brought up their days in the B’lo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 congrats to Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Good for him. I'm sure it's gonna be hard for him not being out there playing, for at least a few years, but at least he still gets to stay close to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I just wish someone had yelled "Eric keep all that money you EARNED IT!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 He has a bright future in the broadcasting side of the game, in some capacity (color guy?) as he is way above average intelligence (for a football player) and he's quite well spoken. Has a pleasing voice with that slight southern drawl as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 4 hours ago, LeGOATski said: Nailed it Thats what she said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Walking is over rated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SouthNYfan Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Good luck Eric. At least he's not beating up people in funeral homes aka incognito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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