Saxum Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 As someone who is legally blind in one eye since age 3 and used to play football this surprises me. My lack of true depth perception made catching ball very difficult and I am sure defenses will try to exploit blind side hits on him. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/buccaneers-rookie-who-is-completely-blind-in-one-eye-set-to-make-his-nfl-debut/ Undrafted out of Division II Charleston (WV), the rookie outside linebacker was promoted from the practice squad to the Bucs' active roster Wednesday, and with veterans Carl Nassib and Anthony Nelson nursing injuries, he figures to make his NFL debut in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals -- almost two decades after he lost sight in his right eye. 7
RiotAct Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 that is awesome! Hope he can make an impact 4
Saint Doug Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 By this point, I doubt the loss of vision in one eye is affecting him.
london_bills Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 12:55 AM, Limeaid said: As someone who is legally blind in one eye since age 3 and used to play football this surprises me. My lack of true depth perception made catching ball very difficult and I am sure defenses will try to exploit blind side hits on him. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/buccaneers-rookie-who-is-completely-blind-in-one-eye-set-to-make-his-nfl-debut/ Undrafted out of Division II Charleston (WV), the rookie outside linebacker was promoted from the practice squad to the Bucs' active roster Wednesday, and with veterans Carl Nassib and Anthony Nelson nursing injuries, he figures to make his NFL debut in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals -- almost two decades after he lost sight in his right eye. Expand Unreal!
Warcodered Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 I just hope he takes advantage of this opportunity as a player for the Buccaneers with only one good eye and wears an eye patch, chances like this don't just pop up everyday. 8 2 1
RaoulDuke79 Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 He may be better suited to be a referee. 2 10 1
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 1:58 AM, RaoulDuke79 said: He may be better suited to be a referee. Expand he’d have to at least have cateracts in the othe one.
apuszczalowski Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) On 11/7/2019 at 1:58 AM, RaoulDuke79 said: He may be better suited to be a referee. Expand He wouldn't make it, he would be over qualified for the position.......... I was wondering what position he played, I expected QB, Bears might be interested as an improvement then...... Edited November 7, 2019 by apuszczalowski
BUNCH OF MULARKEY Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 Are they playing the Dolphins? Takin the ole one eye to tuna town?
Mikie2times Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 I played with a guy who was blind in one eye in high school. He played corner and was probably the best open field tackler I’ve ever seen. It was incredible and I could never really understand how he was able to overcome that.
CLTbills Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 Good for him! Ever tried doing something with one eye shut? You have no depth perception. Hope he plays well!
apuszczalowski Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 12:45 PM, KzooMike said: I played with a guy who was blind in one eye in high school. He played corner and was probably the best open field tackler I’ve ever seen. It was incredible and I could never really understand how he was able to overcome that. Expand Probably depends on when it happened. If he was born blind it probably wasn't hard because he grew up learning how to do everything with the disability not knowing anything else. If it happened later in life it's probably more difficult because you have to relearn how to do things and you know there's a difference you aren't used too
BillsFanNC Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 That's amazing. I was blinded in my left eye 13 years ago, making the adjustments in my daily life took a long time. Truly amazing as an NFL player. I'm rooting for this kid. 3
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 Remarkable to say the least--all the best to him going forward!
Saxum Posted November 7, 2019 Author Posted November 7, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 1:59 AM, Over 29 years of fanhood said: he’d have to at least have cateracts in the othe one. Expand Then I am qualifying to be a zebra. Blind in one eye, out of shape and developing a cataract in my good eye.
Saxum Posted November 7, 2019 Author Posted November 7, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 3:42 PM, mathja said: Who is old enough to remember Wesley Walker? Expand I do, Jets returner and was outstanding in playoffs for them one year. He was blind in his left eye and has spinal stenosis like me.
Mikie2times Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 3:27 PM, apuszczalowski said: Probably depends on when it happened. If he was born blind it probably wasn't hard because he grew up learning how to do everything with the disability not knowing anything else. If it happened later in life it's probably more difficult because you have to relearn how to do things and you know there's a difference you aren't used too Expand He was born with it. Just the whole depth perception thing and playing corner (obviously with his good eye facing the QB). It was really a great story. One of those guys when he made a tackle would just charge up on the ball carrier with so fast and always cut peoples legs out before they could even make a move. It was impressive to watch.
BuffaloMatt Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 Wesley Walker - Wikipedia Not the first. We will see how it goes. Pun intended. 2
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