Punching Bag Posted November 7, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 that is awesome! Hope he can make an impact 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 By this point, I doubt the loss of vision in one eye is affecting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
london_bills Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 24 minutes ago, 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. Unreal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted November 7, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 He may be better suited to be a referee. 2 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Just now, RaoulDuke79 said: He may be better suited to be a referee. he’d have to at least have cateracts in the othe one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, RaoulDuke79 said: He may be better suited to be a referee. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Can he see out of his other eye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUNCH OF MULARKEY Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Are they playing the Dolphins? Takin the ole one eye to tuna town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted November 7, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Good for him! Ever tried doing something with one eye shut? You have no depth perception. Hope he plays well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 2 hours ago, 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathja Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Who is old enough to remember Wesley Walker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted November 7, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Remarkable to say the least--all the best to him going forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 14 hours ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: he’d have to at least have cateracts in the othe one. Then I am qualifying to be a zebra. Blind in one eye, out of shape and developing a cataract in my good eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 26 minutes ago, mathja said: Who is old enough to remember Wesley Walker? 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 2 hours ago, 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 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloMatt Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Wesley Walker - Wikipedia Not the first. We will see how it goes. Pun intended. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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