Asante Samuel Jr, cleared to play, talking to teams

[RunTheBall]

28 minutes ago, ChronicAndKnuckles said:

The point was a much older player had the same surgery and went on to play multiple years of meaningful football. 

Completely different position. How many tackles did they want Manning to make in a typical game? Strong has the same issue and its a potential career ender,

[BillsFanForever19]

22 minutes ago, ChronicAndKnuckles said:

The point was a much older player had the same surgery and went on to play multiple years of meaningful football. 

 

Yes, because he was a.) a Quarterback who doesn't get hit often, compared to a player who is hitting people play to play and b.) was maybe the greatest player of all time at that position.

 

There were concerns with Samuel's game before he had the surgery. His name carries more weight than his prestige on the field. And there's a sliding scale in both talent and the position you play that dictates taking a risk on someone coming off a Spinal Fusion surgery.

 

Peyton Manning and Asante Samuel Jr. aren't remotely comparable besides having the same injury.