Robert Quinn: Boom or Bust?

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by juskins

You cannot be serious, can you?? If he were smart, he would have had radiation treatment after finding out he had a brain tumor. There was a punter who played for Syracuse University that also had a brain tumor and elected to receive treatment for it. The punter is now eligible to play football again due to the fact that his brain tumor is a thing of the past.

The guy is a punter not an impact OLB/DE. A brain tumor is a primary tumor and can or cannot be cancerous. Why is this guy taking a risk instead of having treatment?

A primary brain tumor can grow rapidly and compete for space in the brain cavity. Something has to give! If Quinn is on the field playing and all of a sudden begins to have a nose bleed or faints, what would your take be on it then?

He is not being honest with us. Primary brain tumors can be deadly if not addressed in there early stages. If a team drafts this guy knowing that he has this condition to me is ----ing stupid, not to mention the player.

I'm surprise that all of you who say we should draft him, have not consider the severity of Quinn's medical situation. This is really sadistic and inconsiderate on your part.

All we need would be to draft this guy and something terrible happens to him and we would be ------. Quinn is hiding something about his health. If he is kidding himself that this tumor will go away or he is beyond succumbing to its serious repercussions, he is making one hell of a gamble.

All of the reports that I have read say that he is getting regular treatment.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

From Jim Corbett of USA Today:

Quinn has to undergo MRI monitoring every six months to check on the tumor.

Also:
NFL Network draft guru Mike Mayock predicted Quinn would, "Blow this combine up.

"He's as good a natural pass rusher as I've ever seen."

As far as his character issues:

"I made a selfish mistake that me and my team, my family and coaches paid a price for," Quinn said. "God gave me a talent, and in a second, he can take it away from me.

"I truly apologized for it."

Jinx!

[Swarley]

Originally Posted by juskins

You cannot be serious, can you?? If he were smart, he would have had radiation treatment after finding out he had a brain tumor. There was a punter who played for Syracuse University that also had a brain tumor and elected to receive treatment for it. The punter is now eligible to play football again due to the fact that his brain tumor is a thing of the past.

The guy is a punter not an impact OLB/DE. A brain tumor is a primary tumor and can or cannot be cancerous. Why is this guy taking a risk instead of having treatment?

A primary brain tumor can grow rapidly and compete for space in the brain cavity. Something has to give! If Quinn is on the field playing and all of a sudden begins to have a nose bleed or faints, what would your take be on it then?

He is not being honest with us. Primary brain tumors can be deadly if not addressed in there early stages. If a team drafts this guy knowing that he has this condition to me is ----ing stupid, not to mention the player.

I'm surprise that all of you who say we should draft him, have not consider the severity of Quinn's medical situation. This is really sadistic and inconsiderate on your part.

All we need would be to draft this guy and something terrible happens to him and we would be ------. Quinn is hiding something about his health. If he is kidding himself that this tumor will go away or he is beyond succumbing to its serious repercussions, he is making one hell of a gamble.

Quinns issue is a very complex one and yet you're attempting to make it a simple black and white issue. I'm sure you don't have all the facts at hand so I would wait before making claims that "he isn't being honest".

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Jinx!

What are you?... Some kind of professor? Uh........nevermind.

[juskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

it's a little unfair to judge this kids medical problems unless your a doctor

This Kid, as you suggest, is not too smart. If I had a brain tumor I would be looking to cure my situation asap.

Every six months he has a MRI to determine if the tumor has grown. What does that tell you? Does one have to be a doctor to come to the conclusion that Quinn is playing Russian Roulette with his life?

[Swarley]

What are you suggesting then. That Quinn has a death wish?? I'm really struggling to see your point.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by juskins

This Kid, as you suggest, is not too smart. If I had a brain tumor I would be looking to cure my situation asap.

Every six months he has a MRI to determine if the tumor has grown. What does that tell you? Does one have to be a doctor to come to the conclusion that Quinn is playing Russian Roulette with his life?

You do know he underwent a 6 hour procedure right? But, he still has to go through standard tests to ensure it hasn't recurred

[juskins]

Originally Posted by GreekSkin

Quinns issue is a very complex one and yet you're attempting to make it a simple black and white issue. I'm sure you don't have all the facts at hand so I would wait before making claims that "he isn't being honest".

HE HAS A BRAIN TUMOR! What more facts do I need. Do some research on a brain tumor and see what can be done to eliminate the tumor. Did Quinn have his tumor biopsied? He doesn't know if its cancerous. All he is concern with is if it has grown.

Stop attacking me for raising a red flag.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by juskins

HE HAS A BRAIN TUMOR! What more facts do I need. Do some research on a brain tumor and see what can be done to eliminate the tumor. Did Quinn have his tumor biopsied? He doesn't know if its cancerous. All he is concern with is if it has grown.

Stop attacking me for raising a red flag.

Of course he had biopsied. how do you think they determined it was a benign, not malignant, tumor?

[juskins]

Originally Posted by GreekSkin

What are you suggesting then. That Quinn has a death wish?? I'm really struggling to see your point.

He is not too smart, is he? He has a primary tumor. Primary tumors reside in the head. Secondary tumors reside in other parts of the body and can migrate to the head. But they are still considered to be secondary tumors.

[juskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Of course he had biopsied. how do you think they determined it was a benign, not malignant, tumor?

Do you know this for a fact?

And if he knows it is benign, why in hell would this fool not do something about it?

I hope the Redskins stay away from this head case (no pun intended).

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by juskins

Do you know this for a fact?

And if he knows it is benign, why in hell would this fool not do something about it?

I hope the Redskins stay away from this head case (no pun intended).

Fort Dorchester star undergoes brain surgery | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment

I don't see how you don't understand he did do something about it. He underwent major surgery, but he still has to get checked on regularly. It seems like you're saying he should just stop living his daily life and wait for the inevitable

[juskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Fort Dorchester star undergoes brain surgery | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment

I don't see how you don't understand he did do something about it. He underwent major surgery, but he still has to get checked on regularly. It seems like you're saying he should just stop living his daily life and wait for the inevitable

I didn't have all the facts, for that, I apologize. But, I still hope the Skins stay away from him.

I think its commendable of Quinn to get back to this point of pursuing a career in the NFL. I wish him the best.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Of course he had biopsied. how do you think they determined it was a benign, not malignant, tumor?

Magic 8 Ball?

[SmootSmack]

Probably would have served you better to get some of the facts first, or at least listen to what people were trying to tell you throughout this thread

Anyhow, I realize he may seem to pose a bit of a higher risk than say something with a bad forearm on his throwing arm, but I'm not sure that's necessarily the case.

I'd be ok with him at 10, I know he'll get the best care possible. But, even though I've been predicting he'd be our top choice at 10, he wouldn't necessarily be my first choice.

But, like you, I wish them the best. And especially if he's wearing the burgundy and gold