Randy Thomas Risked it All!

[Dirtbag59]

Just out of curiousity. What happens to our salary cap when a player reitres?

[Schneed10]

I think it kind of sucks to criticize him for doing this, but whatever, the bigger thing I take away from this is the fact that the dude is squatting huge amounts of weight right now (you wouldn't put a heavy ass barbell on your neck if it was injured). If he's healthy like it seems he is, he becomes a big wildcard for us. Getting him back healthy would be like getting another free agent offensive lineman. If he can show he still has the athleticism to pull, our offensive line could get a huge boost from both him and Dock.

Remember, Thomas was absolutely critical to us making the playoffs in 2005. He's a very talented OG. I'm definitely encouraged by this.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by saden1

He's no warrior, he's an idiot.

He's a football player and he did what a true team player would do, put his team above himself. Any of his teammates should run through walls for the guy.

However, the coaches and medical staff are IDIOTS. I agree with irish on this 100%. A true football player will do whatever he needs to do for his teammates, but it's the coaches and med staff's responsibility to put the players health before on-field success. The disappointment is beyond words for the coaching and med staff that let this happen.

No way would I ever put a player on the field with this type of potential risk to his health.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

He's a football player and he did what a true team player would do, put his team above himself. Any of his teammates should run through walls for the guy.

However, the coaches and medical staff are IDIOTS. I agree with irish on this 100%. A true football player will do whatever he needs to do for his teammates, but it's the coaches and med staff's responsibility to put the players health before on-field success. The disappointment is beyond words for the coaching and med staff that let this happen.

No way would I ever put a player on the field with this type of potential risk to his health.

Being a football player doesn't give you the license to do something stupid. I can cross the street blindfolded and chances are good that I won't get hit but you won't see me doing it. You don't put your life before your work. You most certainly don't when you have children to take care of. No, I am well within bounds to think him an idiot.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I think it kind of sucks to criticize him for doing this, but whatever, the bigger thing I take away from this is the fact that the dude is squatting huge amounts of weight right now (you wouldn't put a heavy ass barbell on your neck if it was injured). If he's healthy like it seems he is, he becomes a big wildcard for us. Getting him back healthy would be like getting another free agent offensive lineman. If he can show he still has the athleticism to pull, our offensive line could get a huge boost from both him and Dock.

Remember, Thomas was absolutely critical to us making the playoffs in 2005. He's a very talented OG. I'm definitely encouraged by this.

I agree with this..

[Larry Michael is Satan]

Randy, I love ya, babe. One of my all-time favorite redskins. Thank God you are feeling better, but walk away before you get carted away.
I am going to cringe every time he is on the ground from here on out.
Maybe Bugel can start grooming Randy to be our next O Line coach!

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by saden1

He's no warrior, he's an idiot.

I am not sure that "warrior" and "idiot" are mutually exclusive categories...

I agree with the comments that someone in the training room needed to tell him "no." Sucking it up for the team is one thing. Ruining the remaining 40 years of your life, if you make it that long, is something else.

[MTK]

The things these guys put their bodies through is nothing short of amazing. I hope he's healed up and ready to rock this year.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

He's a football player and he did what a true team player would do, put his team above himself. Any of his teammates should run through walls for the guy.

However, the coaches and medical staff are IDIOTS. I agree with irish on this 100%. A true football player will do whatever he needs to do for his teammates, but it's the coaches and med staff's responsibility to put the players health before on-field success. The disappointment is beyond words for the coaching and med staff that let this happen.

No way would I ever put a player on the field with this type of potential risk to his health.

The decision is ultimately on the player.

Every time these guys step on the field they risk serious injury. Where do you draw the line?

[Sonny9TD]

Originally Posted by backrow

Redskin risked it all - Washington Times

Dude is a warrior!

Wow. Well he will be better than before now. We can be good with the right QB. I personally would like to see Colt get a shot.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by saden1

Being a football player doesn't give you the license to do something stupid. I can cross the street blindfolded and chances are good that I won't get hit but you won't see me doing it. You don't put your life before your work. You most certainly don't when you have children to take care of. No, I am well within bounds to think him an idiot.

I don't know RT personally, but I understand the mindset. IMO it wasn't "walking across the street blindfolded" to him, it was taking a calculated risk for his teammates and his determination to not let an injury dictate if he's going to play. Every football player knows they are one play away from a serious injury, but they never worry about it until it's too late. Hence the judgement of the coaches/med staff must be exercised here to protect him.

I would also argue that RT doesn't see his career as "work", he see probably believes it is his life. If I was in his shoes, I'd probably take the same risk if I didn't have a child.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The decision is ultimately on the player.

Every time these guys step on the field they risk serious injury. Where do you draw the line?

No. The decision on who steps on the field is the coaches. A majority of the players will play if they can physically get on the field.

A herniated disk in the neck is pretty serious. I draw the line at putting a player on the field when you're looking at a chance of potential paralysis from the neck down.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I am not sure that "warrior" and "idiot" are mutually exclusive categories...

I agree with the comments that someone in the training room needed to tell him "no." Sucking it up for the team is one thing. Ruining the remaining 40 years of your life, if you make it that long, is something else.

You're absolutely right. He's a stupid warrior.

[Zerohero]

Originally Posted by saden1

Being a football player doesn't give you the license to do something stupid. I can cross the street blindfolded and chances are good that I won't get hit but you won't see me doing it. You don't put your life before your work. You most certainly don't when you have children to take care of. No, I am well within bounds to think him an idiot.

Your already shortening your life almost 15 years by deciding to play football in the first place, what's a couple less years for a couple more million bucks for your family. Most low wage workers(miners for example) put their their health on the line all the time to make an income for family. So i don't think its crazy in his reasoning but yeah the FO should have shut it down.

[jsarno]

From a personal perspective, he really should NOT have done that. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING is worth paralysis!
From a fan perspective, I hope more Skins fans hear of his unselfish acts, and cut him some slack. He gets a lot of respect from me for putting the team first. Dumb or not, he did it, and he should be commended! It's players like that, that make me proud I'm a skins fan! He deserves a standing ovation!

Thank you Randy...stay as long as you would like! Like McGinty said, Miles and miles of heart!