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Greer puts release into perspective
Posted on 2/13/14 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 2/13/14 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 2/13/14 at 12:30 pm to Neauxla
Cliff notes?
This post was edited on 2/13/14 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 2/13/14 at 12:30 pm to Neauxla
Wow. Much respect, Jabari.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 12:30 pm to Neauxla
Loved this part...
Damn what a good player and person.
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I was trying to write something truly from my heart that's not cliché and doesn't seem rehearsed," Greer said. "And my thank you note was playing with passion on Sundays. And I truly believe that the best thank you note I can give to those who supported me is a life well lived."
Damn what a good player and person.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 12:31 pm to goatmilker
Ah. Looks like I don't want to read the cliffs. I'll have to read the whole thing tonight. Bookmarked
Posted on 2/13/14 at 12:37 pm to Neauxla
when we signed jabari I was pissed, thought we should have signed Bartwell I believe.
I missed on that one....
I missed on that one....
Posted on 2/13/14 at 12:37 pm to Breesus
You get the feeling that if he stays committed to rehab, that he will be back with the Saints sometime next season. Would make one hell of a nickleback.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:22 pm to pmacneworleans
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You get the feeling that if he stays committed to rehab, that he will be back with the Saints sometime next season. Would make one hell of a nickleback
Yeah, he could possible sign back with vet minimum and be placed on PUP. I guess maybe around summer they will see how his rehab is holding up. I'm sure it will depend on the draft, FA, and how injuries hold up during OTAs and summer camp. If we are lacking during summer camp with CBs I can see us kicking the tires with him and putting him on PUP though.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:24 pm to pmacneworleans
MUCH respect for Jabari. a class act and will be Missed,
Posted on 2/13/14 at 2:04 pm to Neauxla
Class act and all time great Saint
Posted on 2/13/14 at 2:29 pm to Melvin
Definitely going to miss him. Good luck to him!
Posted on 2/13/14 at 2:32 pm to 4thandinches
In addition to being one of the NFL's most underrated talents during his time with the New Orleans Saints, cornerback Jabari Greer has also stood out as one of the league's deepest philosophers.
So it should come as no surprise that Greer put his release in a beautiful perspective on Wednesday night -- even though he admitted that he wasn't expecting it.
"It's been a great day, man, surprisingly, with everything going on," said Greer, who said he spent the day having a "daddy and son" day with one of his two young sons since his wife happened to have a previous engagement while everything was going on. "We popped popcorn, watched a movie. And just that whole opportunity, God used that to really refocus my mind. Just realize the truth, live in the moment, and understand that in the midst of this turmoil, that I have peace. And I'm thankful for that."
Greer said he didn't expect to be released, but "me being an older guy in this league, you can't ever be surprised." The longtime starter for the Saints and Buffalo Bills just turned 32 on Tuesday and is still rehabbing from a major knee injury suffered in November.
Greer said the rehab is going well, and he had a target date in mind to try and return to the field. But now that he doesn't know for certain if or when the next opportunity might come, he said he has "the luxury" to take time to rehab and spend more time than usual with his family.
Greer said he also wanted to properly thank the Saints' fans for their support over the past five years. But, not surprisingly, he couldn't find the way to properly express himself in just 140-character snippets on Twitter.
"I've been sitting on Twitter with a blank screen, and I was trying to write something truly from my heart that's not cliché and doesn't seem rehearsed," Greer said. "And my thank you note was playing with passion on Sundays. And I truly believe that the best thank you note I can give to those who supported me is a life well lived."
So it should come as no surprise that Greer put his release in a beautiful perspective on Wednesday night -- even though he admitted that he wasn't expecting it.
"It's been a great day, man, surprisingly, with everything going on," said Greer, who said he spent the day having a "daddy and son" day with one of his two young sons since his wife happened to have a previous engagement while everything was going on. "We popped popcorn, watched a movie. And just that whole opportunity, God used that to really refocus my mind. Just realize the truth, live in the moment, and understand that in the midst of this turmoil, that I have peace. And I'm thankful for that."
Greer said he didn't expect to be released, but "me being an older guy in this league, you can't ever be surprised." The longtime starter for the Saints and Buffalo Bills just turned 32 on Tuesday and is still rehabbing from a major knee injury suffered in November.
Greer said the rehab is going well, and he had a target date in mind to try and return to the field. But now that he doesn't know for certain if or when the next opportunity might come, he said he has "the luxury" to take time to rehab and spend more time than usual with his family.
Greer said he also wanted to properly thank the Saints' fans for their support over the past five years. But, not surprisingly, he couldn't find the way to properly express himself in just 140-character snippets on Twitter.
"I've been sitting on Twitter with a blank screen, and I was trying to write something truly from my heart that's not cliché and doesn't seem rehearsed," Greer said. "And my thank you note was playing with passion on Sundays. And I truly believe that the best thank you note I can give to those who supported me is a life well lived."
Posted on 2/13/14 at 4:25 pm to High C
My favorite Saints CB since Mike McKenzie/ him and Greer both were pretty hard not to love having on this team. Will be missed dearly. I hope we can bring him back for a proper swan song however if not I have nothing but great memories of never hearing his name called on Sundays.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 5:03 pm to Neauxla
would be nice if nothing else he stays with the organization in some public relation type role. Kind of like what Michael Lewis does.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 5:46 pm to Neauxla
Absolutely a great player, and by all accounts an even better person. I love how he became a part of the city with his radio show and how he is handeling this situation.
I wish him the best of luck in rehabbing and whatever future he makes! And I hope he decides to stay in New Orleans and make it his home.
I wish him the best of luck in rehabbing and whatever future he makes! And I hope he decides to stay in New Orleans and make it his home.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 6:27 pm to windshieldman
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Yeah, he could possible sign back with vet minimum and be placed on PUP. I guess maybe around summer they will see how his rehab is holding up. I'm sure it will depend on the draft, FA, and how injuries hold up during OTAs and summer camp. If we are lacking during summer camp with CBs I can see us kicking the tires with him and putting him on PUP though.
I think that might happen with Harper as well.
Posted on 2/14/14 at 3:19 am to Neauxla
Jabari, thank you for all you did for WHODAT nation. You contributed, we saw, we appreciated. We will always be grateful, and, wish you and your family the best. :)
I am sure to see you and your leadership on the sidelines with one of the New Orleans High school Programs and University sidelines.
God Bless you and your family in all of your endeavors.
I am sure to see you and your leadership on the sidelines with one of the New Orleans High school Programs and University sidelines.
God Bless you and your family in all of your endeavors.
Posted on 2/14/14 at 7:59 am to Neauxla
quote:Class act. I'm gonna miss him in the black & gold
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