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49ers rookie LB Chris Borland retires over safety issues

Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:12 pm
Posted by lsutigers1992
Member since Mar 2006
25317 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:12 pm
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Borland, 24, said he notified the 49ers on Friday. He said he made his decision after consulting with family members, concussion researchers, friends and current and former teammates, and studying what is known about the relationship between football and neurodegenerative disease.

"I just honestly want to do what's best for my health," Borland told "Outside the Lines." "From what I've researched and what I've experienced, I don't think it's worth the risk."


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Posted by mattz1122
Member since Oct 2007
52961 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:13 pm to
Pussification of America!!#@
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
28039 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:13 pm to
Damn.
Posted by Bunk Moreland
Member since Dec 2010
54269 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:14 pm to
Wut.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
279459 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:14 pm to
damn, he had one of the best seasons of any LB in recent history vs the run
This post was edited on 3/16/15 at 9:24 pm
Posted by TTsTowel
RIP Bow9den/Coastie
Member since Feb 2010
91654 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:15 pm to
San Fransisco 49ers fricked.
Posted by CocoLoco
Member since Jan 2012
29108 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:16 pm to
You've got to be kidding me
Posted by lsuhunt555
Teakwood Village Breh
Member since Nov 2008
38431 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:16 pm to
Wow the Niners went from being a perennial contender to probably a 500 or worse team in three months.
Posted by Celery
Nuevo York
Member since Nov 2010
11107 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:17 pm to
Wow. I'm starting to think these guys just hate SF and will comeback somewhere else.
Posted by JJ27
Member since Sep 2004
60737 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:18 pm to
What a biggity bitch
Posted by Sleazy E
Member since Jan 2014
1768 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:19 pm to
Posted by Jcorye1
Tom Brady = GoAT
Member since Dec 2007
71673 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:19 pm to
Oh shite.

I wonder if this is turning into a trend.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119966 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:19 pm to
What was his salary during his playing days? Honestly I don't understand why more players aren't taking the money, playing a couple of seasons and getting out. The money it too high. You will see more of this.
Posted by EmperorGout
I hate all of you.
Member since Feb 2008
11279 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:20 pm to
Won't be the last, but there is some odd stuff going down in SF with All-Pros and Rookie team guys retiring
Posted by Thurber
NWLA
Member since Aug 2013
15402 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:20 pm to
Who'll play lb in San fran now
Posted by alabamabuckeye
Member since Jun 2010
22206 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:24 pm to
You would think that after all these years that guys in the NFL would just say frick it and keep playing.

Don't blame him though. Money isn't everything, and nothing can replace a healthy mind.
Posted by tween the hedges
Member since Feb 2012
20258 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:25 pm to
Wait did he have any injury or condition or he's just retiring based on the risk?
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
156180 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:31 pm to
Maybe he just wants to spend more time wih uncle al
Posted by MID_TN_VOL
Franklin,TN
Member since Sep 2013
592 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:32 pm to
pussy. fricking put me in coach.
Posted by REG861
Ocelot, Iowa
Member since Oct 2011
36481 posts
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:32 pm to
Sad. I feel bad for him and his family. On the other hand, frick the 49ers.
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