‘Meanwhile, Easley, who turns 25 next November, patiently waits for his. At the time of the diagnosis, he was unsure if the heart condition would end his football career. It took three months for him to get clearance from doctors. Rather than sulk or look for sympathy, he took part in team meetings. “A lot of guys, when they get hurt, they want to go home and do their own thing,” says Bills receiver David Nelson. “Marcus was around, always trying to learn, always asking questions, trying to get better.”‘