Big Turk Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 They found he had a rare heart condition that is going to prevent him from playing before he signed the contract, but still signed him so he could get his signing bonus and a year of pay...very stand up move and they said they will continue to help him with his condition and treatment... https://www.yahoo.com/sports/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/classy-seahawks-sign-draft-pick-before-having-to-cut-him-due-to-heart-condition-234534881.html
jjmac Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 Let's hope and pray that this young man can overcome his condition and have a long, happy, and productive life.
Dragonborn10 Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 Hmmm. Why wasn't this rare condition found at the combine or at his school? Very curious to know what it is and if it actually means he can't play any longer.
CSBill Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 good for the Seahawks, better for the young man and his family (the money, not the heart condition)
ALF Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Seattles Derrick Coleman FB, "Coleman is the first deaf offensive player in the NFL Excellent organization that knows how to draft , trade and hire the right HC , and still have a heart http://en.wikipedia....erican_football) Edited May 25, 2014 by ALF
Kellyto83TD Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 Seattles Derrick Coleman FB, "Coleman is the first deaf offensive player in the NFL Excellent organization that knows how to draft , trade and hire the right HC , and still have a heart http://en.wikipedia....erican_football) Coleman may be my favorite player in the NFL right now, To overcome all that? Wow. Again we are seeing why Seattle has done a complete 180. Great ownership, great coaching, great at finding talent and treating them well.
CardinalScotts Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 also more drug suspensions than any other team but sssshhh!!!
juno999 Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 Taking lemons and making lemonade. Feel bad for the young man regarding his career but happy for him that Seahawks treated him well. Seahawks are separating themselves from the rest of the league both on and off the field.
Max997 Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) They signed a guy they drafted after the diagnosis was missed previously and you guys are making them out to be a great organization bc of it. Let's not make this out to be more then it is. The money is a drop in the bucket for them and was easier to pay him and look great in some peoples eyes then not pay him and deal with public backlash. Edited May 25, 2014 by Max997
TheBillsOrDie Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 They signed a guy they drafted after the diagnosis was missed previously and you guys are making them out to be a great organization bc of it. Let's not make this out to be more then it is. The money is a drop in the bucket for them and was easier to pay him and look great in some peoples eyes then not pay him and deal with public backlash. Wow....... you're a ray of sunshine aren't you...
Tipster19 Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 Very classy, actually was going to post something like this to give them recognition. I don't understand why this can't be appreciated and not just desecrated. There sure is some miserable people on this board.
MRW Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 They signed a guy they drafted after the diagnosis was missed previously and you guys are making them out to be a great organization bc of it. Let's not make this out to be more then it is. The money is a drop in the bucket for them and was easier to pay him and look great in some peoples eyes then not pay him and deal with public backlash. But if we want organizations to treat people this way shouldn't we give them the PR boost they're hoping for?
3rdand12 Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 Its also nice he now has access to team doctors and advisers. i think this is pretty cool actually , PR be damned . i do joke about the team , but this announcement is fine with me even though teams such as the Bills have done this too . albeit more quietly
Max997 Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Wow....... you're a ray of sunshine aren't you... They did what they were supposed to do and ppl think they should be applauded for it, give me a break. This is like someone being congratulated for paying their child support Edited May 25, 2014 by Max997
NoSaint Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 Its also nice he now has access to team doctors and advisers. i think this is pretty cool actually , PR be damned . i do joke about the team , but this announcement is fine with me even though teams such as the Bills have done this too . albeit more quietly Yea - I don't think they are quite as "classy" as an organization as some do, but this is a great move. Ill credit them.
billsfan_34 Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) They signed a guy they drafted after the diagnosis was missed previously and you guys are making them out to be a great organization bc of it. Let's not make this out to be more then it is. The money is a drop in the bucket for them and was easier to pay him and look great in some peoples eyes then not pay him and deal with public backlash. No matter what they did there wouldnt of been a "right answer". So they opted to at least do right by the player. Kudos to them. The NFL teams have PR departments that know every angle such as yours. Edited May 25, 2014 by billsfan_34
3rdand12 Posted May 26, 2014 Posted May 26, 2014 Yea - I don't think they are quite as "classy" as an organization as some do, but this is a great move. Ill credit them. Well they are no Buffalo Bills thats for sure . But for a team i dont much care for they did okay
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