Rumor: Mortensen: Witten to retire **merged**

[Frozen700]

What goes around comes around I guess.

I'm glad he did that

 

[BourbonBalz]

Probably a combination of all those things, but I have to think that it's mostly that he doesn't think he can perform at the right level anymore.

The NFC is still garbage, the Cowboys have as good a shot as most everyone.

The NFC is garbage??? The NFC is probably better than either conference has been in YEARS. Many years. It's leaps and bounds better than the AFC.

 

[Aven8]

I think it has more to do with ABC's offer and that it wouldn't be waiting for him next year.

 

[Wood]

Does this represent a time where Witten looked at himself in the mirror and felt he couldn't do it or help the team anymore. Or does he feel that that this team isn't anywhere close to a SB and given his age, it's time?

Either way, I'll be sad to see him go. This one probably hurts more than any other Cowboys players in the last several, several years. The guy gave everything, sure it was frustrating to see those 9 yard catches when we needed 11 yards but he did make some great plays over the years.

you should because Fisher is reporting high level people with Cowboys had no idea Witten was going to retire. Meanwhile radio host (Ben Rogers) knew for weeks. There is major disconnect with team & its players and its been going on for while now.

 

[erod]

Zeke was nothing running the ball last year.

He was the league's leading rusher for the weeks he played.

 

[links18]

Its about Witten having a post-football business opportunity he would be stupid to pass up.

 

[EMMITTnROY]

I think we are reading too much into it.

 

[Frozen700]

Whatever the reasoning, I'm happy he did this

 

[DOUBLE WING]

Imagine being the head coach that had these four guys on your team in their prime, getting only one playoff win out of them, and outlasting all of them with the organization:

 

[Future]

The nfc is garbage?

Lololol

How exactly is the nfc garbage?

Who is good? Philly, LA and Minny? 3 of 16 teams can play offense and defense.

 

[The Quest for Six]

The circus that is the Dallas Cowboys continues, fill a hole with s draft pick, open another up via a possible hall of fame retiring.....it just never ends with this team!

 

[nightrain]

The book will be out next spring.

 

[erod]

Something happened.

And it's not this ESPN gig.

 

[Future]

The NFC is garbage??? The NFC is probably better than either conference has been in YEARS. Many years. It's leaps and bounds better than the AFC.

That doesn't mean anything lol, the league has been AWFUL.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

He was the league's leading rusher for the weeks he played.

While with a 4.1 ypc. That's not exactly worth getting excited about. When he was 5.3 ypc his rookie year.

 

[JBond]

Nothing bad to say about Wit, he's the man.
Just wish this was a factor last night

If the Cowboys are smart, it will not change a single thing regarding the first 5 rounds.

 

[Sydla]

Probably a nice offer. Probably realized his time was getting close to the end and this was the perfect opportunity to move on. Probably realized this team wasn't a legit contender. Probably realized he had to spend another year under the guidance of Garrett.

 

[John813]

He commented publicly post Packers playoff loss in 16-17 about retirement. However, the team came off a 13-3 season and there were no big gigs offered to him post NFL life.

Last year went below expectations and he got an offer of a cushy broadcasting job.

 

[erod]

While with a 4.1 ypc. That's not exactly worth getting excited about. When he was 5.3 ypc his rookie year.

Tyron

 

[Cowpolk]

Key word RUMOR But I hope he does