Aikman nearly came out of retirement in 2003 to play for Dolphins

[Risen Star]

 

[dstew60105]

Airman told this story when the NFL Network did a “Football Life” on him years ago.

 

[Jipper]

I'm really glad he didnt...imagine if he got a couple more concussions and how bad that could have been for his life after football

 

[John813]

With Ricky at RB, Gadsden & Chambers at WR and McMichaels at TE, he would of had some great to good weapons there.

That defense was stacked at almost all three levels.

DTs: Tim Bowens, Larry Chester and Zgonina.
DEs: Taylor, Ogunleye, Bowens

LB: Thomas & Seau

DB: Surtain, Madison, Marion, Knight

The only area I don't really remember was the tackle spots. Ruddy was a good center, Wade was a good RT, but maybe Wade Smith was the LT as a rookie?

Having even an older Aikman would of been a huge upgrade over Fiedler , Greiese and Rosenfels

 

[lurkercowboy]

Aikman seems to like talking about turning down opportunities to play longer, but late in his career, he couldn’t take NFL contact anymore.

 

[Toro9]

Aikman seems to like talking about turning down opportunities to play longer, but late in his career, he couldn’t take NFL contact anymore.

I remember seeing a chart on his injuries. Pretty much every part of his body was injured at some point or another. He probably deals with pain in different areas on a daily basis.

 

[JBond]

Aikman seems to like talking about turning down opportunities to play longer, but late in his career, he couldn’t take NFL contact anymore.

Yet, he says it wasn't injuries that drove him to retire.

 

[thunderpimp91]

Aikman seems to like talking about turning down opportunities to play longer, but late in his career, he couldn’t take NFL contact anymore.

Yeah my guess is that it would not have gone well, however after taking a season off (or was it two?) he may have felt great physically and was convincing himself that he could do it. His final year was simply tough to watch as a fan.

 

[MikeB80]

Would have been interesting to hear the Texas Stadium Crowd boo him that thanksgiving the way they boo'd Emmitt Smith in Oct.

missed opportunity for the leagues worst fans.

 

[CCBoy]

With his concussion history he would have become a sponge then.

 

[jwitten82]

I thought he was going to play for the eagles?

 

[jwitten82]

Would have been interesting to hear the Texas Stadium Crowd boo him that thanksgiving the way they boo'd Emmitt Smith in Oct.

missed opportunity for the leagues worst fans.

If you ain't with us, you against us. I have no problem with Emmith getting boo'd

 

[MikeB80]

If you ain't with us, you against us. I have no problem with Emmith getting boo'd

You were OK with the stadium booing one of the greatest players in nfl history and one of the Cowboys all time greatest players because he got cut and wanted to keep playing?

Good Lord.

 

[MikeB80]

I thought he was going to play for the eagles?

I believe that was 02 when mcnabb was injured. I think reid called him.

 

[Dallasfann]

Would have been interesting to hear the Texas Stadium Crowd boo him that thanksgiving the way they boo'd Emmitt Smith in Oct.

missed opportunity for the leagues worst fans.

Pot, Kettle.

 

[shabazz]

The most relieved person has to Marino…….Troy would have definitely erased his legacy there.

 

[jwitten82]

The most relieved person has to Marino…….Troy would have definitely erased his legacy there.

Lol I seriously doubt it

 

[Cowboysheelsreds058]

Playing against the egirls DL his rookie season surprised he lasted as long as did.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Would have been 37 years old and 2 years out of the game.

 

[links18]

With Ricky at RB, Gadsden & Chambers at WR and McMichaels at TE, he would of had some great to good weapons there.

That defense was stacked at almost all three levels.

DTs: Tim Bowens, Larry Chester and Zgonina.
DEs: Taylor, Ogunleye, Bowens

LB: Thomas & Seau

DB: Surtain, Madison, Marion, Knight

The only area I don't really remember was the tackle spots. Ruddy was a good center, Wade was a good RT, but maybe Wade Smith was the LT as a rookie?

Having even an older Aikman would of been a huge upgrade over Fiedler , Greiese and Rosenfels

Wasn't that the team that spanked us good on Turkey Day that year?