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I didnt see if anyone else had posted this but I just came across it on PFT
Bledsoe Retired per PFT
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Good decision on his part. Age catches up with everyone.
POSTED 10:22 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2007
BLEDSOE CALLS IT QUITS
Quarterback Drew Bledsoe announced his retirement on Wednesday, in a press release issued by Athletes First.
"I feel so fortunate, so honored, to have played this game that I love for so long, with so many great players, and in front of so many wonderful fans," Bledsoe said. "I fulfilled a childhood dream the first time I stepped on an NFL field, and the league did not let me down one time. I retire with a smile on my face, in good health, and ready to spend autumns at my kids' games instead of my own. I'm excited to start the next chapter of my life."
Bledsoe was the first overall pick in the 1993 draft. He spent nine seasons with the Patriots, three with the Bills, and two with the Cowboys. His tenure in New England came to a premature end after an internal injury following a sideline hit from Jets linebacker Mo Lewis opened the door for Tom Brady.
Bledsoe last appeared for the Pats in the 2001 AFC title game, helping to lead the team to an upset win after Brady injured a knee. Bledsoe won his only Super Bowl from the bench, and was traded to the Bills in the offseason.
He finishes his career seventh in all-time passing yards (44,611), thirteenth in all-time touchdown passes (251), and fifth in all-time completions (3,839). He started in 193 games.
Bledsoe's career ended as a backup for the Cowboys, where he was benched by Bill Parcells, the same guy who made him the No. 1 pick fourteen years ago.
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POSTED 10:22 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2007
BLEDSOE CALLS IT QUITS
Quarterback Drew Bledsoe announced his retirement on Wednesday, in a press release issued by Athletes First.
"I feel so fortunate, so honored, to have played this game that I love for so long, with so many great players, and in front of so many wonderful fans," Bledsoe said. "I fulfilled a childhood dream the first time I stepped on an NFL field, and the league did not let me down one time. I retire with a smile on my face, in good health, and ready to spend autumns at my kids' games instead of my own. I'm excited to start the next chapter of my life."
Bledsoe was the first overall pick in the 1993 draft. He spent nine seasons with the Patriots, three with the Bills, and two with the Cowboys. His tenure in New England came to a premature end after an internal injury following a sideline hit from Jets linebacker Mo Lewis opened the door for Tom Brady.
Bledsoe last appeared for the Pats in the 2001 AFC title game, helping to lead the team to an upset win after Brady injured a knee. Bledsoe won his only Super Bowl from the bench, and was traded to the Bills in the offseason.
He finishes his career seventh in all-time passing yards (44,611), thirteenth in all-time touchdown passes (251), and fifth in all-time completions (3,839). He started in 193 games.
Bledsoe's career ended as a backup for the Cowboys, where he was benched by Bill Parcells, the same guy who made him the No. 1 pick fourteen years ago.
BLEDSOE CALLS IT QUITS
Quarterback Drew Bledsoe announced his retirement on Wednesday, in a press release issued by Athletes First.
"I feel so fortunate, so honored, to have played this game that I love for so long, with so many great players, and in front of so many wonderful fans," Bledsoe said. "I fulfilled a childhood dream the first time I stepped on an NFL field, and the league did not let me down one time. I retire with a smile on my face, in good health, and ready to spend autumns at my kids' games instead of my own. I'm excited to start the next chapter of my life."
Bledsoe was the first overall pick in the 1993 draft. He spent nine seasons with the Patriots, three with the Bills, and two with the Cowboys. His tenure in New England came to a premature end after an internal injury following a sideline hit from Jets linebacker Mo Lewis opened the door for Tom Brady.
Bledsoe last appeared for the Pats in the 2001 AFC title game, helping to lead the team to an upset win after Brady injured a knee. Bledsoe won his only Super Bowl from the bench, and was traded to the Bills in the offseason.
He finishes his career seventh in all-time passing yards (44,611), thirteenth in all-time touchdown passes (251), and fifth in all-time completions (3,839). He started in 193 games.
Bledsoe's career ended as a backup for the Cowboys, where he was benched by Bill Parcells, the same guy who made him the No. 1 pick fourteen years ago.
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Seriously, is it really that funny?Bleu Star;1453852 said:
I was patiently awaiting this news. Now he can go work full time for Planters sunflower seeds instead of doing part time work on the sidelines.
Anytime I see that emoticon used more than three times, I think the poster has gone cuckoo.
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Just depends on when the release was submitted. PFT just posted it about 15 mins ago. So maybe the "legit" media is doing some fact checking before running the story.theogt;1453855 said:
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Bleu Star;1453852 said:
I was patiently awaiting this news. Now he can go work full time for Planters sunflower seeds instead of doing part time work on the sidelines.
Like him or not, dude gave it his all and had a passion for the game.....
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Can't lie. There are days when I'd love to put some folks on ignore.bbgun;1453858 said:
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I never suggested you were.Bleu Star;1453857 said:
It could happen...theogt;1453861 said:
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