News: Josh Brent to retire

[AbeBeta]

Jerry wouldn't cut him because he thought he could help the team this year. I doubt he knew anything about it or had any influence on the decision.

That's just silly.

Jerry said several time he wanted to provide Brent with whatever resources he could and the best way to do that was with Brent on the roster. It was clear MONTHS ago that Brent wasn't going to play this year. Nor does he fit in the defensive scheme at all.

 

[joseephuss]

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 14m
"Retirement" becoming the new NFL strategy for avoiding suspension http://wp.me/p14QSB-9dxu

Ross Tucker ‏@RossTuckerNFL 8m
And keeping a guy's rights w/o using a roster spot. MT: @ProFootballTalk: "Retirement" new NFL strategy for avoiding suspension

It isn't much of a strategy. You still miss time playing football. Also the possibility exists that when you do return, you can still receive a suspension.

 

[erod]

It isn't much of a strategy. You still miss time playing football. Also the possibility exists that when you do return, you can still receive a suspension.

It keeps Jerry and the league from having to do anything until the courts are finished. He can come out of retirement later if he chooses.

 

[Seven]

...while at a coaching clinic...me thinks Jerry is actually going to give it a go when he fires Red.

I'll slit my wrists.............slash my throat for good measure.

 

[AbeBeta]

It keeps Jerry and the league from having to do anything until the courts are finished. He can come out of retirement later if he chooses.

It also puts him in front of people talking about making good decisions, priorities, etc. May have zero impact but it is better than the news being that he is suspended.

 

[5Stars]

I'll slit my wrists.............slash my throat for good measure.

Well, at least you got your suicide in the right order because if you slash your throat first, no way in hell are you going to slit your wrists.

 

[Wolf2k5]

Does anyone know if retiring over being cut has any effect on money or is it a clean break regardless?

 

[IAmLegend]

He'll be back. Hope he c leans up and gets his act together in the meantime.

 

[newlander]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm................whatever. Knowing our luck he'll sit out 2 seasons, get sober, find the lord and come back to sign with da Gspots. 5 pro bowls later and a couple super bowls it'll be a Lifetime Movie Network movie waiting to happen. On a serious note: Good luck Josh.........you're gonna need it.

 

[TheCoolFan]

One of the greatest Brents in Cowboys history

 

[Woody Runner]

That's just silly.

Jerry said several time he wanted to provide Brent with whatever resources he could and the best way to do that was with Brent on the roster. It was clear MONTHS ago that Brent wasn't going to play this year. Nor does he fit in the defensive scheme at all.

A real GM would have cut him long ago.

 

[Primetime42]

No way John Mara lets this slide.

 

[hra8700]

Love it. He would have been suspended for the year anyway, now when he returns next year it'll be a redemption story rather than everyone complaining about him.

 

[maxdallasfan]

Well we will still have his rights when he un retires, so he'll be back next year after his stint in the joint.

 

[Hoofbite]

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 14m
"Retirement" becoming the new NFL strategy for avoiding suspension http://wp.me/p14QSB-9dxu

Ross Tucker ‏@RossTuckerNFL 8m
And keeping a guy's rights w/o using a roster spot. MT: @ProFootballTalk: "Retirement" new NFL strategy for avoiding suspension

Yeah, I'm sure the league is really thrown off by this and doesn't have a single idea of how to to handle it.

 

[Sarge]

Probably a good idea. I hope he gets the help the needs and gets his life back on track. It was all very tragic and sad. I really wish him well.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Retire v/s Suspend??

How does this affect DAL salary cap numbers? Meaning, does it help the team cap-wise to have him retire v/s suspend?

 

[xwalker]

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If he returns to the NFL, he would face a suspension then. Retirement does not avoid being suspended; although, it's possible that the suspension might be different at a later point in time.

 

[AbeBeta]

A real GM would have cut him long ago.

A real GM would realize it was a terrible accident and try to provide all the support he could. But hey, let's criticize Jerry for being compassionate and loving the guys that play for him.

You know, the "real GM" thing gets a bit tiresome, Jerry has built a team that is usually in a good spot to compete for the division title year after year. That alone puts him in the top 50% of GMs

 

[Ring Leader]

If he wanted to maximize his options shouldn't he have just served any suspension before retiring? Time served could have been concurrent to any retirement period. If he ever decided to come back, his suspension time would have already been banked and he could start playing immediately.

Retiring prior to any suspension time served makes me believe that any possible future return is even less likely.