Fairley has possible career ending heart condition

jeanpierre · 06-08-2017, 10:37 AM

Rugby Saint II · 06-08-2017, 11:19 AM

We are all praying for him. Some of us have different reasons to hope for a healthy return than others. My first thought was about the production not the player and I still feel slightly guilty......but I love my Saints so much that I get selfish at times.

ChrisXVI · 06-08-2017, 12:51 PM

dizzle88 · 06-08-2017, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/s...66130100187137

That's a real shame, but he's got to think of his health first.

Just as we start to build a decent D line too.

saintsfan1976 · 06-08-2017, 01:18 PM

Word around the team is that Fairley is not returning to football

SmashMouth · 06-08-2017, 01:31 PM

Saints awaiting third opinion on Nick Fairley's career-threatening heart condition | NOLA.com

jeanpierre · 06-08-2017, 01:46 PM

Not good at all...

jeanpierre · 06-08-2017, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Word around the team is that Fairley is not returning to football

Good friend of mine and someone I do business with, son of a former Saints, still in NFL family, tells me prognosis is negative for a return to football...

Wasn't a big fan of the extension, see earlier post(s), but gotta tell you, I feel real sick to my stomach for Fairley right now...

Papa Voodoo · 06-08-2017, 01:56 PM

He seemed to finally hit his niche so it has to be crushing to be that good of a player knowing you were about to go into another season playing a game you love. Glad he's focusing on his health though. Any chance we kick the tires on Vince Wilfork?

K Major · 06-08-2017, 02:02 PM

A third opinion? Oh boy ... Nick is a competitor, beast like in his approach on the field but damn this is his overall health. If Doctors/Specialist are advising him to cease all football activity, I think it's time to strongly consider retirement and the next chapter in his life. I know Nick is probably crushed with the thought of not playing anymore but we are talking about the human heart (see Hank Gathers), not a torn ACL or forearm.

I'm praying for you sir

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	Re: Fairley has possible career ending heart condition Originally Posted by ChrisXVI https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/s...66130100187137 That's a real shame, but he's got to think of his health first. Just as we start to build a decent D line too. K Major likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Fairley has possible career ending heart condition Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Word around the team is that Fairley is not returning to football Good friend of mine and someone I do business with, son of a former Saints, still in NFL family, tells me prognosis is negative for a return to football... Wasn't a big fan of the extension, see earlier post(s), but gotta tell you, I feel real sick to my stomach for Fairley right now...

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Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,628	Re: Fairley has possible career ending heart condition He seemed to finally hit his niche so it has to be crushing to be that good of a player knowing you were about to go into another season playing a game you love. Glad he's focusing on his health though. Any chance we kick the tires on Vince Wilfork?

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,044 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Fairley has possible career ending heart condition A third opinion? Oh boy ... Nick is a competitor, beast like in his approach on the field but damn this is his overall health. If Doctors/Specialist are advising him to cease all football activity, I think it's time to strongly consider retirement and the next chapter in his life. I know Nick is probably crushed with the thought of not playing anymore but we are talking about the human heart (see Hank Gathers), not a torn ACL or forearm. I'm praying for you sir .

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