Morgan retires

CantonLegend · 05-19-2008, 06:03 PM

LB Dan Morgan Announces Retirement

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Monday, May 19, 2008 - 5:00 PM

Linebacker Dan Morgan has decided to retire, it was announced today by the New Orleans Saints. Morgan, who signed with the Saints March 11 as a free agent, played in the NFL for seven seasons, all with the Carolina Panthers.

Morgan missed the final 13 games of 2007 with a partial tear of an Achilles tendon, and had battled through other injuries in recent seasons.

“When we signed Dan, he was committed to making a fresh start, and he was making every effort to rehabilitate the leg injury that he suffered last year,” said Coach Sean Payton. “But it wasn’t responding as well as he had hoped it would. We wish him well in his continued recovery, and he will be remembered for the excellent player he was during his career.”

Morgan played for Carolina since being drafted in the first round in 2001 out of the University of Miami. During his career, he recorded 452 tackles, seven sacks, four forced fumbles and five interceptions. He played in 59 games in his career, all starts, and was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2004.

hagan714 · 05-19-2008, 06:05 PM

Well that opens up another spot. Smart move Dan. I like you as a player but I am sure your kids like you more as a father. best of luck.

CantonLegend · 05-19-2008, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Well that opens up another spot. Smart move Dan. I like you as a player but I am sure your kids like more as a father. best of luck.

i agree....looking back at barry sanders retiring while he was healthy....the best thing to do is walk away when u can and not suffer more damage than need be....i know its a different sport but Ali didnt walk away from boxing in time and now he is so mentally out of it that he needs daily help to get around....when a player decides to retire due to injuries its always sad but its usually the smartest, best thing to do...i too wish him the best of luck with his family

QBREES9 · 05-19-2008, 06:28 PM

Good luck to Dan. sign Tikeo Sipikes

papz · 05-19-2008, 07:16 PM

A healthy Morgan was too good to be true. Let's just hope Vilma holds up.

WVSaint · 05-19-2008, 07:30 PM

couldnt he have done this before the draft?

mighty12 · 05-19-2008, 09:10 PM

LMAO! I have been going crazy, wondering why the Saints didn't hit the market or the draft for another LB, and now this? WTF? I sure hope our front4 is as strong as it is being heralded.

MatthewT · 05-19-2008, 09:57 PM

I am kind of disappointed that Dan is retired, and I wish he would have done so sooner. Anyway, that is the football fan talking. On the personal side I think Dan is making a smart decision. The injury bug just couldn't stay away. I am glad Dan is walking away while he still has the chance. No need in him spending the rest of his life crippled or senseless in the mind. Best of luck!

NolaBama · 05-19-2008, 10:06 PM

Vilma will shore up the Mike spot, Fujita should remain at Sam. Who will be the Will in this D, Morgan seemed like a good fit.

Wish I knew,

Nolabama

B_Dub_Saint · 05-19-2008, 11:30 PM

Well it was retirement or injurey.

05-19-2008, 06:03 PM	#1
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Morgan retires LB Dan Morgan Announces Retirement NewOrleansSaints.com, NewOrleansSaints.com Monday, May 19, 2008 - 5:00 PM Linebacker Dan Morgan has decided to retire, it was announced today by the New Orleans Saints. Morgan, who signed with the Saints March 11 as a free agent, played in the NFL for seven seasons, all with the Carolina Panthers. Morgan missed the final 13 games of 2007 with a partial tear of an Achilles tendon, and had battled through other injuries in recent seasons. “When we signed Dan, he was committed to making a fresh start, and he was making every effort to rehabilitate the leg injury that he suffered last year,” said Coach Sean Payton. “But it wasn’t responding as well as he had hoped it would. We wish him well in his continued recovery, and he will be remembered for the excellent player he was during his career.” Morgan played for Carolina since being drafted in the first round in 2001 out of the University of Miami. During his career, he recorded 452 tackles, seven sacks, four forced fumbles and five interceptions. He played in 59 games in his career, all starts, and was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2004.
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05-19-2008, 06:05 PM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Morgan retires Well that opens up another spot. Smart move Dan. I like you as a player but I am sure your kids like you more as a father. best of luck.
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05-19-2008, 06:09 PM	#3
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Morgan retires Originally Posted by hagan714 Well that opens up another spot. Smart move Dan. I like you as a player but I am sure your kids like more as a father. best of luck. i agree....looking back at barry sanders retiring while he was healthy....the best thing to do is walk away when u can and not suffer more damage than need be....i know its a different sport but Ali didnt walk away from boxing in time and now he is so mentally out of it that he needs daily help to get around....when a player decides to retire due to injuries its always sad but its usually the smartest, best thing to do...i too wish him the best of luck with his family

05-19-2008, 06:28 PM	#4
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Morgan retires Good luck to Dan. sign Tikeo Sipikes

05-19-2008, 07:16 PM	#5
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,755	Re: Morgan retires A healthy Morgan was too good to be true. Let's just hope Vilma holds up.

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WVSaint 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 807	Re: Morgan retires couldnt he have done this before the draft?

05-19-2008, 09:10 PM	#7
mighty12 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 980 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Morgan retires LMAO! I have been going crazy, wondering why the Saints didn't hit the market or the draft for another LB, and now this? WTF? I sure hope our front4 is as strong as it is being heralded.

05-19-2008, 09:57 PM	#8
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Morgan retires I am kind of disappointed that Dan is retired, and I wish he would have done so sooner. Anyway, that is the football fan talking. On the personal side I think Dan is making a smart decision. The injury bug just couldn't stay away. I am glad Dan is walking away while he still has the chance. No need in him spending the rest of his life crippled or senseless in the mind. Best of luck!

05-19-2008, 10:06 PM	#9
NolaBama Saints Faithful Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 20	Re: Morgan retires Vilma will shore up the Mike spot, Fujita should remain at Sam. Who will be the Will in this D, Morgan seemed like a good fit. Wish I knew, Nolabama

05-19-2008, 11:30 PM	#10
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Morgan retires Well it was retirement or injurey.