Sad NFL News, Kevin Everett of the Buffalo Bills will likely be paralyzed - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 09-10-2007, 05:43 PM

Really hard for me to type this, so sad when this happens and I remember this happening 10 years ago to a Jets player. My prayers are with Kevin Everett and his family.

Mr. Television · 09-10-2007, 06:03 PM

Yea I just saw that on ESPN. I hope he'll be okay and my prayers go to him and his family.

catlover79 · 09-10-2007, 06:04 PM

Janice · 09-10-2007, 06:11 PM

Surgeon: Everett has life-threatening spinal-cord injury

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills' Kevin Everett sustained a "catastrophic" and life-threatening spinal-cord injury and his chances of regaining a full range of body motion are very small, an orthopedic surgeon said Monday.

"A best-case scenario is full recovery, but not likely," Dr. Andrew Cappuccino said, one day after performing a four-hour operation on the player. "I believe there will be some permanent neurological paralysis. ... A full neurological recovery was bleak, dismal."

Cappuccino noted the 25-year-old reserve tight end did have touch sensation throughout his body and also showed signs of movement. But he cautioned that Everett's injury remained life-threatening, saying the player is still susceptible to blood clots, infection and breathing failure.

Everett is currently under forced sedation and breathing through a respirator as doctors wait for the swelling to lessen. Cappuccino said it will take up to three days to determine the severity of the injury and the recovery process.

During the operation, Cappuccino repaired a break between the third and fourth vertebrae and also alleviated the pressure on the spinal cord. The process included a bone graft and the insertion of a plate and four screws.

Cappuccino said Everett was alert and is aware of the extent of his injuries.

"I was honest with him, and he told me, 'Do everything you can to help me,' " said Cappuccino, who works for the Bills as a consultant, specializing in spinal surgery.

Cappuccino received permission to operate from Everett's mother, Patricia Dugas, who spoke by phone from her home in Houston. Everett was born in Port Arthur, Texas.

Everett was hurt in Buffalo's season opener against Denver on Sunday when he ducked his head while driving in to tackle Broncos' Domenik Hixon during the second-half opening kickoff. Everett dropped face first to the ground after his helmet hit Hixon high on the left shoulder and side of the helmet.

Replays showed the player twitching for a few seconds as he attempted to get up before falling back to the ground. Everett's eyes were open but he showed no further signs of movement during the next 15 minutes as the team's medical staff and emergency personnel placed him on a backboard and, with the player's head and body immobilized, loaded him into an ambulance at the Broncos 30.

Bills team doctor John Marzo said Everett was alert from the time he was loaded onto the backboard and throughout the drive to the hospital.

"It's a tough situation to watch because he's somebody's son, brother and friend," punter Brian Moorman said Monday. "It's all you could think about during the game, after it happened, after the game and this morning. And we just want him to get better, we want him to heal."

Quarterback J.P. Losman said it was difficult to concentrate during practice.
"It seems like every couple of seconds that go by it's always popping into your head," Losman said. "Going through a walk-through, we're looking for him, wanting to hear his voice."

The Bills have Tuesday off before returning to practice to prepare to play at Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Coach Dick Jauron said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called him Sunday evening, offering the league's support.

"We honor ourselves by our work, and we honor Kevin by moving forward and working while never forgetting Kevin and never getting him out of our thoughts and prayers," Jauron said. "We're going to wait and see what the outcome is here and we're really hoping and praying for the best."

Buffalo's 2005 third-round draft pick out of Miami, Everett missed his rookie season because of a knee injury. He spent most of last year playing special teams. He was hoping to make an impact as a receiver.

His injury recalled the one to Mike Utley, the former Detroit Lions guard who was paralyzed below the chest. He injured his neck in a collision during a 1991 game.

"I'm sorry this young man got hurt," Utley told the AP. "It wasn't a cheap shot. It was a great form tackle and that's it."

The 41-year-old Utley now lives in Washington state and is promoting a bike tour aimed at raising money in an effort to cure paralysis.

"These are big strong men competing at the highest level. You can do everything to prepare yourself -- lift weights and all that," Utley said. "But is it going to happen again? Yes."

Everett's injury was not the only one sustained by the Bills.

Cornerback Jason Webster (broken forearm) and free safety Ko Simpson(broken ankle) had surgery, and Jauron said both could miss the rest of the season. Also, linebacker Coy Wire has a sprained knee and is out indefinitely.

GARFIELDKOOL · 09-10-2007, 06:14 PM

Yeah, that's been the top story on all the local news channels here today. That's a sad way to end your career.

James · 09-10-2007, 10:40 PM

mriggles · 09-11-2007, 05:11 AM

That news saddens me deeply

eltonfan80 · 09-11-2007, 09:10 AM

that is such sad news my prayers are with him and his family

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-11-2007, 01:36 PM

I know that we all wish Kevin a getr well and I know that Kevin is in my Our Prayers as well.

Madame X · 09-11-2007, 01:48 PM

Football is fun to watch, but it is actually a very dangerous and brutal sport. I am so sorry for Kevin and his family.

GARFIELDKOOL · 09-11-2007, 06:03 PM

Just heard on my local news that Everett has voluntary movement in his legs. That's good progress. But I am sure he will never walk again.

TVFactFan · 09-11-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

Just heard on my local news that Everett has voluntary movement in his legs. That's good progress. But I am sure he will never walk again.

The doctor is on the phone now with ESPN and the news is very good and they are very optimistic he will WALK OUT of the Hospital. So it has been confirmed that he will walk again. Very Glad to hear that. I was crying a little bit last night

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-11-2007, 06:07 PM

he sure was a good football player

GARFIELDKOOL · 09-11-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyzer

The doctor is on the phone now with ESPN and the news is very good and they are very optimistic he will WALK OUT of the Hospital. So it has been confirmed that he will walk again. Very Glad to hear that. I was crying a little bit last night

JP Losman and a few other Bills were holding back tears as well.

09-10-2007, 05:43 PM	#1
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09-10-2007, 06:03 PM	#2
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09-10-2007, 06:11 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Utterly heartbreaking... Surgeon: Everett has life-threatening spinal-cord injury ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills' Kevin Everett sustained a "catastrophic" and life-threatening spinal-cord injury and his chances of regaining a full range of body motion are very small, an orthopedic surgeon said Monday. "A best-case scenario is full recovery, but not likely," Dr. Andrew Cappuccino said, one day after performing a four-hour operation on the player. "I believe there will be some permanent neurological paralysis. ... A full neurological recovery was bleak, dismal." Cappuccino noted the 25-year-old reserve tight end did have touch sensation throughout his body and also showed signs of movement. But he cautioned that Everett's injury remained life-threatening, saying the player is still susceptible to blood clots, infection and breathing failure. Everett is currently under forced sedation and breathing through a respirator as doctors wait for the swelling to lessen. Cappuccino said it will take up to three days to determine the severity of the injury and the recovery process. During the operation, Cappuccino repaired a break between the third and fourth vertebrae and also alleviated the pressure on the spinal cord. The process included a bone graft and the insertion of a plate and four screws. Cappuccino said Everett was alert and is aware of the extent of his injuries. "I was honest with him, and he told me, 'Do everything you can to help me,' " said Cappuccino, who works for the Bills as a consultant, specializing in spinal surgery. Cappuccino received permission to operate from Everett's mother, Patricia Dugas, who spoke by phone from her home in Houston. Everett was born in Port Arthur, Texas. Everett was hurt in Buffalo's season opener against Denver on Sunday when he ducked his head while driving in to tackle Broncos' Domenik Hixon during the second-half opening kickoff. Everett dropped face first to the ground after his helmet hit Hixon high on the left shoulder and side of the helmet. Replays showed the player twitching for a few seconds as he attempted to get up before falling back to the ground. Everett's eyes were open but he showed no further signs of movement during the next 15 minutes as the team's medical staff and emergency personnel placed him on a backboard and, with the player's head and body immobilized, loaded him into an ambulance at the Broncos 30. Bills team doctor John Marzo said Everett was alert from the time he was loaded onto the backboard and throughout the drive to the hospital. "It's a tough situation to watch because he's somebody's son, brother and friend," punter Brian Moorman said Monday. "It's all you could think about during the game, after it happened, after the game and this morning. And we just want him to get better, we want him to heal." Quarterback J.P. Losman said it was difficult to concentrate during practice. "It seems like every couple of seconds that go by it's always popping into your head," Losman said. "Going through a walk-through, we're looking for him, wanting to hear his voice." The Bills have Tuesday off before returning to practice to prepare to play at Pittsburgh on Sunday. Coach Dick Jauron said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called him Sunday evening, offering the league's support. "We honor ourselves by our work, and we honor Kevin by moving forward and working while never forgetting Kevin and never getting him out of our thoughts and prayers," Jauron said. "We're going to wait and see what the outcome is here and we're really hoping and praying for the best." Buffalo's 2005 third-round draft pick out of Miami, Everett missed his rookie season because of a knee injury. He spent most of last year playing special teams. He was hoping to make an impact as a receiver. His injury recalled the one to Mike Utley, the former Detroit Lions guard who was paralyzed below the chest. He injured his neck in a collision during a 1991 game. "I'm sorry this young man got hurt," Utley told the AP. "It wasn't a cheap shot. It was a great form tackle and that's it." The 41-year-old Utley now lives in Washington state and is promoting a bike tour aimed at raising money in an effort to cure paralysis. "These are big strong men competing at the highest level. You can do everything to prepare yourself -- lift weights and all that," Utley said. "But is it going to happen again? Yes." Everett's injury was not the only one sustained by the Bills. Cornerback Jason Webster (broken forearm) and free safety Ko Simpson(broken ankle) had surgery, and Jauron said both could miss the rest of the season. Also, linebacker Coy Wire has a sprained knee and is out indefinitely.

09-11-2007, 09:10 AM	#8
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09-10-2007, 06:14 PM	#5
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Yeah, that's been the top story on all the local news channels here today. That's a sad way to end your career.

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09-11-2007, 01:48 PM	#10
Madame X Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,831	Football is fun to watch, but it is actually a very dangerous and brutal sport. I am so sorry for Kevin and his family.

09-11-2007, 06:03 PM	#11
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Just heard on my local news that Everett has voluntary movement in his legs. That's good progress. But I am sure he will never walk again.

09-11-2007, 06:07 PM	#13
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	he sure was a good football player