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Brian Damage · 09-17-2009, 11:07 PM

Junior Seau might soon be taking a page out of Roger Clemens' playbook.

Clemens opted to come out of retirement midway through the 2006 baseball season to sign with Houston, then sat out the early portions of 2007 before joining the Yankees. Seau -- who signed with the Patriots four days after announcing his retirement from San Diego following the 2006 season --thinks he can contribute to New England's Super Bowl aspirations again this season. He just doesn't want to help them out quite yet.

"I have my phone open in November and December for the Pats if they need help," Seau said Thursday on Sirius NFL Radio. "That's about it. I'm not waiting for the call.

"I'm just letting them know that. They understand that if they need any help going further into the postseason or in the midst of December, which is a crucial time. ... I'll be able to look at it and we'll assess that as that happens."

Seau added, "This body can give you six games, but that's about it."

The Patriots might wait to give Seau a buzz later in the season, but they probably could use him immediately. Inside linebacker Jerod Mayo sprained his MCL in Monday's win over Buffalo and could miss several weeks. Without him, New England will have to do some patchwork on defense -- either sliding Gary Guyton permanently to Mayo's spot, though he struggled there against the Bills, or opting to utilize its 4-3 defense more frequently, as opposed to the more linebacker-heavy 3-4. Adelius Thomas might be an option to move inside, as well.

No matter the answer, though, the Patriots are weaker without Mayo. And they could be stronger with Seau -- they'll just have to wait on that boost for a bit.

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/09/17/j...e-in-december/

Waterston_Fan · 09-17-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Junior Seau might soon be taking a page out of Roger Clemens' playbook.

Clemens opted to come out of retirement midway through the 2006 baseball season to sign with Houston, then sat out the early portions of 2007 before joining the Yankees. Seau -- who signed with the Patriots four days after announcing his retirement from San Diego following the 2006 season --thinks he can contribute to New England's Super Bowl aspirations again this season. He just doesn't want to help them out quite yet.

"I have my phone open in November and December for the Pats if they need help," Seau said Thursday on Sirius NFL Radio. "That's about it. I'm not waiting for the call.

"I'm just letting them know that. They understand that if they need any help going further into the postseason or in the midst of December, which is a crucial time. ... I'll be able to look at it and we'll assess that as that happens."

Seau added, "This body can give you six games, but that's about it."

The Patriots might wait to give Seau a buzz later in the season, but they probably could use him immediately. Inside linebacker Jerod Mayo sprained his MCL in Monday's win over Buffalo and could miss several weeks. Without him, New England will have to do some patchwork on defense -- either sliding Gary Guyton permanently to Mayo's spot, though he struggled there against the Bills, or opting to utilize its 4-3 defense more frequently, as opposed to the more linebacker-heavy 3-4. Adelius Thomas might be an option to move inside, as well.

No matter the answer, though, the Patriots are weaker without Mayo. And they could be stronger with Seau -- they'll just have to wait on that boost for a bit.

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/09/17/j...e-in-december/

God!! What is with these pain in the ass players!! If you are let go and decide to retire, then STAY RETIRED dammit!!

Wreckless · 09-18-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Waterston_Fan

God!! What is with these pain in the ass players!! If you are let go and decide to retire, then STAY RETIRED dammit!!

Not only that Andrea, but football is a hard sport. You can't just show up in the middle of the season and expect things to be magic, and for you to get the playbook and all that. Not to mention you are messing with the team's chemistry too. He's going to do it, and mess up their whole team if they bring him back lol.

bandito · 09-18-2009, 05:04 PM

Is this guy for real? Freakin retire, nobody want's a partime over the hill player.

browneyes106 · 09-18-2009, 05:38 PM

^I agree. He should stay retired and not think he can be a part time player. I think he still hasn't gotten over the fact that he never got a Super Bowl ring. There are many great football players that never won Super Bowls and they are ok with it.

Marvo301 · 09-18-2009, 05:56 PM

There should be a rule that no roster additions could be made after a certain date. That way idiots like Seau couldn't pick and choose when and if they want to play!

09-17-2009, 11:07 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Junior Seau Only Wants to Play for the Patriots & Only in November Junior Seau might soon be taking a page out of Roger Clemens' playbook. Clemens opted to come out of retirement midway through the 2006 baseball season to sign with Houston, then sat out the early portions of 2007 before joining the Yankees. Seau -- who signed with the Patriots four days after announcing his retirement from San Diego following the 2006 season --thinks he can contribute to New England's Super Bowl aspirations again this season. He just doesn't want to help them out quite yet. "I have my phone open in November and December for the Pats if they need help," Seau said Thursday on Sirius NFL Radio. "That's about it. I'm not waiting for the call. "I'm just letting them know that. They understand that if they need any help going further into the postseason or in the midst of December, which is a crucial time. ... I'll be able to look at it and we'll assess that as that happens." Seau added, "This body can give you six games, but that's about it." The Patriots might wait to give Seau a buzz later in the season, but they probably could use him immediately. Inside linebacker Jerod Mayo sprained his MCL in Monday's win over Buffalo and could miss several weeks. Without him, New England will have to do some patchwork on defense -- either sliding Gary Guyton permanently to Mayo's spot, though he struggled there against the Bills, or opting to utilize its 4-3 defense more frequently, as opposed to the more linebacker-heavy 3-4. Adelius Thomas might be an option to move inside, as well. No matter the answer, though, the Patriots are weaker without Mayo. And they could be stronger with Seau -- they'll just have to wait on that boost for a bit. http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/09/17/j...e-in-december/
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09-18-2009, 05:04 PM	#4
bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,320	Is this guy for real? Freakin retire, nobody want's a partime over the hill player.
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,465	There should be a rule that no roster additions could be made after a certain date. That way idiots like Seau couldn't pick and choose when and if they want to play!
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09-18-2009, 05:38 PM	#5
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	^I agree. He should stay retired and not think he can be a part time player. I think he still hasn't gotten over the fact that he never got a Super Bowl ring. There are many great football players that never won Super Bowls and they are ok with it.