A football player answers questions in an honest, vulnerable manner; PostmanE’s head explodes like a Dell

August 15th, 2006 | Posted by PostmanE

JuniorSeau2H_102801.jpgSo I’m bored. And I’m sitting at my Mom’s house, and she is gone, and I’m just wasting time until a hometown dentist’s appointment.

And because I hate myself, I am watching NFL Live so Mark Schlereth can scream cliches at me for half an hour.

And then, like a Phoenix rising from Schlereth’s goatee, Junior Seau appears for an interview. Some tidbits:

“This time of year, you want people knocking down your door. A lot of teams wanted me to play, but no one really needed me to play. And when, as a player, you’re not needed, that’s when it’s time to move on.”"I have a resume of 16 years in the NFL, with all the intangibles attached.”"I failed. I failed, but I never quit.”

Wow. Yeah. You can see why I decided to do this post - that’s one of the first times I’ve heard a football player avoid posturing or macho antics and just say what you really mean, please. He’s honest about his situation, makes a clear appeal for a post-playing days football job, and acknowledges the fact that he never won a Super Bowl while still focusing on the positives. That’s fantastic stuff. I think I’m the newest Junior Seau fan.

Figures I’d become a fan the day after he announces his retirement. PostmanE: 16 years late and a dollar short.

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3 Responses to “ A football player answers questions in an honest, vulnerable manner; PostmanE’s head explodes like a Dell”


  1. Phillips
    August 15, 20065:26 pm

    honestly i was pretty upset there wasnt a junior seau post yesterday considering he’s a first ballot hall of famer who dominated at his postion for about 12 years (12 straight pro bowls). sure i’m a chargers homer but still the guy was one of those players who was one of the best on the field also did incredible things in the san diego community. plus i always love to see someone who is a high school legend somewhere end up playing in his hometown (oceanside high school is just outside san diego). sure that brief stint with the dolphins kinda sucked, (ie. unitas with the chargers, jordan with the wizards, ted williams with the senators) but the guy was one of the best ever and doesnt get the credit he deserve because he didnt play in new york or chicago and never won a title.

  2. WBRS Sports Blog
    August 16, 20063:09 am

    Junior had quite the career. He will be in Canton soon enough.

  3. HAgan
    August 16, 20062:37 pm

    The last guy cut from making the team on the hit tv show, pro stars.

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