APDespite having to be stretchered off the field and hospitalized on Sunday, Raiders receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey has no hesitation about wanting to get back on the field as soon as possible.
“Always; I want to play football,” Heyward-Bey told the Contra Costa Times. “This is what I do for a living. So, definitely, I’m very eager to get back.”
So how soon is it possible? He’s listed as doubtful for Sunday and almost certainly won’t play against the Broncos, and after that the Raiders have their bye, so it will be at least two weeks before he’s back on the field. But from all indications the Raiders are optimistic that he could play when the Raiders return from their bye and play the Falcons in Week Six.
Heyward-Bey said his feeling is, the sooner the better. And he doesn’t feel any ill will toward Steelers safety Ryan Mundy for hitting him, either.
“That’s just football,” Heyward-Bey said. “I signed up to put on pads and go out there. That’s what happens out there. People get hit, people get hurt. It happens.”
Heyward-Bey said he and Mundy exchanged texts and there are no hard feelings.
“I told him, ‘Hey, it’s football,’” Heyward-Bey said.
And playing football is what Heyward-Bey wants to do, as soon as possible.
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Good Luck DHB. You rocked it last year. Would love to see you return for the falcs game
I’ve been a Raider fan for as long as I can remember and while I’ve never been incredibly huge on DHB as a player, there is no way I can’t love his attitude.
Sign Plaxco untill he comes back, if Plax sucks release him, if he plays well then let him finsh the year out!!!
That was a brutal hit, DHB is handing this with complete class.
DHB continues to do the Raider Nation proud. Rest up good!
He loves the game and he’s a true team player.
Has anybody else noticed his blocking whenever McFadden breaks one?
An Al Davis draft pick with High Character? Hard not to like this kid and it’s obvious why Reggie kept him.
He should’ve held onto the ball. Butterfingers.
Get well soon Dangerous Heyward-Bay
Suck it Cris Carter!
That’s a Maryland grad for you there. Lightning fast and a true class act. Same goes for guys like Torrey Smith, Vernon Davis and Josh Wilson.
Get well soon Darrius.
What a classy response. I thought he was going to be a bust but I’m so glad to see he’s turning it around and becoming productive. Good for you, DHB!
I’m definitely not a Raider fan but DHB is handling this with class and a tough spirit. Made me warm to the Black Hole a little. Hope he gets back out there soon for you guys and starts tearing up the opposition.
I admire DHB’s attitude and the work ethic he is known for in practice and on game day. BUT, I’m very curious to see what the recieving group can do with him on the sidelines. Hagan and Streater will get a lot more playing time this Sunday and it could bode well for the Raiders.
Most everyone called DHB a bust. I said give him 3 years and then judge him. He had a great season last year because of his intense work ethics. He works hard and long on the field even after most have already left. I’m sure the longer he plays the better he becomes. His hands are still a question, but he’s getting better. I still think he’s better than the prima-donna Crabtree who cried because he wasn’t the 1st WR taken in the draft. GO RAIDERS
Good to hear he’s going to me OK. I thought he was dead when they first put him on the cart.
Just another reason why he was a better pick over Crabtree.
Considering he was the 7th overall pick, he’s been a bust thus far. At least the raiders picked Jamarcus over Calvin Johnson lol. #hownottorunannflteam
Great attitude. Nice to see a WR that isn’t a diva. Another reason to feel good about the direction of the team.