Comments on: Brady Quinn’s poignant comments on relationships

By: dryheaveone

dryheaveone — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:19:52 +0000

yeah, I’m sure if there were no “smart-phones” this tragedy would have never happened…*groan*….are some of you people for real?…If you really need an Athlete to put life into perspective for you…wow…you’ve got bigger things to worry about

By: fatguystrangler

fatguystrangler — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:51:08 +0000

I watched Brady Quinn’s comments on Football Night in America, and I was just taken aback by how dead-on he was. Social media and technology can be more of a curse than a blessing for people not equipped to deal with them. Makes me glad to still have a ‘dumbphone’. I’ll remember these comments going forward

By: johnnyjagfan

johnnyjagfan — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:00:17 +0000

I felt the same way after watching him speak. What a guy. I always had a different impression of Quinn. Didn’t think he was this deep.

After reading that long article in the NYT about that undrafted rookie on the Falcons, these words ring truer. He said that he wouldn’t ever ask a vet lineman go hang out after work or anything, because these guys have lives. Quinn’s words should be heeded. How can you get in the foxhole with guys you don’t want to try to get to know?

By: ccjcsr

ccjcsr — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:53:15 +0000

A Notre Dame Grad, he actually uses his education in his life unlike others. It’s the word we live in….the lol, smiley face, #hashtag world, In a sense I think the world is getting dumber

By: gustavejfrerotte

gustavejfrerotte — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:24:17 +0000

That is some truth there.

Watched my 16 year old and a friend sitting on opposite ends of our couch texting each other and some friends. Took both phones away for an hour and sat and talked with them both until I figured they were as uncomfortable as they were going to get. Im pretty sure I made my point based on our conversation.

It’s easy to get wrapped up in our problems. They are persoanl and immediate. This makes it difficult to see the struggles that others, even those close to us, are going through.

I’ve explanined to my children that our personal struggles will still be there to be dealt with and overcome tomorrow, but today you may be able to make a difference in someones life by actually caring about who they are, how they are and how they are doing.

And to nfldtw, hang in ther man. It is never easy, but it does get better.

By: monsterscream

monsterscream — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:07:00 +0000

I must admit that Brady Quinn is an absolute joke when it comes to being a starting NFL quarterback. But having watched what I could stomach of that ‘game’ vs. the Panthers and hearing his post game comments, I must say this…

Brady Quinn is an absolute joke when it comes to being a starting NFL quarterback.

By: rgb2425

rgb2425 — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:41:38 +0000

Sounds a lot like Lou Holtz. Great human being with a true appreciation for relationships with actual people (except Mark May), not electronic devices. Must be an Irish thing. go ND

By: vex24

vex24 — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:41:16 +0000

BQ’s Statement is so much on point that I felt it necessary to give it props, yet he left absolutely nothing for me to add in the comment…. COMPLETELY well said, Brady.

By: jbholcom

jbholcom — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:35:16 +0000

After what I saw and heard from Brady yesterday, it looks like he has turned the corner as a man and a football player.

By: brownsclown

brownsclown — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:56:37 +0000

Well stated. Deep, thoughtful and very sincere words on relationships that show a depth of thought no commonly found anywhere, let alone by athletes.

Kind of explains his play. His deep thinking probably diminishes his ability to throw accurately.

By: 808koi

808koi — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:54:24 +0000

I have new respect for you Florio! This story is beyond the sport we love and relevant to all of our lives.

By: dayumyou

dayumyou — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:37:59 +0000

Nicely Done Brady Quinn…..Nicely done indeed!!!

By: mrpickled

mrpickled — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:34:54 +0000

Now I’m done!

By: EJ

EJ — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:11:29 +0000

I know now after hearing Quinn’s statement that I will slow down a bit and pay closer attention to my surroundings and whoever is near.

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:04:13 +0000

Always liked Brady Quinn going back to his ND days…What a class act.

By: tennesseeoilers

tennesseeoilers — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:58:56 +0000

Same here … A whole new respect and appreciation for Brady Quinn.

-Titans Fan

By: zombiebuddha

zombiebuddha — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:55:05 +0000

Dammit, who’s cutting onions in here?

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:33:07 +0000

Amen, Brady.

These social networks have left young people unable to communicate or even socialize in person.

THis just in “online friends” aren’t real friends.

By: UnderTheHoodie

UnderTheHoodie — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:22:07 +0000

Mike: I will be printing this out at well and spreading the word. The more people that hear Quinn’s message, the better society could be for all of us.

By: bengalsstillsuck

bengalsstillsuck — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 07:16:56 +0000

Im a Browns fan an this kid cld of been a productive QB but be didnt have a fighting chance with our ownership an Denver had Tebow an it might be to late in KC but he is right on about hes post game comments today well said Quinn.

By: jessethegreat

jessethegreat — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 07:06:22 +0000

His career trajectory hasnt fared too well so far, but Brady Quinn is still making Notre Dame proud he’s an alumni with his character off the field.

By: ncm42

ncm42 — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 07:03:54 +0000

Well said, Brady Quinn. Wish you were still in Denver, learning under Manning…

By: claymatthewsisonsteroids

claymatthewsisonsteroids — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 07:02:29 +0000

Brady Quinn reveals his inner philosopher…. Very well stated, Mr. Quinn.

By: lostsok

lostsok — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:48:28 +0000

I’m ambivalent regarding the success of the Chiefs in general–don’t like or hate them especially–but I’ll root for them with Brady. He’s always deserved a better set of circumstances than football has given him. His comments suggest he has the maturity and intelligence to put that in perspective.

Hopefully he can help his teammates as much off the field as he did on it this week…

By: Jay Cutler is an elite QB

Jay Cutler is an elite QB — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:34:51 +0000

We live in a world where not feeling anything is considered cool. Having emotions and feelings deeper than your average small talk is frowned upon.

By: nfldtw

nfldtw — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:33:40 +0000

I have with depression and I’m beating it because of people like Brady Quinn. I came out to the world on social media about my struggles and was surprised and touched about some of the messages I received. I can’t tell you how much it means to me when people really care and want to know, how I’m doing and ask an in depth question not just a ‘how are you’ ‘good’. When I say depression, I mean suicidal thoughts and almost action. But today I couldn’t be better because of the support of loved ones.

You can never say that the tragedy could have been avoided or what caused it. But I can say this the world needs more people to be like BQ speaking out and using there platform/fame for awareness. Nothing but good can come from this. Thanks for posting this Florio!

By: matckeeper

matckeeper — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:32:59 +0000

I think his point spot on in so many ways.

I also believe that it is interesting in our society that because an NFL player committed this action it is being seen as a tragedy and something that could be prevented. However, what many are failing to talk about and understand is that domestic violence is far more prevalent in modern day society, and the intense variable of DV can lead to action like this…which are not doubt tragic, but also not always talked about.

By: brenenostler

brenenostler — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:32:35 +0000

One great dude. Hope he makes the most of this second chance he’s getting.

By: bobothegreatest

bobothegreatest — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:26:59 +0000

The problem is, we are all fractured people to some extent. Our insecurities prevent us from probing deeper into others, even when we see tell tale signs.

More importantly, when we are confused, hurting and at wits end, we retreat into ourselves as well.

We can be so broken, that we are doing everything we can to keep up the facade of normalcy. We try to fool others as we do ourselves into thinking we control what goes on around us.

Every one is a victim in this situation.

Bobo

By: filmex2000

filmex2000 — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:22:37 +0000

Never really cared for Quinn but I was blown away by the thoughtfulness and sincerity of his comments.
Technology has become a cult fetish for far too many people. I have relatives that would rather text than talk. We have become a land of data processors. Kudos to Brady for noticing.