Comments on: Johnny Knox changes his mind, retires from NFL

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:40:57 +0000

bearsoxass says: Feb 14, 2013 7:34 AM

“What a player, he change history of the NFL. We all miss this future HOF!”

Johnny Knox doesn’t need the HOF, or your validation, to be a class act…But thanks for your lame sarcasm.

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:57:13 +0000

“That’s just b/c these cowards know they can hide behind their computers w/o fear of getting knocked out. They’re basically just overcompensating for being nobodies in their actual lives. It’s a coping mechanism to counter feeling so insignificant and worthless.”

Well-said, tigerphins…We can only hope these callous dopes stay in there parents’ basements forever, and that they never procreate.

By: wretchu

wretchu — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:15:20 +0000

Absolutely made the right call, Johnny. If you can’t even walk, football is out of the question. Get out while you still are able to. The worst thing that could’ve happened was you get back in the field, get hit in the back and then never walk again. Gonna miss you on the field, Johnny, but life is more important than football.

By: tigerphins

tigerphins — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:14:28 +0000

cjevans13 says:
Feb 14, 2013 1:03 PM
How in the hell can anyone give a thumbs down to anyone wishing this guy well. He suffered a serious injury and because of that he is retiring. It is the best forhim and his family. This guy could have been paralized.
I wish you the best Johnny, it was fun to watch you play.
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That’s just b/c these cowards know they can hide behind their computers w/o fear of getting knocked out. They’re basically just overcompensating for being nobodies in their actual lives. It’s a coping mechanism to counter feeling so insignificant and worthless.

By: iowahbr

iowahbr — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:03:14 +0000

We can pretend the NFL is a big deal but your future is worth a 100 times more than that. You made the right choice, now get your health back.

By: mputelli55

mputelli55 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:52:11 +0000

I’ll fly my Knox13 jersey next year, and my signed rookie card no matter what. guy was one of my favorite Bears, he had drive and determination even before the injury, getting screwed by martz for freakin roy williams..and still managed to take his starting spot back! Mad Fighter Knox!

By: cjevans13

cjevans13 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:03:21 +0000

How in the hell can anyone give a thumbs down to anyone wishing this guy well. He suffered a serious injury and because of that he is retiring. It is the best forhim and his family. This guy could have been paralized.
I wish you the best Johnny, it was fun to watch you play.

By: richkotitte

richkotitte — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:30:25 +0000

You made the right choice walking away with your health. Best of luck in the next phase in your life!

By: tbred2328

tbred2328 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:46:33 +0000

Good luck Johnny. Wish you well moving forward.

By: bearsoxass

bearsoxass — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:34:56 +0000

What a player, he change history of the NFL. We all miss this future HOF!

By: chalkruz1989

chalkruz1989 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:33:14 +0000

More players need to follow Johnny Knox’s lead. He’s an athlete, a professional albeit so walking away must’ve been extremely difficult for him.

But, walking away from the game now before anything life threatening sure beats a year or two more NFL paychecks.

Knox will be able to play with his children and live a long, healthy life instead of bound to a bed or wheelchair or even worse.

Players like the money and fame that the NFL brings, but, if it all comes at the expense of your life being hindered starting at the age of 35, is it really worth it?

Congrats to you Mr. Knox for showing that your health is bigger than the game!

By: jetsflyinghigh

jetsflyinghigh — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:53:43 +0000

thought the kid had real potential, a shame to see it go down like that. hopefully he can continue on with a quality life and won’t have too many side effects from this. a shame to see so many down votes from well wishes, people need to grow up. it’s not his fault he did something with his life and you’re sitting in your mom’s basement, just take a look in the mirror and blame that person.

By: orivar

orivar — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:43:17 +0000

That sucks. Hopefully in a year or so he might be back up to speed, can always wish that for him anyways.

By: thraiderskin

thraiderskin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:05:37 +0000

Good luck dude, sorry it had the go down like this.

By: andyvictory

andyvictory — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:16:25 +0000

As a man who will never throw a football, pitch a baseball, or hop on his bmx bike and rip anymore (due to devastating neck and back injuries). My heart goes out to you Johnny. This is as hard as it gets, but props for your truly wise, responsible and admirable decision. Stay focused on how great the “ride” was, and how much better you’re going to make it from here on out. Best wishes to you sir, take this world by storm.

By: johnnysoup1

johnnysoup1 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:39:42 +0000

Good luck post NFL..

By: nobisoreal

nobisoreal — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:25:11 +0000

Anthony Hargrove is a scumbag and robbed this kid of a chance to set himself up for life monetarily, let alone a chance to leave any kind of legacy in the NFL.

By: beefbus

beefbus — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:15:43 +0000

Thanks for the great memories Johnny Knox, no matter how short. He was an excellent deep threat and returner. Good luck to you in your future endeavors. I’m glad you’re walking.

By: goldenperspective

goldenperspective — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:04:25 +0000

Hopefully ESPN switches Mr. Knox for Mr. Lewis.

By: boogerhut

boogerhut — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:56:57 +0000

And yet somehow Johnny Knoxville is fine. Doesn’t make sense.

By: xplicitpits

xplicitpits — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:37:32 +0000

Very sad. One of the most gruesome hits I’ve seen in football history. Big Seahawks fan & watched it real time. Much respect to the entire Knox family & Chicago Bears!

By: gooftroopers

gooftroopers — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:03:16 +0000

As a football fan you hate to see such a young promising player have his career cut short. I just hope that he spent wisely and can go on to lead a productive healthy life outside of football. Sincerely, a Vikings Fan.

By: baseballstars

baseballstars — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:59:31 +0000

I remember when some people believed Knox could end up breaking the trend of mediocre Bears receivers and become a star. They didn’t feel that way because it wasn’t warranted. Knox made some great catches. It sucks things have turned out this way for him.

Titans fan here wishing you the best, Johnny.

By: berrianthehatchet

berrianthehatchet — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:52:04 +0000

And people wonder why the players want all the money they can get when they can get it. Any player is one injury away from being terminated from a non-guaranteed contract. I don’t think contracts should be guaranteed, but I don’t think contract should be all one way in favor of the team. Good luck Knox from a Vikings fan.

By: jimmysee

jimmysee — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:34:07 +0000

This Packers fan wishes Johnny well. He’s a good guy and a fierce competitor.

By: maddbearfan

maddbearfan — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:25:49 +0000

Thanks for everything Johnny, you made watching the Bears play a lot more fun.
Hope things go well for you in the future son.

By: losanginsight

losanginsight — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:11:24 +0000

He did have one of the coolest names in the NFL.

By: willcoop62

willcoop62 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:09:28 +0000

Johnny, I’m very happy to hear that you’re going to do what’s in the best interest of you. Your health is what’s important right now. I watched Daryl Stingley, and his gruesome injury. I really don’t want to see you maimed or killed on that field, man it’s really not worth it. For what it’s worth I really enjoyed watching you, and for sure what I thought was going to be a very productive career. As a Bear fan I’m sad to see you go but ad a human, I’m glad you’re making the right choice. Good luck in your endeavors.

By: ijsisk2234

ijsisk2234 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:05:09 +0000

Really sucks to hear this, i was hoping for a comeback. Knox would have had a very productive career. Sad thing is he was hustling his tail off to recover a fumble and fatty hargrove had to hit him like that. Boo fatty hargrove and bear down to Knox. #Bear4Life

By: areyesrn

areyesrn — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:04:33 +0000

I just remember him Running all over the Philadelphia Eagles whenever they faced the Bears…