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Sean Spence future

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by steelersrule6, Apr 27, 2013.

  1. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Keith Butler LB coach said he doesn't expect him to play this season if he does it would be a miracle. They don't even know if he will be able to play in 2014 by then his career could be over.
     
    steelersrule6, Apr 27, 2013
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  2. shaner82

    shaner82 Well-Known Member

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    If he can't play at all this upcoming season, I don't have much hope for him to ever do anything.
     
    shaner82, Apr 27, 2013
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  3. cajunyankee

    cajunyankee Well-Known Member

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    Sean Spence

    Bouchette says Butler says it would be miraculous if Sean plays again but he's rooting for him. Plans are to IR him again this year.


    Its really sad to see such potential end.

    Cajun-
     
    cajunyankee, Apr 27, 2013
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  4. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Yeah, not going to see him this year but Butler said he's not giving up on him for 2014.
     
    Blast Furnace, Apr 27, 2013
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  5. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    Dam shame, the kid had the motor to compete.
     
    Wardismvp, Apr 28, 2013
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  6. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    I feel for the kid. He was such a good college player, and had (hopefully still has) such promise as a pro. The Steelers are absolutely doing the right thing - both for the team and the kid - by keeping him on the roster for another year instead of cutting him. It looks grim, but hopefully a few years from now he is the focus of a feel-good story about overcoming adversity.
     
    Steel_Elvis, Apr 28, 2013
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  7. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    It's mostly due to the nerve damage in his knee.
     
    steelersrule6, Apr 28, 2013
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  8. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Im a happy camper

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    If he had already been a superstar I would have doubted his return.
     
    jeh1856, Apr 28, 2013
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  9. SteelinOhio

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    This really is a shame. I had high hopes for Spence, and it was devastating what happened to him. He went from potential star to sidelined in seconds. I know he's not the first player that has had their career put in jeopardy (or ended) during a rookie preseason game, but these situations always make me sad.
     
    SteelinOhio, Apr 29, 2013
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  10. Cali Steel

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    We need Myron Cope to bring a Myna bird or something.
     
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  11. thesteeldeal

    thesteeldeal Well-Known Member

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    Just read that Tomlin disagrees with Coach Butlers assessment of Spences injury, Tomlin said he expects a full recovery. ???
     
    thesteeldeal, May 4, 2013
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  12. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Unless there is a more recent quote from Butler then the one I saw, he never said Spence was done, he said he was done for the 2013 season but they aren't closing the door on him for 2014, he's still hopeful he recovers for next year and said the kid deserves that much.

    I really hope he recovers because the coaches love him and seems like a real quality guy. It would be like having an extra draft pick next year.
     
    Blast Furnace, May 4, 2013
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  13. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    if they like him they will like rolle. butler seem like he's throwing out some incentive to the kid. he's got 3 months to go. spence will work his butt off if its going to happen. he's got heath to work with and that has to be a good thing.:cool:
     
    mac daddyo, May 4, 2013
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  14. Yogi4

    Yogi4 Well-Known Member

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    With all the medical advances, I think he has a shot but he will have to work for it.
     
    Yogi4, May 5, 2013
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