Marcus McNeill decides to retire

[ChrisPozz]

He was a focus of many on this board for quite a while.

Marcus McNeill decides to call it a career | ProFootballTalk

 

[NinerSickness]

I have to admit, I would've been tempted to go after him if I were a GM who needed a tackle (which the Niners don't). Too bad he had to retire so early, but I always think a guy who's played a few years in the league and retires is extremely smart. That's exactly what I'd do if I played 2 or 3 years in the league. I wouldn't care if I were all-pro'. I'd take the money & run.

 

[DoobieKeebler]

Neck injuries are really scary, so no one can blame the guy for retiring, especially as players have become increasingly concerned about health & safety. Also, McNeill still has some residual guaranteed money coming to him from his 2010 extension, so he shouldn't do too bad for himself.

 

[Jikkle]

I have to admit, I would've been tempted to go after him if I were a GM who needed a tackle (which the Niners don't). Too bad he had to retire so early, but I always think a guy who's played a few years in the league and retires is extremely smart. That's exactly what I'd do if I played 2 or 3 years in the league. I wouldn't care if I were all-pro'. I'd take the money & run.

That's why I say the Long Snapper (followed closely by the punter) is the greatest position in all of sports.

-You collect at least a 6 figure salary
-Very little wear and tear on the body
-You might be part of 10 or so plays a week
-Depending on your skills you can play into your late 30's and even 40's

 

[SFAnthem]

That's why I say the Long Snapper (followed closely by the punter) is the greatest position in all of sports.

-You collect at least a 6 figure salary
-Very little wear and tear on the body
-You might be part of 10 or so plays a week
-Depending on your skills you can play into your late 30's and even 40's

lol hard to argue that. I always thought being a kicker was sweet until the death threats after a shanked kick come in..

and if your Brian Jennings, you can get paid doing endorsement for pools.

 

[calsnowskier]

That's why I say the Long Snapper (followed closely by the punter) is the greatest position in all of sports.

-You collect at least a 6 figure salary
-Very little wear and tear on the body
-You might be part of 10 or so plays a week
-Depending on your skills you can play into your late 30's and even 40's

Back-up QB is a pretty cool job as well. They make 7-figures and only have to worry about splinters in their hand from an old clip-board.

 

[RobertPhD01]

He was a focus of many on this board for quite a while.

Marcus McNeill decides to call it a career | ProFootballTalk

Dominant Tackle from College to retirement!!:roll: Go 49ers!!