IF he wants to retire, he can just say "I'm not reporting to the team" and the Jets could suspend him. Then his cap hit won't go towards their cap total and if he comes back 41games into the yr, his cap hit would only be half of what it is now (7.6mill vs 3.8).
Now, this is tricky because they have to keep it kinda hush I guess that he's in fact just stepping away for a bit vs saying he's retiring.
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First - good for him and while I am certainly not privy to his thoughts or conflicts I completely empathize with his humanity. Any high value professional job comes with a never ending list of trade-offs. You need to be 100% committed to be successful and meet the demands of stakeholders and shareholders (team mates, coaches, owners, fans, etc.) - anything less and you're cheating yourself and your team (or co-workers /boss / stock holders for that oh too real world analogy). While this is killing me in the not-so real world of fantasy sports (he's my #1 guy on D in 2 keeper leagues), I applaud his honesty & authenticity at looking at the big picture of life. In the game of life and profession, you make trade offs - trade offs to your health (physical and mental), family, work-life balance, your humanity & well-being to name but a few. Take the time and space to do what's right for YOU. While I may miss you as the multi-cat stud you are - I honor your decision making process!
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Winnipeg-based TSN radio host Rick Ralph said a source told him Byfuglien “lost his love for the game.”
Yes and no. Depends on personal values. If he walks away he'd also be giving up fame, travel, thousands paying to see him every game, adrenaline, competition, etc.
Meanwhile this website actually became a thing when someone wasn't happy with his situation and did something about it.
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Yeah, but if Buff had to choose between playing hockey or pumping gas/working at a fast food restaurant, it MIGHT change his thought process. I doubt he was miserable, but the guy was legendary for putting on the pounds in the off-season, so my guess would be that he didn't want to go through that, so he didn't. Just an uneducated guess. I am happy for him if he packs it in. Can't put enough emphasis on doing what makes you happy or the inverse, not doing what makes you unhappy.
Five years ago I was unhappy at a job and I left them. My choices were not status quo or pumping gas. I moved to a better job. People's choices are not that limited. Limiting beliefs limit your potential. Worst case you pump gas to pick up cash while building towards something better. Unless you are really passionate about pumping gas... then go pump gas till the cows come home!
Anyway, I think we're getting a bit too philosophical for the scope of this thread...
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With the tole his body has taken.. I wouldn't be surprised if the reasons he's contemplating next steps are similar to Lou's.
he rigors of prepping for the season & daily grind.
Love the game or not... that can take its toll
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An updaet from Bob McKenzie on Twitter:
WPG has suspended Dustin Byfuglien for failing to report to camp. If he doesn’t report by opening day, WPG loses his cap hit until he does report.Not nearly as ominous as it sounds. WPG still wants Byfuglien back but needs to protect roster and cap flexibility until they know his intentions.The paperwork has been filed but it can be reversed at any time and it’s not something that would come as any surprise to Byfuglien. In the meantime, WPG waits while he ponders his future.
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