Al Wilson?

[molsen81]

What team will he end up with this season or do you think he will retire?

 

[vol4eva]

He almost broke his neck last year. So I think he might retire.

 

[hatvol96]

I find it hard to believe that he could pass an NFL physical.

 

[mattvols]

yeah thats what the story seems to be. Everyone's interested in a 5 time pro bowler but not if he cant be cleared. I'd have to guess he'd be done with his career.

 

[orangeblooded_2]

I look for Al to be picked up by someone by week 6 or 7...about the time a lot of LBs will be going down with injuries...Not sure how he will do with his neck problems.

 

[rustyshackleford]

does anyone think he could end up at a college coaching position? i think he would bring an intensity and fire like trooper has in the last few years

 

[molsen81]

Wow, I didn't know his injury was that serious. I think he would a great coach with his intensity.

 

[dan4vols]

special teams coach '08-09 season I'm hopin.

 

[VOLNPA]

Big Broncos fan here (so I was very happy w/ Henry and Fleming last night). Denver tried to trade him 2 or 3 separate times, but the physicals were a no go. I'm guessing he'll take 1 more stab at it, but I'm not too optimistic. My unfortunate guess is that it's all over.

 

[Elephant slayer]

I work with a close family member of Al's in Jackson TN. He wants to give it one more try, but is struggling finding anyone to pick him up. Team physicals keep getting in the way. It's getting late in camp as well, his best shot will be at the expense of someone getting hurt late in the preseason and a team needing an experienced guy quick to fill a role. If it doesn't work out this year, he'll be through. I just pray he doesn't end up a Bungle.

 

[truefan]

does anyone think he could end up at a college coaching position? i think he would bring an intensity and fire like trooper has in the last few years

Only if he has finished his degree.

 

[bigroxtar]

I work with a close family member of Al's in Jackson TN. He wants to give it one more try, but is struggling finding anyone to pick him up. Team physicals keep getting in the way. It's getting late in camp as well, his best shot will be at the expense of someone getting hurt late in the preseason and a team needing an experienced guy quick to fill a role. If it doesn't work out this year, he'll be through. I just pray he doesn't end up a Bungle.

I talked to Fred White (who by the way works at verizon in circuit city in cedar bluff - go see him and get a phone!) about him recently and he confirmed that story. Too bad for Al. He was a great player and leader on the field.