Sean Pa Patriot

Hope he gets better , I always liked him, sad that the Pats did not keep him, but that is faith.. God Speed David.

Rerouted receiver - The Boston Globe

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We going to take it one game at a time

Fencer

Yep. Sad story ... up to a point. He's still a young guy who's made some millions, played effectively in Super Bowl victories, and carved out a small corner of the record books.

All the best to him from here on out.

Never has somebody left for more money and been any classier about how he handled it.

Pats726

I agree...all the best to him...a great piece by Reiss...

blownsigningbonus

Yes, great work as always from Reiss.

I love the fact that Givens doesn't hold any grudges with the Pats -- still up here, follows the games, would call the Pats first for a return.

I remember being really angry with him for that drop down the sideline his rookie year against the Jets. But I think that was the last time I ever cursed his name! Good luck, David - he worked for and earned everything he's achieved on the field, and as others pointed out, he's already done a lot.

Mack Herron

I admire his saying that he did not appreciate what he had here until he went to Tennessee. I think other players (Law, Milloy, Branch) probably feel the same way but aren't able to admit it. His clarity of vision will allow him to succeed.

Scouse Patriot

Been there so I can relate to his troubles mentaly. It's a time where you do learn who your friends and trustworthy people are, two friends remembered to pick up the phone or visit to see how I was. I also went through three doctors because one made my injury worse and the other couldn't care less if I'm honest.

Forget football and sports, I learned that the simple things in life matter the most and I hope you can regain that normality such as running with your dogs because it's whats most important in life. Normality. Anybody whos been injured for a long time and didn't almost cry for a simple walk to the shop or do a days work is a liar.

I really hope it all works out as best as it can for you David.

billdog3484

wow great article. i was wondering where he has been. wouldve been nice if his knee healed and he came back. what a great post-season receiver.

MrBigglesWorth

great article. my prayers with givens to be able to run again without pain

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apple strudel

I had no idea his injury was so severe. It must be very hard to adjust to the prospect of being only 28 and possibly never running again. Good luck, David.

Gwedd

Same here. I spent 2 months at Bethesda Naval Hospital. When you are in pain, and confined to either your bed or a wheelchair, and dependent upon others to do just simple things for you, it really changes the way you look at things. I'm thankful just to be able to walk without crutches. There were some really dark times there when there was a chance I wouldn't be walking again, let alone run or jog or swim, or return to flying. It ended one career, but opened a whole lot of other doors.

This is a great article about Givens, and shows that he gets it, what's important, and how to move on, take another tack when you hit an obstacle.

Thanks for posting this story, it's very good, and a good cautionary tale for others, especially young men, athletes and all, who, seeing the world and themselves through the illusory eyes of youth, still believe themselves to be immortal.

Respects,