OT: Classy move by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

[ctpatsfan77]

Bucs announce signing of paralyzed former Rutgers player Eric LeGrand | ProFootballTalk

 

[Bobs My Uncle]

Awesome stuff. Greg Schiano moves to the top of my fav competitive head coach list.

 

[Shockt327]

So, like, he gets a contract and everything (or simply a signing bonus)? If so, that's nice.

 

[warx]

A very classy move by the Bucs, hopefully he can help to inspire and continue his rehabilitation.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

So, like, he gets a contract and everything (or simply a signing bonus)? If so, that's nice.

No money, per this article.

That said:

Able to resume his studies via video conference calls, LeGrand expects to graduate next fall with a degree in labor studies. He has since served on Rutgers' radio football broadcasts and is working on a book. IMG has signed him to help LeGrand with his broadcasting career.

 

[neuronet]

Definition of honor and class. Kudos to the Bucs management.

 

[WhiZa]

Very Classy.

I'm confused on how it will work though. Will he count against the 90-man roster, isn't there a minimum salary for all players (i guess it does not need to be guaranteed), will he retire a Buc?

 

[randomk1]

Oh damn...i remember when that injury happened...i was hoping he might recover.

 

[strngplyr]

Classy move by the Bucs and LeGrand continues to be an inspiration. Awesome move, awesome kid, great story.

 

[Kontradiction]

Very Classy.

I'm confused on how it will work though. Will he count against the 90-man roster, isn't there a minimum salary for all players (i guess it does not need to be guaranteed), will he retire a Buc?

Its an honorary signing so I'm guessing that he won't count against the roster.

 

[rjw]

Guess its like when someone signs a one day contract to retire as a member of that team?

 

[PatriotDynasty_12]

It's stories like this that make me still believe in the human race. Great move by the coach, need more stories like this in the news.

 

[PatsFanSince74]

This will be a very big story in the NY area tomorrow, I'll bet.

Can't wait to see if any of the tabloids zap the Jests or Giants, located just a few miles from his campus, for not making a similar gesture, putting aside Coach's connection to Rutgers.

 

[resdubwhite]

Damn. That story would bring a tear to a glass eye.

 

[Urgent]

Good for you, Tampa Bay.

Assume there is no cash, but he will count against the 90 roster. So what, easy to find one spot in 90. Nice to hear a positive story today.

I look forward to the sign-him thread whenever he is released by the Bucs.

 

[tuckeverlasting]

reminds of when the c's drafted landon turner.

 

[Calciumee]

I saw this earlier and was very impressed by the Bucs!

 

[signbabybrady]

Wow. BB then Schiano.

 

[reflexblue]

Bucs announce signing of paralyzed former Rutgers player Eric LeGrand | ProFootballTalk

Yes it was a very classy move. :rocker:

 

[Husse]

Kudos to the Bucs, that's really classy move.