Sony Michel retires after 5 seasons

[lancerman]

Two-time Super Bowl champion RB Sony Michel retires early in Rams camp

Smart man, get in, win titles, make money, leave.

 

[TheBeers]

Good player, good guy, it's too bad about his knees.

 

[Brick27]

Over 11 million in career earnings and two Super Bowl rings. That’s a heck of a 5 year run.

Appreciate his contributions in 2018 and being a critical piece.

 

[jboston19]

Good for him. All the best going forward!

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

Thanks for the good 2018 postseason.

That being said we should’ve taken Chubb.

 

[Love The Drake]

Should of drafted Lamar

 

[Patriot Missile]

2018 post season Patriots Legend. I have no regrets when a player gets out for health reasons. Same goes for Malcolm Mitchell, career didn’t amount to what he hoped but his contributions vs Atlanta live forever with the fans.

 

[Patsgofor4]

Should of drafted Lamar

Should have

If you feel the need to make a snarky comment, at least master the basics of written English first.

 

[Guts]

Michel and Mitchell

Two Forever Patriots in being critical pieces in 2016 and 2018

 

[Wozzy]

Thanks for the good 2018 postseason.

That being said we should’ve taken Chubb.

Chubb wouldn’t have played in 2018, he couldn’t pass block. He’d be pinned to the bench with a 41 year old QB to protect.

The Pats also never would have offered Chubb that second contract. So it would cost them that last ring and he’s gone at the end of his rookie deal… just as he’s learning to pass block. Solid.

 

[TommyD4207]

I think with 5 years in he gets his pension too.

He said his body 'just wasn't working right anymore', but he does have a HS coaching gig set up already, and he's been thinking about it for a while, so he thankfully sounds pretty prepared. Best of luck, Sony, and thank you.

 

[Love The Drake]

Should have

If you feel the need to make a snarky comment, at least master the basics of written English first.

Lol yeah I don’t care too much about proper English on a football forum.
Honestly it’s the least of my concerns.
I bring it up cause I hated picking that position in the first I hated taking that player with his injury history and not really being the starter or best back on his own team,
When Tom Effing Brady said prior to the draft Lamar was a beast and at the time the longevity of Brady was up for debate,
The fact that Mcdaniels worked him out the night prior to the draft there was a lot of smoke he would come to NE and learn from Josh and Tom.
Instead we took a position which had been handled well here by role players and journey men.
The fact he is retired and Lamar is one of the highest paid QBs In the NFL refuels that fire.
I thank Sony for his playoff contributions his rookie year that helped us out tremendously.
However doesn’t warrant the pick over a Special talent like Jackson.

 

[TommyD4207]

Lol yeah I don’t care too much about proper English on a football forum.
Honestly it’s the least of my concerns.
I bring it up cause I hated picking that position in the first I hated taking that player with his injury history and not really being the starter or best back on his own team,
When Tom Effing Brady said prior to the draft Lamar was a beast and at the time the longevity of Brady was up for debate,
The fact that Mcdaniels worked him out the night prior to the draft there was a lot of smoke he would come to NE and learn from Josh and Tom.
Instead we took a position which had been handled well here by role players and journey men.
The fact he is retired and Lamar is one of the highest paid QBs In the NFL refuels that fire.
I thank Sony for his playoff contributions his rookie year that helped us out tremendously.
However doesn’t warrant the pick over a Special talent like Jackson.

He does when you're in win-now mode, and you're trying to draft players that could help THAT SEASON.

And yes, Lamar Jackson looks very Special every December, standing on the sidelines on crutches.

 

[Schmo]

He got two Lombardis, great money, and still has his youth. Invest that **** and live the dream, Sony. Good on ya.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Sony is 28. RBs usually hit the cliff at that age. Sony had knee issues when he entered the NFL, but 5 to 7 years is the career length of most RBs in the NFL.

All the best to Sony and his family.

 

[DarrylS]

Unfortunately, longevity issues are huge for RB's in the NFL..

 

[farn]

Michel and Mitchell

Two Forever Patriots in being critical pieces in 2016 and 2018

Stork was another ‘one year key piece’ as well imo.

 

[farn]

He does when you're in win-now mode, and you're trying to draft players that could help THAT SEASON.

And yes, Lamar Jackson looks very Special every December, standing on the sidelines on crutches.

Just here to add my voice to the ‘Jackson is overrated’ argument.

For some reason, players like Herbert, Jackson, Watson…. They get ooohs and aaahs and everyone gushes. But is the goal a SB ring or a Madden cover photo op ?

 

[PatsFan2]

We had two First Rounders that Draft and Drafted two Meh players. Watched both Chubb And Michel and don't know how the Patriots chose Sony. The word was he was the better pass catcher yet he couldn't catch a cold. It's like Drafting Harry over A.J. Brown the Patriots have a disturbing pattern.

 

[Triumph]

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