Woody: "Im considered ancient. No one wants me"

packerboiI lick rainbows

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Free agent defensive back Charles Woodson says NFL teams think he’s too old, and that’s why he remains unemployed six weeks after the Packers cut him.

“I’m 36, so of course I’m considered ancient in the game right now, and teams are looking for younger players and trying to make their rosters younger,” Woodson said on NFL AM. “If you’re an older guy they kind of push you to the side, and they’ll maybe look at you much later on down the road, when I guess they figure they can get you much cheaper.”

Woodson says his camp has put out word that he’s interested in finding a new team, but so far that interest hasn’t been reciprocated.

“Nothing right now, nothing substantial. I’m just waiting around. We put feelers out, just to see where everybody’s at, but there’s not much right now,” Woodson said.

Dude's had a terrific career. 99.9% of NFL players would kill for that career. Regarding GB, I don't even think it's money that's the issue. It's he's taking a roster spot that a Richardson, Hayward, House etc that isn't gaining valuable experience. Would Casey have had the season he did if Woody doesn't break his collarbone? No practice no matter how "close" it is to game experience matches actually going out and playing.

Still players will get hurt in 2013. And that's likely when Woody will get his call.

4/5/1312:20 PM

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H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

@PriscoCBS
Why would a team pay Ed Reed, and Charles Woodson is still out there? Woodson was better in 2012. At least he will tackle.

Prisco has a point.

4/5/1312:30 PM

Tavis SmileyMember

"Coach" Woodson would have such a nice ring to it.

4/5/1312:31 PM

Satori"...going where the climate suits my clothes"

Money was not the issue in GB, they simply didn't have a spot for him going forward

Very few NFL stars get to leave the game on their terms, and it has to be the most agonizing transition they'll ever face. "When the cheering stops"

Reminds of the movie " Goodfellas" when Henry Hill has to become just another schmoe as part of his witness protection plan - He totally struggles with not being Somebody and not having the life he used to have. Money, bling, chicks and respect all gone in the blink of an eye

4/5/1312:33 PM

HenryYou rang?

Yep.

You have to think that Woody is weighing the rigors of playing another season vs. what he would get paid.

4/5/1312:34 PM

heywardKaty Perry is bouncy

quote:
Originally posted by Hungry5:
@PriscoCBS
Why would a team pay Ed Reed, and Charles Woodson is still out there? Woodson was better in 2012. At least he will tackle.

Prisco has a point.

Don't know about Reed, but Woody can't cover anymore. That's a problem for a defensive back.

4/5/1312:35 PM

Tavis SmileyMember

quote:
Originally posted by Satori:
Money was not the issue in GB, they simply didn't have a spot for him going forward

Very few NFL stars get to leave the game on their terms, and it has to be the most agonizing transition they'll ever face. "When the cheering stops"

Reminds of the movie " Goodfellas" when Henry Hill has to become just another schmoe as part of his witness protection plan - He totally struggles with not being Somebody and not having the life he used to have. Money, bling, chicks and respect all gone in the blink of an eye

The other day I ordered spaghetti with marinara sauce and got egg noodles with ketchup, I'm an average nobody.

4/5/1312:47 PM

packerboiI lick rainbows

quote:
Originally posted by Satori:
Very few NFL stars get to leave the game on their terms, and it has to be the most agonizing transition they'll ever face. "When the cheering stops"

Amen brotha.

Last year JSO had an update on Craig Newsome. Heartbreaking. Though better now, he's got a pain pump implanted in him because he's been in non-stop pain since retiring. Have a lot of respect for Wood, but no..I ain't shedding no tears for his situation. Man is healthy and able to do what he wants and he's got millions.

Plus his wine is fairly decent.

4/5/1312:49 PM

TdogProspective Member

I'm an average nobody and I wouldn't have it any other way!
sorta like this line from a Billy Joe Shaver song:
"Nobody here will ever find me but I will always be around"

4/5/1312:49 PM

FedyaMember

quote:
At least he will tackle.

And yet somebody's paying Tramon Williams.

4/5/1312:50 PM

Satori"...going where the climate suits my clothes"

quote:
Originally posted by Tavis Smiley:
I'm an average nobody.

At least Charles has his wine business and enough coin to get some decent pasta

4/5/1312:50 PM

MichiganPackerMember

I think having broken collarbones in February 2011 and October 2012 is a major factor. He's clearly lost about two steps and can't play CB anymore, but even if you play him at safety, you run the likelihood that he'll play for about 5-6 games and then get hurt. Especially if he's asked to play a prominent role in run support and having to take on FBs or TEs 10-15 times a game.

4/5/1312:53 PM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

quote:
Originally posted by heyward:
Don't know about Reed, but Woody can't cover anymore. That's a problem for a defensive back.

Corner yes, not so much for S.

4/5/1312:57 PM

SchaapMember

If they brought him back it would be 2012 Donald D all over again. Sorry Wood - love ya man, but we're good.

4/5/131:03 PM

PackyMember

May just have to stay in shape and wait for some injuries to spark some interest. Or, say screw it and retire.

4/5/131:07 PM

BorisPerson Man Camera Dildo Shop - NFLFU®

quote:
Originally posted by packerboi:
Plus his wine is fairly decent.

SIX BOTTLE OPTIONS

SIX - RED
Six bottles of our signature TwentyFour by Charles Woodson Cabernet Sauvignon will be allocated for you at the bottling of each new vintage and will be shipped to your home or office upon the wine’s release. $865

TWENTYFOUR BOTTLE OPTIONS

TWENTYFOUR - RED
Twenty-four bottles of our signature TwentyFour by Charles Woodson Cabernet Sauvignon will be allocated for you at the bottling of each new vintage and will be shipped to your home or office upon the wine’s release. $2980

2 cases of wine for $3,000?!? It ain't THAT good, I assure you, & I'll get you a $35 bottle that'll make that stuff taste like Yellowtail.

And yes I know some of the money goes to charity but that's way over-priced & I simply hate that.

4/5/133:44 PM

TdogProspective Member

holy crap, no chit.
We're in a wine club and get a case of reds every 3 months for about $175 and we are very very seldom disappointed by one of them.

4/5/133:47 PM

IowacheeseKeen Insight

When I first read the thread title...I thought it was about Hauser

4/5/134:09 PM

ChilliJonI hate the Vikings!

I thought it was about Beef and was concerned we'd only see "I would've hit that" from now on.

4/5/134:19 PM

fightphoe93Member

Strictly from a playing standpoint, I guarantee Woodson is better than some of the guys that will end up making teams this year. The problem is, he's going to be more expensive than some of those FA rookies will be and just by being a veteran, he's automatically going to have to be paid more than a cheaper rookie which will make teams shy away.

Without the salary cap, there would be a spot for him somewhere based on sheer playing ability. Unfortunately, the cap is very unkind to declining veterans. Hard to believe just how good he was even just 2 years ago. In 2011, he still had some game left, but you could see him doing a lot more clutching and grabbing than he used to.

4/5/134:35 PM

CavetoadHuge Member

quote:
... he's got a pain pump implanted in him because he's been in non-stop pain since retiring.

I want a pain pump too.

4/5/135:34 PM

ChilliJonI hate the Vikings!

National Champion. Heisman Trophy. Played in two Super Bowls. Won a ring. Defensive player of the year. All Pro. There's nothing left to accomplish.

After being one of the best guy's on the field for the majority of your first 36 years it has to be crushing to hear "he's done". That has to be tougher to deal with than the prospect of not playing.

Hope he calls it a career. Leaving the game with that kind of hardware and your health at 36 is a blessing. HOF is next.

4/5/136:25 PM

packerboiI lick rainbows

quote:
Originally posted by Boris:
And yes I know some of the money goes to charity but that's way over-priced & I simply hate that.

I was at a charity event in Milwaukee where I sampled it. And ya it was good. But NO not a 150.00 a bottle good.

The autographed bottle is a cute touch but Im not dropping that kind of coin on that either. I'd sooner get his signature on something football related (e.g. a jersey).

Have a lot of buddies in the restaurant and wine biz including those who are sommelier's. Several have told me 50.00 bucks is the top you should ever pay for a bottle. Beyond that most wine "experts" can't tell the difference between that and a 400.00 bottle.

4/5/137:18 PM

hof1991Member

Vets get a special deal and don't count as much on the salary cap, if they are making near the minimum. But CW wouldn't play for vet minimum, nor should he. If a vet wants to hang around another year, the cap lets them, but not at a big salary. $2 million for a player with no upside or future is a lot. At this point Woodson is not too much better than Bush as a db and much less valuable as a special teamer.

4/5/139:13 PM

Salmon DaveMember

quote:
Originally posted by Cavetoad:

I want a pain pump too.

S'cool. I can hook ya up, bro. Just 20 bucks. Meet me in the parking lot in ten minutes. Go out the back door so's nobody sees us leaving together, k?

4/5/139:52 PM

Satori"...going where the climate suits my clothes"

quote:
Originally posted by Cavetoad:

I want a pain pump too.

quote:
Originally posted by Salmon Dave:

S'cool. I can hook ya up, bro. Just 20 bucks. Meet me in the parking lot in ten minutes. Go out the back door so's nobody sees us leaving together, k?

Your use of the phrase "back door" makes me think you and Cavetoad aren't talking about the same thing when he suggests he wants a pain pump

4/5/1310:05 PM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

Sure they are.

4/5/1310:13 PM

Salmon DaveMember

I'm not going to tolerate this. I'm going to go to bed and get some sleep, and try to think of something really funny to say when I get up tomorrow.

You guys both wait right here. I'm not done with you yet by any means.

4/6/1312:00 AM

RoyalWulffMember

If he doesn't get any offers, how about bringing him in as an assistant DB coach? the guys is very game-smart.

4/17/139:35 PM

packerboiI lick rainbows

He's still got a decent chance IMO to be signed at some point. All it takes is about 2 injuries to any teams starting DB's and suddenly he'd be in demand. Same holds true even if it's 1 injury if that happened to be that teams only decent safety. And there are plenty of teams with some pretty crap DB fields.

PFT had a blurb that the 9ers havent closed the door on signing him yet.

4/17/1310:01 PM

Grave DiggerMember

Cullen Jenkins didn't sign until July I think two years ago. Heck, Bert Farve didn't sign with Minnesota until after the hard part of training camp was over. There's plenty of time for Wood to catch on somewhere. I think some teams wait until they see how the draft turns out for them before they sign free agents.

4/18/1310:09 AM

Boston JimMember

quote:
Originally posted by RoyalWulff:
If he doesn't get any offers, how about bringing him in as an assistant DB coach? the guys is very game-smart.

I thought the same thing. CW, has leadership qualities and would probably be a very good coach. This is a way for Woodson to stay involved in the game.

That said, I don't think CW wants that big of a pay cut, and might not want the huge workload that comes with coaching.

4/18/1310:46 AM

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