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  1. May-2nd-2012 08:15 PM #16
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    Default Re: WaPo: Buccaneers sign Eric LeGrand, Rutgers DT paralyzed in 2010

    This was a super cool move.
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    Default Re: WaPo: Buccaneers sign Eric LeGrand, Rutgers DT paralyzed in 2010

    One of the classiest moves by an NFL organization to do. Just curious. Is he from Tampa or a Buc fan?
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    Default Re: WaPo: Buccaneers sign Eric LeGrand, Rutgers DT paralyzed in 2010

    Quote Originally Posted by paloosa View Post
    One of the classiest moves by an NFL organization to do. Just curious. Is he from Tampa or a Buc fan?
    Neither. The Bucs new coach was Rutgers' head coach the time LeGrand was paralyzed.
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    Default Re: WaPo: Buccaneers sign Eric LeGrand, Rutgers DT paralyzed in 2010

    Nice move, but now the Bucs are going to have to eventually be the A holes who cut the guy.
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    Default Re: WaPo: Buccaneers sign Eric LeGrand, Rutgers DT paralyzed in 2010

    In an era where there is a lot of selfishness in pro sports on all sides, it is nice to see something like this occur. Puts your faith back in professional sports that they do in fact realize there are more important things than their greed and independent glory.
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    Default Re: WaPo: Buccaneers sign Eric LeGrand, Rutgers DT paralyzed in 2010

    Quote Originally Posted by D-Day View Post
    Nice move, but now the Bucs are going to have to eventually be the A holes who cut the guy.
    You think that's what he cares about? Or that he was, in fact, signed by a pro team? He knows that he's probably never going to play again, but he still made a pro team.

    As long as he's on the roster, he can get the medical care the team provides, right?
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    Default Re: WaPo: Buccaneers sign Eric LeGrand, Rutgers DT paralyzed in 2010

    does he actually get paid though?
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    Default Re: WaPo: Buccaneers sign Eric LeGrand, Rutgers DT paralyzed in 2010

    Quote Originally Posted by Hitman21ST View Post
    You think that's what he cares about? Or that he was, in fact, signed by a pro team? He knows that he's probably never going to play again, but he still made a pro team.

    As long as he's on the roster, he can get the medical care the team provides, right?
    I'm not sure if he was being sarcastic. My sarcasm meter has some activity when I read his post, but not sure.

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    Default Re: WaPo: Buccaneers sign Eric LeGrand, Rutgers DT paralyzed in 2010

    Quote Originally Posted by Sowers View Post
    does he actually get paid though?
    no.

    Quote Originally Posted by Hitman21ST View Post
    Since he signed with the Bucs and is on the roster, doesn't that now make him eligible for the health care/rehab/sports therapy the NFL offers?
    He gets a #52 jersey, a helmet, and a ceremonial contract. No money, etc involved. From what I heard Rutgers/NCAA insurance takes care of the rehab/healthcare, etc.....for now.

    http://jacksonville.com/sports/footb...e-eric-legrand
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    Default Re: WaPo: Buccaneers sign Eric LeGrand, Rutgers DT paralyzed in 2010

    Quote Originally Posted by pjfootballer View Post
    I'm not sure if he was being sarcastic. My sarcasm meter has some activity when I read his post, but not sure.

    http://www.thefastlaneforum.com/atta...eifserious.jpg
    Your meter is calibrated to specifications. My obviously sarcastic interpretation device has been sent in for repair.
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