Eifert Update

[PikesPeakUC]

Bengals TE Tyler Eifert is in LA, deciding whether to undergo a 3rd back surgery that would end his year, sources tell @FieldYates and me.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2017

[McC]

(10-11-2017, 05:29 PM)PikesPeakUC Wrote:

Bengals TE Tyler Eifert is in LA, deciding whether to undergo a 3rd back surgery that would end his year, sources tell @FieldYates and me.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2017

If you're the Bengals and he has the surgery, what the hell do you do then?  
Not exactly the kind of contract year a player wants.  Is he looking at the end of his career?

[leonardfan40]

(10-11-2017, 05:29 PM)PikesPeakUC Wrote:

Bengals TE Tyler Eifert is in LA, deciding whether to undergo a 3rd back surgery that would end his year, sources tell @FieldYates and me.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2017

[Gohards]

Who woulda known

[sandwedge]

This isn't good. I think the world of Tyler and his abilities, but if I count correctly, this is his 3rd back surgery. 2 as a Bengals and I recall he had 1 at Notre Dame. Either way, another back surgery is cause for concern for his football career. Time to move on and do your life's work.

[The Real Deal]

Shocking

[PikesPeakUC]

At some point you wonder whether he'll even continue to play. I can't imagine his back is going to be able to handle this over and over again. Back injuries are no joke and at that position, or heck, any position, it's going to be more trouble than it's worth.

[The Real Deal]

(10-11-2017, 05:36 PM)PikesPeakUC Wrote: At some point you wonder whether he'll even continue to play. I can't imagine his back is going to be able to handle this over and over again. Back injuries are no joke and at that position, or heck, any position, it's going to be more trouble than it's worth.

My (not so) bold prediction of the day: stick a fork in him, he’s done. Hasta la vista, baby. Sayonara, nfl career. See you later, alligator. Vamoose!

Yeah, I think he’s done. And it’s a shame.

[McC]

(10-11-2017, 05:43 PM)The Real Deal Wrote: My (not so) bold prediction of the day: stick a fork in him, he’s done. Hasta la vista, baby. Sayonara, nfl career. See you later, alligator. Vamoose!

Yeah, I think he’s done. And it’s a shame.

Another Bengal coulda been.  

[Thundercloud]

Gregg Cook, Odell Thurman, David Pollack ... we could name more. What a shame.

[sandwedge]

(10-11-2017, 05:48 PM)Thundercloud Wrote: Gregg Cook, Odell Thurman, David Pollack ... we could name more.  What a shame.

I honestly believe he could have been mentioned in the same breath as the great TE's if he hadn't had the injuries... But we keep mov'in, mov'in on!!

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

Damn, always thought this guy could be one of if not the best TE in the NFL if he could stay healthy.

But he hasn't even been the same before this. Sucks, but you have to think this is career ending.

Just saw he was getting fined for writing Pat Tillman and other names of military members on his cleats.

I like him as a person, good man. Wish all the best for him after football.

[Air Force 1]

Sad to hear..I'm not sure its the end for him but, I don't think he'll ever be the same if he has to have yet another back operation..It happens,,sadly so..

[SunsetBengal]

As a man that has suffered a serious back injury, I can tell you that they are no joke. I really feel for him, for what he is going through. If he's smart, he'll get himself repaired, and retire from the sport. At this point, he should have a nice amount of money saved up, his Notre Dame education to fall back on, and a chance to still lead a mostly normal rest of his life.

At his age, he can still get his back repaired, and live a fulfilling life. If he tries to come back to football, the shock and jarring will continue to destroy him. Best of luck, Tyler. May you make the right call.

[Butchie Tiger]

This is very sad, Eifert has to do what's best for his quality of life . It really is a shame as I like many others felt he could have been a special player .

[NATI BENGALS]

I dont know which position is rougher on NFL players TE or RB.

If surgery is an option on the back i dont see how he plays again this year.

Time to at least put him on IR and use the spot on a healthy body. Maybe after 8 weeks he heals up. Either way time to bite the bullet and make a roster move

[TheUberHuber]

Trade him!!!!!!!

[*ochocincos*]

Remember when myself and some others said the Bengals should have drafted a TE in the 1st because Eifert couldn’t stay healthy, yet others said no because Eifert is such a stud? Yea....


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[*ochocincos*]

(10-11-2017, 06:49 PM)TheUberHuber Wrote: Trade him!!!!!!!

Uhh no one would take him. He hits FA after this year.


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[*pally*]

Jim O says they should know sometime tomorrow the plan going forward