Shawn Andrews chemical imbalance thread

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

That idea could totally get some traction with the NFLPA.  I'm sure they'll be cool with it.

[General_Failure]

The NFLPA isn't allowed to make any more decisions until they sit down with a shrink and come out with a clean bill of mental health.

[The BIGSTUD]

Are we really bringing our personal familial experiences with depression into this conversation? Have we really regressed to the point where we're acting like ES'ers? An entire half of my family has issues with depression. I grew up dealing with that shtein. Do any of you care about that? You shouldn't. This is a FOOTBALL MESSAGE BOARD. I am here to root for a football team. If my football team's best lineman is missing time then he's farging with the team. I don't particularly care if the dude is depressed, has AIDS, or is missing his cock. If he isn't laying pavement for Westbrook to run on or keeping McNabb upright he means nothing to me. And he shouldn't mean anything to any of you. He doesn't know you or care about you. If you met him he would have nothing in common with any of you. He's been a world-class athlete for his entire life. He's been trained to do nothing but be an athlete. He's a millionaire and pro-bowler. He wouldn't be your friend. All of this fake weepiness is ridiculous.

I don't think the topic has gotten overly sappy or weepy. I think people were just being frank in the fact that Andrews simply can't "get over it" and come to camp. That is just a fact for some people with clinical depression.

But I kinda see what you are saying in the other half. Obviously, I'd never want to see anything bad happen to Andrews... or any Eagle for that matter. But if something did happen, am I going to fall to my knees and burst into tears? No. I'll feel bad about it, but I'm not going to break down crying. I don't even know the guy and never met him.

But I think everyone cares so much, not just for his health, but because everyone here wants to see the Eagles win and Andrews gives us the best shot to win, when he is anchoring that offensive line. The sooner Andrews gets better, the sooner we stop worrying about the offensive line. Also, the sooner we can stop reading about this BS and just get back to football and the actual game.

[Diomedes]

farg Andrews and his Ricky Williams cuckoo timing.

[SD_Eagle5]

Finally the voice of reason

[SD_Eagle5]

Andrews was on Mike Miss's show this afternoon, stole this recap from a credible person on the EMB:

That dude is DEPRESSED.

To sum things up, in case you didn't hear:



He's in Arkansas right now.

A doctor has him on an Anti-Depressant, which he starting taking last week.

He said it may take up to a few weeks for it to take effect, since he's a bit larger then average person.

He said he understands that Max has been playing his butt off in practice and that he would understand being benched if he came back now.

He said he hasn't talked to Andy Reid since last week.

He said he thinks his depression stems from events in his past, including a vague reference to being "piled on" in 1st grade (possibly 3rd grade, I don't recall which grade exactly he stated) on the playground by other kids, to being talked about through his school years and a few other vague events.

He spoke in a very low and somber tone the entire interview.

Although he did not come out and say it plainly, when asked about how the Eagles are treating him, he made repeated references about the daily fine he's receiving. But he also stated the money is meaningless compared to his mental state and he's looking at the fine as a business-only decision by the Eagles.

He said he doesn't want to rush coming back for fear of hurting himself or his teammates.

He said his doctor will have the final word on when he returns to the team.

He also said he loves football and that it's his main passion in life; however, he also reaffirmed that he would not sacrifice his own personal health to play football.

He also said that he declined the Eagles' provided offer for a medical professional, because he feared the stigma that might arise in a big town like Philly. So he sought his own help in Arkansas, where he could maintain a lower media profile.

[PhillyPhanInDC]

Correct me if I am wrong, but last year wasn't  one of Andrews' best. I wouldn't say he regressed, but the question now is, if he does come back, is his heart in it?

I don't think he should necessarily have his spot handed back to him. Supposedly MJG has looked really good in camp, and he should have a chance to compete based on the work he's put in this camp.

[rjs246]

Oh no. Imagine someone being picked on in elementary school. How would you ever recover from that? I'm just glad that he's taking care of himself and getting treatment for this terrible affliction.

[SD_Eagle5]

Oh no. Imagine someone being picked on in elementary school. How would you ever recover from that? I'm just glad that he's taking care of himself and getting treatment for this terrible affliction.

Imagine being picked on in Elementary school/Jr. High/ High School. Now imagine growing up and becoming a celebrity millionaire...I'm pretty sure I'd be shteinting on those people.

[BigEd76]

or you forget about them and move on with life like 99% of us did

[mpmcgraw]

Thanks Ed.

[ice grillin you]

youre born with clinical depression...its hereditary...being picked on wouldnt be why he has it but it could be what triggered it

[The BIGSTUD]

People with clinical depression don't think logically, so I doubt he can just forget about it. That possibility probably never entered his logic.

[mpmcgraw]

People with clinical depression don't think logically, so I doubt he can just forget about it. That possibility probably never entered his logic.

You clearly have no idea what clinical depression is.

[The BIGSTUD]

I have an idea, but the doctors really know and that is almost word for word what one said today on Daily News Live.

Take it up with him.