Former tight finish Darren Waller not too long ago retired from the NFL this offseason after eight seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Giants at 31 years outdated and only one yr right into a 3-year, $51 million extension.
In a latest media look, Waller revealed what he’ll miss most about enjoying within the NFL.
Waller not too long ago appeared on his former teammate Maxx Crosby’s podcast, The Rush, and mentioned that the factor he’ll miss probably the most is “going through so many difficult things” similar to exercises and conferences earlier than lastly going on the market with the blokes and seeing issues repay, and mentioned he’ll miss the “shared emotion” of that have.
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It’s a singular take and absolutely one thing that’s unimaginable to be replicated in one other line of labor.
Waller was traded to the Giants previous to final season and posted simply 552 yards and one landing in 12 video games, and during the last three years, he noticed his manufacturing take a dip because the accidents began to pile up.
He performed all 16 video games in 2019 and 2020 and posted 90 and 107 receptions whereas going effectively over 1,100 receiving yards every year.
In latest interviews, Waller revealed that his ardour for the sport had been slowly fading and that the damage scares began to develop into an excessive amount of to cope with and he’d be doing his teammates a disservice if he wasn’t all the best way in.
He could have hung up his cleats sooner than most anticipated, however Waller seems to be completely satisfied in his interview with Crosby.
