NFL rookie Chris Borland on retiring over concussion concerns
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Chris Borland was one of the most promising rookies in the NFL last season, but on Monday, the 24-year-old announced his retirement from the San Francisco 49ers. Borland cited the long-term health effects of head trauma as the main reason for his decision. He says the risks of playing are not worth the rewards. Borland joins "CBS This Morning" for his first live interview since his announcement.
I respect this guy so much.
1. Walking away from millions at such a young age is not easy.
2. He did his research and came to his own conclusion.
3. He is not bashing the game, or telling anyone not to play. He simply advocates for an informed decision!
4. His ability to express himself well is amazing
Mad respect.
melan12027 gave up the money he said forget that if you don't want to get hit no more you don't want his brain shaking around his head no more it's going to make you stupid you seen how my grandmother is
And now he broke after bashing his head his whole life to get to the nfl money, and not take it
@@kingdombeats618 Why do you care so much
@@kingdombeats618level of consistency in intensity is way different. Lil bro
@@kingdombeats618dudes not broke. Damn sure he has earned more than you have
Smart guy, made his own informed decision. Respect
Kudo`s Kudo`s Chris you have changed your mind ,Imagine when your 50 or so you`ll live a long along time....I`m happy for you..
*thats right*
Very smart
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I somehow lost my account password. I appreciate any help you can give me.
@Omari Johnathan instablaster =)
I think it takes a lot of COURAGE to WALK
from MiLLiONS of DOLLARS. Lots of GUTS.
+Pali Aha You can't make alot of use of it if you have brain damage and having suicidal thoughts.
+Pali Aha He spoke to the right people and thought about it, dying at the young age of 50 these days is unecceptable, headaches depression and suicidal thoughts everyday of your life is not the best way to live. The millions are no good if your a dead man walking. There is nothing worse to feel as if your dying away inside your own mind and it not like and itch you can scratch away. The age of the meathead is thankfully coming to an end.
go and get a life you fat fucking racist. and if you happen to be a brother an NFL owned cabbage head
I rather be a commie than some worth-less cabbage head american who couldn't tell the difference between their own arse or their elbow and judging from the quality of your education system probably can't spell it either. :0lol
*****
I think he spelled ARSE "A-R-S-E".
Just like he would've spelled ASS "A-S-S".
Kudos to this guy. Millions isn't worth irreparable neurological damage.
Clearly a smart guy
👍
He’s broke after bashing his head his whole life… not that smart
@@kingdombeats618Lol yeah he should have waited til he took his own life from CTE with millions in the bank.
Smart, eloquent young man. Wish him success in all his endeavors.
he white
@@Romes007 What does color have to with his decision. I wish played longer because he was a beast. But I understand his decision. I'm glad he retired as a 49er. Niner 4 life
Borland's a cool dude. I don't have an issue with what he said in this interview. A man made an informed decision about his health and quit a game he loved. The end.
So humble of him but he didn't say it on the news but he's giving back the money from the contract. He's only keeping the money he earned.
That guy was a beast. Wish we still had him on the team
I respect him.
You three previous commenters are a complete and utter joke. I'm as big of fan football fan as anyone but if you can't recognize the inherent risks involved with playing this game you're ignorant. To complain about a young man, with a bright future outside of football, stepping away from the game while still healthy is one of the most selfish things I've heard a "fan" say.
***** Please, tell me where I said the game "promotes" injuries? Sure, they are inherent in the game, but by no means are they "promoted". On the contrary, there is a huge point of emphasis in the rules on minimizing injuries. By your argument driving a car, working out, or simply living life outside of a bubble "promotes" injuries simply because they happen.
***** Yeah, he had privately expressed doubts of wanting to play in the NFL long before he was drafted. Is it wrong that he didn't disclose that in pre-draft interviews? Absolutely. But my point still stands, many "fans" criticize and chastise these players for walking away from the game while still healthy and capable players. Do you understand how ludicrous that is? Do you want every player to go out there and compete until their body is trashed and worthless by the time they're 40?
***** Yup, you've got me, I'm a total tree hugging freak...
More injuries in soccer... sure, I'll give you that. But then again you can't comprehend a simple argument. Football, soccer, boxing, whatever sport you want to use, any person who criticizes a player, of any sport, for retiring before they have degenerative injuries is a selfish, short-sighted "fan".
Face it, you can say whatever you want, but it doesn't change the fact that you're too ignorant to realize aside from that your clusterfuck of an organization wasted a high draft pick on Borland and can't control their own locker room.
It's not about that. He should have never went into the draft if he wasn't all in. He's obviously been thinking about this long before he got drafted. There's more to the story though. I'm not buying his version of it. He's just using concussions as a cover up for his real reason.
@@kyleblack7647 so what if he did that or had that intent? so what?
I'm glad you made this decision for yourself. Always remember other people who don't play this game football, do not realize what it's like being in your shoes until they walk the walk themselves. I admirer you. Thanks and God Bless you. Angelwatching
His decision on not playing football anymore was wise move.
Love this, "I don't think even the top neurologists truly understand the risks and the connection." Not worth the risk!
Great decision! Big guts, courageous! Great to come from a background to be able to make that decision so early in a career, not everyone is so fortunate to be able to make that decision. Big ups to him and good luck moving forward!!
One thing I'm interested in knowing is if he comes from a rich family or at least very well off. That fact would change the conversation greatly
Class act, tons of courage to do what he did.
He was an absolute beast on the field.
Calling him a wuss? I'd love to see you try and take him on. Unfortunately as fans you think football is life for all these players, when it isn't. Get a life.
Yet everyone bashed Andrew Luck when he did the same thing
Andrew Luck retired because he said he is tired of rehabbing injuries. Not because of concussions.
@@stephanwilliams4143 Still kinda the same thing.
I respect he's Decision. I wish he would of stayed. He was a BEAST. Borland and Foster would of been unstoppable. Imagine
Smart kid, nothing i mean nothing is more important than health
Articulate intelligent young ol’ fellow. He could’ve been a solid LB in the NFL. Borland was a great LB @ Wisconsin.
He was Pat Willis’s understudy and PW retired the year b4 with neck injuries. How smart does he look now/today !
Great responses. I applaud this guy
Knee and leg injuries are more of a concern. But also people need to slow down in football, and so make and change rules that would stop going out of control. And body launching. And outlaw purposeful head butting outside the tackle box.
Can't argue that.
He also said the NFL is for entertainment only
I honestly would have just played one for season for way more finical security but it’s his body
This guy Has Balls !! Strong guy
Wise guy. But nothing brave in what he did
@@glenn1001 going against 7.7 billion is brave . The same guys that hurt thier brains hide the symptoms because they have no ball to say anthing just like O.J.
If your heart isn't into it nothing else matters. He can coach now, right a books, talking tours...I'm sure he kept at least 5 million of his deal...
He looks like Baron Corbin
He went to the middle school I go too
I'm sure it was a very hard decision for him to make. I have a lot of respect for him, and I wish him well in his endeavors. I hope that detractors are aware of the tremendous risks that football has inherently in the game, and that they would understand why he made this decision.
Still seems pretty sharp, good for him he got out before the lasting long term effects
Sammy the great truth is he might start feeling effects years from now if he started playing young. still better late than never I guess
I’m scared of cte. I’ve had possibly 3-5 concussions but all minor. Although I play or don’t hit my head repetitively. Am I at risk or over reacting?
@SEVENTEEN What's that? Does it help?
BORLAND SALUTE TO YOU ALWAYS BE A NINER WISH YOU WELL 💯🔥💯🔥
*3:51** DID YA CATCH THAT JOKE?*
Read espn article. This kids amazing. It's a personal choice. Won't even tell parents not to tell kids not to play football. It's a personal choice. How can u hate this dude
If you want to play football, do so as Chris mentions, as an informed decision. Know the truth.
Smart move
he was going to be an elite linebacker but its his choice to make. with what we know now all players should feel empower to walk away but dont ruin the game
Dude was a monster
Coulda been apart of hotboys university 🤧
Smart move tho happy trails
It was actually smarter to walk away from the self-destruction of Trent Baalke. Unfortunately now that you've decided to retire the team has a much brighter light inside the front office and coaching staff. If you decided to stay you'd fit the mike position with Foster because of your intelligence to read and scout plays. Your talent would've been part of the model make of a modern day sf defense. Thank you Borland #50
I'm done.... all these ppl need to look at some 49er news, it explains ALL OF THIS.....
+Ronaldo Mendoza Yeah, I wouldn't want to play for that douchebag Jed York either. I'm a long time Niner fan and I don't want to even go to games anymore because that butthole doesn't deserve my money!
Prolly has like 5 mil and a healthy life. Good for him.
He got on the field with them super athletes.
He played really good actually
Jerry B Andérson it was prolly super scary
Ogknowledge im pretty sure it wasent for him
Jesus man he's smarter than I expected... no offens haha.. but yeah the kids got a brain man.
The game misses you.
He got his guarantee money, he knows what he sign up for.... dude got the money and left
He gave up 3/4th of it
i am super obsessed with the little money i have (10K, and a modest house, modest car).....I can't imagine giving up that type of money. I would have played 2 years (bought a million dollar home, and put a million in the bank).
Smart guy
good for him
love the sport and not the risk
Smart young man.
Stay with the 49ers Chris Borland
Smart man! Most players are money hungry and lack common sense.
smart man
Smart man
Soccer sounds amazing.
He couldve been an all pro
I agree that he should of at least fulfilled his rookie year. After all he's been playing football all of his life. Barring a serious head injury a few more games were not gonna make to much of a difference in the whole over all picture. I think all of the things that the rookies have to endure from seasoned players had alot to do with him retiring before the end of the season.
He probably made at least $400K for his one year which is enough to salt away in the bank and let it draw interest, so at least he should have had a small nest egg while pursing other things. Not many have that option.
Just preffesional verbal skills of this guy. Didnt get emotional, stayed rational and reasonble...wouldnt do it better....I would be likr F footbal, f u, f everybody I dont want to die
I find it interesting that high profile NFL players with tremendous upside are walking away from the game before hitting or during their prime, citing concerns over their long term health.
We’re not talking about players anyone would describe as busts or scrubs.
Chris Borland announced his retirement from the San Francisco 49ers on 3/16/15 after completing just one season of pro ball. Just six days earlier, fellow San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis announced his retirement after eight seasons, all with the 49ers. Ironically, Borland got his first NFL start in week 7 vs. of the 2014 season vs. the Denver Broncos after Willis injured his toe the previous week vs. the St. Louis Rams.
Anyone think it’s a coincident that in this "CBS This Morning" video from March of 2015-described by co-anchor Charlie Rose as Borland’s first live TV interview since announcing his retirement-“Africa” (the dark continent) shows up throughout the interview?
Maybe it's the case for every guest who sits in that seat, but "Africa" is constantly over Borland’s shoulder. Does the show stage crew ever spin the globe?
"Africa" also shows up around the 1:50 mark when Borland’s former Wisconsin Badgers teammate, Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Carrington Wilson, is being pursued by 49er Borland in photo stills from an NFL game.
Trust me when I tell you it’s not a coincident that Borland is familiar with 380 Avon Way, which is in close proximity to the intersection of Dorothy Ln. & Ridgeway Rd. Not a coincident because Borland’s SF 49ers teammate and Russell Wilson’s highest profile NFC West divisional rival is QB Colin Kaepernick. And as with Wilson, Kaepernick’s honker tends to tell the tale.
Moreover, Borland’s last college game was a 34-24 Badgers loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the 2014 Capital One Citrus Bowl from Orlando, Florida on 1/1/14. Game MVP was Gamecocks QB Connor Shaw, who tossed to Gamecocks WR Shaq Roland. Roland finished the day with 6 receptions for 112 yards (0 TDs).
“Dude, Where’s My College?”-Recurring Names Edition:
Unrelated to actor Ashton KUTcHER movies or his star-making role in that 1970s Wisconsin-set sitcom, in “real life” Chris Borland and Russell Wilson played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison, while Colin Kaepernick was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but played college football for the Univ. of Nevada Wolf Pack (two words) in Reno.
Russell Wilson’s lone season as the Badgers starting QB came after a transfer. Previously, he had played three years for the NC State Wolfpack (one word) in Raleigh.
While Wilson, 28, is currently romantically linked in media to Grammy Award-winning recording artist CIAra (who he publicly shares a vow of celibacy with), his ex-wife was his high school sweetheart, Ashton Meem. Meanwhile, Ashton KUTcHER’s second long-running sitcom role was that of internet billionaire Walden Thoreau Schmidt on “Two and a Half Men”.
Wilson's last college game was a 38-45 loss in the 2012 Rose Bowl vs. the Oregon Ducks, who wore special edition reflective chrome helmets-a loss Borland suffered too as Wilson's teammate. And, forget about ESPN SportsCenter game highlights. The mirrored Oregon helmets allowed Wilson to see what an overrated loser he was even before leaving the field.
But before downing Wilson, Borland and Wisconsin in 2012, it had been 95 years since Oregon won the Rose Bowl-the bowl affectionately known as “The Granddaddy of Them All”. In “real life”, Wilson’s granddaddy, Dr. Harrison B. Wilson II, was for two decades the president of Norfolk State Univ. in Virginia. An HBCU, the school’s notable non-sports alumni include actor Tim Reid (b. 12/19/44 in Norfolk, VA),who graduated with a degree in business before Harrison Wilson’s tenure as president began.
Unrelated: HBCU South Carolina State Univ. Bulldogs football with home games at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium (opened 1955) located at 300 College St., Orangeburg, SC 29117. Still, when Borland played his last college game vs. the biggest in-state program-the USC Gamecocks in 2014-South Carolina governor Nikki Haley (b. 1/20/72) was serving as the 2nd governor of Indian descent in U.S. history. The first, fellow Republican Bobby Jindal (b. 6/10/71), was concurrently in office in Louisiana.
Unrelated: Celebrated “Roots” author Alex Haley dying suddenly in Seattle on 2/10/92 after a heart attack or Tim Reid starring in short-lived, New Orleans-set, Hugh Wilson TV drama “Frank’s Place” on CBS in 1987. Still, “Frank’s Place” also had Sumter, SC-born Virginia Capers and Reid’s real life wife, Daphne Maxwell Reid.
Unrelated: London-born Erika Mitchell (b. 3/7/63) under pen name E. L. James, writing Seattle-set erotic romance novel “Fifty Shades of Grey”.
Note: According to his bio on the Gamecocks official website, WR Shaquille "Shaq" Roland was born 12/27/93 and became the fourth-straight South Carolina "Mr. Football" to sign with the Gamecocks, following Stephon Gilmore, Marcus Lattimore and JADEvEON Clowney. From the strange name department, it's not hard to imagine Shaquille Roland was probably named for former Louisiana Southern Univ. Tigers, turned NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal (b. 3/6/72).
Unrelated to Russell Wilson with Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch in two Super Bowls; Chevy Monte Carlo or RB Montee Ball in the Wisconsin Badgers program, Shaquille O'Neal won NBA titles with Los Angeles Lakers guard and one-time Colorado sexual assault defendant, Kobe bRYANt. Still, the 2006 NBA Draft had Dawson County, MT (Glendive) born Gonzaga forward Adam Morrison taken third overall by the Charlotte Bobcats-one slot after the Chicago Bulls took Texas forward LaMarcus Alridge. Morrison turned one year old on 7/19/85-the same day Aldridge was born in Dallas. Morrison was the 2006 college basketball Co-Player of the Year with Jonathan Clay "J.J." Redick, the Cookerville, TN-born Duke guard who was taken eight spots after Morrison in the same NBA draft.
Lay off the coke bruh
Are you fr? Lay off the coke please
Smart man.
these interviewers appear to me as partisan vultures.. the retired footballer, very smart man.. try rugby..
Try rugby?
He is right its not wohrt
dude couldve been a stud, damn shame
People get real his passion for the game didn't outweigh the risks. You say he's a wuss but he's not he just has no passion for a game where he can get hurt and that's that. Players like JJ Watt have passion and to them suiting up every week is worth every shot they are gonna take but to Chris Borland he just lost passion to play a game filled with injuries. It's better to see someone who doesn't want to play retire than see someone who doesn't want to play get paid. He isn't upset about the retirement he knew that he didn't want to pursue this because he lost his passion to play so retiring for him was an easy decision.
The real reason this guy quit the NFL is because he’s not down with it being scripted that’s the real reason but they made him do the interview and blame it on concussion injuries it’s all part of his contract.
Jason DeFalco do you have evidence you could direct me to I’m interested
This is only the beginning.50 years from now there will be no NFL or Boxing.
yeah but i agree with that part the guy already had 30 concussions he said it himself so what makes him think his brain isnt damaged yet? he even said he was knocked out during 8th grade soccer
*slow clap*
Good for him!!!!
Robbie Lawler
Wish he would have chosen to walk away BEFORE the 49ers wasted the draft pick.
How did he not know the risks going into it? It's a full contact sport where people are running full speed into each other. Hitting with the force of a damn car. It's his life, but how, how did he not understand? And football will never become any safer, nothing can make it safe unless you have non-contact
please come back Borland
smart guy.. football isn't a true sport anyway...
AKTINODIAGNOSI BACKUP then wtf is a sport.
Lmfao probably a soccer fan saying that
infinitelz2 yup
Must be a water polo fan
i take Soccer over American Football anyday
brain wise as oppose to brain dead!
He’s only 24 and balding that’s just sad
clearly he didn't love the game as much as he should. it's a shame it took getting to the pros to realize that
Its not about loving the game he doesnt want to commit suicide at 40
This must be a major problem for him because he is walking away from millions of dollars.
Yes their finding dead tissue in the brains of players. If you had dead tissue in any part of your body would'nt common sence tell you that might be a problem and its 911 time.
He gets to keep millions of brain cells though so there is a trade-off
What is his hairline?
Male pattern baldness. My greatest fear, even though I likely won't have it.
His hairline retired
@@GalaxyGal- it's sad one day you got a straight hairline chatting up all the how's next year your locked up half bold
Penalty, loss of 10
I fear it like crazy as well
I wanna know who the guy was that hit him. That man is a beast! Straight up changed another man's mindset by hitting him so hard.
Lame. Go see a docter for your brain or are you to scared.
Marshawn Lynch sent him into retirement.
Dbaby Crazy It's possible. I think Lynch is a little smarter than people give him credit for though. I think he'll be able to stretch his money.
+Dbaby Crazy OFFICIALY RETIRED NOW
+SublimeSati 500 Million I think so
Cxu
There's more to this than concussion issues. A 24 year old guy who has no significant history of concussions suddenly retires? I'm not buyin it.
I am buying it. One bad play can ruin your entire life and your family's life
C.T.E occurs years later all it takes is constant head to head hits then years later it the symptoms creep up on you .
You don't even need one bad play. Any regular contact will cause CTE. It's not about major concussions, but individual impacts which shake the brain - frequent in the NFL. It's a stupid risk to take.
I would do anything to play in the nfl even if I get brain damage
Don't take your health for granted
Sound like a abusive relationship.
Than you have never met someone with actual brain damage
Not a true competitor. YOU SIGNED UP FOR THIS SPORT.
He competes well in the smart decision department though
bet if he wasnt spoon fed and fam was broke he would still b playing#old money
waste of a pick
He didn’t retire. He quit. Big difference.
5 years in the future only more research supports him
Really screwed my team. Hope he gave the rest of his contract money back. Should be paid for the fine year he did play well though in fairness.
shut the hell up
+Brandon May Takes you 2 months to type that? Go back to special ed.
use your big boy words. I am so scared of keyboard warriors ...
Mexican*
Not even black...I bet you are 11 years old or something..
What a baby
Come on! 24 years old give it more time your not going to die if you at least went for 2 more years.
Dude....he was gonna g wet worse, check 49er news plz.
an 18 and a 21 year old were diagnosed with severe cte
Could of been great. Now your just a 1 year wonder. Smfh
this guy just didn't like football. a true football player who loves the sport will risk there life to help there brothers on the feild.
Dude it's football. Not the Army.
lol like ! I thought the same thing.hahaha
It's a game where a ball is moved across some lines.
Junior Seau who did exactly what you're describing is a guy who committed suicide at age 43. He didn't even make it the 5 years post retirement until when he got inducted into the Hall of Fame. In retrospect I bet that Seau wishes he was a little bit less of a "warrior" also.
he likes football but likes having a working brain even more
Read espn article. This kids amazing. It's a personal choice. Won't even tell parents not to tell kids not to play football. It's a personal choice. How can u hate this dude