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Thanks, I appreciate that. I just think it's a bit harsh to call him a quitter. He was dealing with a personal injury that made it impossible for him to get on the field (his brain). There isn't a cure for a torn ligament either. It can heal, but it will always be weaker after that, right? Versus bones, which I heard knit back stronger. Mental health is so tricky, we know so little, even now. So it's definitely not A + B = C, whereas with a physical injury it might be Broken Bone + Cast/Time/Rest = 100% again. The word I'm hung up on is quitter. And it's okay if we disagree, but I don't see him as a quitter. I see a guy who struggled with some heavy mental shit, had to stop playing, and may play again, if he can get the help he needs. I actually COMMEND him for being HONEST about what he has been going through, because mental health is STILL a bit of a taboo/touchy subject. People are very critical and often lack empathy/sympathy and understanding.
IDK if it would be smart to try to trade for him. It's definitely risky. There are concerns. It's hard to evaluate, and expectations are all over the place. It's more complicated than a broken ankle, IMO. But I'd kick the tires and see what they can figure out. If Ridley is willing to come over at a reduced price to prove he can stay on the field, and our GM/HC evaluate him and think he's getting the help he needs? Sign him up. I'm open to it.
I think where I would say NO is if the player was obviously struggling, not getting help, doing reckless/dangerous things, etc. I'd want them to get help of course, but I wouldn't want to trade for them. Appreciate the conversation.
