Will Grier

Will Grier, the veteran signal caller who signed in late April, has decided to retire. The 31-year-old quarterback was officially moved to the reserve/retired list, according to the NFL transaction wire on Wednesday afternoon.


. He told The Charlotte Observer earlier this summer that he believed another chance was out there for him. “All I’m focused on is getting myself ready for that opportunity,” Grier told The Observer in June. “That’s kind of the position I’ve been in the last few years. It’s a tough position to be in. But at the same time, I have a lot of experience and have played a lot of good ball. I just would love an opportunity to play during the season.”

.............But still, in June, he was clinging to those playing dreams. “I’m self-aware enough to know that I’m good enough to still play, and just need an opportunity,” Grier said. “So I’m going to play as long as I can.”

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A little puzzling. Wonder what changed.

If your heart's not in it, there is simply no point in carrying on. Grier decided against putting himself through another grueling training camp when there might not be much reward at the end of it. However, there could still be life after his playing days in the league.

According to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Grier was offered a coaching position with the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. He almost took it before Carolina called him in the spring. If that offer is still on the table, there is a good chance he will sign on the dotted line now.

Grier felt like giving it another shot with the Panthers. He's also intelligent enough to know that his place on the team was far from guaranteed, and perhaps the best thing for his long-term future in football was to move quickly into the coaching ranks while the chance was there.

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It's a tough position, and it's a tough industry. I feel bad for the guy, but everyone can't be "The Guy". There are too many opportunities and too much talent running around this League. Best wishes to him, and I hope he finds a rewarding career, perhaps in coaching somewhere, in the future.

This is interesting...

Will Grier was never really 'ready' to be a NFL QB (IMO). He was cast in a mold that was never "in sync" with the current style and direction of the league. I believe that he was ill-equipped to run a 'modern', movement-oriented offense. He was 'decent' in the pocket but not great, and never had the opportunity (apparently..??) to develop into something more than just adequate. 

I DO believe that he is a "smart" guy and could probably make his way as a coach if given the opportunity and allowed to develop. I wish him well and hopefully he will stay around somewhere helping younger players.