Farewell, Rosencopter

leroy · Jul 15, 2013

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Journemany Rosenfels calls it a career

Sage Rosenfels announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday night, admitting it was a decision that was made more by the league’s 32 teams than him.

Adam Caplan of the Sideline View picked up on the announcement first. Rosenfels, 35, played for five different organizations and was last a backup for the Minnesota Vikings in 2011. Originally drafted by the Washington Redskins, Rosenfels also played for the Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans and New York Giants. He appeared in 44 games and made 12 starts, going 6-6. Rosenfels had a 4-1 record as a fill-in starter for the Texans in 2007.

Rosenfels left a long and meaningful note on his Facebook page in explaining the decision. He even thanked a sports writer.

“I always knew the day would come,” he wrote. “I just didn’t think I’d be 35 when it finally happened. I will soon be turning in my paperwork to the NFL and formally retiring after a 12 year career. Like most NFL players, I wish I could have played a couple more seasons, but usually the league is done with you before you are done with it.

“It definitely was a roller coaster ride with many ups and downs and not a lot of years where I felt comfortable with my standing on a team. A dozen years of battling every day to make it another year and to prove myself against some of the best athletes in the world.”
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DieHard Rocket · Jul 15, 2013

Always thought it would have been very poetic if we would have been able to claim him two years ago after the injuries and he had "game managed" us through that playoff run.

BE4RD · Jul 15, 2013

Here's some mood music for that gif.

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Anticope · Jul 15, 2013

I sure wish that Schaub could add the rosencopter to his deadly arsenal that already includes an ability to instantly curl up into the fetal position like no other.

liljojo · Jul 15, 2013

lol, "roller coaster ride."

More like "helicopter ride," amirite?

REEKO_HTOWN · Jul 15, 2013

You spin me right round baby right round like a record baby round round round round.

cardpire · Jul 15, 2013

guy never really got a fair shot at a starting gig in his career, between the vikes holding him hostage and everybody else using him as a super-backup.

always thought he would've been a capable season-long starter.

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