A Hurting Quarterback Quits The Game, Signaling Injury Worries For NFL

The transcript discusses the career and early retirement of NFL player Andrew Luck due to injuries. It highlights the physical toll of football, citing other players like Rob Gronkowski and Calvin Johnson who also retired early. The text addresses the risks of chronic injuries and CTE, and the mixed reactions from fans when players choose to retire early. It emphasizes the ongoing pain and recovery cycle faced by players and the difficult decision to leave the game for a healthier future.

What was one of the main reasons Andrew Luck decided to retire from the NFL?

• He wanted to focus on his architectural design degree.

• He was tired of the fame and attention.

• He wanted to pursue a career in coaching.

• He was caught in a cycle of pain and recovery.

What is CTE, as mentioned in the context of NFL players?

• A training method used by NFL teams.

• A financial term related to player contracts.

• A degenerative disease linked to repeated head trauma.

• A type of knee injury common in football.

Which movie dramatized the issue of concussions in the NFL?

• Any Given Sunday

• Concussion

• Remember the Titans

• The Blind Side

Why did Rob Gronkowski retire from the NFL at the age of 29?

• He wanted to start a business.

• He was dealing with multiple broken bones and surgeries.

• He was offered a coaching position.

• He wanted to travel the world.

How did some fans react to Andrew Luck's decision to retire?

• They were indifferent to his retirement.

• They booed him as he left the field.

• They organized a farewell party for him.

• They supported his decision wholeheartedly.