Not so way back, Stephon Gilmore drew reward for being the most effective defensive backs within the Nationwide Soccer League.
Quick ahead to at this time, and he may be yet one more instance of how ruthless this enterprise will be.
The truth that he’s nonetheless a free agent at this level within the offseason is considerably stunning, however he’s nonetheless not determined.
In a latest look on “The Cash Down” podcast, the previous Defensive Participant of the 12 months winner acknowledged that, whereas he nonetheless desires to play for a bit of longer, he’s nonetheless looking for the proper state of affairs for himself:
“I wish to play this yr, it’s simply obtained to be the proper state of affairs,” Gilmore mentioned. “It’s obtained to be the proper state of affairs for me. I’m not simply gonna signal wherever. … I nonetheless love the sport. I nonetheless can contribute. It’s simply obtained to be the proper place.”
Gilmore has made his justifiable share of money in his profession, so it’s not like he must play.
He’s nonetheless understanding and staying in form as a result of he loves the sport and believes he can nonetheless be an impactful participant on a successful workforce.
And judging by his tape and stats from final season, there’s no cause to really feel in any other case.
Whereas he wasn’t the identical lockdown nook he was in his prime, he was nonetheless a serviceable contributor for the Minnesota Vikings and Brian Flores’ defensive juggernaut.
There’s not essentially a surplus of skilled defensive backs who’re nonetheless up for grabs and produce Gilmore’s management and expertise to the desk.
And if he’s keen to play at a reduction only for the love of the sport and to show the doubters incorrect, it’s onerous to assume he wouldn’t make most groups within the league higher.
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