There’s been plenty of speculation about what exactly is wrong with former second round pick WR Limas Sweed. Today the Post-Gazette says that it looks like depression may be what’s ailing the wide out. Insert joke here about why he’s depressed:
The Steelers drafted wide receiver Limas Sweed two picks ahead of Rutgers running back Ray Rice in 2008, who has become a star with the Baltimore Ravens and two years later, after the additions of Antwaan Randle El and Arnaz Battle, there doesn’t appear to be a roster spot for him. Sweed left the Steelers in December with what coach Mike Tomlin described as “personal issues.” Management still hasn’t elaborated, leading to much speculation that Sweed was battling severe depression.
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Booker Bruington
March 12, 2010 at 2:14 am
I dont know what his problem is but all I know it does not convey to the field. He is dealing with something when he cant catch a ball for sure he must be dealing with something personal because its nothing phyically disabling him
mark
March 12, 2010 at 9:36 am
I dont want to make fun of anyones affliction, so I wont. If the depression comes from high expectations but poor performance, then this man needs to see a sports psychiatrist and deal with a problem. If this is a lifelong affliction, then he still needs help and medication. Either way, the kid needs guidance, counceling and medication to go on with his life. A few dropped balls have made fans mad at him but not enough to make this kid depressed and possibly suicidal. Whether he is a Steeler or not, I hope he gets help and goes on with his life.
George H
March 12, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Yeah fans are mad at Sweed for being a bonehead on the field, but do I hope Sweed gets help and ultimately finds success in the NFL.
The Tony
March 13, 2010 at 12:50 am
From Sweed’s perspective, if someone tells you how great you are and is cheered for your entire life then finally getting to the big stage where you are hated by an entire city… then yes I can see how he can be depressed, even with all the money we gave him.
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