No Excuses Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 From rotoworld.com: Eagles G Shawn Andrews' absence from training camp "has to do with personal problems and Andrews' mental state," according to SI.com's Peter King. King says sources have assured him Andrews isn't upset with his contract. Andrews' text message stating "My journey is just rough right now" seemingly points to depression. It's unclear when he will be back with Philadelphia. Jul. 30 - 4:14 pm et hmm poor guy... hope he makes through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qb18_200400 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 well i hope whatever he is going through it clears up for him! I hate to see any player redskin or not with mental problems! good luck Shawn, pull through bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 That's ashame.... wish him well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzinator53 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Here is a picture of Shawn Andrews putting on Kevlar just before trying to block Tank Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 He's depressed because he's a fat man in a thinner body. He just wants to eat, dammit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Reminds me of Barret Robbins in a way. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. Hopefully he can seek treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXREDSKINS44 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Prayers go out to him and his family. Good luck Shawn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzinator53 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Why the hell are they fining him then? Doesn't he get a personal leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Why the hell are they fining him then? Doesn't he get a personal leave? lol, you can't just skip out on camp and say "I'm too depressed to play" They should fine him. He's probably depressed about training camp hell that Andy runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFromYellowstone Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I read on some Eagle's forums that he was gay and was outed by a team mate, don't know if they were just messing around or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzinator53 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I read on some Eagle's forums that he was gay and was outed by a team mate, don't know if they were just messing around or not. Ouch....it was probably when they found him humping Dhani Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFromYellowstone Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Supposedly a lot of the speculation has come from this pic... http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2wgue7t&s=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins:Victory_or_Death Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I hope he doesn't suffer from paranoia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins:Victory_or_Death Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 In all seriousness though, I hope he can win his battle against his inner-demons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljs Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Supposedly a lot of the speculation has come from this pic... http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2wgue7t&s=4 I don't know the guy, but they sure it's him? If so...well...If I saw a pic of a creature flying w/ feathers, I'd call it a bird...(it's late and the only analogy I can think of) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointyfootball Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Why couldn't it have been McDougle or Todd Herremans with the problem? They desperately need SA in camp to play. He's $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Supposedly a lot of the speculation has come from this pic... http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2wgue7t&s=4 I think that pretty much answers any questions :wavetowel Not that there is anything wrong with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWUeagleMD Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 The thing is, he keeps telling teammates "no worries. I'm working through this and I'll be to camp soon." What kind of problem is so pressing that you need to withhold from camp to get things straightened out, all the while knowing it will be over soon and all is fine? It's all so strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 The thing is, he keeps telling teammates "no worries. I'm working through this and I'll be to camp soon."What kind of problem is so pressing that you need to withhold from camp to get things straightened out, all the while knowing it will be over soon and all is fine? It's all so strange. Let's just say the man IS indeed gay, I'm pretty sure he's worried about how he's going to be treated in the locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWUeagleMD Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Let's just say the man IS indeed gay, I'm pretty sure he's worried about how he's going to be treated in the locker room. And that changes on August 15 as opposed to July 29? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brotherz Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 lol, you can't just skip out on camp and say "I'm too depressed to play"They should fine him. He's probably depressed about training camp hell that Andy runs. I don't understand that. If he is really depressed than certainly a doctor could tell the team that. It may not be widely accepted but why would a "mental injury" be treated that much different than a physical one? Shawn andrews is a pro bowler and a decent guy who loves the game of football and the eagles. He isn't faking a mental problem to avoid camp. It has to be very embarrassing to him to not be at camp because of "mental problems". I would think in a league as progressive as the NFL they would identify depression as a legitimate illness and treat this like any other injury. Fining him doesn't seem right to me under those circumstances. I agree you can't just say "I am too depressed to go to camp" but A) Andrews wouldn't do that and there are doctors who would be able to identify malingering if that were the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Man, hope he can get himself sorted out. He's a tremendous talent, and it would be a shame for this to affect his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 And that changes on August 15 as opposed to July 29? Probably mentally preparing himself to come out the closet? Though I doubt anyone in Eagles camp would have the balls to make a fun of huge person like him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 lol, you can't just skip out on camp and say "I'm too depressed to play"They should fine him. He's probably depressed about training camp hell that Andy runs. You have obviously never suffered or known anyone who has suffered from depression. Its not a joke, and its not like you can just slap him across the face and say "snap out of it." Its a serious disease, and can be quite debilitating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I hope he gets over whatever is bothering him or at least gets treatment so that he can continue his career while dealing with it. Good luck to SA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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