from what i understood, he still strives to play..it drives him and it motivates him. If he becomes a coach, there are real problems under the rules for him coming back and playing one day. The Steelers have done everything to let him pursue his dream. Hats off to them for taking care of their players. Hats of to Ryan for his recovery, drive and determination....truly inspiring. It is just going to come down to a conversation between Ryan and the team. It would not shock me to see him signed at a vet minimum and IR'ed immediately. He keeps access to health care and the facilities and lets him continue his journey. Its what i would do if it can be done.
To what MP said about teams not caring...for anyone who has never been through a labor negotiation at a company not named the NFL...let me offer this, take what is said by individual employees on the "labor" side of the equation with a grain of salt. A ton of posturing goes on and they are more free to speak their minds than the Corp Execs. Ignore the day to day comments - i guarantee the Execs do. When it is done, it will be done and everyone goes back to work.
