Irresponsible and False Report about Marcus Cannon
by Sons-of-Blanda on Apr 14, 2011 1:09 PM PDT
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REPORT: TCU OT Marcus Cannon Diagnosed With Cancer
Some horrible news was leaked in NFL circles today regarding second-round prospect Marcus Cannon of TCU. According to the sources, Cannon has testicular cancer, but it is treatable if dealt with soon. It looks like to news of his cancer is causing him to drop down draft boards according to Josh Buchanon of JBScouting.com. It is a very scary and sad situation for Cannon.
Cannon is currently the 6th rated offensive tackle by NFL Draft Scout.
Raider Nation member, DarknBlack, investigated this report and found that TCU refutes the reports
“TFY Draft Insider is also reporting that the report is untrue, but did note that Cannon had a benign tumor detected in 2006 that has been cleared by doctors that all NFL teams are aware of.
Per the report, Cannon wasn’t asked to go to the combine for a medical recheck.
A source with knowledge of the situation also said that reports that Cannon hasn’t been going on visits or participating in workouts are also untrue.
Per the source, Cannon has anywhere from eight to 12 workouts or visits, including teams from the NFC North, AFC East and NFC East. Cannon’s agency makes it a policy to not disclose clients’ workouts or visits.’
A source said that Cannon was upset by the reports."
Spirals galore has driven a stake through the heart of this spurious and heinous yellow journalism:
"Per a source with knowledge of the situation, an expedited biopsy performed today confirmed that the mass, which has been present for years, is benign. A letter will be sent by the doctor to all teams within the next 24-to-48 hours explaining the situation."
Marcus Cannon is a supremely athletic and strong offensive lineman, especially for a player of his size. A redshirt senior, Cannon has started 37 games in his career at TCU, 13 at left tackle and 24 at right. He has the versatility to play multiple positions on the offensive line, which will attract NFL teams. The key for Cannon will be finding his best fit at the next level.
I believe he will get a shot to play right tackle, and best case scenario he becomes a solid prospect at that position. What’s great about Cannon, however, is I believe that if it doesn’t work out at right tackle he can become an elite guard in the NFL. He has the type of size, strength and athleticism that could make him a dominant interior lineman for years to come. He is an intriguing prospect whose size/strength/athleticism combo warrants early consideration. Look for Cannon to be drafted somewhere in the second round.
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Sad and horrible news for Marcus and for us
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I did the (2010) draft. ... I made a trade for Seymour. Gave up the first-rounder this year. I could tell you why. You may not think it was a good trade. I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/1911]
very sad and unexpected. I hope everything works out for him. I dont know about a second round pick on a guy that has to deal with this right now though. Sad. Very Sad.
If he falls to the 3rd id take him there but 48 might end up being to high now. Better for the teams to know now but i hope it doesnt effect his pocketbook too much. If anything he is going to deserve the money even more now. Good person who should still succeed in the NFL though.
by Marcus Allen Krause on Apr 14, 2011 1:26 PM PDT reply actions
He should bounce back. But, thinking practically and on behalf of the Beloved Raiders, we can't take that high a risk on him
at least till the 4th or even 5th rounds. How long did it take Armstrong to come back?
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I did the (2010) draft. ... I made a trade for Seymour. Gave up the first-rounder this year. I could tell you why. You may not think it was a good trade. I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/1911]
by Sons-of-Blanda on Apr 14, 2011 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
This is unfortunate timing for the kid
With the draft 2 weeks away, this news will probably cost him more money that he’ll need to help get through this difficult time. I hope in a year or 2 we find out he’s fully recovered and is ready to contribute to a team (possibly ours).
"I’m back to my first love – the Oakland Raiders and working with the Offensive Line. I’m a Raider for life." -- Steve Wisniewski
I went to bing and typed in Marcus Cannon cancer. TCU refutes the reports
“TFY Draft Insider is also reporting that the report is untrue, but did note that Cannon had a benign tumor detected in 2006 that has been cleared by doctors that all NFL teams are aware of.
Per the report, Cannon wasn’t asked to go to the combine for a medical recheck.
A source with knowledge of the situation also said that reports that Cannon hasn’t been going on visits or participating in workouts are also untrue.
Per the source, Cannon has anywhere from eight to 12 workouts or visits, including teams from the NFC North, AFC East and NFC East. Cannon’s agency makes it a policy to not disclose clients’ workouts or visits.’
A source said that Cannon was upset by the reports."
Thank you - I want this to be misinformation. I should probably either edit or pull this post down
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I did the (2010) draft. ... I made a trade for Seymour. Gave up the first-rounder this year. I could tell you why. You may not think it was a good trade. I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/1911]
by Sons-of-Blanda on Apr 14, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's hope it is untrue!
It would certainly be a sick and twisted turn in life for the young Cannon were it to be true.
I also think it is worth the post. Thanks DarknBlack for the update. Sons maybe you could paste his conflicting reports into your post?
Drunk by noon, but that's okay--I'll be president someday.
by Rich Langford on Apr 14, 2011 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I personally want to believe that a team that wants him staged this.
Worse has happened leading up to draft day. I just wonder sometimes “Was this a business move?”
It would be a shame if it is true
Did we bring Cannon in to visit? Wouldn’t team doctors/physicals be able tell?
That would be a wonderful thing if it wasnt true. If its not true whoever gave this information out should be sued for defamation.
by Marcus Allen Krause on Apr 14, 2011 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
It would be a seriously heinous act
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I did the (2010) draft. ... I made a trade for Seymour. Gave up the first-rounder this year. I could tell you why. You may not think it was a good trade. I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/1911]
by Sons-of-Blanda on Apr 14, 2011 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Someones up to some shenanigans!
tomfoolery…
I hope Marcus is A1 healthy.
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Damn. Hope it's false.
I’d still want him.
The autumn wind is a Raider,
Pillaging just for fun,
He'll knock you round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.
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Well - the very fact that biopsy was performed indicates there were some concerns about his health
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/14/biopsy-shows-that-marcus-cannon-doesnt-have-cancer/
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, an expedited biopsy performed today confirmed that the mass, which has been present for years, is benign. A letter will be sent by the doctor to all teams within the next 24-to-48 hours explaining the situation.
Rec'd
thank you, Ms. Galore
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I did the (2010) draft. ... I made a trade for Seymour. Gave up the first-rounder this year. I could tell you why. You may not think it was a good trade. I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/1911]
by Sons-of-Blanda on Apr 14, 2011 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
The concern came from the disgusting reports themselves!
At least according to this article.
The biopsy was done because a small handful of teams wanted to be sure that there was no problem.
For many reasons, I am glad Mr. Cannon does not have cancer. The most selfish reason being he is going to need both balls while laying out d-lineman while wearing the silver and black.
Drunk by noon, but that's okay--I'll be president someday.
by Rich Langford on Apr 14, 2011 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Hear Hear ... unless we take Kaepernick, Cannon is my utmost choice for our #1 pick.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I did the (2010) draft. ... I made a trade for Seymour. Gave up the first-rounder this year. I could tell you why. You may not think it was a good trade. I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/1911]
by Sons-of-Blanda on Apr 14, 2011 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I still don't think he is going to be available
CBSSports
just mocked him going No. 31. On the brighter side of draft news TeaBag McShay did a mock with two current NFL scouts and they only had two QBs going in the first. If that happened Kaepernick would almost certainly be available at No. 48.
Drunk by noon, but that's okay--I'll be president someday.
by Rich Langford on Apr 14, 2011 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Woops!
Drunk by noon, but that's okay--I'll be president someday.
by Rich Langford on Apr 14, 2011 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I truly hope that is so. As much as I like Marcus 'Big Nuts' Cannon, there are OT options, i.e. the two Oakland worked out
Chris ‘Hairy Beast’ Hairston and Bryant ‘10-Gauge’ Browning … but there is only one extraordinary QB – Kaepernick
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I did the (2010) draft. ... I made a trade for Seymour. Gave up the first-rounder this year. I could tell you why. You may not think it was a good trade. I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/1911]
by Sons-of-Blanda on Apr 14, 2011 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
its a dam shame that the kid should have to have a benign mass removed , to appease the teams , if his dr's have known and monitored this mass since for 5 years and felt there was not medical reason to remove or biopsy the mass
it’s pretty intrusive for cannon to be subjected to this to preserve his draft status , if the kids dr’s arent concerned enough to subject him to this , teams should back off a bit , beleive me i’ve had a biopsy of a growth , if there is any reason for concern they dont fool around with it , the fact that for 5 years his dr’s didnt feel the need to put the kid through this , he probably shouldnt be put through this , and if he drops to us at 48 because of it i would snap him up in a second
WE COULD>>>>>
Trade up!!! back into the second and draft him!!
The team that would benefit
the most from these despicable rumors would be a team in need of OL, a team without a 1st round pick and/or high 2nd round pick, a team willing to do anything to get its desired player. That team could want to pcik up Cannon in the 3rd. I’m just reading this blog like everybody else, I’m not saying it’s us, I’m just saying…
If it's us, it's devious.
Anyone else, it’s dirty.
The autumn wind is a Raider,
Pillaging just for fun,
He'll knock you round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.
Team MozGOD bitchez.
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and you're one of the more objective here
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I did the (2010) draft. ... I made a trade for Seymour. Gave up the first-rounder this year. I could tell you why. You may not think it was a good trade. I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/1911]
by Sons-of-Blanda on Apr 15, 2011 7:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I started backtracking after reading this blog and looked into the reports
that were on PFT, Shutdown Corner, Williamson’s AFC West blog…just too weird. There are a few morphings on the story, and after the fact all are ending on the happy note of ‘cancer free.’ The intrusive nature of the biopsy reminded me of a buyer kicking the tires on a car before purchase and not satisfied demands a full diagnostic. it really illustrates how little the players are cared for as humans and are just chattel or a fancy new ride. I dont think Davis ever subscribed to that kind of behavior and belittlement. He has always had a high regard for his personnel, and in some cases too much.
The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....
by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Apr 15, 2011 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, Al treats the one's he loves very well. On the other hand, no prospect is a Raider yet (thereby worthy of Raider love)
I cannot believe that anyone at Raider.org was behind this. Not that no one there is capable of stooping so low but rather, if someone intended to adversely affect someone’s draft stock in the way Cannon was presented in this false report, then that person bungled it badly. Today, we all know that Cannon is fine, so no advantage was gained. If someone really wanted to do the job, they’d have waited another 2-weeks and leak the scurrilous report on the eve of the draft. … Unless Al has some seriously dumb employees … “You fucked it up”
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I did the (2010) draft. ... I made a trade for Seymour. Gave up the first-rounder this year. I could tell you why. You may not think it was a good trade. I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/1911]
by Sons-of-Blanda on Apr 15, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
not implying it's us,
simply that we would benefit. We’re seeing how hype and de-hype players get in matters of days. Nick Fariley was a couple of weeks ago considered for the top pick, did he forget how to play within 2 weeks? Kaepernick was a 6 rounder a month ago, now he could be the 5th QB taken. We may all know that Cannon is fine, however, there’s a linger and if he was a toss up between someone else, it could cost him placement. Someone leaked the info, there’s a rat of some sort.
by raiders4liffe on Apr 15, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I will imply that it certainly could have been us!
I put nothing past that scoundrel John Herrera!! I have no trust for any former General Manager of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. lol i dont really think it was us though, id put my money on Bill Belichek. If it smells like a rat, its probably Bill Belichek!
by Marcus Allen Krause on Apr 15, 2011 12:52 PM PDT reply actions
I'm glad it's a false rumor
I’ve been through chemo and radiation, and I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy.
I say draft him! I love this guy, and think he is a perfect fit. If he is there at #48, I think it is a no brainer (not a real word, but it fits).
"We can't stop here... This is bat country."
i think we should perpetrate this rumor and take him in the fourth
check and mate
I know absolutely nothing about this guy but if he is fast I say sign him up.
That's what She-Will Said.
I think it's about time we all just agreed that NaS is the greatest of all-time.
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