Steadman Bailey running routes months after being shot

[ChrisW]

Proud of you, Stead. Keep grinding.

 

[shaunpinney]

I love his determination and heart - and I love the way he looks on the practice field, but, with all the concussion issues in the NFL at the moment, I worry deeply about his health. What happens if he gets hit in the head? Repeatedly?

 

[Psycho_X]

I'll probably take flack for saying this and I don't mean it to be negative but he looks a little slow on his get go. But obviously he is still coming back from an awful injury so I am not surprised by this and what he is doing is more than 99.9% of the people would be doing after such an injury including myself so not trying to diminish that. But he is training hard and looks like he'll get himself back to playing shape at least. Guess that question will be whether NFL doctors give him the go ahead especially with the huge microscope of scrutiny the profession is under right now. Also, I'm guessing this becomes one of the main story lines for Hard Knocks now.

As far as his injury did he have to have any part of his skull replaced with plastic? I'd think that type of injury it might be unavoidable. Just wondering if that's even possible to play with in a contact sport.

 

[HeiseNBerg]

I'll probably take flack for saying this and I don't mean it to be negative but he looks a little slow on his get go.

(just messing with you -- all in good fun)

 

[bwdenverram]

Great story we'll see on Hard Knocks. Would be one of the better feel good stories of recent memory.
Good luck Sted, we are all pulling for you.

 

[bbach]

That's no big deal to make a come back after being shot in the head. That's not where guys keep their brains. We keep our brains between our legs. We can't come back from being shot between the legs.

 

[Rams43]

About the doctors...

They're not concerned about him working out vs air, are they?

It's concern about contact in real games, I presume.

I'm no doctor, but if his skull has completely repaired itself, shouldn't it be at least as strong as before?

I'll say this. At the very least, Bailey's response to extreme adversity is downright inspirational.

What a contrast to how Mason has dealt with far less adversity, huh?

 

[RedRam]

I saw these clips of Sted yesterday. I love this guy! His perseverance is awesome!

Then, today, I see the Tre Mason news... Look in the mirror Tre and what do you see? Now, look at Sted and what do you see? Do you see the difference Tre? This guy Sted, your friend, your teammate, your Bro, was shot in the freakin' head TWICE and look where he's at today!

The entire TEAM (players, coaches, staff, everybody) should go hang with Sted and learn what it means to pursue your passion. This guy, Stedman Bailey, now HE is a role model!

 

[fancents86]

Love seeing this, I called it when I heard the news, he'd be back and trying to get back On the field. Only thing is if the doctors clear him, considering they wouldn't even let Sasser play even though he got clearance from somewhere else makes me weary of his comeback.

 

[Fatbot]

Such a weird situation -- a guy shot in the head trying to come back to a sport where people are quitting because of head injuries.

 

[Corbin]

This is incredible, I wonder what the potential for damage is on a helmet to helmet hit?

 

[aloharamfan]

I hope he is going to be fully recovered if he plays nfl football. I will worry if he gets hit hard and then gets slammed to the turf. I know he has his dream of playing nfl football, but, without your health you have nothing.

My prayers are with him, that is for sure.

 

[Memento]

Good on Stedman to work this hard. Still, I worry about his first helmet-to-helmet collision and what will happen to him afterward.

 

[nighttrain]

Damn. Dude looks explosive off the line.

Let's get it Sted!

Sted certainly has the heart of a lion
train

 

[RamFan503]

I have to admit that I wasn't impressed with the earlier workout video I saw. But this one is a different story. The kid looks good. And I realize it may still be a long shot but I have to guess he understands the risks. He is a football player. Ultimately, I hope the decision is his. I'd hate to see him get hurt worse but I'd also hate to think of him living with regrets for the rest of his life. He wants it BAD. I have to hope that the Rams and/or NFL don't keep him out merely on the side of caution or fear of bad PR.