Chris Gamble wants to retire

boondock · Joined: 03 Jan 2008 Posts: 17635 Location: Waynesville, NC

Would not surprise me, he never had the excitement to play the game like many other had. Imagine how good he might have been had he actually acted like he wanted to play the game.
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HighPointNCKid · Joined: 05 Jan 2007 Posts: 2020 Location: Newport News,VA

I for one appreciate what he did as a Panther and I will truly miss him on the field. Chris Gamble was a class act no matter what anyone says. Best of luck in your future endeavors!!! Applause

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james.mcmurry13 · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 30915 Location: North Carolina

rjkilla · Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 4193

not surprising. he barely even showed he had a pulse while on the field. good luck to him
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FriendlyEnemy · Joined: 30 Dec 2010 Posts: 1404 Location: USA

I think you guys are being really harsh. Yeah, he was never a vocal leader, but he led with his play. Some of you are acting like he was taking plays off (ala Julius Peppers). Gamble gave it his all on the field. When he was healthy we didn't have to worry about whoever he was covering. His play is definitely going to be missed.
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Moody · Joined: 21 Nov 2011 Posts: 604 Location: Roma

He's just a reserved person. It doesn't mean he isn't passionate. I think he also thinks injuries will only be more probable and health is a top priority.

I'll never criticize a guy for looking out for his health.

I'm also happy we don't have to play him

panther dude · Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 5606 Location: East Lansing, MI

Im shocked but I can't say this is completely out of left field. As others have said, he never really came across as someone who loved the game. He was more of an all around athlete type guy at OSU more so than a football player if that makes sense. I respect his decision.

Panthers11 · Joined: 23 Dec 2007 Posts: 22941 Location: Florida

Good for him. Retire in good shape with money at age 30.
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dupreemike74 · Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 110 Location: Winterville,nc

I think he's awesome and it makes me have even more respect for him. I like the fact that he would retire as a Panther!
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Smitty89 · Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 1105 Location: Chicago

Class act and one of the best Panthers of all time. If he was a chirper like most CBs in the NFL he would have got more attention, thats the sad thing.

Guy showing his loyalty and saying "if its not with the Panthers, its with nobody." Wink

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Zithers · Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 1248

well if i were 30, made over 35m in my career, just had a major injury to put everything in my life into perspective, and got released by the only team i ever played for, i might retire too.

had a good career with us but i was hoping to see him have continued success on a contender. congrats to him on everything.
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Impulser12000 · Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 2010 Location: SO CAL

IMO one of the most underrated and underappreciated Panthers. Solid player throughout his career. Just did his job. I tip my hat to you gamble. One of the best Panthers dbs along with minter.
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faccda01 · Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 2721 Location: Delaware

It is official.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000149321/article/chris-gamble-retires-after-release-by-carolina-panthers?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co

I wish him the best. Always liked the guy. We have some work to do to replace him. Nnamdi maybe?
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