Bruce Arians had Kidney Cancer in 2016 Season

[NoelPHX]

I didn't know this. I'm not sure if this was common knowledge.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-he-had-kidney-cancer-during-the-2016-season/

 

[GoldGloveschmidt]

There was a lot of commentary here that BA didn't have his usual 'fire' on the sidelines last season. This could easily explain it.

 

[BigRedRage]

I didn't know this. I'm not sure if this was common knowledge.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-he-had-kidney-cancer-during-the-2016-season/

just came out today because is in his book

http://blog.azcardinals.com/2017/07/11/post-season-cancer-surgery-for-arians/

“I now realize more than ever nothing is guaranteed in life,” Arians writes. “Every day needs to enjoyed and celebrated to the fullest. Roses need to be smelled, sunsets savored, time with family cherished. Moving forward, I want to be a beacon of hope for others struggling with cancer. My fight is their fight. I’m not coaching for myself in 2017; I’m coaching for everyone who’s dealing with cancer. This is my charge.”

 

[BigRedRage]

There was a lot of commentary here that BA didn't have his usual 'fire' on the sidelines last season. This could easily explain it.

“Now I feel great,” Arians writes. “My energy has returned. I’m told I’m cancer-free again. I’m ready for at least one more season of NFL football—maybe more.”

 

[DemsMyBoys]

Yeowza. Surprising....but not. He was 'off' all season. Beginning with his problem in pre-season in San Diego. Glad to hear he got a diagnosis and the care needed to come back this season.

Stay well, BA!

 

[oaken1]

there was mention of diverticulitis mid season or so when he had to go to the hospital... now it appears that was a cover story.

Players have to play,...we all know that... but this in some way helps to explain the season we had. Having B.A. back to full strength will make a huge difference in this team IMO.

The super bowl is often about stories, headlines, all that..
wouldn't this be a great story to watch unfold this season? Would love to sit down next February and watch the talking heads discuss B.A.'s triumphant comeback of 2017 and how he can cap it off with a championship..


oops,...sorry....Kool-Aid!!

 

[Reign Blood]

When I got real sick three years ago I didn't tell anyone except my immediate family. Still no one knows outside of family and my Internet dork friends.

 

[BillsCarnage]

It's great they caught it early. My mom lost a kidney to the cancer. The Dr's thought she might only have 6mo left after the kidney was removed. That was almost 20yrs ago and she's been flying on a solo kidney ever since.

 

[az jam]

Makes you wonder if this may be his last year coaching the Cards.

 

[Red Bird]

Seems like a lot of key guys on the team had issues they were working through.

BA dealing with cancer
John Brown dealing with sickle cell
Palmer working through dead arm
Badge trying to come back from knee surgery.

Here's to turning the page on a bad season and getting back on track

 

[Osbern61]

I wonder if that's why he looked so red all of the time? Reaction to meds? He must have really toughed it out last season.

 

[BigRedRage]

Seems like a lot of key guys on the team had issues they were working through.

BA dealing with cancer
John Brown dealing with sickle cell
Palmer working through dead arm
Badge trying to come back from knee surgery.

Here's to turning the page on a bad season and getting back on track

Wasnt palmers dead arm a few years ago?

 

[jbeecham]

I heard that Palmer is so competitive that he overthrew during the summer to prep for last season so BA had to scale his throwing back & give him more days off to recover. Which explains why Palmer looked so weak to start last season... his passes in the 1st few weeks lacked the zip I was used to seeing on his throws. I'll see if I can find the Arians interview where he talked about that.

 

[Cardsfanstl]

Seems like a lot of key guys on the team had issues they were working through.

BA dealing with cancer
John Brown dealing with sickle cell
Palmer working through dead arm
Badge trying to come back from knee surgery.

Here's to turning the page on a bad season and getting back on track

Forget Peterson with Diabetes.

 

[BigRedRage]

Forget Peterson with Diabetes.

that wasnt last year either

 

[jbeecham]

Arians: We have to rein in Palmer before he overworks himself

 

[Red Bird]

Arians: We have to rein in Palmer before he overworks himself

This is what I was referring to regarding Palmer's arm. Didn't seem to have quite the same velocity early on in the season

 

[Red Bird]

Wasnt palmers dead arm a few years ago?

You're thinking of the nerve issue he had back in 2014. I was talking about the lack of velocity he had on some of his throws early last year. One of the other posters found a BA interview where he talks about it. Probably could've found a better description than dead arm lol

 

[Cardsfanstl]

that wasnt last year either

Maybe not but he still suffers from it.

 

[BigRedRage]

Maybe not but he still suffers from it.

Does he? I havent heard a peep of it since the nerve came back.

 

[splitsecond]

This is The Last Stand ladies and gentlemen. Prepare for battle. We owe it to Larry. Carson and Bruce.

 

[Cardsfanstl]

Does he? I havent heard a peep of it since the nerve came back.

Unless by miracle you do not get rid of diabetes. You just control it through meds exercise and diet. I suffer from Type 2 diabetes and know first hand

 

[BigRedRage]

Unless by miracle you do not get rid of diabetes. You just control it through meds exercise and diet. I suffer from Type 2 diabetes and know first hand

Sure but the Diabetes did not impact him last season, the season prior it did until he learned how to manage it. Now it is a non issue IMO and was that way last season as well.