Every NFL player has a story.
Some include tragedy. Others include uphill battles to triumph.
Coy Wire’s story is one of personal reflection, heart, inspiration, strength and character.
And it’s being told during Russell Falcons Training Camp.
“I’ve never cared whether I was a starter, whether I was a backup… I think that’s what has enabled me to be an asset to the teams I’ve been a part of,” Wire said in an interview with NFL Network’s Steve Wyche.
http://video.atlantafalcons.com/video/131583/131583_2009-07-28-081200.flvWire suffered a career-threatening neck injury in 2007. The linebacker, then with the Buffalo Bills, opted for a risky surgery. He fought through rehab and ended up on the Falcons roster during 2008 training camp.
By the end of the year he earned enough respect and regained enough skill to be named a team captain. He also started the team’s playoff game at outside linebacker.
Wyche and NFL.com will document Wire’s journey through this year’s training camp as he works to gain a roster spot and continue his career.
“Through football and the challenges it presents I’ve learned so much about the human mind, about faith, about belief and that we are all more powerful than we know,” Wire said.
“I’m humbled every morning when I wake up that I’m able to play this glorious game.”
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Amazing guy. I’m rooting for his success.
Hey Cory, If your readin. I know all about scars bubba. Got me a rod fused to my spine since iI was 15. I was under Scottish Rights care from 0-18. A 45 degree curved back. A deterated hip. And havin to take shots for 5 years just so my body would go through puberty. I aint tryin to through no pitty party bubba. Im just sayin I undestand about fightin everyday. Everybody loves a underdog story. And you got ya another fan. Good luck in life and in football. And if you ever get the chance… And you want to see what heart, guts, and determination is all about. Go vist them kids at Scottish Right sometime. If your lookin for God and his Angels… You will see it all over their prescious faces.
man that was a nice video…man i hope wire gets more pt time then i expect!
Man, im tearing up! that was great. I hope he sticks around. better yet, i hope he has a great season. i hope he influences others on the team to train harder. GO FALCONS!!!!
He is the definition of “Humble and Hungry”
coy wire, played good last yr to fil in for mike boley, actually he played better than boley…. to be honest wit you, they should give him a chance as a starter…
I agree Kevin,he is a good tackler,and he runs well with RB’s,and TE’S.The only down side to him is he’s only 225lbs, and thats being generous.OL put their hands on him,and he gets pushed off the block.The key to being a good linebacker is the ability to shed blocks!
Another example of the fine people now part of this growing an team quality
Atlanta Falcons we can be proud of. Way to go Arthur Blank and Thomas Dimitroff.
I am talking about Coy Wire.
ive thought wire was sick ever since i first saw him play last year.. im hopin he will play as well as i think he will