Miami Dolphins legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Nick Buoniconti broke a long silence this week, choosing to finally discuss his failing health with Sports Illustrated’s S.L. Price. Scheduled to be released in the May 15 issue of the magazine, the article was released on Tuesday on MMQB’s website, and it cannot be more highly recommended that you read it.
One excerpt, to show you exactly where the Dolphins’ “No Name Defense” captain is in dealing with the effects of football and failing health, reads:
Few longtime players—much less linebackers—emerged from the NFL fray more spectacularly intact.