There is no denying that David Bakhtiari, a star offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers, is still one of the best in the league when he is healthy.
It is also well-known that over the past few years or so, injuries have prevented the two-time All-Pro T from performing at his peak.
Sports star David Bakhtiari of the Green Bay Packers has contemplated retirement.
Bakhtiari is currently still dealing with the aftereffects of having his knee surgically repaired. He didn’t play in Green Bay’s Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and he might not play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday either.
It is understandable that there have been rumors floating around about the 31-year-old’s potential retirement in the near future given his recent injury problems.
Bakhtiari acknowledged that he has already considered retiring in a recent interview with Packers beat reporter Ryan Wood of USA TODAY:.
Bakhtiari admitted, “Maybe in a quiet talk to myself.
But realistically, I think it’s going to be more like a doctor having to ask, “What are you doing?” and I’ll be like, “Alright, fair.
‘.
“I’m going to get fined for this, but I just enjoy it too much and I’m too f**king good at it.
Just finding the desire to stop is difficult for me.
The difficult part is when I know I’m still good and that I’m still at a disadvantage. At least if I were bad, I might entertain it a little bit more. I find it amusing to overhear men chatting while playing. I tell myself, “I’ve got one leg tied behind my back and I’m beating you.”.
You’re clueless.
That’s the part, then.
If I were bad, I believe we would speak a little bit more.
“.
The good news for Packers fans is that Bakhtiari isn’t quite ready to call it quits just yet.
He is inspired to compete week after week when he is healthy and available because he has a deep-seated conviction that he is still at the top of his game.
David Bakhtiari Discusses Playing in the Upcoming Season.
After that, Bakhtiari was asked if he planned to continue playing in 2024, which will mark his 12th season in the NFL and his first with the Packers.
The three-time Pro Bowler said that he is not considering retiring just yet, at least not at this time.
I have never heard a doctor say, “Eh,” the man said.
“It’s more like, ‘We just have to figure something out.
Even today, there are many aspects of the knee that we adore.
‘.
“I would have a realistic conversation with my wife and myself until they’re like, Hey, you’ve got to start really thinking about your ability to move around after.
Asking myself, “How much of your ego do I need to fill right now?” in the mirror.
It seems like Bakh still has a few prosperous years ahead of him.
Fans of Green Bay can only hope and pray that his knee holds up.