Another day, another Giants retirement. Offensive lineman Zach Fulton has decided to step away from the game, as Tom Rock of Newsday tweets. 
Fulton joins veteran linebacker Todd Davis and fellow offensive lineman Joe Looney as recent Giants retirees. Fulton hooked on with the Giants in late March, shortly after he was cut by the Texans. He started in at least 13 games across his three Texans seasons. And, this past year, he was first-string for all 16.
Fulton didn’t set the world on fire in Houston, but he profiled as a worthwhile and experienced hand for the Giants’ offensive line. Last year, Pro Football Focus had him tied as the No. 42 guard in the NFL — good enough for a starter. And, in 2019, PFF ranked him as one of the best pass-blocking guards in the league, though his weak run-blocking marks brought down his overall score.
Fulton leaves the game after seven seasons and 107 appearances (including 90 starts). Not bad for a former sixth-round pick. Meanwhile, his retirement also raises questions about the nature of the Giants’ training camp practices. However, Mike Garafolo of NFL.com (Twitter link) hears that Fulton, like Looney, simply felt that his body could no longer withstand the rigors of football.
I read an article today where multiple Raiders executives have walked away this summer as well. Weird times for both franchises.
The Raiders need to restore their romantic image by having executives swept away by the autumn wind.
I can kind of see it, though. The life of an NFL player, especially a backup, is tough, as is an executive level position, especially if you think that you won’t climb the ladder quickly, or feel like you’ve “peaked ” at that worksite. I decided that after 35 years as a high school coach, it was time to retire, just because I want to do other things. I still miss it, and I’m, thankfully, in good health, but there does come a time when you decide that you want to explore or experience other things or opportunities in your life.
He allowed 11 sacks last season. Not much of a loss
Someone tel joe judge to stop being such a hard a$$
Maybe not…it kinda worked for Parcells and Coughlin…and, in that division, if you can push teams around that try to be “pretty” as opposed to “tough” (looking at you, Mike McCarthy) then you have a good chance of winning games. Just my opinion…
The all retirement team….