Depression and video games. You know what that makes him? A totally normal 22-25 year old guy. I’m glad he got help.
Pitcock said his video game playing eventually became an addition that he needed help with, along with the depression. Pitcock said he still lived in Indianapolis after he stepped away from the game.
The Seahawks are working Pitcock, a third-round pick by the Colts who was an All-American at Ohio State, at the 3-tech position inside.
“I’m having a fun time out here today and the guys are very welcoming,” Pitcock said. “I think some guys don’t know my story, they just thought I got released by Indy. And that’s fine. I’m not trying to make it a big deal. I left quietly and I’d like to come in quietly and just show what I can accomplish with the team.”
On deciding to retire from football in 2008, Pitcock had this to say:
“I didn’t think I was good enough mentally for the team. So I thought it was best for the team and myself at the time that I left because I didn’t think I mentally ready for the game.”
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