Anderson: Temporary Paralysis Only Reinforced Love Of Game

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Like any other NFL player, Zaire Anderson knew the game’s risks but was skeptical he’d ever be the one not getting up off the field someday.
That changed on New Year’s Day when the Denver Broncos linebacker dived while covering a punt against the Oakland Raiders and smacked his helmet into a teammate’s hip, jamming his neck and getting knocked unconscious.
When he came to, he couldn’t get up.
“It felt like gravity was just holding