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David Quessenberry Out/Back In

Texans’ offensive line dedicates 2014 season to David Quessenberry
Posted on July 27, 2014 | By Brian T. Smith
Duane Brown and Chris Myers had a public message Sunday for David Quessenberry: The Texans’ offensive line is dedicating its 2014 season to a much-loved, cancer-stricken teammate.

Brown and Myers are the heart and core of the team’s trenches. While the Texans have been sweating out the start of a new season under first-year coach Bill O’Brien, Quessenberry has been going through his third round of chemotherapy in Houston at M.D. Anderson hospital.

Lineman already wear “Quessenberry Strong” bracelets and planned T-shirts will raise awareness about lymphoma, while highlighting Quessenberry’s ongoing battle with the disease. Close friend Ben Jones, a Texans guard, continues to send texts to Quessenberry, who participated Saturday in a Relay for Life event in Carlsbad, Calif., which honored cancer survivors and victims, and saw 42 members of team DQStrong raise $11,150.

But with recent training-camp focus on Texans such as Andre Johnson, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Arian Foster, a trio of lineman went out of their way Sunday to return attention to Quessenberry.

“We’re dedicating (the season) to him and we go out and battle like he’s right beside us,” Brown said.

Myers added: “With everything going on with David right now, this season is obviously going to be dedicated to him.”

Quessenberry, 23, was humbled by the message.

Teammates stopped by daily at M.D. Anderson in mid-June, when he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins T Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. Jones and several Texans soon took Quessenberry to an Astros game, while a recent Twitter image of a shaved-head Quessenberry showed the 2012 sixth-round pick doing pullups with a proclamation that read, “Cancer messed with the wrong dude.”

But Quessenberry never thought his teammates would dedicate an entire NFL season in his name.

“It’s hard to put into words what it means to have the support of your brothers on the team. … Truly it’s an honor,” said Quessenberry, who recently returned to his home state of California after completing his third round of chemotherapy. “I want to do them proud. I want to come back stronger and come back and help these guys win when I do come back eventually.

“This year I got blind-sided getting diagnosed with cancer. Just knowing that my teammates and my brothers (have) my back is truly something special.”

Jones said the Texans’ lineman wouldn’t have it any other way. A group that’s been thinned out by injuries and attrition is rallying behind a teammate who’ll never play for them this season.

“Every night before we go to bed we say a prayer for the man,” Jones said.
 
David Quessenberry ‏@DavidQberry
I'm takin this fight one day at a time! Everyday I'm one day closer to being cancer free. Thanks for all the support on here everyone!
 
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David Quessenberry ‏@DavidQberry
So honored and humbled by the actions of my team this morning!

I'm an truly blessed to be a part of such and honorable Franchise #speechless

Texans stand behind Quessenberry; hope to raise $100,000 for lymphoma
The Texans’ organization backed the push Saturday, announcing a drive to raise $100,000 in Quessennberry’s name for the Lymphoma Research Foundation.

The effort is being guided by center Chris Myers and left tackle Duane Brown, who are close friends of Quessenberry’s.

“You sit back and think about David Quessenberry dealing with what he has to deal with and we have no complaints in the world,” Myers said. “With everything going on with David right now, this season is obviously going to be dedicated to him.”

Coaches and team personnel wore “Texans for DQ” T-shirts Saturday at practice.

The Texans’ final open practice of training camp Aug. 14 will be #DQStrong Day. All staff will wear the shirt and the Texans are encouraging fans and the Houston community to purchase a shirt and wear it with the team.

Shirts are on sale at the Go Texans Store at NRG Stadium and online at shop.houstontexans.com for $20.

Twitter/Instagram: @DavidQberry

Hashtag: #DQStrong #TexansforDQ

Proceeds benefitting the Lymphoma Research Foundation: @lymphoma

If you want to show your support, The DQ Shirt can be purchased at shop.houstontexans.com.

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The Men's run $20.00. The Women's run $19.95.
 
Is that 2 lives "saved" by Kaplan...?


Mark Berman @MarkBermanFox26
David Quessenberry, who is battling lymphoma, says trainer Geoff Kaplan convinced him to go to the doctor which may have saved his life.
Brian T. Smith @ChronBrianSmith
#Texans' Quessenberry: "They found two liters of fluid in my lungs ... and then they also went on to find the lymphoma mass in my chest."

#Texans' David Quessenberry: "I could have potentially drowned from the fluid (in my lungs) on the field."

Special bond between #Texans' Quessenberry and O'Brien, both of whom are dealing with life-changing medical issues off the field. #NFL

Quessenberry immediately had to have lungs drained of fluid. Thanked #Texans trainer Geoff Kaplan for helping save his life.

Before lymphoma diagnosis, #Texans' David Quessenberry was at a point where he could have died on the field due to amount of fluid in lungs.
Dave Zangaro @DZangaro
"When I get a chance to watch it, I’m watching it. And it’s great. I see a lot of freakin’ awesome things, man." - QBerry on watching film

"Absolutely. That's something I would really like to be a part of." Quessenberry on wanting to be at season opener. Depends on cell counts

Quessenberry says his mother has been his biggest caretaker. She'll be coming to Houston with him when he comes back. #Texans

"It's a blessing that he's the coach of the Texans right now because he's been great for me." Quessenberry on O'Brien

Quessenberry said he's going to get Round 4 of chemo in California and then Round 5 in Houston. Rounds 5-10 in Houston. #Texans

"Chris has been an amazing friend, an amazing teammate." Quessenberry on Chris Myers #Texans

"When I get a chance to watch it, I watch it." Quessenberry on watching film. #Texans

"I'm speechless about my teammates." -- Quessenberry #Texans

Quessenberry said he just finished phase 3 of his chemo. #Texans

Quessenberry said today is a good day and he's working out. Says his white blood cell counts are down though. #Texans

We are waiting for this conference call with David Quessenberry to begin. He's in California as he fights cancer. #Texans
 
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DQ usually means a Blizzard for me but I think I'll get me a shirt .
You know, I was wondering if some of the local Dairy Queen franchises would latch onto this and at least promote it in their locations... you know at least put up signs or something.
 
Is that 2 lives "saved" by Kaplan...?


Mark Berman @MarkBermanFox26

Brian T. Smith @ChronBrianSmith

Dave Zangaro @DZangaro

Some questions keep sticking in my mind. By the time someone has accumulated 2 liters of fluid in their lungs from lymphoma, they are barely able to breath let alone be in any shape to exercise. Things like this don't happen overnight, nor should it take a trainer to recognize that there is a major problem. Where was the medical team with their multiple checks. How did he pass his physical only 2 months before diagnosis? Many of you would not know this, but Quess was found to have a large lymphoma tumor growing in his chest at the time of diagnosis.......but no signs on routine chest x-ray just 2 months earlier when so-called pass/fail exams are performed on NFL players?
 
Some questions keep sticking in my mind. By the time someone has accumulated 2 liters of fluid in their lungs from lymphoma, they are barely able to breath let alone be in any shape to exercise. Things like this don't happen overnight, nor should it take a trainer to recognize that there is a major problem. Where was the medical team with their multiple checks. How did he pass his physical only 2 months before diagnosis? Many of you would not know this, but Quess was found to have a large lymphoma tumor growing in his chest at the time of diagnosis.......but no signs on routine chest x-ray just 2 months earlier when so-called pass/fail exams are performed on NFL players?
I thought about that too when I first heard about Quess being diagnosed with this ailment. Then I wondered why would chest x-rays be part of any team's pass/fail exams as a matter of course? Not defending them but maybe the med teams just rely on the fact that a guy passes the cardio part of his fitness checkout? Perhaps they only do the chest x-ray if some part of his cardio exam points them in that direction.
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I thought about that too when I first heard about Quess being diagnosed with this ailment. Then I wondered why would chest x-rays be part of any team's pass/fail exams as a matter of course? Not defending them but maybe the med teams just rely on the fact that a guy passes the cardio part of his fitness checkout? Perhaps they only do the chest x-ray if some part of his cardio exam points them in that direction.
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I'm pretty sure that a routine chest x-ray is part of the mandatory annual preseason return to play player exam (just like it is for the Combine.) There was a vet player back in 2009 (had a funny name, but can't remember) that claimed that a tumor that was found in his chest by the routine return to play chest x-ray exam which was part of this exam, led to what could have been early life-saving surgery.
 
Some questions keep sticking in my mind. By the time someone has accumulated 2 liters of fluid in their lungs from lymphoma, they are barely able to breath let alone be in any shape to exercise. Things like this don't happen overnight, nor should it take a trainer to recognize that there is a major problem. Where was the medical team with their multiple checks. How did he pass his physical only 2 months before diagnosis? Many of you would not know this, but Quess was found to have a large lymphoma tumor growing in his chest at the time of diagnosis.......but no signs on routine chest x-ray just 2 months earlier when so-called pass/fail exams are performed on NFL players?

It appears that the Texans med team not only stinks at diagnosing knee/shoulder etc... injuries. They have graduated to putting players lives in jeopardy. Great Job!!!! SMH
 
I just bought mine.

Cool, repped.

To honor Quessenberry, the Texans have designated Aug. 14 as DQStrong Day. It’s their second practice against Atlanta and the last open practice of training camp.

The Texans are asking fans join staff members in wearing Texans for DQ t-shirts to help them raise at least $100,000 for the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/08/kaplans-instincts-get-quessenberry-on-path-to-recovery/
 
Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro
For those wondering, the #Texans store in NRG Stadium still has plenty of DQ shirts. And they're still available online.

Looks like men's small only online, but recheck.
 
David Quessenberry @DavidQberry
“@TJ_Yates: Everybody is #DQStrong! @DavidQberry Thanks TJ that's a powerful pic Lots of great people in this league

Texans for DQ day is a powerful reminder that I am not alone in this fight! My Team and the amazing city of Houston have been incredible!

I am reminded everyday of the incredible people that surround me in my fight against cancer.

Be Strong and Courageous Today

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It would have been nice if they had got them to the fans that orders them online.

Ordered mine on the 3rd - got the email that they had shipped yesterday. Supposed to be delivered tomorrow.

Rather poor planning.
 
It would have been nice if they had got them to the fans that orders them online.

Ordered mine on the 3rd - got the email that they had shipped yesterday. Supposed to be delivered tomorrow.

Rather poor planning.
I agree. I know I've been waiting for mine for at least a week
It didn't take a week to process my charge acc't
 
Ordered mine last Saturday. Received acknowledgement on Monday that they shipped. Still waiting. Not too impressed with the Texans store and their choice of a shipper.
 
Ordered mine last Saturday. Received acknowledgement on Monday that they shipped. Still waiting. Not too impressed with the Texans store and their choice of a shipper.
Well, they'll test your patience. I finally got mine on Weds.; five days after Quessenberry day.
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I dunno, is that a pic of McNair & Co practicing for their participation in the demonstration in Ferguson ?
 
Just received my shirts. Sent via the USPS so not surprised they were late. If you plan on ordering I suggest you go 1 larger size than you wear. Biggest size available online is XXL. Our linemen must have another source. Great cause..
 
James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN
#Texans OL David Quessenberry, who's battling Lymphoma, will be at NRG Stadium Sunday for the home opener against the Redskins. #DQStrong
 
Brian T. Smith ‏@ChronBrianSmith
$100,000 raised in Quessenberry’s name orchestrated by #Texans linemen Chris Myers and Duane Brown; O-line dedicated season to Quessenberry.

David Quessenberry and Bob McNair will present a check for $100,000 to Lymphoma Foundation; money raised during #Texans’ DQStrong campaign.

David Quessenberry, who's battling lymphoma, will lead #Texans out of tunnel on Thursday Night Football vs. #Colts and be honorary captain.

Be a good time to wear your DQStrong shirts if you have one.
 
Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli
"Quizz, what an incredible guy. The other day I looked up we were in a team meeting and he was sitting here," O'Brien. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN
Brown, Myers and now Bill O’Brien have all said David Quessenberry shows up in meetings from time to time. #Amazing #DQStrong
 
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