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10-09-2009, 09:07 AM
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/6659451.html
The news was less positive regarding defensive end Mario Williams and his bruised shoulder. He was only a spectator for the second day in a row Thursday.
“He's getting better,” coach Gary Kubiak said. “Obviously, if you don't practice on Wednesday or Thursday, there's a concern. We'll see tomorrow (Friday). I feel good about him, but I would have liked to see him (practice) today. He can play without the practice reps, so that doesn't concern me. I just want to make sure he's ready to go.”
Obviously he's going to try and play through it if at all possible, but I imagine such an injury could affect a number of his pass rush moves and his leverage and strength in general.
Anyone worried that he plays effectively, or even at all?
On a positive note, from the same report:
The “swine flu epidemic” in the Texans locker room appears to have abated. No players showed up sick Thursday, and rookie linebacker Brian Cushing was back at practice after taking Wednesday off because he was under the weather.
“I'm good,” Cushing said. “(Missing practice) was just precautionary. I could have been here yesterday. All tests came back negative, and I'm fine. I was full-go today. No problem. No one wants to be sick, but everyone gets sick once in awhile. I had a little cold, but I guess it's a big deal.”
The news was less positive regarding defensive end Mario Williams and his bruised shoulder. He was only a spectator for the second day in a row Thursday.
“He's getting better,” coach Gary Kubiak said. “Obviously, if you don't practice on Wednesday or Thursday, there's a concern. We'll see tomorrow (Friday). I feel good about him, but I would have liked to see him (practice) today. He can play without the practice reps, so that doesn't concern me. I just want to make sure he's ready to go.”
Obviously he's going to try and play through it if at all possible, but I imagine such an injury could affect a number of his pass rush moves and his leverage and strength in general.
Anyone worried that he plays effectively, or even at all?
On a positive note, from the same report:
The “swine flu epidemic” in the Texans locker room appears to have abated. No players showed up sick Thursday, and rookie linebacker Brian Cushing was back at practice after taking Wednesday off because he was under the weather.
“I'm good,” Cushing said. “(Missing practice) was just precautionary. I could have been here yesterday. All tests came back negative, and I'm fine. I was full-go today. No problem. No one wants to be sick, but everyone gets sick once in awhile. I had a little cold, but I guess it's a big deal.”