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FILO_girl · 11-12-2005

Those wondering about how Jamie is...

Seahawks LB Sharper out indefinitely

NFL.com wire reports

KIRKLAND, Wash. (Nov. 9, 2005) -- The Seattle Seahawks' precocious defense got younger when ninth-year linebacker Jamie Sharper was lost from the NFC West leader with a swollen and infected right knee.

That means fourth-year man D.D. Lewis, back after missing a victory Nov. 6 at Arizona with his own sore right knee, moves from the left to Sharper's right side spot for a Nov. 13 division showdown against second-place St. Louis.

Plus, rookie third-round draft choice Leroy Hill will make his second career start at left outside linebacker.

With fellow rookie and second-round draft choice Lofa Tatupu in the middle, Seattle will have three linebackers with a combined five seasons of experience starting against the Rams' second-ranked offense. And St. Louis will be getting back from injuries starting quarterback Marc Bulger and possibly top wide receivers Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt.

Whatever, said Lewis.

"That experience thing, I think that's overrated," Lewis said after practice. "We're coming into the end of the season. Everybody now understands the defense."

Coach Mike Holmgren said it is "big for us" to get Lewis back, but he wasn't sure how many plays Lewis could endure Sunday on his knee.

Lewis said he thinks he can play the entire game.

"I think I can do everything," he said. "It's up to them."

Sharper, who has missed only one of 136 games in his career, came to team headquarters Nov. 8 with his knee ballooning. Doctors drained the knee, but Holmgren said they do not yet know what medications to use to treat the infection.

"Until it quiets down, we won't have him," the coach said of the offseason free-agent acquisition from Houston

Fiddy · 11-12-2005

Links are always nice... http://nfl.com/teams/story/SEA/9033839

HoustonFan · 11-12-2005

Awh man. That sucks. I wish him a speedy recovery.

**Double Barrel** · 11-12-2005

Wow, bummer. Hope he recovers quick.

11-12-2005	#1
FILO_girl I'm not here Join Date: May 2004 Location: HOU-finally moved in the big city Posts: 1,676 Rep Power: 61	Sharper report, for those who care to know Those wondering about how Jamie is... Seahawks LB Sharper out indefinitely NFL.com wire reports KIRKLAND, Wash. (Nov. 9, 2005) -- The Seattle Seahawks' precocious defense got younger when ninth-year linebacker Jamie Sharper was lost from the NFC West leader with a swollen and infected right knee. That means fourth-year man D.D. Lewis, back after missing a victory Nov. 6 at Arizona with his own sore right knee, moves from the left to Sharper's right side spot for a Nov. 13 division showdown against second-place St. Louis. Plus, rookie third-round draft choice Leroy Hill will make his second career start at left outside linebacker. With fellow rookie and second-round draft choice Lofa Tatupu in the middle, Seattle will have three linebackers with a combined five seasons of experience starting against the Rams' second-ranked offense. And St. Louis will be getting back from injuries starting quarterback Marc Bulger and possibly top wide receivers Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt. Whatever, said Lewis. "That experience thing, I think that's overrated," Lewis said after practice. "We're coming into the end of the season. Everybody now understands the defense." Coach Mike Holmgren said it is "big for us" to get Lewis back, but he wasn't sure how many plays Lewis could endure Sunday on his knee. Lewis said he thinks he can play the entire game. "I think I can do everything," he said. "It's up to them." Sharper, who has missed only one of 136 games in his career, came to team headquarters Nov. 8 with his knee ballooning. Doctors drained the knee, but Holmgren said they do not yet know what medications to use to treat the infection. "Until it quiets down, we won't have him," the coach said of the offseason free-agent acquisition from Houston

11-12-2005	#2
Fiddy Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Age: 25 Posts: 4,314 Rep Power: 17	Links are always nice... http://nfl.com/teams/story/SEA/9033839 __________________ 'Anyone ready to go outside so I can make you look bad?' - Matt Schaub talking to the DBs

11-12-2005	#3
HoustonFan Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 34 Posts: 1,180 Rep Power: 10	Awh man. That sucks. I wish him a speedy recovery. __________________ Frustrated watching the Texans? Then you definitely need this!!!!!

11-12-2005	#4
Double Barrel Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Section: Gridiron, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 27,053 Rep Power: 81571	Wow, bummer. Hope he recovers quick. __________________ "FOOTBALL IS ONLY A DIVERSION." ~ HOUSTON TEXANS In Memoriam - 20 little angels

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