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Source Gary Kubiak: Cody had an epidural and will be evaluated.source 11 news
Cody suffered a Disc injury in last nights game.
Yeah, in the presser Kubiak seemed to be looking forward to getting Sunny (whoever) back tomorrow.This could open the door for Fangupo and that Sonny Whatever-his-last-name-is to make the team.
That would be Ra'Shon Harris, also known as Sonny/Sunny. He was having a very nice camp before he was injured. He was moved from DE to NT this season and he can play both positions giving the team flexibility. A nice rotational guy.Yeah, in the presser Kubiak seemed to be looking forward to getting Sunny (whoever) back tomorrow.
Yeah but it's also at arguably the weakest position on the team....NT. Cody might not be all-pro but he tugs his section of the rope.Not taking anything away from Shaun here and he did make his own contribution to last years outstanding Texans' defense, but I'd still say he's the least indispensable starting player on the whole defense. But I for sure hope he still recovers soon and gets back on the field.
The fact that we're rarely cussing about him on here means he does his job well. Fingers crossed on this injury.Why do people undervalue Cody. What he does is not glamorous on paper but I've watched him do HIS job which is plug up the hole. Guess what he does it very well, he does not get a lot of tackles he will never be ngata but that is ok. He is doing what is expected of him. I think we will see a drop off when some guy trying to make the team does too much and does not contain.
Wait... What? Cromartie is knocking up Texans players now??Source Gary Kubiak: Cody had an epidural and will be evaluated.
Why do people undervalue Cody. What he does is not glamorous on paper but I've watched him do HIS job which is plug up the hole. Guess what he does it very well, he does not get a lot of tackles he will never be ngata but that is ok. He is doing what is expected of him. I think we will see a drop off when some guy trying to make the team does too much and does not contain.
Yep and yup. For the most part, NT is not a glamor position. Especially with the wealth we have at DE and LB on this team. However, if the NT does not do his job, the whole D is screwed. Hopefully Cody is ok, but keep in mind Mitchell looked solid last year.The fact that we're rarely cussing about him on here means he does his job well. Fingers crossed on this injury.
I dont , he was probably the most consistent player on the DL last season - Not the best but the most consistent.Why do people undervalue Cody. What he does is not glamorous on paper but I've watched him do HIS job which is plug up the hole. Guess what he does it very well, he does not get a lot of tackles he will never be ngata but that is ok. He is doing what is expected of him. I think we will see a drop off when some guy trying to make the team does too much and does not contain.
Shaun Cody, right, believes he will be ready to play in the season opener. (Brett Coomer/Chronicle)
Texans nose tackle Shaun Cody said after practice Monday that he has a lower back strain and will continue to undergo treatment.
Cody said there is no timetable for his return. Hes not likely to play against San Francisco on Saturday.
Asked if hes certain he will be ready to play in the season opener against Miami, Cody said, without a doubt.
Unintentional punI really hope he gets back soon...
It is. Remember when Wade said Cody would do fine in his system and people still wanted a monster in the middle? Wade got it right again.Its obvious they miss Cody on first and second downs ....
Wade also wanted Ball.It is. Remember when Wade said Cody would do fine in his system and people still wanted a monster in the middle? Wade got it right again.
And Bradie James.Wade also wanted Ball.
Not sayin, just sayin.
I've got to disagree here I'm afraid, Cody does his bit and there isn't a heck of a lot of experience behind him. If Cody is likely to miss significant time, I wouldn't be surprised to see us look to the waiver wire rather than slotting one of our rookies into a starters role.Not taking anything away from Shaun here and he did make his own contribution to last years outstanding Texans' defense, but I'd still say he's the least indispensable starting player on the whole defense. But I for sure hope he still recovers soon and gets back on the field.
Cody underwent back surgeryAs a second back injection has been reported administered to Cody at the beginning of the week(a little over a week following his 1st) , the NFL study I quoted earlier in this thread (post #14)possibly becomes more interesting. Most physicians would space the injection closer to 2 weeks. For resistant cases, a 3rd injection could be again administered 2 weeks later. Most surgeons would not entertain any more than 3 in a 6 month span. Others consider that no more than 3 should be administered in a 1 year period.
Going back to the study, of the 17 NFL players, a total of 37 injections for 27 distinct lumbar disc herniation episodes were administered. The success rate of returning an athlete to play for a given episode of disc herniation was 89% (24 of 27 episodes) with an average loss of 2.8 practices (range = 0-12) and 0.6 games (range = 0-2) after the injection. Only four players required a repeat injection for the same episode. Three of these four players ultimately failed conservative management and required surgical intervention.
Whether Cody received his 2nd injection with the Texans attempting to facilitate his recovery vs. to hurry his recovery and return to play vs. because his recovery is not progressing as expected, would have to be a matter of speculation at this time. The latter 2 scenarios would not be positive. I hope we are dealing with the first scenario so that Cody doesnt have to end up dealing with an early recurrent episode, or worse yet, consideration for surgery.
The Texans better address DT in the draft. Cody's a FA this year, I think, but may end up a cap casualty. Don't think they have enough $$ for another FA. I was hoping last year they would get Mike Martin in the draft but they passed. There are some good DT's (NT's) in this draft but they'll probably be gone after the 2nd round.I think we'll be looking to address DT in the offseason.
The procedure is usually referred to as microdiscectomy. Its not usually a removal of the entire disc. When a disc is bulging, it competes with the same space that the nerve at that level is coming out from the spinal cord. Therefore, it places abnormal pressure on that nerve, leading to the involved pain symptoms. If the bulging cannot be lessened with injections such as with steroids to decrease the inflammatory swelling/bulging, then microdiscectomy is many times the next step. This procedure involves just the removal of that part of the disc (through a 1 cm incision, which makes it "minimally invasive") that is competing for the outlet space [See figure below], in hopes that major open surgery can possibly be avoided. Just the offending "part" of the disc can be removed, because the inner disc is not composed of liquid as most people believe, more like a thick Jello which can to some extent be sculpted.This is the question I posted in the thread about the 2013 roster:
Doesn't a discectomy mean they removed the disc, which means they have to fuse the two vertebrae? That's quite a hindurance on a guy who has to start with his hand down and explode upward.
The longer a peripheral nerve is allowed to be under pressure, the harder and less predictable the rehab. Pre-decompression sensory changes such as numbness (or even pain) and motor weakness may not resolve quickly or at all.
On one hand, he may have affected the nerves by postponing surgery. On the other, athletes at other positions have successfully returned to their expected performance standards. That would've left a GM with a risk assessment of 50/50 if not for these concerns: 1) There apparently is no data for linemen, which is a special consideration since they launch from a three-point stance. 2) Recovery will restrict his lower body strength training for most of the offseason, and he will not be in the necessary condition by preseason.A 2010 study including 23 NFL players (1986-2008) revealed that 74% returned to NFL play for an average of 36 games over a 4 year period. There was no significant change in performance when comparing pre-injury and post-injury statistics. It should be noted that these players were all skill players (quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends)......no linemen .
He's 35 years old.It's time to bring in Casey Hampton.
And played very well last yr as a 2 down run stopper. Which is exactly what this defense needs. I also would buy some time to get some experience for whoever the Texans draft at NT next yr.He's 35 years old.
Seems like Cody is about done.
It's time to bring in Casey Hampton.
You could use the $$$$ saved by cutting A.Smith and Cody to bring Hampton home. Plus have some $$$$ left over to sign a vet WR with speed. Denario Alexander type.
Then draft Short in the 1st rd if available. DL of Watt/Hampton and Short should be able to be stout against the run and really help with the pass rush.
Passing downs with Short/Watt inside and Mercilus/Barwin or Crick (both of whom I expect to see great improvement frm their rookie yrs) with Cushing in the middle = Much improved overall pass rush and defense.
Short reminds me of a young Wilfork. All 300 + men take plays off. They have too. So yes Shorts motor runs hot and cold.
Link to BlogDesmond Bryant played his 2012 season with the Oakland Raiders. Bryant is a defensive tackle with a mega frame, standing 66 and 310 pounds, he could plug up the middle of the line for New England beside the mega, Vince Wilfork. Nobody knew of Desmond Bryant until Richard Seymour went down for the season with an hamstring injury, and Bryant filled in, and out played Seymours previous eight weeks on the field. Bryant finished the season with 4 sacks, 11 quarterback hits, and 20 quarterback hurries on 350 pass rushes. That gave him the 6th highest pass rushing productivity of all defensive tackles who rushed the passer at least 200 times. He also had 18 total tackles at the end of the season. Bryant in a short period of time had a productive year. To get that kind of pressure from the defensive tackle spot is ideal, and would be great for New England, to be able to generate pressure up the middle. Bryant doesnt have to sack the QB all the time, he just needs to pressure the QB, that helps with a QB throwing incompletions or better, interceptions. Getting pressure up the middle makes it difficult on QBs, especially pocket passers. The Patriots need to generate pressure on the QB anywhere from on the line, seeing as they struggle to get any pressure from any spot on the field.
Desmond Bryant would not command a lot of money seeing as he is not a big free agent name this year, and this past season was his first big year, and really getting to play but with him not commanding a lot of money or a long term contract, he is well worth the risk. He is a low risk, high reward kind of player. Putting him beside Vince Wilfork would be a sight to see, these two big guys right beside each other would be almost unblockable. Offensive linemen cant block them both.
This is a write up about FA DT Desmond Bryant (OAK)from a NE Blogger but I like what he has to say about Desmond Bryant could be an answer for HOU as well.
Currently a resident of Miami-Dade Correctional Facility.
Wade also wanted Ball. Not sayin, just sayin.
Don't be surprised if Anthony Spencer joins the Texans next year.And Bradie James.