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He walked off without much limp, i don't think it's gonna be that serious.
He walked off without much limp, i don't think it's gonna be that serious.
Not sure on the severity yet but he looked like he was pissed, like he knew it was bad.
Hopefully he will be fine for game one against the Colts.
Two weeks to heal.
We do still have Tate, Waaaaaard, and Obfnewioaoevga.
Tater Tots didn't look so hot tonight. Ward was OK, Obfinslkjrleksk looked OK. Actually, the running game didn't click very well tonight.
They didn't rip off huge chunks, but they moved the ball.
I think we almost had 100 yards rushing at the half.
Tater Tots didn't look so hot tonight. Ward was OK, Obfinslkjrleksk looked OK. Actually, the running game didn't click very well tonight.
Tater Tots didn't look so hot tonight. Ward was OK, Obfinslkjrleksk looked OK. Actually, the running game didn't click very well tonight.
They didn't rip off huge chunks, but they moved the ball.
I think we almost had 100 yards rushing at the half.
Tater Tots didn't look so hot tonight. Ward was OK, Obfinslkjrleksk looked OK. Actually, the running game didn't click very well tonight.
They didn't rip off huge chunks, but they moved the ball.
I think we almost had 100 yards rushing at the half.
They werent world beaters but they did more than enough to keep the 49ers defense honest ....
SF's run defense was pretty stout last season .... #6 in the NFL giving up only 3.5ypc and only 96.7 per game.
Hmm....I guess we get spoiled with 5 plus yards per carry, but 172 yards at a 4.1 clip ain't bad.
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4 those sincerely concerned, I'm doing ok & plan 2 B back by opening day. 4 those worried abt your fantasy team, u ppl are sick
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Hey C&D, remember when we had a similar discussion about how 100 degree temps in Houston may have contributed to the high number of hammys among Texans' backs and some of us wondered about that because heat & humidity tend to represent favorable conditions that minimize such muscle strains ? On the other hand, I think cooler temps like last nights San Fran game are just the kind of weather elements that can cause hamstring/groin injuries ?The cold weather would have entered into this. Too long in there today. The length of time he was rested may seem to have been long, but it wasn't for an RB. 1 of 3 hamstring injuries will recur within about 6 months (especially) if not rehabbed properly. I would be thinking of resting him anywhere from 2-3 weeks and share play time generously when he comes back.
With so many threats throughout the offense, its conceivable the Texans could weather a Foster void. But would Foster, a former undrafted rookie free agent, allow himself to sit and temporarily cede his starting spot to someone like Tate (11 carries, 52 yards), whom the Texans liked enough and went ahead and drafted?
Plus, Foster is playing for a new contract; can he afford to be patient with this type of injury? I think Arian understands if he performs this year, shows that he can be consistent, hell be rewarded, said Texans owner Bob McNair on Aug. 10. Thats how the game works, but you dont do it based on one season.
A popular question early in training camp was whether Foster could match or exceed last seasons statistics 1,616 yards on the ground, another 604 (on 66 receptions) through the air.
Usually, he would just brush off the topic, emphasizing it was a new season.
But his linemen piped up, such as right tackle Eric Winston. It wouldnt be a shame if Foster didnt have the same sort of season, Winston reasoned, because those type of years dont happen often.
And, he asked, who cares as long as the Texans were successful?
Which is precisely the kind of logic that makes fantasy football owners cringe.
Do you mean PUP him? If he goes on IR, he's done for the season.Here is why Foster's hamstring will be a problem all season long.
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This might seem a little drastic, but I think the Texans should protect Foster from himself and put him on IR, and force him to the take the time to allow his hamstring to heal, and bring him back fresh in the middle of the season.
Which is precisely why I could absolutely care less about fantasy football.
Do you mean PUP him? If he goes on IR, he's done for the season.
Here is why Foster's hamstring will be a problem all season long.
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This might seem a little drastic, but I think the Texans should protect Foster from himself and put him on IR, and force him to the take the time to allow his hamstring to heal, and bring him back fresh in the middle of the season.
Which is precisely why I could absolutely care less about fantasy football.
But since when does Foster or any player decide to "allow himself to sit" or not ? Last time I checked, that call or any decision about how much or how little any player plays is made by the HC, so there's no reason to PUP Foster if Kubiak and his medical advisors feel there's a resonable chance he can play in the first 4 to 6 weeks of the RS. If not, then OK so a roster slot is freed-up.Stand corrected, Doc. I meant PUP him. I know they won't do that, but I think, for the reasons mentioned above, he'll try to play on it before giving it a chance to heal.
Maybe go light with Foster against the Colts, especially if Manning doesn't play. We all know how their run D is, so Tate and Ward should do well.
Stand corrected, Doc. I meant PUP him. I know they won't do that, but I think, for the reasons mentioned above, he'll try to play on it before giving it a chance to heal.
What? Protect him from himself? Thats insane. He's an adult. Either he feels good enough to play or he doesn't. It will be obvious to the coaching staff if he's 100% or not.
Players are also pretty adept at hiding injuries so they can get back on the field.He wasn't 100% yesterday, was he? Was it obvious to the coaching staff?
Hey C&D, remember when we had a similar discussion about how 100 degree temps in Houston may have contributed to the high number of hammys among Texans' backs and some of us wondered about that because heat & humidity tend to represent favorable conditions that minimize such muscle strains ? On the other hand, I think cooler temps like last nights San Fran game are just the kind of weather elements that can cause hamstring/groin injuries ?
Sorry about your luck there, CnD. Mine may get smaller, but disappear? Um...no...Both conditions through different mechanisms can be causative. The cold can cause muscles to contract directly, or indirectly by constricting the blood vessels/flow to the muscles, while the active player forcefully will at the same time acutely stretch the muscles in opposition.........thus a strain/tear.
If you have doubt of the above muscle contractions to cold, next time look down when you get into a cold shower and see what disappears.
Cloak, it was mentioned during the broadcast that hamstrings are particularly tough injuries because it is difficult to gauge how the healing is progressing. What is the best way to determine when the muscle is healed?
Sorry about your luck there, CnD. Mine may get smaller, but disappear? Um...no...
Running game update
Running back Arian Foster won't make the trip to Minnesota for Thursday's preseason finale against the Vikings because he's undergoing treatment for a hamstring injury.
"He came out today and basically did what he did yesterday, stretched with the team, did a little jogging," coach Gary Kubiak said Tuesday. "He'll stay back and rehab. All indications are (he's) heading in the right direction."
Running back Steve Slaton, who has missed the first three preseason games because of a hamstring issue, returned to practice on Tuesday.
"He needs to play, but I've got to go back and see how he did (on tape)," Kubiak said. "I'm not going to put him out there Thursday unless I really know he's ready to go."