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I've discovered that as I initially thought Bills Tommy Doyle had indeed suffered an ACL.........with a LCL (with a posterolateral corner (PLC) injury resulting in a pernoneal nerve foot drop). The team is not yet releasing this info as they are not required to report specifics in preseason. They should eventially. Meanwhile, I'll hold off counting his ACL for now.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson has essentially missed most of TC with what he now calls an ear infection which has affected his balance. These are usually caused by a viral infection of the inner ear. Symptoms typically will resolve in 1-2 weeks. Three weeks and you begin to be concerned about permanent damage to the nerve that sends messages of balance from the inner ear to the brain [vestibular neuritis] or to the gyroscope structures of the inner ear that control balance [labyrinthitus]. These conditions cause vertigo (usually experienced as a spinning sensation), dizziness, imbalance, unsteadiness and sometimes problems with vision or hearing. In a healthy balance system, the brain combines messages sent by the balance control systems in both ears, but if one side is affected, the messages from that side are distorted, causing symptoms of dizziness and vertigo. He needs to see resolution sooner than later. Hopefully this will occur. Otherwise it could mean loss of significant time in the regular season, or worse. Prayers for the young man.
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Looks like T.J. Hockenson has turned the corner with his ear infection symptoms. But now he is dealing with a back tightness which began after working out. The team is saying that he should be ready for the regular season. Good news if true.
 
Giants TE yesterday collapsed at practice. The Giants refuse to say what caused what they call the "medical event," nor would they answer if he was taken to the hospital. Whatever it was, at least he was seen walking around this morning at the Giants facility.
 
IDEXAN said:
Little Shanny and his GM's decision to bet the farm in the Draft on Lance a few years ago looks worse and worse with each passing year.
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Something tells me that Brock Purdy will regress this season and Sam Darnold is ... well Sam Darnold... maybe competitive as a contingency for a game or two in a game manager setting. I've seen him as a starter... not much there.
 
Bears?
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ESPN reporter picks Bears to win the NFC North

On ESPN’s Get Up! with Mike Greenberg, Sal Paolantonio and Marcus Spears, they discussed the idea of whether or not saying “Jordan Love can take the Packers to the playoffs” is an overreaction. The crew loves what they see in the Packers’ signal caller. They weren’t opposed to the idea of the...
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This is even more entertaining..........Jones and McCarthy come across like idiots.

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Cowboys’ Sam Williams stopped for speeding, blamed GPS before arrest on drug, gun charges
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Pro Football Network

A Frisco police report on the arrest of Dallas Cowboys player Sam Williams is shedding more light on the allegations of drug and weapon charges.

The report, obtained by the Star-Telegram on Thursday, says the second-year defensive end was pulled over Sunday for speeding 71 mph in a 45-mph zone.

Williams told Officer Christian Camacho that he was speeding because he “was following a GPS that told him to make a U-turn which made him want to pass the car in front of him,” the report says.

Williams did not have a front license plate or a visible registration sticker on his Dodge Charger. He also told police his front license plate was in the back seat and he had not yet put it back on after getting his car detailed.

When Williams reached in the back seat for the plate, he stopped and informed the officer that a gun was in the car, police said. The officer told him to leave the gun back there.

The officer found a vape cartridge with THC, marijuana, rolling papers and a Glock handgun with 14 9mm rounds.

Frisco police report on the arrest of Sam Williams Courtesy of Frisco Police

Williams was charged with possession of a controlled substance of less than 1 gram, and unlawful carrying of a weapon because he had the gun while in possession of the drugs, police said.

The marijuana showed a weight of 0.1270 ounces, the report says.

Williams told the officer that he smoked in his car because he was not allowed to smoke in his residence. The report said his arrest was without incident.

Despite two glaring missteps with local police in as many years with the team, Cowboys coach
Mike McCarthy and owner Jerry Jones say that the 2022 second-round draft pick is making progress.

Jones said the latest incident would not affect Williams being on the field with the Cowboys in 2023 and joked he had slowed down.

Last December, Williams got a ticket for misdemeanor reckless driving for driving 98 mph in a 55-mph zone, leading to an accident.

There were red flags regarding Williams before the draft over some legal issues. The Cowboys did their homework and took him anyway.

McCarthy said he feels even better about the direction Williams is going now. He said he just needs to slow down.

“I had a chance to visit with Sam right away. He knows what he needs to do. We can all be better,” McCarthy said. “I think anytime you make mistake, it’s a good wake-up call. Absolutely. But I believe in Sam Williams. I did when we drafted him and even more so now. I’m seeing him grow in so many different ways. He needs to slow down. He knows that. So that’s the first step.”

McCarthy refused to comment on the gun and drug allegations. He called the entire ordeal a learning experience.

“We sat down and talked about it the first thing Monday morning. So I’m comfortable with the direction that he’s going in,” McCarthy said. “And he needs to learn from this.”
 
"Elaborate surgery for such a small crack".............if I showed you intraoperative pictures picture of patients that I have performed thisl surgery on, you'd be shocked to see what kind of wound is required, especially when a bone graft is used to enhance healing of this classically poor healing fracture.

Of course he'll be out there week I......Of course..................wearing the typical cast/splint for this procedure postop.................

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba underwent “elaborate surgery for such a small crack” in wrist
By Charean Williams
Published August 24, 2023 07:26 PM

Seahawks rookie receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba underwent surgery this week to repair a wrist fracture. Coach Pete Carroll announced that the surgery was successful.

“I haven’t heard any word since the surgery other than what they initially said, that everything went great,” Carroll said, via John Boyle of the team website. “They showed us the pictures and all that kind of stuff, so we saw that. It’s an elaborate surgery for such a small crack, but it’s going to be so safe, so we’re really pleased with it, and so is he.”

Carroll did not update the timeline he gave earlier this week, which was that the first-rounder is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.

That puts Week 1 in jeopardy considering the season opener against the Rams is 17 days away.
Smith-Njigba flew to Philadelphia on Tuesday to undergo surgery by a specialist.

He fractured his wrist in Saturday’s game against the Cowboys when he was tackled near the goal line. The 20th overall pick made six receptions for 83 yards in two preseason games, including a 48-yard catch against Dallas.
 
Anthony Richardson looks good tonight. I think the Colts are going to be a bigger problem than some of us Texan fans want to admit.

I said before the draft I'd rather have Richardson or Levis before Young or Stroud. Well, we got three of 'em in our division. LOL
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
This is even more entertaining..........Jones and McCarthy come across like idiots.

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Cowboys’ Sam Williams stopped for speeding, blamed GPS before arrest on drug, gun charges
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Pro Football Network

A Frisco police report on the arrest of Dallas Cowboys player Sam Williams is shedding more light on the allegations of drug and weapon charges.

The report, obtained by the Star-Telegram on Thursday, says the second-year defensive end was pulled over Sunday for speeding 71 mph in a 45-mph zone.

Williams told Officer Christian Camacho that he was speeding because he “was following a GPS that told him to make a U-turn which made him want to pass the car in front of him,” the report says.

Williams did not have a front license plate or a visible registration sticker on his Dodge Charger. He also told police his front license plate was in the back seat and he had not yet put it back on after getting his car detailed.

When Williams reached in the back seat for the plate, he stopped and informed the officer that a gun was in the car, police said. The officer told him to leave the gun back there.

The officer found a vape cartridge with THC, marijuana, rolling papers and a Glock handgun with 14 9mm rounds.

Frisco police report on the arrest of Sam Williams Courtesy of Frisco Police

Williams was charged with possession of a controlled substance of less than 1 gram, and unlawful carrying of a weapon because he had the gun while in possession of the drugs, police said.

The marijuana showed a weight of 0.1270 ounces, the report says.

Williams told the officer that he smoked in his car because he was not allowed to smoke in his residence. The report said his arrest was without incident.

Despite two glaring missteps with local police in as many years with the team, Cowboys coach
Mike McCarthy and owner Jerry Jones say that the 2022 second-round draft pick is making progress.

Jones said the latest incident would not affect Williams being on the field with the Cowboys in 2023 and joked he had slowed down.

Last December, Williams got a ticket for misdemeanor reckless driving for driving 98 mph in a 55-mph zone, leading to an accident.

There were red flags regarding Williams before the draft over some legal issues. The Cowboys did their homework and took him anyway.

McCarthy said he feels even better about the direction Williams is going now. He said he just needs to slow down.

“I had a chance to visit with Sam right away. He knows what he needs to do. We can all be better,” McCarthy said. “I think anytime you make mistake, it’s a good wake-up call. Absolutely. But I believe in Sam Williams. I did when we drafted him and even more so now. I’m seeing him grow in so many different ways. He needs to slow down. He knows that. So that’s the first step.”

McCarthy refused to comment on the gun and drug allegations. He called the entire ordeal a learning experience.

“We sat down and talked about it the first thing Monday morning. So I’m comfortable with the direction that he’s going in,” McCarthy said. “And he needs to learn from this.”
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I just dont see the big deal. The most dangerous thing he did, had on him, was speeding. Cops being cops. Meanwhile I wonder if people were looting in Frisco while the officer was filling out the booking paperwork? LEO needs to figure out what the important things are.

I would love to have Williams opposite WA on the Texans DL if this is the worst thing he ever does.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Giants TE yesterday collapsed at practice. The Giants refuse to say what caused what they call the "medical event," nor would they answer if he was taken to the hospital. Whatever it was, at least he was seen walking around this morning at the Giants facility.
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KoolAid Sipper said:
New York Giants TE Tommy Sweeney
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Sweeney was at the Giants facility, but not practicing. He is still being evaluated by the medical staff. Although the team is letting out very little information, from what I've been able to gather, it is heart related. This is likely a residual of the Covid-related myocarditis (inflammation of the heart wall) which caused him to miss the 2020 season.
 
Colts C Danny Pinter sustained an ankle sprain this evening when he was hit in the back of his lower leg resulting in him sitting on his foot in an unnatural position. That's 306 pounds of bending his ankle where it shouldn't bend. Doubt we see him in the regular season any time soon.
 
Thorn said:
Anthony Richardson looks good tonight. I think the Colts are going to be a bigger problem than some of us Texan fans want to admit.

I said before the draft I'd rather have Richardson or Levis before Young or Stroud. Well, we got three of 'em in our division. LOL
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I didn't see his 6/17 performance against mostly guys playing for a job that impressive considering he had the Colts entire first team offense (minus Taylor) going against those backups. He does possess arm strength and running ability though
 
Duane Brown was just released from PUP and is returning to practice after having undergone a repair of a left rotator cuff and labrum this past Feb [this is quite a short rehab for this surgery]. He played through this injury for a season.

This type of injury occurs with repeated shoulder subluxation/dislocations. He is a LT, holding back rushers with his left arm/shoulder. This is a very significant injury/surgery for a LT [memories of Tony Bosseli]. Around 70% of NFL players in general will be able to return for at least 1 game. Of those, ~70% will return to close to preinjury level. However, these numbers drop significantly in older players , especially ones that are expected to sustain repeated torque trauma to their shoulder (such as a LT with a left shoulder repair].Older players with > 10 years of professional experience and large rotator cuff tears were less likely to return to play after surgical intervention. Brown has played for 17 years and will turn 38 in 5 days. It seems that the Jets may be returning him to duty a bit too soon due to their desire to protect Aaron Rodgers. I will watch with interest how effective Brown is in his return, and for how long.
 
Interesting situation with Mariota's new $5 million contract........fully guaranteed.

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Will Marcus Mariota make the team in Philadelphia
Published August 25, 2023 10:34 AM

More than any other team, the Eagles know the importance of having a good backup quarterback. They now have to ask themselves whether their current backup quarterback is good enough.

In the offseason, the Eagles gave Marcus Mariota a one-year, $5 million deal to serve as the understudy to Jalen Hurts. But Mariota, the second pick in the 2015 draft, has been outplayed in the preseason by rookie Tanner McKee.

So if the Eagles decide that McKee is better than Mariota, what will the Eagles do? Will they release Mariota, despite the fully-guaranteed contract? Will they look for another veteran to serve as No. 2 while McKee learns the ropes?

Even as Netflix wades deeper into the infomercials-masquerading-as-documentaries pool, the Quarterback series could only do so much glass-half-full work when it came to making Mariota look good. The circumstances surrounding his departure from the Falcons after being benched for Desmond Ridder continue to be confusing and unresolved. And when Al Michaels specifically mentions that dynamic during the game broadcast with the question of whether Mariota’s heart is in the game, the message is unmistakable — Al is hearing those concerns from people within the Eagles organization.

So here’s a question to ponder. Were the Eagles as surprised and alarmed as the many in the audience by the conclusion of Mariota’s 2022 season? Did it change the way they regard him?
While it wouldn’t matter if he was playing well, it can’t help his situation as he struggles.

What happens if they tell him he’ll be No. 3 behind McKee? Will he walk away, like he did in 2022?

This time around, he’d owe the Eagles most if not all of the $3.5 million signing bonus he was paid when he agreed to terms with the Eagles.

Four days from the deadline for trimming the roster to 53, the Eagles might have some tough decisions to make regarding Mariota. Will he be No. 2? If not, will he even be on the team?
 
The road has been tough for this young man. No doubt he has a canon leg. My question is how good is his ball placement?

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One year later, when will Matt Araiza get another NFL opportunity?
Published August 25, 2023 07:36 PM

One year ago today, word emerged of a civil lawsuit accusing Bills punter Matt Araiza and others of gang rape. Within a matter of days, the sixth-round pick from San Diego State had been released by the Bills.

Now, even after the criminal investigation against him resulted in no charges (due in large part to a conclusion by prosecutors that Araiza was not present when the alleged rape occurred), he remains without an NFL opportunity.

A chance could be coming. Per a league source with knowledge of the situation, a stream of “no, thanks” from March has morphed into a suggestion that, if/when a need arises, Araiza’s phone will ring. The Jets are the only team that has brought him in for a workout.

Although punters are among the most interchangeable of the NFL’s interchangeable parts, Araiza has a strong leg. Dubbed the “Punt God” in college, there’s a reason he was a sixth-round pick. He’s currently launching 80-yard bombs in workouts, and he had shown off that leg in the 2022 preseason, before the off-field issue derailed his career.

The civil lawsuit against Araiza and others is still pending. He has vowed to sue the alleged victim’s lawyer, as part of the effort to fully clear his name. Through it all, Araiza awaits an opportunity that could be a matter of when and not if.
 
Worst rule in football makes a bizarre preseason cameo in Carolina
By Mike Florio
Published August 26, 2023 11:28 AM

For those of you who read Playmakers (thank you, if so) and/or who hang around here (thank you again, if so), you’ve seen one or more complaints from me about the worst rule in football.

It’s the fumble forward into and out of the end zone. The ball in such situations goes not to the offense at the spot of the fumble, but to the defense. And not at the spot of the fumble. On the 20.

It’s a vestige of outdated thinking about the sanctity of the end zone, from the days when it was much harder for the offense to get there. At one point, for example, an incomplete pass that landed in the end zone resulted in a touchback for the defense.

Teams rarely push for a change to this stupid rule, even after they’ve been burned by it. Or, perhaps more accurately, especially after they’ve been burned by it. There’s a mindset in league circles that, based on cockeyed notions of football karma, getting screwed by a screwy rule is simply the prologue to benefiting from it.

No one will benefit if/when the rule is applied in a Super Bowl, when millions of drive-by fans witness a nonsensical outcome.

Consider the outcome of a play last night that few saw happen live. With under two minutes to play in Carolina, Panthers quarterback Jake Luton threw a nifty little rainbow to running back Camerun Peoples, who ran a wheel route out of the backfield. Peoples caught it, got both feet down, and then reached the ball toward the goal line as he was going out of bounds.

As Peoples stuck the ball toward the goal line, he bobbled it. He didn’t regain possession before stepping over the sideline.

The ruling on the field was first and goal inside the one. Since fewer than two minutes remained in the game, the automatic replay process was activated.

After an extended look, referee Bill Vidovich announced that the ruling had been changed. Not to a touchdown, as the CBS booth had presumed it would be. Instead, it was determined that: (1) Peoples made the catch; (2) Peoples lost control of the ball while reaching for the goal line; (3) the ball crossed the front plane of the goal line after Peoples had lost control of it; and (4) Peoples failed to regain control of the ball before going out of bounds.

The result? Detroit ball at the 20.

Setting aside whether the video evidence was sufficiently “clear and obvious” to overturn the ruling on the field of first and goal inside the one (it absolutely wasn’t), the outcome further underscores what a horrible rule it is. It’s bad for the game, even if it invariably ends up being good for the team that gets the gift of an undeserved touchback.

Until the rule changes (and it will after the rule is applied in a Super Bowl), players need to be aware of the risk of sticking the ball toward the goal line. (Derek Carr once learned it the hard way — but then did it again anyway.)

The message is simple. Don’t stick the ball toward the goal line if there’s any chance you might lose control of it. If you do, the end result won’t be to start the next play from where you went down on offense, but to start the next play from the 20 on defense.
 
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