Post by Fuck Mike Brown on Oct 8, 2007 17:12:09 GMT -5
Some injuries to get to today. I'll do a week 5 wrap after the MNF game.
- Trent Green of the Dolphins suffered the worst concussion yesterday in a loss against the Texans, which is a grade-three. He will undergo more tests to see if this injury will end his long fourteen year career. Nothing is really known at this point, as was said by Miami head coach Cam Cameron. This is the 2nd concussion suffered by Green in the last 2 seasons, with him suffering a severe concussion with the Chiefs last season in the opener. All of this came after Green was trying to throw a block on a Texans defender in yesterday's game. Green's head was hit by Travis Johnson's knee, delivering a blow that left Green unconscious. Travis Johnson got a penalty after the play for taunting the unconcious Green, for the reason in this quote: "The bottom line is, it was a malicious hit. It was uncalled for. He's like the scarecrow. He wants to get courage while I wasn't looking, and hit me in my knee instead of trying to hit me in my head. God don't like ugly, you know what I mean?" Jonhson must have felt very strongly and been very mad, because not too many people would say that about someone who they may have just ended their career. Cleo Lemons will fill in for Trent Green at the quarterback spot.
- Buccaneer running back Antonio Pittman suffered a knee sprain that may keep him on the sidelines for up to two months in yesterday's loss against the Colts. This comes after last weeks news that starting running back Cadillac Williams was out for the year with a patellar tear in the right knee. Tough luck for Tampa Bay, as now they are going to have to start Earnest Graham at running back. They will be on the market for any running back help that becomes available, so watch for them to make a trade or sign someone in this week.
- Panthers starting quarterback Jake Delhomme learned that he had to undergo season ending elbow surgery next week. Obviously, this ends his season, after he played very well in 3 games. Delhomme got the sprained right elbow in a win against the Falcons in week 3. Listed behind Delhomme is David Carr, who is also injured right now. He suffered a back injury in yesterday's win over the Saints that made him miss some time. He is still being evaluated. Behind him is undrafted free agent Matt Moore. Anytime a team looses their starting quarterback, it is a huge blow. Carr will have to play the best he ever has if the Panthers want to make the playoffs this year. With a bad back, I'm not sure if Carr can.
- The Broncos starting center and five-time Pro Bowler Tom Nalen will be out for the season after he tore his right biceps muscle in yesterday's embarrassing loss to the Chargers. This came after he was injured in the first quarter. Nalen will undergo surgery this week, ending his season. The injury is not believed to be career threatening, however.
- Denver also lost tight-end Nate Jackson for the season with a torn groin.
nflnewsandnotes.blogspot.com/2007/10/news-cctober-8th-2007.html
- Trent Green of the Dolphins suffered the worst concussion yesterday in a loss against the Texans, which is a grade-three. He will undergo more tests to see if this injury will end his long fourteen year career. Nothing is really known at this point, as was said by Miami head coach Cam Cameron. This is the 2nd concussion suffered by Green in the last 2 seasons, with him suffering a severe concussion with the Chiefs last season in the opener. All of this came after Green was trying to throw a block on a Texans defender in yesterday's game. Green's head was hit by Travis Johnson's knee, delivering a blow that left Green unconscious. Travis Johnson got a penalty after the play for taunting the unconcious Green, for the reason in this quote: "The bottom line is, it was a malicious hit. It was uncalled for. He's like the scarecrow. He wants to get courage while I wasn't looking, and hit me in my knee instead of trying to hit me in my head. God don't like ugly, you know what I mean?" Jonhson must have felt very strongly and been very mad, because not too many people would say that about someone who they may have just ended their career. Cleo Lemons will fill in for Trent Green at the quarterback spot.
- Buccaneer running back Antonio Pittman suffered a knee sprain that may keep him on the sidelines for up to two months in yesterday's loss against the Colts. This comes after last weeks news that starting running back Cadillac Williams was out for the year with a patellar tear in the right knee. Tough luck for Tampa Bay, as now they are going to have to start Earnest Graham at running back. They will be on the market for any running back help that becomes available, so watch for them to make a trade or sign someone in this week.
- Panthers starting quarterback Jake Delhomme learned that he had to undergo season ending elbow surgery next week. Obviously, this ends his season, after he played very well in 3 games. Delhomme got the sprained right elbow in a win against the Falcons in week 3. Listed behind Delhomme is David Carr, who is also injured right now. He suffered a back injury in yesterday's win over the Saints that made him miss some time. He is still being evaluated. Behind him is undrafted free agent Matt Moore. Anytime a team looses their starting quarterback, it is a huge blow. Carr will have to play the best he ever has if the Panthers want to make the playoffs this year. With a bad back, I'm not sure if Carr can.
- The Broncos starting center and five-time Pro Bowler Tom Nalen will be out for the season after he tore his right biceps muscle in yesterday's embarrassing loss to the Chargers. This came after he was injured in the first quarter. Nalen will undergo surgery this week, ending his season. The injury is not believed to be career threatening, however.
- Denver also lost tight-end Nate Jackson for the season with a torn groin.
nflnewsandnotes.blogspot.com/2007/10/news-cctober-8th-2007.html
