Saints DE Cam Jordan says he's "more rejuvenated than ever"

Boston Saint · 06-29-2021, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

A motor generally runs its best twice in its lifetime. Brand new and just before it gives out.

I recall Drew having one or two never felt better comments in the last few years lol.

I wonder how much of this was accelerated by his injuries. Since his shoulder injury recovery he avoided serious injury for a long time. He had foot issues (not making light of it) a bit as I recall, but nothing torso or arm related. Then he gets a fluke hand injury followed by a lung/rib serious hit. Just saying if he could have avoided those, who knows?

gosaints1 · 06-29-2021, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

I wonder how much of this was accelerated by his injuries. Since his shoulder injury recovery he avoided serious injury for a long time. He had foot issues (not making light of it) a bit as I recall, but nothing torso or arm related. Then he gets a fluke hand injury followed by a lung/rib serious hit. Just saying if he could have avoided those, who knows?

Did aging cause him to be injured more often…, or were his injuries truly just random “flukes” of nature? It’s my belief if it wasn’t his hand or lungs, it would have been his hips or ankles, etc…. Father Time has never been beat.

It’s the larger reason why my bias is in favor of younger players.

The Dude · 06-29-2021, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by gosaints1

Did aging cause him to be injured more often…, or were his injuries truly just random “flukes” of nature? It’s my belief if it wasn’t his hand or lungs, it would have been his hips or ankles, etc…. Father Time has never been beat.

It’s the larger reason why my bias is in favor of younger players.

I think age had a lot to do with it along with modifying his play based on some limitations that come with aging.

AsylumGuido · 06-29-2021, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I think age had a lot to do with it along with modifying his play based on some limitations that come with aging.

As rezburna pointed out, Jordan was coming off an off-season surgery on his core, an adductor muscle that tore off the bone in December 2019. Most people have completely overlooked that. That would absolutely have an impact on play. He's now 17 months out from that surgery and should be 100% this season. Let's see what difference it makes.

K Major · 06-30-2021, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

As rezburna pointed out, Jordan was coming off an off-season surgery on his core, an adductor muscle that tore off the bone in December 2019. Most people have completely overlooked that.

And he still suited up and played. Too bad Davenport can't seem to play through pain

.

Cam Jordan is a dawg.

Rugby Saint II · 06-30-2021, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

And he still suited up and played. Too bad Davenport can't seem to play through pain .

Cam Jordan is a dawg.

You said it right brother.

AsylumGuido · 06-30-2021, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

And he still suited up and played. Too bad Davenport can't seem to play through pain .

Cam Jordan is a dawg.

Davenport's main issues have been turf toe and lis franc. Those can both be very debilitating. I read players play through torn adductors fairly commonly. It really depends upon which of the five adductors that is the issue. The pain can be alleviated, apparently, enough so to play. It's more of a stability issue. A lineman plays off the balls of their feet giving them leverage and drive. That has to be nearly impossible with turf toe or lis franc. I've had a lis franc pull before and it's a *****.

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Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Saints DE Cam Jordan says he's "more rejuvenated than ever" Originally Posted by TheOak A motor generally runs its best twice in its lifetime. Brand new and just before it gives out. I recall Drew having one or two never felt better comments in the last few years lol. I wonder how much of this was accelerated by his injuries. Since his shoulder injury recovery he avoided serious injury for a long time. He had foot issues (not making light of it) a bit as I recall, but nothing torso or arm related. Then he gets a fluke hand injury followed by a lung/rib serious hit. Just saying if he could have avoided those, who knows? gosaints1 likes this.

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gosaints1 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 576	Re: Saints DE Cam Jordan says he's "more rejuvenated than ever" Originally Posted by Boston Saint I wonder how much of this was accelerated by his injuries. Since his shoulder injury recovery he avoided serious injury for a long time. He had foot issues (not making light of it) a bit as I recall, but nothing torso or arm related. Then he gets a fluke hand injury followed by a lung/rib serious hit. Just saying if he could have avoided those, who knows? Did aging cause him to be injured more often…, or were his injuries truly just random “flukes” of nature? It’s my belief if it wasn’t his hand or lungs, it would have been his hips or ankles, etc…. Father Time has never been beat. It’s the larger reason why my bias is in favor of younger players.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Saints DE Cam Jordan says he's "more rejuvenated than ever" Originally Posted by gosaints1 Did aging cause him to be injured more often…, or were his injuries truly just random “flukes” of nature? It’s my belief if it wasn’t his hand or lungs, it would have been his hips or ankles, etc…. Father Time has never been beat. It’s the larger reason why my bias is in favor of younger players. I think age had a lot to do with it along with modifying his play based on some limitations that come with aging. gosaints1 likes this.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Saints DE Cam Jordan says he's "more rejuvenated than ever" Originally Posted by The Dude I think age had a lot to do with it along with modifying his play based on some limitations that come with aging. As rezburna pointed out, Jordan was coming off an off-season surgery on his core, an adductor muscle that tore off the bone in December 2019. Most people have completely overlooked that. That would absolutely have an impact on play. He's now 17 months out from that surgery and should be 100% this season. Let's see what difference it makes. SmashMouth likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,799 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints DE Cam Jordan says he's "more rejuvenated than ever" Originally Posted by AsylumGuido As rezburna pointed out, Jordan was coming off an off-season surgery on his core, an adductor muscle that tore off the bone in December 2019. Most people have completely overlooked that. And he still suited up and played. Too bad Davenport can't seem to play through pain . Cam Jordan is a dawg. Rugby Saint II, gosaints1 and darksoul35 like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: Saints DE Cam Jordan says he's "more rejuvenated than ever" Originally Posted by K Major And he still suited up and played. Too bad Davenport can't seem to play through pain . Cam Jordan is a dawg. You said it right brother.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Saints DE Cam Jordan says he's "more rejuvenated than ever" Originally Posted by K Major And he still suited up and played. Too bad Davenport can't seem to play through pain . Cam Jordan is a dawg. Davenport's main issues have been turf toe and lis franc. Those can both be very debilitating. I read players play through torn adductors fairly commonly. It really depends upon which of the five adductors that is the issue. The pain can be alleviated, apparently, enough so to play. It's more of a stability issue. A lineman plays off the balls of their feet giving them leverage and drive. That has to be nearly impossible with turf toe or lis franc. I've had a lis franc pull before and it's a *****.

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