Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL -Thank You Football gods

poydras · 11-16-2009, 11:58 AM

How is that good news? He'll be out of practice and out of shape. Might as well be on IR.

Tobias-Reiper · 11-16-2009, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

How is that good news? He'll be out of practice and out of shape. Might as well be on IR.

hmmm... let's see...

he didn't tear a ligament, therefore he can come back healthy in 4-6 weeks,
vs.
he tore a ligament, now he needs knee surgery, 9 months of rehab, and there's a chance he will not be the same player he was before the tear.

... hmmm...I don't know.. tough call...

hitta · 11-16-2009, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

hmmm... let's see...

he didn't tear a ligament, therefore he can come back healthy in 4-6 weeks,
vs.
he tore a ligament, now he needs knee surgery, 9 months of rehab, and there's a chance he will not be the same player he was before the tear.

... hmmm...I don't know.. tough call...

When a team gives an estimated time of injury recovery they factor everything in, including the time to get back on the field in shape. They wouldn't say someone would be ready in 6 weeks when they aren't gonna be ready or at least expect them to. He still has two arms and a leg. He'll be back on his feet moving fluidly in a few weeks. They hire the training staff for a reason.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 11-16-2009, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

How is that good news? He'll be out of practice and out of shape. Might as well be on IR.

All we have to do is wave the magic wand and wish that he were not injured.

Porter has played enough games to be considered a veteran CB now. Let him sit until the final game of the season, let him get some reps then, and give him another week to rest in the bye. He'll be ready to play in the playoffs.

SFIAH

11-16-2009, 11:58 AM	#1
poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Re: Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL...thank you football gods How is that good news? He'll be out of practice and out of shape. Might as well be on IR.

11-16-2009, 12:23 PM	#2
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL...thank you football gods Originally Posted by poydras How is that good news? He'll be out of practice and out of shape. Might as well be on IR. hmmm... let's see... he didn't tear a ligament, therefore he can come back healthy in 4-6 weeks, vs. he tore a ligament, now he needs knee surgery, 9 months of rehab, and there's a chance he will not be the same player he was before the tear. ... hmmm...I don't know.. tough call...

11-16-2009, 12:33 PM	#3
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,340	Re: Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL...thank you football gods Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper hmmm... let's see... he didn't tear a ligament, therefore he can come back healthy in 4-6 weeks, vs. he tore a ligament, now he needs knee surgery, 9 months of rehab, and there's a chance he will not be the same player he was before the tear. ... hmmm...I don't know.. tough call... When a team gives an estimated time of injury recovery they factor everything in, including the time to get back on the field in shape. They wouldn't say someone would be ready in 6 weeks when they aren't gonna be ready or at least expect them to. He still has two arms and a leg. He'll be back on his feet moving fluidly in a few weeks. They hire the training staff for a reason.
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11-16-2009, 12:36 PM	#4
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: Payton says Porter has a sprained MCL...thank you football gods Originally Posted by poydras How is that good news? He'll be out of practice and out of shape. Might as well be on IR. All we have to do is wave the magic wand and wish that he were not injured. Porter has played enough games to be considered a veteran CB now. Let him sit until the final game of the season, let him get some reps then, and give him another week to rest in the bye. He'll be ready to play in the playoffs. SFIAH