Sore knees keep Edwards, Williams from practicing

Saintswrath · 01-21-2010, 06:02 AM

By CHIP SCOGGINS, Star Tribune

Their status for the Saints game is unclear, but it's apparent half of the defensive line won't be 100 percent.

Ray Edwards was not the Vikings only defensive lineman listed on the injury report Wednesday.
Like Edwards, All-Pro defensive tackle Kevin Williams also did not practice after suffering a knee injury in Sunday's 34-3 victory against the Dallas Cowboys.
Their status for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the New Orleans Saints is unclear, but it's obviously not a good sign for the Vikings that half of their starting line is hurting.
Edwards suffered a sprained right knee in the third quarter after turning in what he described as the best game of his career. He set a team playoff record with three sacks while adding eight tackles, two tackles for loss, five quarterback hurries and a forced fumble.
"I just felt good," he said. "We have the best fans in the NFL. They made a lot of noise for us and made them use a silent count. It felt great."
The knee injury put a damper on his performance. Edwards said he has been receiving treatment practically around-the-clock since the game.

"Just trying to stay on top of it," he said. "Just keep the swelling down."
That's about as much as Edwards offered when asked about his knee Wednesday. Edwards answered "it's good" every time and referred questions to coach Brad Childress.
Edwards obviously won't be 100 percent by Sunday, but he said he's studied tape on......

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JoanieNTX · 01-21-2010, 10:01 AM

It's only fair! Seems the injury bug has affected us a bit this year in key areas, so why should THEY be exempt???

foreverfan · 01-21-2010, 10:27 AM

RaginCajun83 · 01-21-2010, 10:39 AM

So there's the excuse Vikqueen's fan have now if/when the Saints drop 50 on them

UK_WhoDat · 01-21-2010, 02:13 PM

Useful. But there will be hurtiung guys on both sides. Start the game

exile · 01-21-2010, 03:50 PM

Harvin isn't practicing either. I'm sure he'll play but it looks like both teams will have a few beat up starters.

Vikings rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin was not on the field as the Vikings began practice Thursday. Harvin was not on the injury report Wednesday and it's unclear what is wrong. The first thought is that Harvin is dealing with more migraine issues but hopefully we'll find out more after the Vikings complete practice.

Sitting out for a second consecutive day are left defensive end Ray Edwards (knee) and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kevin Williams (knee). Williams was seen leaving the field after Thursday's walk-through with a sleeve protecting his left knee.

Williams' absence from the two most important days of practice has to be considered a major concern and would indicate that even if he plays he will be somewhat limited.

Harvin not practicing; Williams out again | StarTribune.com

Sir Psycho Sexy · 01-21-2010, 04:14 PM

Harvin looked at GW's blitzing schemes and his migraines kicked in! WHO-DAT!!

strato · 01-21-2010, 04:32 PM

I guess those little midget ninjas i hired are doing their job..he he

Vike4Life · 01-21-2010, 06:32 PM

I'm sure Edwards will be able to play and may split time with Robison, who is a great pass rusher, replacing Pat Williams in passing situations and has managed to get 4.5 sack on such limited playing time and at DT too. His real position is DE and he's very mobile with a good burst. Downside he's a little over aggressive and doesn't run support as well as Edwards.

So if Edwards doesn't go I imagine running to the right will be popular for the Saints.

Budsdrinker · 01-21-2010, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by exile

Harvin isn't practicing either. I'm sure he'll play but it looks like both teams will have a few beat up starters.

Harvin not practicing; Williams out again | StarTribune.com

Sirius NFL radio reported that Harvin was having migraines again so he will probably be listed as questionably but I believe more on doubtful. The migraines seem to hit him pretty hard when he gets them. I kind of feel sorry for him but only after Sunday.

01-21-2010, 06:02 AM	#1
Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Sore knees keep Edwards, Williams from practicing By CHIP SCOGGINS, Star Tribune Their status for the Saints game is unclear, but it's apparent half of the defensive line won't be 100 percent. Ray Edwards was not the Vikings only defensive lineman listed on the injury report Wednesday. Like Edwards, All-Pro defensive tackle Kevin Williams also did not practice after suffering a knee injury in Sunday's 34-3 victory against the Dallas Cowboys. Their status for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the New Orleans Saints is unclear, but it's obviously not a good sign for the Vikings that half of their starting line is hurting. Edwards suffered a sprained right knee in the third quarter after turning in what he described as the best game of his career. He set a team playoff record with three sacks while adding eight tackles, two tackles for loss, five quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. "I just felt good," he said. "We have the best fans in the NFL. They made a lot of noise for us and made them use a silent count. It felt great." The knee injury put a damper on his performance. Edwards said he has been receiving treatment practically around-the-clock since the game. "Just trying to stay on top of it," he said. "Just keep the swelling down." That's about as much as Edwards offered when asked about his knee Wednesday. Edwards answered "it's good" every time and referred questions to coach Brad Childress. Edwards obviously won't be 100 percent by Sunday, but he said he's studied tape on...... Read the rest Sore knees keep Edwards, Williams from practicing \| StarTribune.com

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JoanieNTX 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 825	Re: Sore knees keep Edwards, Williams from practicing It's only fair! Seems the injury bug has affected us a bit this year in key areas, so why should THEY be exempt???

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UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,947	Re: Sore knees keep Edwards, Williams from practicing Useful. But there will be hurtiung guys on both sides. Start the game

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exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Sore knees keep Edwards, Williams from practicing Harvin isn't practicing either. I'm sure he'll play but it looks like both teams will have a few beat up starters. Vikings rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin was not on the field as the Vikings began practice Thursday. Harvin was not on the injury report Wednesday and it's unclear what is wrong. The first thought is that Harvin is dealing with more migraine issues but hopefully we'll find out more after the Vikings complete practice. Sitting out for a second consecutive day are left defensive end Ray Edwards (knee) and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kevin Williams (knee). Williams was seen leaving the field after Thursday's walk-through with a sleeve protecting his left knee. Williams' absence from the two most important days of practice has to be considered a major concern and would indicate that even if he plays he will be somewhat limited. Harvin not practicing; Williams out again \| StarTribune.com
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Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: Sore knees keep Edwards, Williams from practicing Harvin looked at GW's blitzing schemes and his migraines kicked in! WHO-DAT!!

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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Sore knees keep Edwards, Williams from practicing I guess those little midget ninjas i hired are doing their job..he he

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Vike4Life Registered Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 72	Re: Sore knees keep Edwards, Williams from practicing I'm sure Edwards will be able to play and may split time with Robison, who is a great pass rusher, replacing Pat Williams in passing situations and has managed to get 4.5 sack on such limited playing time and at DT too. His real position is DE and he's very mobile with a good burst. Downside he's a little over aggressive and doesn't run support as well as Edwards. So if Edwards doesn't go I imagine running to the right will be popular for the Saints.
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Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Sore knees keep Edwards, Williams from practicing Originally Posted by exile Harvin isn't practicing either. I'm sure he'll play but it looks like both teams will have a few beat up starters. Harvin not practicing; Williams out again \| StarTribune.com Sirius NFL radio reported that Harvin was having migraines again so he will probably be listed as questionably but I believe more on doubtful. The migraines seem to hit him pretty hard when he gets them. I kind of feel sorry for him but only after Sunday.