Saints center Max Unger plans to be back as the starter for the season opener

WhoDat!656 · 06-14-2017, 08:26 PM

Hope he doesn't rush it.

jeanpierre · 06-14-2017, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Hope he doesn't rush it.

Well, the Saints sure took their time having him have the surgery...

AsylumGuido · 06-15-2017, 07:25 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Well, the Saints sure took their time having him have the surgery...

If it truly was the Lisfranc (still haven't seen anything concrete saying it was) I know the first first approach is always attempting to let it heal on its own. They probably had the window worked out to where if surgery was required it could still be done in time to return by the season's start.

jeanpierre · 06-15-2017, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

If it truly was the Lisfranc (still haven't seen anything concrete saying it was) I know the first first approach is always attempting to let it heal on its own. They probably had the window worked out to where if surgery was required it could still be done in time to return by the season's start.

Actually Asylum, Coach Payton and Unger have confirmed again recently to the media that it was a Lisfranc fracture; and I'd agree with the approach of rest for most humans.

However, Unger is not a normal human being; he's a professional athlete who will push his body, even during the offseason, to the limit...

His frame alone also carries a great deal of weight that most normal humans do not jave; for that reason alone, I'd reinforced the foot promptly so the everyday stress on that limb and it's joints would mend quickly, correctly...

Not just so he could continue his off-season regimen and playing, but so a lingering wound doesn't cause secondary issues in the ankle, knee, hip while compensating for the Lisfranc...

This is another questionable, wrong call by the Ochsner Sports Opinions that the Saints are currently aligned...

AsylumGuido · 06-15-2017, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Actually Asylum, Coach Payton and Unger have confirmed again recently to the media that it was a Lisfranc fracture; and I'd agree with the approach of rest for most humans.

However, Unger is not a normal human being; he's a professional athlete who will push his body, even during the offseason, to the limit...

His frame alone also carries a great deal of weight that most normal humans do not jave; for that reason alone, I'd reinforced the foot promptly so the everyday stress on that limb and it's joints would mend quickly, correctly...

Not just so he could continue his off-season regimen and playing, but so a lingering wound doesn't cause secondary issues in the ankle, knee, hip while compensating for the Lisfranc...

This is another questionable, wrong call by the Ochsner Sports Opinions that the Saints are currently aligned...

Note my previous post, JP. There really was no other choice than to hope it would heal on its own. That is "best practice" and is basically mandated due to risk of any surgery.

jeanpierre · 06-15-2017, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Note my previous post, JP. There really was no other choice than to hope it would heal on its own. That is "best practice" and is basically mandated due to risk of any surgery.

No, I understand your point, it's just with Unger's sheer size alone, the stress of being on the foot, just bearing that excess weight should've been factored...

Then there's the whole professional athlete training component (it's not like he's in sales, can sit at his desk and get the weight off his foot; and ride the cart for a few months when playing golf)...

I'd thought they'd been a little more assertive in getting ahead of his Lisfranc injury and stabilizing his arch was the point I was making...

AsylumGuido · 06-15-2017, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

No, I understand your point, it's just with Unger's sheer size alone, the stress of on the foot in just bearing that weight...

Then there's the whole professional athlete training component (it's not like he's in sales, can sit at his desk and get the weight off his foot; and ride the cart for a few months when playing golf)...

I'd thought they'd been a little more assertive in getting ahead of his Lisfranc injury and stabilizing his arch was the point I was making...

One thing to note is that unlike players that need far more lateral motion the center can wear shoes with orthopedic additions that give far more support. My guess is that he was already wearing these last season. He was playing with the injury before, and at a quality level. I would hope that it would be far more comfortable to play on the repaired foot.

spkb25 · 06-15-2017, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

No, I understand your point, it's just with Unger's sheer size alone, the stress of on the foot in just bearing that weight...

Then there's the whole professional athlete training component (it's not like he's in sales, can sit at his desk and get the weight off his foot; and ride the cart for a few months when playing golf)...

I'd thought they'd been a little more assertive in getting ahead of his Lisfranc injury and stabilizing his arch was the point I was making...

That's why he had surgery lol, because it healed on its own. They aren't called the Saints for nothing, Jesus Christ himself was called in on this one.

I agree JP

Rugby Saint II · 06-15-2017, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Actually Asylum, Coach Payton and Unger have confirmed again recently to the media that it was a Lisfranc fracture; and I'd agree with the approach of rest for most humans.

However, Unger is not a normal human being; he's a professional athlete who will push his body, even during the offseason, to the limit...

His frame alone also carries a great deal of weight that most normal humans do not jave; for that reason alone, I'd reinforced the foot promptly so the everyday stress on that limb and it's joints would mend quickly, correctly...

Not just so he could continue his off-season regimen and playing, but so a lingering wound doesn't cause secondary issues in the ankle, knee, hip while compensating for the Lisfranc...

This is another questionable, wrong call by the Ochsner Sports Opinions that the Saints are currently aligned...

I sold medical equipment to Ochsner. It was a nasty place with a bad reputation.

spkb25 · 06-15-2017, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Well, the Saints sure took their time having him have the surgery...

There were no windows, you fix it right away. you don't play games.

06-14-2017, 08:26 PM	#1
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06-14-2017, 11:57 PM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints center Max Unger plans to be back as the starter for the season opener Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Hope he doesn't rush it. Well, the Saints sure took their time having him have the surgery... spkb25 and dizzle88 like this.

06-15-2017, 07:25 AM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Saints center Max Unger plans to be back as the starter for the season opener Originally Posted by jeanpierre Well, the Saints sure took their time having him have the surgery... If it truly was the Lisfranc (still haven't seen anything concrete saying it was) I know the first first approach is always attempting to let it heal on its own. They probably had the window worked out to where if surgery was required it could still be done in time to return by the season's start.

06-15-2017, 07:50 AM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints center Max Unger plans to be back as the starter for the season opener Originally Posted by AsylumGuido If it truly was the Lisfranc (still haven't seen anything concrete saying it was) I know the first first approach is always attempting to let it heal on its own. They probably had the window worked out to where if surgery was required it could still be done in time to return by the season's start. Actually Asylum, Coach Payton and Unger have confirmed again recently to the media that it was a Lisfranc fracture; and I'd agree with the approach of rest for most humans. However, Unger is not a normal human being; he's a professional athlete who will push his body, even during the offseason, to the limit... His frame alone also carries a great deal of weight that most normal humans do not jave; for that reason alone, I'd reinforced the foot promptly so the everyday stress on that limb and it's joints would mend quickly, correctly... Not just so he could continue his off-season regimen and playing, but so a lingering wound doesn't cause secondary issues in the ankle, knee, hip while compensating for the Lisfranc... This is another questionable, wrong call by the Ochsner Sports Opinions that the Saints are currently aligned... Rugby Saint II likes this.
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06-15-2017, 07:56 AM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Saints center Max Unger plans to be back as the starter for the season opener Originally Posted by jeanpierre Actually Asylum, Coach Payton and Unger have confirmed again recently to the media that it was a Lisfranc fracture; and I'd agree with the approach of rest for most humans. However, Unger is not a normal human being; he's a professional athlete who will push his body, even during the offseason, to the limit... His frame alone also carries a great deal of weight that most normal humans do not jave; for that reason alone, I'd reinforced the foot promptly so the everyday stress on that limb and it's joints would mend quickly, correctly... Not just so he could continue his off-season regimen and playing, but so a lingering wound doesn't cause secondary issues in the ankle, knee, hip while compensating for the Lisfranc... This is another questionable, wrong call by the Ochsner Sports Opinions that the Saints are currently aligned... Note my previous post, JP. There really was no other choice than to hope it would heal on its own. That is "best practice" and is basically mandated due to risk of any surgery.

06-15-2017, 03:12 PM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints center Max Unger plans to be back as the starter for the season opener Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Note my previous post, JP. There really was no other choice than to hope it would heal on its own. That is "best practice" and is basically mandated due to risk of any surgery. No, I understand your point, it's just with Unger's sheer size alone, the stress of being on the foot, just bearing that excess weight should've been factored... Then there's the whole professional athlete training component (it's not like he's in sales, can sit at his desk and get the weight off his foot; and ride the cart for a few months when playing golf)... I'd thought they'd been a little more assertive in getting ahead of his Lisfranc injury and stabilizing his arch was the point I was making...
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06-15-2017, 04:46 PM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Saints center Max Unger plans to be back as the starter for the season opener Originally Posted by jeanpierre No, I understand your point, it's just with Unger's sheer size alone, the stress of on the foot in just bearing that weight... Then there's the whole professional athlete training component (it's not like he's in sales, can sit at his desk and get the weight off his foot; and ride the cart for a few months when playing golf)... I'd thought they'd been a little more assertive in getting ahead of his Lisfranc injury and stabilizing his arch was the point I was making... One thing to note is that unlike players that need far more lateral motion the center can wear shoes with orthopedic additions that give far more support. My guess is that he was already wearing these last season. He was playing with the injury before, and at a quality level. I would hope that it would be far more comfortable to play on the repaired foot.

06-15-2017, 05:07 PM	#8
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,144	Re: Saints center Max Unger plans to be back as the starter for the season opener Originally Posted by jeanpierre No, I understand your point, it's just with Unger's sheer size alone, the stress of on the foot in just bearing that weight... Then there's the whole professional athlete training component (it's not like he's in sales, can sit at his desk and get the weight off his foot; and ride the cart for a few months when playing golf)... I'd thought they'd been a little more assertive in getting ahead of his Lisfranc injury and stabilizing his arch was the point I was making... That's why he had surgery lol, because it healed on its own. They aren't called the Saints for nothing, Jesus Christ himself was called in on this one. I agree JP

06-15-2017, 01:28 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,151	Re: Saints center Max Unger plans to be back as the starter for the season opener Originally Posted by jeanpierre Actually Asylum, Coach Payton and Unger have confirmed again recently to the media that it was a Lisfranc fracture; and I'd agree with the approach of rest for most humans. However, Unger is not a normal human being; he's a professional athlete who will push his body, even during the offseason, to the limit... His frame alone also carries a great deal of weight that most normal humans do not jave; for that reason alone, I'd reinforced the foot promptly so the everyday stress on that limb and it's joints would mend quickly, correctly... Not just so he could continue his off-season regimen and playing, but so a lingering wound doesn't cause secondary issues in the ankle, knee, hip while compensating for the Lisfranc... This is another questionable, wrong call by the Ochsner Sports Opinions that the Saints are currently aligned... I sold medical equipment to Ochsner. It was a nasty place with a bad reputation.

06-15-2017, 07:38 AM	#10
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,144	Re: Saints center Max Unger plans to be back as the starter for the season opener Originally Posted by jeanpierre Well, the Saints sure took their time having him have the surgery... There were no windows, you fix it right away. you don't play games.

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