Re: Armstead out 4 - 6 months (shoulder)
 

That was wrong. Especially don't take what you hear on the radio as fact. Those guys are on the air in a vacuum and have no time to check out rumors or misstatements.

Re: Armstead out 4 - 6 months (shoulder)
 

They don't do crossfit any longer. landing with a great deal of weight on your shoulder can tear a labrum. That's exactly what happened to mine.

Re: Armstead out 4 - 6 months (shoulder)
 

Thanks Guido, you have given me yet another reason to hate Gus Kattengill. Man, that dude sucks.

But, I will say that they certainly DO HAVE THE MEANS. The vacuum they are in isn't that tightly sealed, they just need to do a better job of reporting the news.

Re: Armstead out 4 - 6 months (shoulder)
 

I guess Peat will get his chance to shine at his natural position LT and Kelemete will be our LG.

Re: Armstead out 4 - 6 months (shoulder)
 

dam he is snake bit

Re: Armstead out 4 - 6 months (shoulder)
 

Fortunately we are deeper and more versatile on the OL than we have been in years. Don't forget, when Armstead missed time last season the offense still clicked for the most part.

Re: Armstead out 4 - 6 months (shoulder)
 

"Not normal: somehow seems to be the norm for the Saints.

Re: Armstead out 4 - 6 months (shoulder)
 

Actually, it is the new norm. I heard John Clayton on NFL Radio yesterday and IR designations are way up. Detroit lost their starting LT yesterday, as well. Lot's of injuries across the league in mini camps. Under the latest CBA this IS the new norm.

Re: Armstead out 4 - 6 months (shoulder)
 

Only positive is it's happening about as early as it possible can. There's time to patch things up and recover some. Won't be ideal but better than it going down in week 3 or 4.

Re: Armstead out 4 - 6 months (shoulder)
 

Losing Unger, Armstead and potentially Nick Fairley is substantial.