Bradford's new workout date could pay big dividends
by VanRam on Mar 15, 2010 11:16 AM CDT
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In case you hadn't noticed, and there would have been absolutely no reason for you to have noticed, I was out of pocket this weekend. Freezing my tail off on fishing trip, the highlight of which was a steak dinner, giving you some idea of how the fishing went. Anyway, I fully expected to return to all kinds of headline news about the St. Louis Rams, their first round pick and more free agent signings than one man could possibly keep track of. Nope. However, there were a few notable happenings regarding the draft that I think are worth at least a cursory mention.
Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford was scheduled to work out on March 25, but he has pushed that date back to Monday, March 29. The reason? The NFL owners meeting is scheduled to end on March 24, but many felt that with that whole CBA thing on the table the possibility of it running over could take precedent for people interested in the results of Bradford's workout.
I really do believe it has nothing to do with his shoulder and everything to do with not wanting to lose one ounce of media hype. With most of the football writers glued to the CBA talk that week, it will certainly take away some of his chance to shine. In fact, I think this might be a good sign that Bradford is healthy and confident that his workout will indeed solidify his status as a potential number one pick...and the kind of contract that would go with it. Moving the workout was requested by teams and general managers, and I don't doubt that, but I'm sure his agent Tom Condon was more than willing to cooperate based on the reasons I offered above.
Someone else who will be working out later this month is OSU receiver Dez Bryant. He needs the workout to boost his rapidly falling draft stock. Check out what Matt Bowen at the National Football Post said about Bryant's draft stock:
I spoke with several NFL coaches today — as well as a high-level NFL executive — who think that drafting Bryant is a major risk.
Of the four possibilities mentioned by Billy Devaney for the Rams first overall pick, you very rarely hear Jimmy Clausen's name mentioned. One former scout says he's yet to hear any team put Clausen in their top ten. I'm dubious, but it is worth pointing out.
Tight end news...can you feel the excitement?
Arizona TE Ron Gronkowski will have his workout on March 27. His back is healed, but, sheesh, is this guy a big risk to draft? It's back injury. Think about how tight ends play, and tell me that doesn't concern you. Still, I'm anxious to see what the report is.
The coolest name for a tight end? Sicko. New Hampshire TE Scott Sicko had one team attend his pro day, but could make an impact as an undrafted free agent. I'd love to see the Rams take a flyer on this guy...just so I could get a Rams jersey that said "Sicko" on the back of it.
BYU tight end Dennis Pitta had a nice pro day last week. The receiving tight end could be drafted somewhere from the second to the third round.
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Bradford = Shoe-in
I think we all know that Bradford is going to be our pick. I’m personally a big Suh advocate, but we aren’t passing on a QB, and if Bradford really would have gone ahead of Stafford last year I suppose it’s a no brainer that we take him. And after Delhomme’s contract Bulger must be excited to hit the market.
Here’s a scenario that keeps me up at night. I think it’s pretty obvious we want to get some offensive playmakers in the 2nd/3rd rounds (TE/WR/RB in some order), but what if Hall, LL, and OJ all sign elsewhere? That’s a doomsday scenario in my opinion, but would that force our hand at 33 to go DE, or would we rotate Adey/Carriker if no trades are consummated?
by strugglemonkey on Mar 15, 2010 12:56 PM CDT reply actions
I'd be surprised if Bulger could get 7 Mil on the open market
with his current leg injury.
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
And
the fact that he’s not any good. Then again, neither is Delhomme.
by strugglemonkey on Mar 15, 2010 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Given the offensive offensive line play
Peyton manning would suck too!
The biggest mistake would be to make the same mistake twice – ala Warner.
Bulger is an excellent qb when not on his buttox. When Bulger has confidence again in the OL that is supposed to PROTECT THE QB, then he will shine – bet on it!
It was a little more than a "cracked shinbone"
It was a Tibia Plateau Fracture which is a very slow to heal injury and is very rare in the NFL.
In fact, there’s only been two NFL players to have suffered a tibia plateau fracture (Rich Braham and Jeff Alm). It ended Braham’s career. Alm on the other hand committed suicide over the death of his friend in an auto accident they had just been in so it’s unfair to speculate on his career, however while he never played any games after the injury, it can’t necessarily be proven it was because of the injury because of the timing of his death.
Anyway, a tibia plateau fracture, like I said is very slow to heal and here’s what wiki says about it:
A tibial plateau fracture occurs at the top of the shin bone, and involves the cartilage surface of the knee joint. Because these fractures occur around the knee joint, they must be treated differently than the tibial shaft fractures discussed previously.
When a fracture occurs into or around a joint surface, that joint is at high risk of developing arthritis due to the injury. Unfortunately, even if the bone and cartilage surfaces are lined up perfectly, there is still a risk of developing arthritis due to injury to the cartilage cells.
Furthermore…
Non-displaced fractures are cracks in the bone seen on x-ray, but with the bones remaining in their proper position and alignment. Most non-displaced fractures of the tibial plateau can be treated without surgery, but they usually require an extended period (about 3 months) of protection from walking.
And..
Recovery from a tibial plateau fracture can take several months. Because the cartilage surface of the joint is involved, the knee must be protected from weight until the fracture has healed. Most commonly patients will be allowed to move the knee joint, but not put weight on the leg for about three months. The exact length of time of limitations will vary on the fracture type and the amount of healing that takes place.
So, it’s not just a “cracked shinbone”.
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
I see Bulger is in for the early workouts with the team.
That doesn’t mean his shin has completely recovered, but it doesn’t mean it hasn’t, either. At least he is back, which would seem to mean he isn’t planning to retire unless something further happens with the leg. It looks like there is a chance he will be the starting QB again this year if all goes well. Whether that is good or bad depends upon your view of Bulger, but it’s nice to know the option is there anyway.
Yeah, for all I know he's going forward under his physician's instructions.
Once they start up and we see exactly how much he’s actually doing in the workouts then we’ll know where he is.
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
That's a bad injury
load bearing injuries are risky business, my friends.
The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!
by CoachConnors on Mar 16, 2010 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Mr Monkey
Sam B would have gone before Stafford last year. That was before he jacked up his shoulder. So now we’re gonna pay a guy a bazillion dollars and his shoulder aleady has 2 surgeries. God knows he’s gonna take a beating behind our line for the next 2 years at least, and when that shoulder goes pop, we’re going to ask ourselves why we didn’t take Suh………I know, DT doesnt win games blah blah blah, but we aren’t gonna win much next year anyway……i just hope we don’t regret the pick
Jake Locker in 2011
When did he have two surgeries?
My understanding was that he didn’t have surgery after the initial injury, but just rested it and hoped that would work. When he got back in and hit again, he realized rest wasn’t going to do it and that’s when he had the surgery. When was the second surgery to which you refer?
I'm with you
I love Suh and think he could be a dominant force for the rest of the decade. I just can’t imagine we pass on Bradford because of the $$$ at the top. I don’t think our OLine is bad so maybe we can keep Bradford upright, but who is he going to throw to?
by strugglemonkey on Mar 16, 2010 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Avery, Robinson, Gibson...
I think it’s easy to underestimate where the wides are in their development because none played the entire season for them last year. They should have a better season with relative health at OL and QB.
The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!
by CoachConnors on Mar 16, 2010 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
i heard talks of
carriker for dorsey. is that true? i think that would be a huge gain because dorsey would probably flourish as a 4-3 tackle.
Well, it would be nice, but
the story was Carriker and our 2nd round pick for Dorsey. That isn’t gonna happen. A straight up trade, or one including one of our 7th rounders would be worth exploring, but I can’t imagine the Chiefs agreeing to it.
I would be all for Carriker going somewhere else for decent value.
I have been all about this guy hoping the best for him in years past and I get dissapointed every year. I want to put my faith in someone else for a few years.
Top Jersey Picks
Round 1 Suh goes in combo with my Long Jersey
Round 2. Best goes in combo with my soon to be purchased Sicko Jersey
They have a ring to them and can be worn at any home game and any away game except Philly because this combination would lead to a fight in that town. The way I figure it we have the 1st,2nd, and 7th out of the way. Mark it down Spags…..Championship!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not To Get Off Topic
Steven Jackson broke an NFL record last year……his 1416 yards rushing were the most in NFL history for a RB on a team with 3 or less wins……….what a stud!
Jake Locker in 2011
Without him, clearly Zero wins....maybe worst team in history?
I think he made the difference between a 1 win team and the worst team that ever walked the Earth. Some guys think that’s nothing…having watched him, I think it’s amazing.
The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!
by CoachConnors on Mar 16, 2010 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
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