Packers Injuries Against the Eagles: Grant, Jenkins, Harrell, and Collins
by Brandon on Sep 13, 2010 12:21 AM CDT
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From Mike McCarthy's post-game news conference:
Ryan Granthad an ankle sprain, and he did not return, so I can’t tell you exactly how long he’ll be out. Also,Cullen Jenkins had a broken hand, he did return with a cast. Justin Harrell, it looked like he had a significant knee injury and he did not return. AndNick Collins had the bruised ribs there in the fourth quarter and he did return.
And that's the end of the return of Harrell. Greg Bedard's tweet informs us that "significant injury" means "season-ending." It's not his fault he keeps getting hurt, but staying healthy is a talent too, and he just doesn't have it.
Jenkins already returned during the game, and his pass pressure up the middle was a big reason why the defense held on. Also, with the injuries to Harrell, if Jenkins hadn't returned, then NT B.J. Raji and DE Ryan Pickett would have played nearly the entire game without substitution. Collins's injury took place on a big 3rd down incompletion that forced the Eagles to settle for a FG. Not a game deciding play, but huge for momentum. Right now, I'd expect they'll both play next week, but either of them could easily have a set back.
Unfortunately it's unclear about Grant. He clearly wanted to return, he was pacing up-and-down the sidelines for the entire 2nd half, but the medical staff took away his helmet so he wouldn't. He did have a boot on by the end of the game, but he was still wearing both shoes during the third quarter. Everyone will be watching to see how his ankle responds to treatment next week.
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That summed it up
Staying healthy is a talent and also being able to recuperate fast. Part of being a warrior. Harrell was actually playing well in the game too, according to reports.
Harrell is like Will Blackmon. a natural talent when healthy (but bigger and fatter)
I love how Rodgers said he played “terrible”. So we scored 27 points when our QB plays terrible (and without our top RB after the 2nd quarter?)?? And our Defense holds together against a QB we didn’t prepare for??
I like this result. Let’s build on this. And all our offense needs is a Lambeau Leap to shake off the sluggishness.
Justin Harrell
So much for him staying healthy and earning the millions of dollars he got! <<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
So disappointed that we keep giving this guy chances. He can’t stay healthy. Sure injuries are uncontrollable but some guys just can’t stay healthy and he’s one of them. GET RID OF HIM NOW!!!
It was my understanding...
…that the bulk of his money had already been paid and keeping him around at this point made financial sense. Plus, it seems the coaches think despite his injuries he’s done everything they’ve asked of him. Seems he just isn’t lucky. After rehabbing the back for so long to have a knee injury, I feel actually bad for the guy.
Yeah I get that…the money side but honestly, he’s taking a roster spot that could be given to a guy that will contribute to the team and help us get to a super bowl. Now we cut a bunch of guys, three in particular that were waiver gems for many teams, that we might not be able to get back and we are stuck with a punk that is injured yet again. I am just sick of him taking up a valuable roster spot!!
I am talking about next year when he’s back on the roster. I am also talking about this past preseason. We kept him on the roster despite him showing us nothing to make us think he’ll last a game or two (he was already dinged up in the preseason). As a result good guys were cut and picked up by other teams. The same thing will happen next year too and it will be because “well we already spent the money” and because they don’t want to give up on him.
I wouldn't call losing Toribio a big loss...
He was the only one who was released that signed w/ another team! Wynn was still at home. So no, we really didn’t release anyone who would have been better. He only missed one day of practice, it wasn’t like it was a week!
Sounds like Trgovch likes Harrell alot and gave him alot of credit for working hard to improve and stay healthy. He wants Harrell back next year and thinks he has a ton of talent! Apparently too much talent to give up on…
Actually not true...
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/09/06/league-leading-five-former-packers-picked-up-on-waivers/
Spencer Havner (TE/LB) by the Lions,
Cyril Obiozor (LB) by the Cardinals
Kregg Lumpkin (RB) by the Bucs
Anthony Toribio (NT) by the Chiefs
Evan Dietrich-Smith © by the Seahawks.
No other team even had four claimed.
Now maybe you were talking defensive players and then it would be 1 but there is NO guarantee that they would have kept another DL in place of him. Maybe they would maybe they wouldn’t…they’ve shown they aren’t afraid to leave us short at key positions (see current running back dilemma)
5 DL
I doubt they would go w/ only 5 DL at a position they usually like to rotate alot of guys in and out to keep them fresh! I don’t see what having 5 players claimed has to do w/ the DL. That is going to be where they go… And I just don’t see only going w/ 5 DL..
I get your point though...
I get that they think he has a ton of talent…I am just sick of it. Its almost as bad as the Favre retirement drama was in the 2000s. Every off season we have to listen to how he looks so improved and he’s going to work hard to not get hurt and then he does.
DL
We have to have 6 DL on the roster. At least in my opinion… So we would have had to keep Wynn and let Harrell go. Which is what we are now getting… Even if we had let Harrell go, it wouldn’t have helped us keep another player at a different position. Nothing lost in all reality.
True...valid point,
but maybe we would have brought in someone from another team or something. I guess I am just done with this clown. I am sick of hoping something good will come from him. He’s done…lets just cut ties now and move on. I don’t want to deal with this again next year.
HARRELL
His name wasn`t mentioned once except when he got hurt and they had to help him off the field ,and they barely showed him on that!
Harrell
Stick a fork in him, the guy’s done. They should have cut him in August and picked up a journeyman.
@RobDemovsky: #Packers planning to bring back DE Jarius Wynn, according to a source.
He’s en route to Green Bay right now.
We HAVE to call him!
We need depth on that DL BADLY…we needed it before this injury now its desperation time.
Anybody else having trouble reading this post?
For me, it looks like the wrap text function is not working — only seeing the first line of every paragraph…
Same here. It’s like that for some of the comments too.
by packallday555 on Sep 13, 2010 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
I will take 4 weeks vs. the entire season
In about 6 weeks we begin the Gauntlet of the schedule (Vikes x2, @Jets, Cowboys, @Falcons). If giving him 4-6 weeks now means he’s 100% for those games I’ll take it.
good thing
I haven’t heard that its a high ankle sprain, which woul likely be a 4-6 week injury. Since its not, at least that we know, it might be a little less than the 6 weeks. My somewhat educated guess is 2-4 weeks.
McCarthy said today
that “it’s a significant injury to the ankle and the ligament involved in the ankle, which has now required more testing.” As Greg Bedard will tell you “significant” in McCarthy-speak = season-ending. This sounds bad. I am officially worried.
If you don't know the cadence of GO PACK GO your opinion doesn't matter
--John Jurkovic
A sprain is damage to the ligaments… Any sprain… Its a significant ankle injury. Of those the high ankle sprain is by far the worst usually taking up to 8 weeks or more. Given its not a high ankle its going to be less than that. This will not be season ending, IMO… He should be able to play in 4 weeks but might still be limited… I expect a full recovery in 6-8 weeks and able to play in 4 weeks at most.
by Strohman on Sep 13, 2010 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Believe me
I hope you’re right Strohman! Good info thanks. Do you think the testing is to determine if the ligament is torn or is that unlikely?
P.S. You get made fun of too much for your ! usage. I think you should change your name to Strohman! just to give the haters a one finger salute.
If you don't know the cadence of GO PACK GO your opinion doesn't matter
--John Jurkovic
by sidtheelf on Sep 13, 2010 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL +1 to that
I get a kick out of it myself. It would be great to see the exclamation point at the end of the handle Stroh. Do it!
by PackApologist on Sep 13, 2010 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
Thanx for the backup guys! You have me convinced. I’m going to do it… Nothing like another ! to stick it in their faces!
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