RG3 cleared to play (update)

Mattyk · 12-19-2012, 11:01 AM

Will RG III miss more games? - NFC East Blog - ESPN

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Ed Werder said on SportsCenter this morning (above) that he'd spoken with "a prominent orthopedic surgeon; not one on the Redskins' payroll" who said that Griffin's injury -- a sprained lateral collateral ligament -- was "typically a three-week injury at minimum." In talking to people with the Redskins, Ed says, he's told that Griffin's movement has improved and that the Redskins "have reason to hope" he can play Sunday against the Eagles in Philadelphia. But it appears as though this could drag on through this week, as it did last week, before we know anything for sure.

BigHairedAristocrat · 12-19-2012, 11:07 AM

This is probably the same prominent orthopedic surgeon that said the same thing the day after the injury happened.

I'm 100% confident that we can beat the Eagles with Cousins. However, i'm not confident that RGIII can beat the cowboys in his first game after an injury and not playing for 21 days. He'll certainly have some "rust," atleast early on. It also may take the rest of the offense some time to get back in a rhythm with him. Basically, i think our chances of beating Dallas dramatically improve if RGIII plays sunday. That said, if he's not healthy, he's not healthy.

Chico23231 · 12-19-2012, 11:10 AM

I lol'ed at this because just last week "expert" on ESPN said this was typically a "2-week injury minimum". Now its 3? Next week 4? I guess to build suspense its a whatever week injury.

Shanny says he wants the OUR doctors to clear it and perfers the knee is 100%.

NC_Skins · 12-19-2012, 11:10 AM

I firmly believe he'll be out this week with a possible return for next week.

SmootSmack · 12-19-2012, 11:11 AM

Well Shanahan has said it will be up to the team doctors, but if he can play he will because "that's what he's paid to do"

I think again it will come down to Saturday night.

My understanding for today's practice is that the team will prepare as if KC will start

In other news, Redskins announced they signed LB Vic So'oto to their active roster and G Pat Boyle to the practice squad

Lotus · 12-19-2012, 11:11 AM

As much as we could use Gryphon for our run at the playoffs, taking care of his health long-term is a much more important priority. If he needs to sit, sit him.

punch it in · 12-19-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

I lol'ed at this because just last week "expert" on ESPN said this was typically a "2-week injury minimum". Now its 3? Next week 4? I guess to build suspense its a whatever week injury.

Shanny says he wants the OUR doctors to clear it and perfers the knee is 100%.

That expert said "at least 3-4 weeks".

Defensewins · 12-19-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

This is probably the same prominent orthopedic surgeon that said the same thing the day after the injury happened.

I'm 100% confident that we can beat the Eagles with Cousins. However, i'm not confident that RGIII can beat the cowboys in his first game after an injury and not playing for 21 days. He'll certainly have some "rust," atleast early on. It also may take the rest of the offense some time to get back in a rhythm with him. Basically, i think our chances of beating Dallas dramatically improve if RGIII plays sunday. That said, if he's not healthy, he's not healthy.

Each player is different. Some players come back rested and reinvigorated from a few weeks off during a long season of hits. It is not like he is sitting on a couch on full rest, eating and getting fat. He is rehabbing, working out and practicing.
The stability and strength of his already operated right knee is the true test. Lets not expose him to risk of a year long injury by rushing him back before the joint is fully recovered and back to full strength. Play him if he is ready.

BigHairedAristocrat · 12-19-2012, 11:33 AM

For what its worth, according to Rich Campbell on ESPN980, team doctors cleared RGIII to play last week but Mike and Kyle chose to sit him because he didnt look like himself in practice.

SmootSmack · 12-19-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

For what its worth, according to Rich Campbell on ESPN980, team doctors cleared RGIII to play last week but Mike and Kyle chose to sit him because he didnt look like himself in practice.

Interesting. Did not know that

skinsguy · 12-19-2012, 11:44 AM

OK, so we'll just beat the Eagles with Captain Kirk then.

los panda · 12-19-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

For what its worth, according to Rich Campbell on ESPN980, team doctors cleared RGIII to play last week but Mike and Kyle chose to sit him because he didnt look like himself in practice.

i hadn't heard that either. he looked good to me in warmups, maybe not "himself", but he was moving around very well. if he was in pain, he wasn't showing it

SkinsGuru · 12-19-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

For what its worth, according to Rich Campbell on ESPN980, team doctors cleared RGIII to play last week but Mike and Kyle chose to sit him because he didnt look like himself in practice.

IF this is true, the chances of RGIII not playing this week are pretty minimal . . .

los panda · 12-19-2012, 11:51 AM

well, i just picked up kirk cuh on my fantasy team

12thMan · 12-19-2012, 11:55 AM

Saw that Monty's practicing today. Mod's, can we make this a RG/Monty watch thread or something?

12-19-2012, 11:07 AM	#2
BigHairedAristocrat Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,812	re: RG3 cleared to play (update) This is probably the same prominent orthopedic surgeon that said the same thing the day after the injury happened. I'm 100% confident that we can beat the Eagles with Cousins. However, i'm not confident that RGIII can beat the cowboys in his first game after an injury and not playing for 21 days. He'll certainly have some "rust," atleast early on. It also may take the rest of the offense some time to get back in a rhythm with him. Basically, i think our chances of beating Dallas dramatically improve if RGIII plays sunday. That said, if he's not healthy, he's not healthy. __________________ Dolphins get good press for saving drowning humans.But we only hear about the swimmers theyve pushed ashore.You know who we havent heard from: all the people theyve pushed out to sea.Dolphins dont know what theyre doing-they just like pushing things.

12-19-2012, 11:10 AM	#3
Chico23231 Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 36 Posts: 7,774	re: RG3 cleared to play (update) I lol'ed at this because just last week "expert" on ESPN said this was typically a "2-week injury minimum". Now its 3? Next week 4? I guess to build suspense its a whatever week injury. Shanny says he wants the OUR doctors to clear it and perfers the knee is 100%. __________________ Ready for the Draft.

12-19-2012, 11:10 AM	#4
NC_Skins Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 8,254	re: RG3 cleared to play (update) I firmly believe he'll be out this week with a possible return for next week. __________________ "So let me get this straight. We have the event of the year on TV with millions watching around the world... and people want a punt, pass, and kick competition to be the halftime entertainment?? Folks, don't quit your day jobs."- Matty

12-19-2012, 11:11 AM	#5
SmootSmack Mad Men Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,095	re: RG3 cleared to play (update) Well Shanahan has said it will be up to the team doctors, but if he can play he will because "that's what he's paid to do" I think again it will come down to Saturday night. My understanding for today's practice is that the team will prepare as if KC will start In other news, Redskins announced they signed LB Vic So'oto to their active roster and G Pat Boyle to the practice squad __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-19-2012, 11:11 AM	#6
Lotus Mann Up HOF! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 8,906	re: RG3 cleared to play (update) As much as we could use Gryphon for our run at the playoffs, taking care of his health long-term is a much more important priority. If he needs to sit, sit him. __________________ Rooting for the Dallas Cowboys should be recognized as a treatable mental disorder.

12-19-2012, 11:33 AM	#9
BigHairedAristocrat Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,812	re: RG3 cleared to play (update) For what its worth, according to Rich Campbell on ESPN980, team doctors cleared RGIII to play last week but Mike and Kyle chose to sit him because he didnt look like himself in practice. __________________ Dolphins get good press for saving drowning humans.But we only hear about the swimmers theyve pushed ashore.You know who we havent heard from: all the people theyve pushed out to sea.Dolphins dont know what theyre doing-they just like pushing things.

12-19-2012, 11:44 AM	#11
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 5,998	re: RG3 cleared to play (update) OK, so we'll just beat the Eagles with Captain Kirk then. __________________ Not the same Skinsguy that posts on ES.

12-19-2012, 11:51 AM	#14
los panda Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: los angeles, ca Age: 28 Posts: 3,849	re: RG3 cleared to play (update) well, i just picked up kirk cuh on my fantasy team __________________ 7 9 21 28 33 42 43 44 49 65 70 81

12-19-2012, 11:55 AM	#15
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,363	re: RG3 cleared to play (update) Saw that Monty's practicing today. Mod's, can we make this a RG/Monty watch thread or something?

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