Notable Injuries Around the League

[CRedskinsRule]

S. Rice had surgery yesterday, and will be out half the season...

[SmootSmack]

Guess Favre wasn't the only Viking who chose to pass on off-season surgery. Could be a huge loss for the Vikings

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Guess Favre wasn't the only Viking who chose to pass on off-season surgery. Could be a huge loss for the Vikings

I was listening to LaVar and Dukes about a month ago go on and on about the Vikes and how good they are. I called in and said I think with their injuries to Rice, Harvin, and uncertainy around Favre don't be quick to anoint them NFC champs. They bascially blasted me off the air. Then I said the Redskins could have comparable record this year. They cut the line after I said that.

Things in Minni suddenly don't look so good.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I was listening to LaVar and Dukes about a month ago go on and on about the Vikes and how good they are. I called in and said I think with their injuries to Rice, Harvin, and uncertainy around Favre don't be quick to anoint them NFC champs. They bascially blasted me off the air. Then I said the Redskins could have comparable record this year. They cut the line after I said that.

Things in Minni suddenly don't look so good.

Rice was a big part of thier success last year, with the uncertaintity surrounding Harvin, I think you could be right on in your assessment.

They do have a great defense though. That is thier strength. It will be an uphill battle without 2 of thier top weapons though.

[skinsfaninok]

Rice was a one yr wonder. I doubt he ever has a season like that again

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Buster

Every day, Trent Williams looks more and more superior to Okung, for many reasons.


Great job, Bruce and Mike.

Lol, tell me about it. Okung's injuries take 2 to 3 weeks to heal. Williams on the other hand, 'this bone contusion? Tis but a scratch.' Maybe one 1 or 2 days tops.

On top of that Okung seemed to suffer from a slight Crabtree complex during his negotiations. Thats a huge no-no for offensive line. Let's just keep that disease among the receivers.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

I live in SC. saw him play alot of college ball in the SEC at South Carolina. He beat alot of Sterling Sharps record there. What we saw last year out of him was what he did to every SEC team during his college career. The guy is a monster, trust me.

I am not a SC Gamecocks fan either, I just know from watching him he has alot of talent and last year I think was more indicitive of things to come from him rather than one good year. He has speed, size, great hands, and good route running skills to be an elite NFL WR for years if he really works at it.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

I live in SC. saw him play alot of college ball in the SEC at South Carolina. He beat alot of Sterling Sharps record there. What we saw last year out of him was what he did to every SEC team during his college career. The guy is a monster, trust me.

I am not a SC Gamecocks fan either, I just know from watching him he has alot of talent and last year I think was more indicitive of things to come from him rather than one good year. He has speed, size, great hands, and good route running skills to be an elite NFL WR for years if he really works at it.

Danny Wuerffel tore apart the SEC too.

He just became Favre's favorite target last season...I'm not sure he could put up numbers like that away from Favre...or even beyond last year. Harvin is the real talent on their team...when he's healthy.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Buster

Danny Wuerffel tore apart the SEC too.

He just became Favre's favorite target last season...I'm not sure he could put up numbers like that away from Favre...or even beyond last year. Harvin is the real talent on their team...when he's healthy.

Exactly.. One year does not make you a great player. Rice never did anything before Brett got there.

[JWsleep]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Exactly.. One year does not make you a great player. Rice never did anything before Brett got there.

So long as AP is running well, Favre can probably make due with whoever at WR.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Exactly.. One year does not make you a great player. Rice never did anything before Brett got there.

I don't know. I feel like once a receiver breaks that 1,000 yard bench mark they become capable of doing it regularly. If he had a Brandon Lloyd like 2005 season, where the team has no other option and he can only get 700 yards then I'd be more suspicious, but I think that Rice, assuming he recovers, will be able to have a few 1,000 yard seasons once Farve retires. Many more if he can get paired up with a top flight QB.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I don't know. I feel like once a receiver breaks that 1,000 yard bench mark they become capable of doing it regularly.

Just like Albert Connell.

[SmootSmack]

Bucs have brought back Jevan Snead for at least the remainder of the preseason, due to Josh Freeman's injury

[SmootSmack]

Vikes traded for Greg Camarillo this morning

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[MTK]

Rice was a 2nd round pick and was regarded as a talented WR coming in. Yeah Favre helped put him on the map, but if any QB targeted him as much as Favre did last year, he's going to put up numbers.