Coles' toe an issue already?

MTK · 08-01-2005, 11:45 AM

http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/inde...330.xml&coll=1

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WR Laveranues Coles

pulled up lame near the end of practice yesterday afternoon (the lone full- squad session) and appeared to injure his right toe or foot. The extent of the injury is unknown. Coles walked gingerly off the practice field, though he took time to greet Edwards' pregnant wife, Lia.

Last season, Coles had an arthritic right big toe that nagged him all season. The Redskins wanted him to have surgery, but he refused, a disagreement that hastened his departure.

Gmanc711 · 08-01-2005, 11:48 AM

I'm not going to pile on the guy. I'm glad its a problem for the Jets and not the Redskins, but the guy needs surgery. Period. If he wants to get back to the level he was at with the Jets and the begining of his career here in Washington. He was a game breaker, bar none. He's not even close to that level anymore on a consistant basis.

FRPLG · 08-01-2005, 11:50 AM

The sweet taste of karma...

GoSkins! · 08-01-2005, 12:03 PM

Maybe Gibbs and Co. knew what they were doing after all. Hummmmmmm

TheMalcolmConnection · 08-01-2005, 12:08 PM

Yeah, I'm not gonna' give him any crap either. He played hard and played tough for the Skins while he was here.

Schneed10 · 08-01-2005, 12:12 PM

Yep. It was wishful thinking for Coles to think that he could just deal with the toe injury by using an orthopedic device or brace. They tried everything for two full seasons here in Washington, and he was still having problems by the end of his tenure here. At some point you have to just get the toe fixed. I can understand his hesitation because there's a chance the surgery would end his career. But at this point, his career is being seriously hampered by this condition which isn't just going to go away.

At some point the choice needs to be made; do I want a shot at a healthy career while risking the chance that I'll never play again, or do I want a long career in which I'll only be a shadow of my former self.

I'm glad he faces that choice as a Jet and not a Skin. Welcome to the team, Santana.

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saden1 · 08-01-2005, 12:46 PM

Is it like, against his religion to have surgery? WTF? Or is it a surgery with a high risk of f’ing up his toe altogether?

JWsleep · 08-01-2005, 12:55 PM

Maybe this will convert him?

It's hard to doubt that the toe had something to do with his reduced production in RAC. He couldn't get the separation. If he does have the surgery, maybe the Jets will have gotten a good deal--if not, and the injury lingers, then the skins are going to look good here.

I liked Coles, but he didn't want to get on board. So good riddance. About the injury, some say that surgery is risky and could be career threatening. It's his foot, and his call, no doubt.

firstdown · 08-01-2005, 12:56 PM

I'm so glad we made the trade. Now the Jets get toed and not us!What about all the people that said that Moss was a down grade a WR's. If his toe is an issue this year than maybe this bad looking trade (bad because of the money involved) may look sweeter than ever.

MTK · 08-01-2005, 01:01 PM

The guy has made a fortune over the past couple years in signing bonus money...

Why not risk having the surgery now? It's not like he's hurting for money.

Either way, it's not our problem anymore.

firstdown · 08-01-2005, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The guy has made a fortune over the past couple years in signing bonus money...

Why not risk having the surgery now? It's not like he's hurting for money.

Either way, it's not our problem anymore.

I can't remember did he get a new contract with the Jets and another signing bonus or did they just assume his current contract.

FRPLG · 08-01-2005, 01:17 PM

He got a new deal I believe

MTK · 08-01-2005, 01:19 PM

He got a new deal from the Jets with a signing bonus of approx. $8M.

Combine that with the $13M we gave him, and the guy has made over $21M in the past 3 seasons from bonuses alone.

TheMalcolmConnection · 08-01-2005, 01:21 PM

He should just ask Randy Moss if he can buy HIS legs with all that money.

08-01-2005, 11:48 AM	#2
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: Coles' toe an issue already? I'm not going to pile on the guy. I'm glad its a problem for the Jets and not the Redskins, but the guy needs surgery. Period. If he wants to get back to the level he was at with the Jets and the begining of his career here in Washington. He was a game breaker, bar none. He's not even close to that level anymore on a consistant basis. __________________ #21

08-01-2005, 11:50 AM	#3
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Coles' toe an issue already? The sweet taste of karma...

08-01-2005, 12:03 PM	#4
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TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Coles' toe an issue already? Yeah, I'm not gonna' give him any crap either. He played hard and played tough for the Skins while he was here. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

08-01-2005, 12:12 PM	#6
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Coles' toe an issue already? Yep. It was wishful thinking for Coles to think that he could just deal with the toe injury by using an orthopedic device or brace. They tried everything for two full seasons here in Washington, and he was still having problems by the end of his tenure here. At some point you have to just get the toe fixed. I can understand his hesitation because there's a chance the surgery would end his career. But at this point, his career is being seriously hampered by this condition which isn't just going to go away. At some point the choice needs to be made; do I want a shot at a healthy career while risking the chance that I'll never play again, or do I want a long career in which I'll only be a shadow of my former self. I'm glad he faces that choice as a Jet and not a Skin. Welcome to the team, Santana.

08-01-2005, 12:18 PM	#7
Sociofan Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gainesville, VA Age: 60 Posts: 380	Re: Coles' toe an issue already? Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The football gods have already shown Washington favor this season.

08-01-2005, 12:46 PM	#8
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Coles' toe an issue already? Is it like, against his religion to have surgery? WTF? Or is it a surgery with a high risk of f’ing up his toe altogether?

08-01-2005, 12:55 PM	#9
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 56 Posts: 4,719	Re: Coles' toe an issue already? Maybe this will convert him? It's hard to doubt that the toe had something to do with his reduced production in RAC. He couldn't get the separation. If he does have the surgery, maybe the Jets will have gotten a good deal--if not, and the injury lingers, then the skins are going to look good here. I liked Coles, but he didn't want to get on board. So good riddance. About the injury, some say that surgery is risky and could be career threatening. It's his foot, and his call, no doubt. __________________ Hail from Houston!

08-01-2005, 12:56 PM	#10
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 61 Posts: 15,817	Re: Coles' toe an issue already? I'm so glad we made the trade. Now the Jets get toed and not us!What about all the people that said that Moss was a down grade a WR's. If his toe is an issue this year than maybe this bad looking trade (bad because of the money involved) may look sweeter than ever.

08-01-2005, 01:01 PM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Coles' toe an issue already? The guy has made a fortune over the past couple years in signing bonus money... Why not risk having the surgery now? It's not like he's hurting for money. Either way, it's not our problem anymore. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-01-2005, 01:17 PM	#13
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Coles' toe an issue already? He got a new deal I believe

08-01-2005, 01:19 PM	#14
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Coles' toe an issue already? He got a new deal from the Jets with a signing bonus of approx. $8M. Combine that with the $13M we gave him, and the guy has made over $21M in the past 3 seasons from bonuses alone. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-01-2005, 01:21 PM	#15
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Coles' toe an issue already? He should just ask Randy Moss if he can buy HIS legs with all that money. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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