At least they still have enough good players for the secondary and missing Ifeatu is not a deal breaker. I guess we must trust Campbell and Glenn to figure out the front six. At some point doesn't the injuries take a toll? We see it with the competition the Lions are playing.
And Decker broke a finger and missed several weeks. Every injury is different. Melifonwu played with a broken hand clubbed up last year. Also, Davis told me after the game that while he tried to fight through it, he was in a lot of pain and didn't give it enough time to feel right, which is why he was pulled early.
There's no way a team would risk that kind of manipulation without a legitimate injury. The player, who is in a contract year, would file a grievance with the union. This isn't gamesmanship, it's just unfortunate.
I never said there wasn't a legitimate injury. I just know finger injuries aren't as game-limiting as others. Arnold wore the cast and tape when he injured his during a game. Carlton Davis played with a broken thumb yesterday. I'm old enough to remember when Ronnie Lott had the tip of his finger amputated so he didn't games for surgery. Usually finger injuries are castable and depending on pain management. It might very well require surgery, but I do wonder if the response would have been different if he was on the active roster vs in his 21-day window.
Read Ronnie Lott's comments about that decision now and how much he regrets it. Decker missed weeks with a spiral fracture, Davis said he pushed too hard yesterday and didn't give it enough time, Melifonwu played with a club over a broken hand last year.
Every individual is different. You seem to be making blanket assumptions without the medical details. I'd love having the kid out there but I also trust this front office to do what's best not just for the team but also for a talented player.
At least they still have enough good players for the secondary and missing Ifeatu is not a deal breaker. I guess we must trust Campbell and Glenn to figure out the front six. At some point doesn't the injuries take a toll? We see it with the competition the Lions are playing.
I don't get it - Davis breaks a thumb mid week and is in the starting lineup. Iffy has a finger thing and he won't be available for a while.
And Decker broke a finger and missed several weeks. Every injury is different. Melifonwu played with a broken hand clubbed up last year. Also, Davis told me after the game that while he tried to fight through it, he was in a lot of pain and didn't give it enough time to feel right, which is why he was pulled early.
I bet iffy’s 21 day window is closing and needing a decision now plus they need bodies elsewhere so easy to send back to IR and restart his window.
There's no way a team would risk that kind of manipulation without a legitimate injury. The player, who is in a contract year, would file a grievance with the union. This isn't gamesmanship, it's just unfortunate.
I never said there wasn't a legitimate injury. I just know finger injuries aren't as game-limiting as others. Arnold wore the cast and tape when he injured his during a game. Carlton Davis played with a broken thumb yesterday. I'm old enough to remember when Ronnie Lott had the tip of his finger amputated so he didn't games for surgery. Usually finger injuries are castable and depending on pain management. It might very well require surgery, but I do wonder if the response would have been different if he was on the active roster vs in his 21-day window.
Read Ronnie Lott's comments about that decision now and how much he regrets it. Decker missed weeks with a spiral fracture, Davis said he pushed too hard yesterday and didn't give it enough time, Melifonwu played with a club over a broken hand last year.
Every individual is different. You seem to be making blanket assumptions without the medical details. I'd love having the kid out there but I also trust this front office to do what's best not just for the team but also for a talented player.