No Excuses Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=3260 Giants coach Tom Coughlin revealed that $42 million DL Chris Canty has a tear in his hamstring. The Giants were expecting Canty to be a major part of the their defensive line rotation when they signed him to the monster six-year deal in March. Now he can't seem to shake this hamstring problem, hasn't practiced since Aug. 7 and isn't close to getting back on the field. Jay Alford had been filling for Canty but he was carted off during Saturday's preseason game with a knee injury, the extent of which is unknown. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/23/giants-might-lose-jay-alford/ Giants DT Jay Alford suffered a torn MCL and a partially torn ACL in Saturday's preseason game. This is worse news than the Giants expected. Alford will rehab for two weeks and then have the left knee re-examined. The once-deep Giants' defensive line is now going to be without Alford and Chris Canty for the forseeable future. For what it's worth, Alford is also the team's snapper on extra points and field goals. Uh oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydogg3eb Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Damn. You hate to hear about injuries like this. Seems like the injury plague is kicking into the NFC East this year, which is scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins:Victory_or_Death Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Apparently the Giants have seemed to emulate the Eagles training camp woes. Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acuratl1984 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Damn. You hate to hear about injuries like this. Seems like the injury plague is kicking into the NFC East this year, which is scary. KNOCK ON WOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully it ends with the Cowboys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydogg3eb Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 KNOCK ON WOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hopefully it ends with the Cowboys Hahaha yeah that's what I was thinking. Hopefully the injury bug hits us after we win the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger.Staubach Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Ouch. Sucks! Get well, Canty. Fortunately for the Giants they had their long-snapper go out in the preseason while there is still time to find a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins:Victory_or_Death Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hahaha yeah that's what I was thinking. Hopefully the injury bug hits us after we win the Super Bowl. And all of the injuries being major hangovers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Ouch. That stinks for the Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hmmmm. It's definately a big blow losing those two, but as long as they arent out for the season, the Giants should be able to get by. They are very deep on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I hadn't heard much about Canty this preseason, and I'm in NY. Is that because he's been hurt and not participating or what? BBJ? Tom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 thats horrible..nothing wrong with a bruise here and there, but boy those are major blows to the Giants Defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well, injuries happen and I can't say that I feel sorry for them either. I'd prefer them to be healthy when we play them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike21 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well this is why they have stockpiled 10,846 Defensive Linemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydogg3eb Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well this is why they have stockpiled 10,846 Defensive Linemen. Yeah I was amazed in the offseason when they were going for Canty and Haynesworth. I was like wtf? Why would they invest hundreds of millions of dollars on a line that is already the best in the league? Especially when a boy named Hixon is their best reciever (I think. Maybe. Anyone?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blue Joe Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I hadn't heard much about Canty this preseason, and I'm in NY.Is that because he's been hurt and not participating or what? BBJ? Tom? He's been injured since the second week of camp. Hamstring tears usually take about 6-8 weeks to recover. So at this rate, it looks like he won't be ready to go until week 1 at the earliest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydogg3eb Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well, my hope is that Canty will be ready at the start of Week 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well, my hope is that Canty will be ready at the start of Week 2. Make that week 3 to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blue Joe Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Make that week 3 to be safe. That's actually my concern. Hamstrings are real easy to reaggrivate. But barring the risk of amputation, I'd be surprised if he doesn't suit up in week 2. Hopefully, he's ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydogg3eb Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Man, a tear in the hamstring. Is it just me, or does that sound like something that would keep a guy out for more than two weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braindx Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Man, a tear in the hamstring. Is it just me, or does that sound like something that would keep a guy out for more than two weeks? That was the other guy that's 2 weeks then reeval. But optimistically... playiong with a torn MCL and partially torn ACL probably isn't a good idea. That said, hammy tears depend on the varying grade of strain. 1st degree is something that would keep you out of a few practices, maybe a couple weeks. 2nd degree is like a partial tear... will probably mess you up for months. Might even need repair. 3rd degree you're screwed because you tore the thing in half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydogg3eb Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Gotcha. Well, I genuinely hope the best for Canty. I think it totally sucks when injuries haunt a particular team, especially all in one area. The Eagles have had some big hits and now the Giants are having problems. I know the Skins have had rough times in the past few seasons with injuries, so we know how bad it sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins55 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Wow the second year in a row one of their defensive line starters has gone down in preseason. I doubt they miss a beat though. They certainly didn't miss a beat last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scyber Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Man, a tear in the hamstring. Is it just me, or does that sound like something that would keep a guy out for more than two weeks? Canty's been out of practice for a few weeks already. So if he is out of the rest of pre-season it will be 4+ weeks of rest for his hamstring. The problem with Canty is that he needs the practice/preseason reps b/c he is switching positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barens2 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Alford's a little bit more of a concern right now...he's been having an excellent training camp, he's ourfield goal snapper, and he's been a rock at defensive tackle. Canty, at least he should come back at some point during the season, Alford, we just don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuraitengai Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 And all of the injuries being major hangovers... or strained arm muscles from hoisting the lombardi... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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