SkinsDukes Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 and who's to say they are saying tweak to help him. Where there is smoke there is fire and it could be worse the a tweak. The quoted source was, "combine official described as minor." Not an agent, not Okung's trainer, merely a combine official. Someone running the drills/combine for the NFL would have no reason to "help" Okung. In fact, considering they are likely league employees, putting out false information would cause a pretty quick termination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 The problem is, I think its difficult to really tell the severity of a tear/pull/tweak without advanced medical devices. Am I wrong on this? So even if a Trainer on the sideline thought it was minor, he can't be certain without certain diagnostic procedures I believe. Am I wrong on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e16bball Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 The problem is, I think its difficult to really tell the severity of a tear/pull/tweak without advanced medical devices. Am I wrong on this? So even if a Trainer on the sideline thought it was minor, he can't be certain without certain diagnostic procedures I believe.Am I wrong on that? Sure, they probably can't be certain. But the great news is, we don't have to make our decision on whether to take him tomorrow. We've got two months to see whether it's a "tweak" or a real problem. If Okung can't go at his Pro Day on March 10, then maybe this becomes an issue worth talking about. Until then, it's a 320 pound football player pulling a muscle while being asked to perform like a track athlete. In other words, not worth worrying about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thank God For that eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightbird Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Pass. I don't want a left tackle unless I know EXACTLY how high he can jump straight up in the air, wearing shorts, in a controlled environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 You really ought to add Peyton Manning's picture to your signature and add "...but sometimes it does." LOL. I was thinking of this guy... ' Because sometimes OL doesn't either. Even if they are the best prospect ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurgeh Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Kind of like Bradford's arm not falling off? well if Okung needs to take a year out with surgery they can be compared, but somehow I doubt this will be a problem. On a related note I'd be a lot more worried about Suh breaking down if by some miracle he was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxpunk2006 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I've pulled a groin before either during Cross Country or Wrestling, but I can't recall at the time it took the injury to heal. It wasn't fun I tell you that much. It may depend on how severely it was hurt, but given that we are using a zone blocking scheme and lateral movement is crucial... I would think this makes you consider other people at #4 if we stay there. I only see this effecting his draft stock if we have him graded out 100% even with another prospect and this is a tie breaker. The fact that he at the combine means the teams are going to get a very good idea of what the severity is. I assume teams will send medical staffs during his pro day as well to check the progress. Complete non issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGREENHULK Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Mad Mike where did you get that cover photo of me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGREENHULK Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 The difference is if you miss on a tackle there is a chance he can move inside to gaurd (Robert Gallery) but if you miss on a QB he is coaching his high school team and watching the games on Sundays from his lving room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvtbred Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 The difference is if you miss on a tackle there is a chance he can move inside to gaurd (Robert Gallery) but if you miss on a QB he is coaching his high school team and watching the games on Sundays from his lving room. but the possible upside is MUCH bigger on the QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGREENHULK Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 ^^I agree with that but I like drafting the safer guy just like I play the nickel slots and avoid NO LIMIT POKER lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWCREDSKINS Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I seem to remember Orakpo pulling a hammy at the combine last year and we aren't unhappy with him. This is a minor injury and shouldn't factor in whether we should draft him, personally I'm more open for moving down and gathering draft picks and taking Bruce Campbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofMcboof Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Except at No. 4 you really want as few holes as possible. Does this indicate a conditioning problem? Does it indicate a flexibility problem? Is it just one of those fluke things?You have to figure out which way. The Redskins have been far too lax in recent years about overlooking injury histories in their signings and it has come back to haunt them over and over again. Come on dude. This is a simple groin injury. A simple check reveals Okung has started 46 straight games. Bringing up things like conditioning problems isn't warranted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvtbred Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 ^^I agree with that but I like drafting the safer guy just like I play the nickel slots and avoid NO LIMIT POKER lol. That explains it because I am a no limit Poker guy You gotta play to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeTK Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 seems like all our 1st pick prospects are limited in this combine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLASKINSFAN Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 ^^I agree with that but I like drafting the safer guy just like I play the nickel slots and avoid NO LIMIT POKER lol. yup and at the end of the day you got a bucket of change.. what's that? 10 bucks..Go big or Go home!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGREENHULK Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 It was a metaphor everybody calm down...but I will say this Bradford must be a no limit guy too....because that right arm is in no shape for slots lol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGREENHULK Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Oh and Al Davis, Jerry Jones and our own Synder either through the draft or FA always go big....and at the end of the day or season they just go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 A "tweak" is far from serious...but now his Pro Day maybe more important. If he is there at 4 he should be our guy...On another note I've been listning to Sirius NFL radio this morning and the host Ross Tucker said several times that the rumblings around the combine seem to imply STL is REALLY wanting to take Bradford...and that DET and TB would then take the DT's Suh/McCoy so the Skins would have their pick of Tackles....or Clausen...point is the Rams are either sending a major smoke screen or they really want the Oklahoma QB. Then according to Tucker, Berry falls to us. Correct?If That senario did happen, where Berry fell to us, I think that we would get trade down offers that would be real hard to turn down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 This doesn't affect his draft status one bit. It's good that he got the big drills out of the way early though. The 40 and the bench to be specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsteelz Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 anyone shocked Phillip Daniels was offered a contract by the skins ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 anyone shocked Phillip Daniels was offered a contract by the skins ??No. Very big and strong DE with a good work ethic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsteelz Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 hmm good points , no shock to it .. there will be no shock news coming very soon about or OL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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