PerryMason Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Becuse at point there was no MRi that showed he had a sprained ligament. Player comes off - stretches a bit, Docs do some stability tests, player says I'm good to go and back in he goes. Then when he goes back in it turns out he can't go and he has to come out this time for good. It happens all the time. Orakpo went back in after he tore his pec found he couldn't function and them went on IR during the next week. By your logic he should have been starting the week after. I really hope RGIiI is good to go but all reports are that there is significant doubt and he really is a game time decision. Cept there is one big difference. In RG3's case, after coming out the second time and getting examined on the table Andrews actually CLEARED him to go back in and play in OT. However, Coach and other decided against it. RG3 has never been a true game time decision this is all gamesmanship. RG3 will start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep81 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Let the fans decide!!!:pfft: You mean it's not our decision already?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice_of_Reason Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Do you realize this man performs pretty much all the surgeries for the top guys in every major sport? He just did Derek Jeter's most recent one. I'm sure he's not on the sidelines because of the money. He must be a diehard Redskins fan. Can't believe I've never heard that mentioned before though. He's under the employment of the team, as team doctor. He can work on players from other teams and other sports, but officially, he's a team doctor for the 'Skins. Dan pays him. I believe that this was a Gibbs move in 2004 when he came back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMUSkins Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 This is all a stare-down with the Cleveland coaching staff. I think Shanny is playing this perfectly... look how confused we all are! I think it helps when you have players bought in and with the intelligence to deliver your message to the media. HTTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 One thought I have on Griffin's playing status is this: if he were to sit, it might actually help in the long run. He obviously didn't learn much from the Atlanta game. Him having to sit a game (or games) might finally get him to realize that he has to do a better job of sliding earlier, or running out of bounds when the opportunity is there. This is really the only knock I have on the guy. This is complete bull**** (and I like you as a poster). Griffin has been WAY more careful with his scrambles since the Falcons game, only taking risks when the game is absolutely on the line, as it was when he took the hit that sprained his knee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAAZ227 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 This is all a stare-down with the Cleveland coaching staff. I think Shanny is playing this perfectly... look how confused we all are! I think it helps when you have players bought in and with the intelligence to deliver your message to the media. HTTR! You nailed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMUSkins Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 This is complete bull**** (and I like you as a poster). Griffin has been WAY more careful with his scrambles since the Falcons game, only taking risks when the game is absolutely on the line, as it was when he took the hit the sprained his knee. I agree with you here. He has already shown growth in this piece of his game. ---------- Post added December-15th-2012 at 05:08 PM ---------- You nailed it! Did you also notice how well Cousins presented the information? I was impressed with how in tune the two QBs were this week. That's a lot to put on a pair of rookies, one of whom is eager for playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I'm glad to hear that we will play it safe and leave it to the doctors. I never liked deferring to the player because it pressures him to play in order to not look soft. If we have to try to win a game with our backup, that's the breaks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 So the real question here is: What is the risk of further injury if you play with a grade 1 LCL sprain? If the answer is none, then RG3 plays. IF the answer is that there is significant risk, then we will see Cousins. Seems like a smart decision to me to let the doctors decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truant Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 If he plays the first OL or RB or TE that misses a block and allows him to get hit will be flung instantly into the Trung Candidate, Taylor Jacobs, and Matt Stevens clan of shame. Expect a lot of holding calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyfan1993 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 This is all a stare-down with the Cleveland coaching staff. I think Shanny is playing this perfectly... look how confused we all are! I think it helps when you have players bought in and with the intelligence to deliver your message to the media. HTTR! i have a feeling he will start Rex tomorrow for a few drives in 1st quarter. then go straight to Cousins. Then back to Rex. Back to cousins. Back to Rex. Back to Cousins. Then BOOM!!! Rex and RG3 switch jerseys, RG3 goes into the game, fakes a handoff to Moriss, and runs all the way down the field for a TD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|2edskins PHD Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Haha. It can work in reverse too depending on what type of fan he is.(i.e.. he may be more concerned with protecting Robert for the future) Yes I agree with you. ---------- Post added December-15th-2012 at 05:49 PM ---------- i have a feeling he will start Rex tomorrow for a few drives in 1st quarter. then go straight to Cousins. Then back to Rex. Back to cousins. Back to Rex. Back to Cousins. Then BOOM!!! Rex and RG3 switch jerseys, RG3 goes into the game, fakes a handoff to Moriss, and runs all the way down the field for a TD!!! I'm assuming he'll be wearing a fat suit and beige colored make-up on his face and arms as well?!? Haha... good thing you had him running, otherwise, since he was wearing Rex's jersey, he would inevitable have thrown a red zone INT. Collective...grooooan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyfan1993 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Yes I agree with you.---------- Post added December-15th-2012 at 05:49 PM ---------- I'm assuming he'll be wearing a fat suit and beige colored make-up on his face and arms as well?!? Haha... good thing you had him running, otherwise, since he was wearing Rex's jersey, he would inevitable have thrown a red zone INT. Collective...grooooan! aahaha yeahh didnt really think that one out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskindan07 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I am hoping for Cousins tomorrow and it will be interesting to see if 3 QB's will be active or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 He's under the employment of the team, as team doctor. He can work on players from other teams and other sports, but officially, he's a team doctor for the 'Skins. Dan pays him.I believe that this was a Gibbs move in 2004 when he came back. Yeah, I wasn't saying that Dan doesn't pay him. The OP made it sound as if he's only on the sidelines because of the money he's getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Diesel Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Pretty sure Andrews is the official Redskins team doctor. He's not there as a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braindx Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 So the real question here is: What is the risk of further injury if you play with a grade 1 LCL sprain? If the answer is none, then RG3 plays. IF the answer is that there is significant risk, then we will see Cousins.Seems like a smart decision to me to let the doctors decide. It really depends on how it responds pretty much. If it's very minor, no swelling, no interaction with joint function you can theoretically play a day or two after. If it's significantly swollen, causing knee instability, and painful, then you probably won't play for 2-4 weeks if not more. Pretty much will be an on the spot assessment and looking at him moving on Sunday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 If nothing is torn in his knee I wonder what exactly is a doctor going to base his decision off of. Is getting an MRI at 11am in Cleveland? Is it swelling that they are measuring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I sure hope the doctor knows about the NFL playoff scenarios I for one don't like the doctor having sole discretion of the decision. I think the player's pain threshold is not easily measurable. I feel like a coach can see if a player is playing up to speed. The doctor is needed to advise about the likelihood, or ramification of re-injury. primarily. If Mike is as deceptive as many seem, the doctor deciding is also a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braindx Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 If nothing is torn in his knee I wonder what exactly is a doctor going to base his decision off of. Is getting an MRI at 11am in Cleveland? Is it swelling that they are measuring? Probably assess the ligaments with manual testing, and then have him move around on it. I'm not sure why everyone is thinking he is going to reinjure it if he plays. LCL prevents medial torque on the leg, and he CAN wear a brace to prevent that from occurring. It will just mean he likely loses a step or two running and whatever pain inhibits the knee. But we know he is deadly accurate and our run game is good anyway. He doesn't need the extra step, and it's unlikely that they'll call those plays anyway. Keeping a brace on which limits the torquing motions while playing would 99+% prevent any further damage from occurring to the LCL. My guess is that it will likely be a matter of pain tolerance for him to play if they opt for him to wear a brace.... AKA will the pain prevent him from doing his drop backs, handoffs, and otherwise running the offense efficiently and/or if the doc clears him does the team think that he wouldn't be as good enough compared to Cousins play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadExField Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Any word on the progress towards the Philly game? I've only heard that he won't play unless he is deemed 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Any word on the progress towards the Philly game? I've only heard that he won't play unless he is deemed 100% Probably wont hear until late Saturday/early Sunday. First indication will be tomorrow afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Any word on the progress towards the Philly game? I've only heard that he won't play unless he is deemed 100% He will play but we wont get confirmation until Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphs56 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 The way he was moving during pregame warmups makes me think he's ready to go. But, the Redskins may still be extra cautious. You never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trashman Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I guess a big question would be "is he practicing with the 1st team squad?" If he is, then there is a strong possibility he is being prepped for Philly. If not, then his return is more questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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