Mayo: what's your guess about him playing this week? - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

Bobs My Uncle · 10-08-2009, 10:35 AM

Not sure if he'll play this week or not but once he's cleared by the medical staff there is no physical reason for him not to play.

***ALP*** · 10-08-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mayoclinic

Week 7 is in London against Tampa Bay. We won't need him, and unless he's already back in the lineup I don't see the value of dragging him across the Atlantic. Knees can stiffen up on long plane tides, too.

Week 6 vs. Tenn might be an option. He could help contain Chris Johnson. But I'm still guessing after the bye.

it depends...

i think just as a precussion, he doesnt play against denver.....

and i had rather not have him back against the titans unless hes 100%, cuz u know theyll go for his knees (like they did against rodney couple years back)

so lets say he starts seeing action in Tampa, primarily to get some rust off, and that his first full game is after the bye against miami

furry · 10-08-2009, 10:41 AM

Making the trip from Scotland down to London for the Bucs game so hope to see him, but don't expect to as I don't think we'll need him.

Like to see him at the very least take some snaps in the Dolphins game ready for the Colts

Patsgofor4 · 10-08-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ALP

it depends...

i think just as a precussion, he doesnt play against denver.....

and i had rather not have him back against the titans unless hes 100%, cuz u know theyll go for his knees (like they did against rodney couple years back)

so lets say he starts seeing action in Tampa, primarily to get some rust off, and that his first full game is after the bye against miami

By precussion, do you mean that you expect him to also get a concussion at some point? Based upon Mayo's comments about being back "soon", I would expect him to be back next week at the latest, barring a setback.

klinefan · 10-08-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Patsgofor4

By precussion, do you mean that you expect him to also get a concussion at some point? Based upon Mayo's comments about being back "soon", I would expect him to be back next week at the latest, barring a setback.

He mean "precaution". Wouldn't that fit better?

***ausbacker*** · 10-08-2009, 11:22 AM

Personally, I think it would be silly of us to fly Mayo to London from Boston. That's what 7 hours at high altitude in a confined space coming back from a ligament strain? It's not exactly ideal, even given the bye week following.

It really comes down to the medical staff, Mayo and BB being comfortable with all the scenarios of getting him out on the park. I simply can't wait to see him butcher someone to be honest.

BionicPatriot · 10-08-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JSn

I have to wonder if the Titans game is going to be the debut of a swing back toward a 3-4 pressure scheme (based on game-by-game strategizing)

Why would they? The 4-3 has been effective in more ways this year than the 3-4 has been here since 04.

Patsgofor4 · 10-08-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by klinefan

He mean "precaution". Wouldn't that fit better?

I know what he meant - just busting balls.

I don't think that signing Junior has anything to do with Mayo's injury. The injury would have to be a lot more serious for that to be the case (ie. Mayo seems close to being ready to return), as I can't see Seau stepping into a full-time role right away, if at all.

***Ghost of Ben Dreith*** · 10-08-2009, 12:21 PM

I hope they don't rush him back. I would rather he sit an extra game than come back a game too early.

The defense is doing OK without him right now. The Denver game will be tough with him or without him.

FirstAndGoal · 10-08-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ausbacker

Personally, I think it would be silly of us to fly Mayo to London from Boston. That's what 7 hours at high altitude in a confined space coming back from a ligament strain? It's not exactly ideal, even given the bye week following.

It really comes down to the medical staff, Mayo and BB being comfortable with all the scenarios of getting him out on the park. I simply can't wait to see him butcher someone to be honest.

What do you think he'll be flying in, a Cesna? Commerical aircraft are pressurized to a 3000 foot altitude.