Can Patrick Chung stay healthy?

[Silver Blue&Red]

I love the idea of this team getting physical and getting some big "legal" hits on opposing offenses. Patrick Chung plays key role as intimidator - BostonHerald.com But with Chungs history with injuries, is it worth the risks? I know that's his job, but when he's not out there it makes a difference. What is the alterative, and what do you think we can expect if he does get hurt again?

 

[rookBoston]

I think we can expect Wilson to start and Ebner coming in on passing downs. It'll be fine.

 

[mcsully]

While Chung is a solid player, I don't expect him to play 16 games this year.. He doesn't have a big frame to take on the punishment he dishes.. I've meet him a few times at work and while always nice and a smiling, I think he needs to fill out. When you look at him, he looks like a basketball player.. its actually funny..

 

[Silver Blue&Red]

While Chung is a solid player, I don't expect him to play 16 games this year.. He doesn't have a big frame to take on the punishment he dishes.. I've meet him a few times at work and while always nice and a smiling, I think he needs to fill out. When you look at him, he looks like a basketball player.. its actually funny..

Thanks for the response. Yea, he does look a little on the small side. It's amazing the tenacity the guy has. BTW, What do mean by you've met "him a few times at work"? Do you work there? If so, that is pretty cool :rocker:

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

I really hope so. I like the guy and want to see him out there. But it remains to be seen if he can stay healthy

 

[mcsully]

Thanks for the response. Yea, he does look a little on the small side. It's amazing the tenacity the guy has. BTW, What do mean by you've met "him a few times at work"? Do you work there? If so, that is pretty cool :rocker:

I worked sometimes out of our remote office and he has a family member there, he would pick up a couple times a week if he didn't have practice.. Very nice guy, always smiling

 

[BennyBledsoe]

Chung's kinda become one of those guys where I'm happy if he's around but not too worried if he's not (due to injuries). He's a very good player but he's starting to become one of those players you just can't count on to be in there every play.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Chung's kinda become one of those guys where I'm happy if he's around but not too worried if he's not (due to injuries). He's a very good player but he's starting to become one of those players you just can't count on to be in there every play.

He is always out at least 3-6 games every year

 

[Ring 6]

He is always out at least 3-6 games every year

Interesting comment considering he missed 0,2,8 his first 3 years, and has never missed 3-6.

 

[Ring 6]

I think we can expect Wilson to start and Ebner coming in on passing downs. It'll be fine.

I'm not sure a special teamer who played 3 snaps of defense in his college career puts us in the 'fine' category as the #3 safety, playing 40 snaps a game.

 

[randomk1]

I'm not sure a special teamer who played 3 snaps of defense in his college career puts us in the 'fine' category as the #3 safety, playing 40 snaps a game.

That would be true in most cases but not this time. He is Nate Ebner. That is all.

 

[Dingleberry]

That would be true in most cases but not this time. He is Nate Ebner. That is all.

You are correct, sir.

I actually made reservations at a nice hotel in Canton, Ohio for the summer of 2029 for Ebner's enshrinement in the HOF.

 

[IcyPatriot]

We haven't had a 'made of glass' thread in a while now ... maybe it will be Chung.

 

[1%er]

he plays recklessly which will make it difficult for him. He is always going 100mph.

Gift and a curse mentality.

 

[Keyser Söze]

We haven't had a 'made of glass' thread in a while now ... maybe it will be Chung.

Chungk of glass

 

[Reckedtrek]

Interesting comment considering he missed 0,2,8 his first 3 years, and has never missed 3-6.

Clearly you are missing the theme of this thread. In 3 years he's missed 10 games. That's 3.333 games a year average , or 3-6 as it falls in that range.


All I know is I hope he's back in time for the playoffs. Wait. He isn't hurt yet. :ugh:

 

[mgteich]

I am not worried about Chung missing some games. However, I would NOT expect to have 40 reps a game just because Wilson does now. I would expect to see an increase in the reps of one of the corners, with Gregory and Wilson playing almost every defensive rep.

I'm not sure a special teamer who played 3 snaps of defense in his college career puts us in the 'fine' category as the #3 safety, playing 40 snaps a game.

 

[NinjaZX6R]

I'm not sure a special teamer who played 3 snaps of defense in his college career puts us in the 'fine' category as the #3 safety, playing 40 snaps a game.

Come on Andy. Some people call you a homer. Stick up for your Buckeye!


I do agree, unless he's the 3rd S or playing garbage time snaps on D, I don't want to see him on the field; at least this season.