Breaking: Solder Gone For Season. Will Have Surgery

[shmessy]

Damn.

Jim McBride‏@globejimmcbride
#Patriots left tackle Nate Solder will miss the rest of the season with a torn right biceps, according to a team source. Surgery upcoming.

 

[Kontradiction]

Just saw this...

Jim McBride
@globejimmcbride
#Patriots left tackle Nate Solder will miss the rest of the season with a torn right biceps, according to a team source. Surgery upcoming.

 

[BelichickFan]

I guess he was telling the truth when he said his elbow was fine. Unfortunately it was something else

 

[shmessy]

I guess he was telling the truth when he said his elbow was fine. Unfortunately it was something else

That was my first reaction yesterday also.

Also he just didn't seem like himself in this postgame interview. Something was definitely amiss. The video ends abruptly.

http://www.patriots.com/video/2015/10/12/nate-solder-patriots-win

 

[jboston19]

Well, guess that's why we signed Cannon to an extension. I assume Fleming will be back, too.

 

[Deus Irae]

Everyone's who's been *****ing about Cannon's contract should now understand why he got it.

 

[aluminum seats]

Well, damn it.

 

[New England Pride]

Everyone's who's been *****ing about Cannon's contract should now understand why he got it.

How do you think he will fare?

 

[patsinthesnow]

Vollmer LT
Cannon RT

 

[HeadHunter]

Crap.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Damn. That blows. Ok Cannon.....time to earn your money.

I feel kinda bad. I speculated that Solder was fine and he was PO'd that the coaching staff pulled him b/c he sucked vs Hardy and the elbow was a ruse.

 

[VectorPrime]

Thats a shame. Solder isnt elite, hes not necessarily great, but he's solid and can hold his own against non-elite rushers.

 

[The Gr8est]

I'm thinking that is an injury that may not be able to be completely effective with after recovery.

But maybe that is more of a problem for someone who tackles people, rather than one who blocks them.

Isn't that an injury steroid users get?

 

[Kontradiction]

Might want to merge my thread too. Luckily, the team has Cannon to fill in.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Vollmer LT
Cannon RT

I don't agree. Leave Vollmer at RT...Hes an All-Pro caliber player there.

With that said, Cannon played RT pretty well when when Vollmer broke his leg in 2013.

 

[Jackson 2]

Next man up.

 

[Deus Irae]

How do you think he will fare?

Vollmer probably moving to LT
Cannon to RT

unless the team looks outside for another starter.

Cannon's been decent on the right side, but he struggles with speed more than both Vollmer and Solder. Cannon should be ok, but I'd look for more formations with the TE lining up near that RT spot.

 

[JDot]

Ugh, that really sucks.

 

[Kontradiction]

I don't agree. Leave Vollmer at RT...Hes an All-Pro caliber player there.

With that said, Cannon played RT pretty well when when Vollmer broke his leg in 2013.

Cannon also struggles a bit with speed rushers, which he'll almost certainly see more of on the left side. I think moving Vollmer to LT would be a good idea.

 

[Galeb]