Soul_Survivor88
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.If Volmer is actually suffering from a degenerative hip issue (arthritis), then the issue with him is going to be pain management.Excellent question. Unfortunately, I think we'll have to wait for awhile to see if Vollmer can make it back this year. I wouldn't expect much news for at least a few weeks, but I feel the same about Lewis as well. I think the week after the bye will provide us a better idea as far as live gametime play, although it's quite possible that someone like Lewis will begin practicing within the next week or so.
Vollmer apparently had shoulder surgery. I thought it would be possible for him to return but that is unlikely now. Hope I'm wrong though and he can return for playoffs at least in a backup role in case of emergency.If Volmer is actually suffering from a degenerative hip issue (arthritis), then the issue with him is going to be pain management.
So it just might be the Pats are going to try and get him through the end of this season in as many games as possible. Having a relatively healthy Volmer ready to play in the playoffs would still be an upgrade over the improved play of Marcus Cannon. So if the Pats can squeeze out about 6 games (including the playoffs) out of Sebastian, and then let him retire to his hip replacement, it would help the OL.
That being said, if the hip inhibits Volmer's play in any way (other than pain), then we would be better off staying with Cannon and the way he's been playing. Volmer played through whatever problems he had last season, but it affected his play by the playoffs, and he wasn't the same all pro RT we've come to expect. I'd much rather have a healthy Cannon out there than Volmer if he is diminished in any way.
IIRC, the Arizona Cards had hopes of bringing RB Chris Johnson back in time for the SB, had they made it. He was not eligible to return prior to that game.What is the latest an IR player can be brought on to the 53?
No max for IR after out for 6 weeks. 5 week window for pre-season PUP. Vollmer, Lewis, Jackson all on PUP.What is the latest an IR player can be brought on to the 53?
So for PUP is that 5 + 3 for 8 being last opportunity to activate?