"Rivers' ACL Completely Gone" -U-T Chargerblog

[sieglo]

What is complete BS is that LT didn't appear on the Chargers' injury report. You're telling me the Chargers didn't know there was a strong probability he wouldn't play? Manipulating the injury report like that is illegal.

 

[lightningbolt]

Make me wonder, heroic effort as it was, was he REALLY the better option out there then Volek? They must have had NO faith in Volek.

If you had watched the Chargers games in the regular season where Billy Volek played, you'd understand why the coaches preferred to put in an injured Rivers over a healthy Volek. Both times he was put in, he threw interceptions on the first drive. The only good drive he had was against the Colts. I doubt Volek could have played an entire game without throwing more than 4 interceptions.

 

[lightningbolt]

I think they're a legit AFC contender as long as everyone on the team stays put and stays healthy. They have the big 3 on offense and a solid defense. Definite contenders in the years to come.

It sucks that the Chargers have to compete with the Colts, Patriots, Ravens, and Steelers for the Superbowl every year. If we were in the NFC we'd make it there every season.

 

[Pats726]

Apparently he had surgery during the week...SO he could play...makes me think he deserves a LOT of credit..more than many people wish to give him...he played a heck of a game and deserves all teh accolades...LT??? OK he can't play he's injured...you call what he did classy?? OR something a team leader would do?? If that is what a leader does it explains why SD will never win a Super Bowl..

 

[lightningbolt]

Apparently he had surgery during the week...SO he could play...makes me think he deserves a LOT of credit..more than many people wish to give him...he played a heck of a game and deserves all teh accolades...LT??? OK he can't play he's injured...you call what he did classy?? OR something a team leader would do?? If that is what a leader does it explains why SD will never win a Super Bowl..

We shall overcome some day!

 

[Metaphors]

Man, am i glad that Vince didn't deliver precisely that hard shot to the knee !

I believe this is the detailed medical schematic of what would have resulted...

 

[PatsFan#37]

What is complete BS is that LT didn't appear on the Chargers' injury report. You're telling me the Chargers didn't know there was a strong probability he wouldn't play? Manipulating the injury report like that is illegal.

should be interesting to see if the league does anything.

 

[i support BB]

It sucks that the Chargers have to compete with the Colts, Patriots, Ravens, and Steelers for the Superbowl every year. If we were in the NFC we'd make it there every season.

Just stick to the Colts and the Pats. Ravens and Steelers? Not a chance, esspecially the Ravens.

 

[TheSparks1]

This is what I agree with. It's not about taking himself out of the game, it's the lack of cheering your team on. He just sat there like a bump on a log.

This takes me back to the famous Bobby Knight quote about a "game face". You're criticizing him for not being more of a cheerleader during the game? Were you expecting cartwheels or something?

What LT did on the sideline wouldn't influence the game in any way!!! The guy was upset because he couldn't play in the biggest game of his career because of injury.

What did Tom Brady do in the 2002 AFC Championship Game when he went down with a high ankle sprain? Was he a cheerleader? I don't even know. The truth is that it doesn't matter. To judge a guy by what he does on the sideline and not what he does on the field is ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! This is the 2006 NFL MVP we're talking about.

You're just looking for something to ***** about.

 

[PatsFan#37]

This takes me back to the famous Bobby Knight quote about a "game face". You're criticizing him for not being more of a cheerleader during the game? Were you expecting cartwheels or something?

What LT did on the sideline wouldn't influence the game in any way!!! The guy was upset because he couldn't play in the biggest game of his career because of injury.

What did Tom Brady do in the 2002 AFC Championship Game when he went down with a high ankle sprain? Was he a cheerleader? I don't even know. The truth is that it doesn't matter. To judge a guy by what he does on the sideline and not what he does on the field is ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! This is the 2006 NFL MVP we're talking about.

You're just looking for something to ***** about.

Dude if i wanted something to cry about, it would be why the mods don't kick your sorry ***** off the board

 

[TheSparks1]

should be interesting to see if the league does anything.

LT said he got hurt on the first play from scrimmage. He reinjured the knee that he hurt last week.

Is there a real strategic advantage for the Patriots when the Chargers say LT is 100% and then he can't play. The Patriot lucked out because the 2006 MVP tried to start but had to leave. This would be an issue if the Chargers had said he wouldn't play and then LT started.

Stop whining about something so stupid at these injury report shenanigans. Everyone knows it goes on. Every team does it to some extent. Blame the NFL for not cracking down it, not the Chargers for doing it.

 

[TheSparks1]

Dude if i wanted something to cry about, it would be why the mods don't kick your sorry ***** off the board

And your justification would be?

EDIT: Let's agree on one thing. You keep an eye on how the players are acting on the sideline; everyone else (myself included) will worry about what happens on the field.

DEAL?!?!? Good.

 

[PatsFan#37]

And your justification would be?

EDIT: Let's agree on one thing. You keep an eye on how the players are acting on the sideline; everyone else (myself included) will worry about what happens on the field.

DEAL?!?!? Good.

I'm a pats fan and you are a troll, putting it simply

 

[CapePatsFan]

It's apples and oranges - you can't compare an RB's sprained MCL with a QB's torn ACL.

I lived with a fully torn ACL for years - and I would always play QB in pickup football games (touch football that is). Back and forth was no problem side to side was even OK with a strong knee brace. Unexpected hits from the side would have been another matter.

All that being said Rivers deserves a ton of credit as the smartest (selfish) thing for him to do would be to bench himself

An RB however needs to cut and juke all the time. There's no telling what his level of pain was.

The thing I would LdT for is not being more of strong supporter on the bench. He should have stayed home.

As much as LdT is coming across as a baby, the observation about MCL and ACL is right on. As long as there's a brace the leg will be pretty good w/o ACL. When I lived in Colorado I had a friend who totally shredded his ACL at the beginning of ski season and still skied the whole season before having it rebuilt.

 

[Keegs]

Tomlinson is still on the injury report with a bruised vagina.

He is listed as Questionable for the entire offseason.

And he's still a coward. PM me for details.

 

[TheSparks1]

I'm a pats fan and you are a troll, putting it simply

I'm a troll? Not at all. I'm just an objective Patriots fan. It's OK to have an original thought every once in a while. Don't be afraid.

 

[Metaphors]

LT said he got hurt on the first play from scrimmage. He reinjured the knee that he hurt last week.

Is there a real strategic advantage for the Patriots when the Chargers say LT is 100% and then he can't play. The Patriot lucked out because the 2006 MVP tried to start but had to leave. This would be an issue if the Chargers had said he wouldn't play and then LT started.

Stop whining about something so stupid at these injury report shenanigans. Everyone knows it goes on. Every team does it to some extent. Blame the NFL for not cracking down it, not the Chargers for doing it.

"Yeah, we spent the whole week practicing a gameplan expecting Brady and Watson to be out. We also expected Maroney to be at full speed. Boy were we surprised when they came out in a spread offense with Faulk in the backfield. But hey, everybody messes with those injury reports. And I'm sure those guys from Vegas hanging around Belichick during the week were just good friends and had nothing to do with manipulating the pointspread."

I'm assuming this is what you would have said if the situation was reversed.

 

[TheSparks1]

"Yeah, we spent the whole week practicing a gameplan expecting Brady and Watson to be out. We also expected Maroney to be at full speed. Boy were we surprised when they came out in a spread offense with Faulk in the backfield. But hey, everybody messes with those injury reports. And I'm sure those guys from Vegas hanging around Belichick during the week were just good friends and had nothing to do with manipulating the pointspread."

I'm assuming this is what you would have said if the situation was reversed.

You're exaggerating the point. You guys are claiming injury report shenanigans with absolutely no evidence. I was saying that if the Chargers were getting an advantage, it would be one thing. But having LT be out when he should have been in, does that change things for the Patriots? Not really. If it was the opposite, where LT wasn't supposed to play and he did, then I see a big advantage for the Chargers.

 

[Deus Irae]

You're exaggerating the point. You guys are claiming injury report shenanigans with absolutely no evidence. I was saying that if the Chargers were getting an advantage, it would be one thing. But having LT be out when he should have been in, does that change things for the Patriots? Not really. If it was the opposite, where LT wasn't supposed to play and he did, then I see a big advantage for the Chargers.

Ok, now you're being ridiculous with the "no evidence" nonsense. You yourself just posted this thread about Rivers having surgery and yet you make this post?

 

[TheSparks1]

Ok, now you're being ridiculous with the "no evidence" nonsense. You yourself just posted this thread about Rivers having surgery and yet you make this post?

To make the point about Rivers being doubtful and then playing, that's one thing. But that isn't what's being debated. It's all about LT being 100%.