Howe: Patriots considering placing Easley on IR

FreeTedWilliams · Dec 12, 2014

TommyBrady12 said:
Shawn crable

That's him, I think he just got hurt going to retrieve his ipad.

Some guys, just don't seem to be able to remain healthy.

PatsWickedPissah · Dec 12, 2014

RayClay said:
What would they gain by IRing him? They could send him to a spa until the playoffs and it would be the same thing. Any player picked up now would probably never even be active.

Call me cynical, but I'm guessing Howe took the fact that he's not practicing and Jones is coming back and is rolling the dice that Easley's hurt more than we know and hoping for a scoop.

If he's wrong, it's just another forgotten article.

Just started reading this thread but I agree here.
IF his knees are seriously bothering him, rest him 4 weeks until before playoff game ONE. If he's good to go or close keep him. If not IR him then and add some 53rd guy for depth at an injury position.

Sicilian · Dec 12, 2014

PatsWickedPissah said:
Just started reading this thread but I agree here.
IF his knees are seriously bothering him, rest him 4 weeks until before playoff game ONE. If he's good to go or close keep him. If not IR him then and add some 53rd guy for depth at an injury position.

Well if the report is true, this line of thinking is probably why they're considering putting him IR, and haven't just done it already. Somehow they need to evaluate how likely it is that he can contribute down the road. If the chance is small, IR him and let him focus on being 100% in year 2.

SaCaCh · Dec 12, 2014

in Howes chat...
Jeff Howe
Based on my understanding from last night's information -- and I feel very strongly about it -- Easley has not suffered a true setback with the knee. It's more about him playing catch-up all season and the Patriots feeling it's best for him to set his sights on 2015. It's already a difficult adjustment for any rookie, and Easley is recovering from his second torn ACL since 2011, so these things take a toll on a young player.

It was probably just a little too much a little too quickly, and the short-term gain isn't worth the long-term risk, especially with the health of the defensive line rounding back into form. The Patriots remain high on the kid. Just hearing his teammates discuss his explosion on the practice field is interesting, and obviously he's not even 100 percent yet. With a chance to go all in for 2015, expect a far superior product in his sophomore year.

One other thing to keep in mind: The Pats don't want a repeat from Aaron Dobson's situation. If Easley did suffer a setback in the next month, the last thing they need is for it to eat into his second season. I think the Patriots are making a good decision here if they do indeed place Easley on IR, and that's definitely the way they're leaning.

Ivan · Dec 12, 2014

MossWelkowski said:
I smell

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Kasmir · Dec 12, 2014

The best way of dealing with the Pessimistic Pete's of this forum is to ignore them. A close second is to remember what they said and play it back to them, not so much for their benefit as for ours. Reputations should suffer when someone trolls like that. For example: I noted those who crapped all over the Jamie Collins pick -- and think that much the less of them now.

It's an old trick that the Ron Borge's have practiced from generations: crap on the team or the player and you'll get plenty of attention, which is the direct reward for the Felger's and Borges and the fun for the forum troll. Then rely on the fact that if you end up being right, you can hammer it home. But if you're wrong be silent, and no one will care because they're delighted by the success of the player or team. Hence, crickets on Collins.

mgteich · Dec 12, 2014

Easley has already shown that he is an OK backup. IMHO, that is fine for a low first round rookie.

Bust for many here means that a player isn't a starter. Also, injuries don't matter. It is indeed reasonable to say that a player turned out to be a bust because he was injured a couple of times and never produced afterward. Of course, that does NOT mean that the player was a poor pick, unless one judges picks three years later in 100% hindsight based on production.

As a side note, I can understand that Easley is a poor pick if he is never a starter. After all, we already had Siliga and Jones to play inside with Wilfork. With regard to Easley being a starter at DE, I'll believe that when I see it. I don't think that this is even possible unless we are playing a base 3-4.

BradyFTW! · Dec 12, 2014

The Patriots are considering placing their first-round pick on injured reserve as a means to get him in a healthier position for the 2015 season, according to a source. It's not so much of a setback as it is a way to hit the reset button for the defensive lineman out of Florida, the source explained.

It'll be a bummer if it turns out that way, but if he wasn't going to contribute much over the remainder of the season then I can see the logic. It's definitely not a good sign, but I prefer taking this approach with young, premium talent vs. what they did with Dobson last year after he hurt his foot.

PatsFan2 · Dec 12, 2014

BradyFTW! said:
It'll be a bummer if it turns out that way, but if he wasn't going to contribute much over the remainder of the season then I can see the logic. It's definitely not a good sign, but I prefer taking this approach with young, premium talent vs. what they did with Dobson last year after he hurt his foot.

Excellent post this Defense right now does not need a D Easley with no explosiveness. If he's not explosive he ain't worth a dam...give him sometime off let him get up to speed. We have Bigger guys on our D-Line who have more power and explosiveness than him. Hopefully Easley will heal up with the extended time off.

woolster22 · Dec 12, 2014

SaCaCh said:
in Howes chat...
Jeff Howe
Based on my understanding from last night's information -- and I feel very strongly about it -- Easley has not suffered a true setback with the knee. It's more about him playing catch-up all season and the Patriots feeling it's best for him to set his sights on 2015. It's already a difficult adjustment for any rookie, and Easley is recovering from his second torn ACL since 2011, so these things take a toll on a young player.

It was probably just a little too much a little too quickly, and the short-term gain isn't worth the long-term risk, especially with the health of the defensive line rounding back into form. The Patriots remain high on the kid. Just hearing his teammates discuss his explosion on the practice field is interesting, and obviously he's not even 100 percent yet. With a chance to go all in for 2015, expect a far superior product in his sophomore year.

One other thing to keep in mind: The Pats don't want a repeat from Aaron Dobson's situation. If Easley did suffer a setback in the next month, the last thing they need is for it to eat into his second season. I think the Patriots are making a good decision here if they do indeed place Easley on IR, and that's definitely the way they're leaning.

"Football players play football."

I can't seem to remember who said this...

If he is able to go, he will dress. What do we do if we ir him and Jones has a set back and another dlinemen gets dinged?

Brady6 · Dec 12, 2014

50-yard-line said:
He's lightning off the line, too quick for a lumbering guard or center to keep up.

And who else has that same resume? Dominique Easley. Right now, it's all about the knees. remember those college pictures of Easley hitting the center when no on else on the line had even lifted his hand yet...and not being off-sides????!!!!!

I have never seen any DT get off the line as fast as Easley prior to the injury and that's at any level. I still love the pick, I also think the article is assumption, I think anyone could look at the injury situations for Easley and conclude that the Patriots consider putting him on IR.. It's nothing more than filling a blank page.

rochrist · Dec 12, 2014

BobDigital said:
Well I didn't hear anything about that or read anything about that. Maybe I have been on Mars then for the past 5 months. Sigh. I probably should edit it to try to save some face but nah...

He was hurt out of training camp I believe. But microfracture surgery for a DL is no joke. Supposed to be gone at minimum 9 months, so I'd agree his is likely wiped out.

rochrist · Dec 12, 2014

fnordcircle said:
I apologize for my outburst and the shame I have brought to my family.

The shame comes from creepy pencil guy!

rochrist · Dec 12, 2014

woolster22 said:
"Football players play football."

I can't seem to remember who said this...

If he is able to go, he will dress. What do we do if we ir him and Jones has a set back and another dlinemen gets dinged?

I don't know. That excerpt makes sense. Do we really want a repeat of the Dobson situation with Easley?

RayClay · Dec 12, 2014

SaCaCh said:
in Howes chat...
Jeff Howe
Based on my understanding from last night's information -- and I feel very strongly about it -- Easley has not suffered a true setback with the knee. It's more about him playing catch-up all season and the Patriots feeling it's best for him to set his sights on 2015. It's already a difficult adjustment for any rookie, and Easley is recovering from his second torn ACL since 2011, so these things take a toll on a young player.

It was probably just a little too much a little too quickly, and the short-term gain isn't worth the long-term risk, especially with the health of the defensive line rounding back into form. The Patriots remain high on the kid. Just hearing his teammates discuss his explosion on the practice field is interesting, and obviously he's not even 100 percent yet. With a chance to go all in for 2015, expect a far superior product in his sophomore year.

One other thing to keep in mind: The Pats don't want a repeat from Aaron Dobson's situation. If Easley did suffer a setback in the next month, the last thing they need is for it to eat into his second season. I think the Patriots are making a good decision here if they do indeed place Easley on IR, and that's definitely the way they're leaning.

My, the team is getting really chatty lately. I remember when they wouldn't tell you if your pants were on fire.

Mack Herron · Dec 12, 2014

Easley was not at the facility Friday and declared "out" for Sunday. He seems to be heading in the wrong direction, unfortunately. It is still possible, however, that he remains on the roster while convalescing as Chandler Jones did. I am actually encouraged that despite missing the entire week of practices and the game, they are keeping him on the roster.

Easley not at the facility. One player pointed out that rookie defensive lineman Dominique Easley wasn't present at the facility, which was reflected in his chair being folded up on its side. Easley (knee) has missed practice all week and the Boston Herald reported that the team is considering placing him on injured reserve; Easley's absence from the facility could be another hint that type of move could be coming. He played nine snaps against the Chargers on Sunday, used as an interior rusher in obvious passing situations, and the explosion and get-off in which he's known for wasn't evident.

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-...he-patriots-notebook-42?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss 1m1 minute ago
Patriots rule DT Dominique Easley (knee) out for Sunday's game. Nine players, including Chandler Jones & Dont'a Hightower, are questionable

Galeb · Dec 12, 2014

BobDigital said:
Well I didn't hear anything about that or read anything about that. Maybe I have been on Mars then for the past 5 months. Sigh. I probably should edit it to try to save some face but nah...

Not Mars. Nope nope nope.

Galeb · Dec 12, 2014

borg said:
I'm withholding judgement until Dikembe chimes in with true knowledge, no? And eff the commies, yes

Word is Dikembe was deported to the Practice Squad. Apparently the clock wasn't respected.

RobertWeathers · Dec 12, 2014

Mack Herron said:
Easley was not at the facility Friday and declared "out" for Sunday. He seems to be heading in the wrong direction, unfortunately. It is still possible, however, that he remains on the roster while convalescing as Chandler Jones did. I am actually encouraged that despite missing the entire week of practices and the game, they are keeping him on the roster.

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-...he-patriots-notebook-42?ex_cid=espnapi_public

If in fact the team felt it would be best to shut him down, I would anticipate an IR move early next week. That way, his replacement would have a full week of preparation for the NYJ.

Mack Herron · Dec 12, 2014

robertweathers said:
If in fact the team felt it would be best to shut him down, I would anticipate an IR move early next week. That way, his replacement would have a full week of preparation for the NYJ.

His replacement, if there is one, is likely to come from the PS where he has been practicing all along.

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