Edelman Leaves Field, Apparent Foot Injury

[Wordsmyth]

Thankful.

 

[PatsBoy12]

R.E.L.A.X.

And somewhere in NE, a loud "F*CK" could be heard coming from Aaron Dobson's room at the Red Roof Inn.

 

[fightingirish595]

Brady went to the locker room under his own power. I can remember watching him walk down the stairs and thinking he'd be ok only to have them announce that his ACL was torn..

I rest my case. Clearly being assisted on the sideline and on the steps

 

[JMC00]

I rest my case. Clearly being assisted on the sideline and on the steps

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I thought there was an understanding never to post that on this site ever. Just brings back bad memories and a reminder that Pats probably have a SB that year.

 

[bormio]

I pray everything is OK with Edelman. But I am not totally reassured yet. I think his problem after the AFCCG may have been missed (i.e. a new fracture) - leading to a late surgery. No advanced imaging has yet been done. These problems can test the skill of the best orthopedists. I am sure Edelman is anxious about his foot - maybe he reacted to something minor. But I am still worried.

 

[aluminum seats]

and a reminder that Pats probably have a SB that year.

JMC00 is a good poster here

 

[Jackson 2]

I pray everything is OK with Edelman. But I am not totally reassured yet. I think his problem after the AFCCG may have been missed (i.e. a new fracture) - leading to a late surgery. No advanced imaging has yet been done. These problems can test the skill of the best orthopedists. I am sure Edelman is anxious about his foot - maybe he reacted to something minor. But I am still worried.

Of course you are.

 

[supafly]

I pray everything is OK with Edelman. But I am not totally reassured yet. I think his problem after the AFCCG may have been missed (i.e. a new fracture) - leading to a late surgery. No advanced imaging has yet been done. These problems can test the skill of the best orthopedists. I am sure Edelman is anxious about his foot - maybe he reacted to something minor. But I am still worried.

I think many of us share your concern, but how do you know that they haven't done any imaging tests today? I would think that would be standard procedure, particularly with private team physicians and an unlimited budget.

 

[PatsBoy12]

I rest my case. Clearly being assisted on the sideline and on the steps

Sorry, I know you posted this to prove a point, but c'mon. Whether it's bad memories or superstition, this is not something anyone should ever post. Now I'm scared for Brady all over again.

 

[Deus Irae]

I take it this is the first exposure to AIC for many of you?

I had him on ignore, and made the mistake of taking him off. I'll correct that now.

 

[Wordsmyth]

Lol

 

[bormio]

I think many of us share your concern, but how do you know that they haven't done any imaging tests today? I would think that would be standard procedure, particularly with private team physicians and an unlimited budget.

I doubt they have MRI or similar imaging at Gillette. To get hurt around 10 AM, get to Boston for imaging, get it read and into the hands of Jeff Howe by mid-afternoon seems a stretch. He is now felt to have injured his foot vs DEN, yet they did not diagnose a fracture until April. The most encouraging thing from Howe was that his symptom was not pain, but numbness. If so, that should be a good sign. But negative plain X-rays at this point alone do not mean there is not an injury.

 

[supafly]

I doubt they have MRI or similar imaging at Gillette. To get hurt around 10 AM, get to Boston for imaging, get it read and into the hands of Jeff Howe by mid-afternoon seems a stretch. He is now felt to have injured his foot vs DEN, yet they did not diagnose a fracture until April. The most encouraging thing from Howe was that his symptom was not pain, but numbness. If so, that should be a good sign. But negative plain X-rays at this point alone do not mean there is not an injury.

Fair enough. I just wondered what your reasoning was, that's all.

 

[Brit patriot]

I am delighted the news isn't as bad as the way it sounded.

You do worry with, the way that Jules plays, he is around for a good time, not a long time, but I am gonna enjoy every minute as he is a difference maker!

 

[slash83]

This is great news, losing #11 to a serious injury would of sucked. With so much attention defenses will have to devote to ebony and ivory Jules could/should do some serious damage. I think a lot of people overreacted when he threw his helmet down. I mean of course he is going to be upset the guy is getting his first live action and just like that it was over cause of a concern. I for one don't want to see him back until the games actually matter.

 

[Kontradiction]

Do you really claim to have any idea whether abstaining from playing football for the next week, month, or year would bear any positive or negative relationship to the likelihood of Edelman reinjuring himself? If so, what is your source? This is open to the board as it seems to be a very commonly held belief.

Aside from actual experience breaking my foot and then playing the sport?

Life After Surgery – BC Foot and Ankle Specialists []

It can take up to 3 to 6 months for your foot to feel much better. It might take over a year for the swelling to go away and movement to improve.

Over a year for movement to improve. That would explain some reports saying that he is still taking it easy with planting on that foot.

There's also what Chatham said regarding how the bones "move around" differently after surgery. There have been hosts of physicians that have commented on how important it is for skill position players, particularly wide receivers, to fully heal from foot injuries. Then, finally, the proof is in the pudding. Not even two full practices in and Edelman has a setback (albeit minor) on the surgically repaired foot. If we're speaking in pure probability, is the probability that Edelman reinjures his foot higher with rest through the preseason or is it higher with him practicing. I would say it's the latter. But we shall see. If I'm right, the team will deactivate Edelman for the preseason at the most or until the final week after the very least to ease him into getting some reps. I highly doubt they want to play with fire again.

It seems to me that after the doctor tells you the bone is healed and you have done all the PT there is to do to break up as much scar tissue as you can, you have to lace them up and give it a go. Whether that happens immediately after being cleared or months after being cleared, I'm not sure that there is a difference--you won't know if the foot can hold up until you put it through its paces. Under the advice of many here (and what you say you "wouldn't mind seeing" above), we would just put off the moment of truth until later in the season. Why is that better?

The thing is, speaking from experience, you can tell the doctor whatever you want from a pain standpoint. In the end, they only know as much as you give him. And he already tested the foot. The moment of truth already arrived. The result is possible torn scar tissue at the very least or another minor setback.

EDIT: Aaaaaaaaaaand Edelman is back at practice today. So there is that. Fingers crossed for no more setbacks.

 

[long distance]

like i said - its not unlike breaking in new shoes
id like to see him practicing so that he can gradually find his comfort zone
hopefully before week 1

 

[JMC00]

 

[mgteich]

Edelman will be fine for the season.

The open question is how long Ninkovich will be out.

 

[Kontradiction]

Edelman will be fine for the season.

The open question is how long Ninkovich will be out.

October.