Patriots Injury News Milton Williams "Could Miss Multiple Weeks" [update: IR, out at least 4 weeks]

[n1997y]

Giants game will be tougher than people here think. Hope he is back 100% for the Bills game.

On IR earliest he can come back is Jets game on 12/28.

 

[n1997y]

I don't think Swinson has been called up previously, but now he is up to stay (at least 4 weeks). So why now and not a few game day call ups?

Bengals passing game is very good. Swinson is a pass rushing specialist. Flacco is immobile. A coincidence?

I was wondering the same thing. My guess is that they don’t want to expose him to being signed off the practice squad by some other team as soon as he shows what they know he’s capable of.

 

[n1997y]

This is going to put more pressure on the offense to score points. Missing your best player on defense for an extended period of time is going to be difficult.

Gonzo?

He may not be our best player on D but I think Gonzo would be a more serious loss. We have lots of quality DL depth, not so much at CB.

 

[irishfanatic]

Shut up. You are not the doctor. You didn't see the x-rays or swelling. You are frikin fan who has no business saying what the team shouldn't do with an injury. They are protecting a $100 million investment and felt this was best for the player and team.

Your post is perfect, except for the first two words, for which imo, there was absolutely no need whatsoever.

 

[PatsFan2]

Bradyn Swinson now on 53: I really like this move was worried about losing him to some Team.

 

[mnpatfan]

Barmore goes to the ground regularly. This time it cost Milton.

 

[Real fan 02]

The depth has been terrific. Terrific depth. Williams has been top shelf. Fortunately he returns for the playoffs.

Agreed. The defense front is the strength of the team. The depth on the defensive line. The next game against the Bengals. Likely will be a heavy man coverage wich will allow the defensive line to attack and the secondary can play to it's strength.

 

[Real fan 02]

He was also great at pressuring QB's from the interior, though. Not a sack generator, but would push things back as well, no? I have faith in the run defense holding up, honestly.

That being said, as far as pressure rate goes, I don't know how much of that is due to having a sticky secondary.

He is. He's one of the top rated pressure DL in the league. Wich the pressure is what really matters most.. of course you always want to put the QB on his back.. but the pressure is just as important. What I'm seeing from guys like Tonga, Durden from the interior is those guys are always in the backfield. The pressure from the interior was pretty good when milt left the game against jets. We've had our shares or injury this season.

Lost dial at CB in training camp
Gonzo was Lost for a while with the hammy.
Rham and Boutte have missed time
Hooper is dealing with a concussion
So we have had our shares of injury as well like other teams.

 

[Real fan 02]

Winston can easily go off for 4 TDs.
2 for them, 2 for us

Can I have all 4 dad?? Please pretty please!.

 

[imahobgoblin]

Your post is perfect, except for the first two words, for which imo, there was absolutely no need whatsoever.

I got another three words for you. I don't care.

 

[40yrpatsfan]

Shut up. You are not the doctor. You didn't see the x-rays or swelling. You are frikin fan who has no business saying what the team shouldn't do with an injury. They are protecting a $100 million investment and felt this was best for the player and team.

You don’t know wtf you’re talking about as usual. I wasn’t playing doctor or cutting corners on his recovery. The IR decision is only about how much they need that 53rd player, not his care. Many times this year we’ve gone with 52, but I bet you didn’t know that. So leaving him on the active roster was certainly an option.

Also, in this case there’s an extra 2+ weeks of recovery time built in. The injury didn’t happen 3 days before the next game, but 10, plus there’s a bye in 3 weeks. If he’s recovered 5 1/2 weeks from the injury, which is entirely possible no matter how bad the sprain was, that’s the Ravens game and he won’t be able to play cause of this IR decision. I don’t agree with that decision.

 

[TommyD4207]

Gonzo?

He may not be our best player on D but I think Gonzo would be a more serious loss. We have lots of quality DL depth, not so much at CB.

Milton Williams has by far been the best player on that defense. Gonzalez has been great, but Williams has been the best DT in the league.

 

[farn]

I don’t like NE being w/o MW for any amount of time. I’d argue he’s been top 3 most important non-qb on this team. Missing BUF & BAL is a big one imo.

 

[Real fan 02]

Milton Williams has by far been the best player on that defense. Gonzalez has been great, but Williams has been the best DT in the league.

Agreed. Fortunately we have depth up front wich can help mitigate the damage of not having Milt.. there is no one in the secondary that can do the same for a loss of Gonzo.

 

[irishfanatic]

I got another three words for you. I don't care.

Thank you for your reply.
Enjoy the super season we are having. Good to be meaningful again.

 

[imahobgoblin]

You don’t know wtf you’re talking about as usual. I wasn’t playing doctor or cutting corners on his recovery. The IR decision is only about how much they need that 53rd player, not his care. Many times this year we’ve gone with 52, but I bet you didn’t know that. So leaving him on the active roster was certainly an option.

Also, in this case there’s an extra 2+ weeks of recovery time built in. The injury didn’t happen 3 days before the next game, but 10, plus there’s a bye in 3 weeks. If he’s recovered 5 1/2 weeks from the injury, which is entirely possible no matter how bad the sprain was, that’s the Ravens game and he won’t be able to play cause of this IR decision. I don’t agree with that decision.

Oh really? You saw the x-rays? You saw the MRI? Go ahead and post the images here, Bozo. The team did what was best for their $100 million investment and themselves. Your opinion of it means nothing. Yes, idiot I do know we run with 52. They activated Swinson to the 53. It is time to see what he has at the edge. I BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW THAT. hahahahaha. I love how you just invent things you think I don't know and then try to use it as evidence in an argument against me when its not even true. For illiterate minds like yours, that is called a straw man argument and its so stupid. It happens when you cannot actually post facts so you have to just make them up.

Welcome to the Clown Show Posse, 3yroldpatsfan.

 

[DaBruinz]

They shouldn’t have put him on IR. What if he’s ready to go in 4 weeks? Then instead of playing against Buffalo and Baltimore, he’s benched. All so they can add a jag in the meantime.

So, let me get this straight? In your FINITE wisdom, you'd risk bringing him back early and losing him for the play-offs instead of making sure he's 100% healthy for the last 2 games and the play-offs?

High ankle sprains RARELY are healed in 4 weeks.

Your take that they're doing this to get Swinson playing time is imbecilic and shows a ridiculous lack of understanding of the game of football.

 

[DaBruinz]

You don’t know wtf you’re talking about as usual. I wasn’t playing doctor or cutting corners on his recovery. The IR decision is only about how much they need that 53rd player, not his care. Many times this year we’ve gone with 52, but I bet you didn’t know that. So leaving him on the active roster was certainly an option.

Also, in this case there’s an extra 2+ weeks of recovery time built in. The injury didn’t happen 3 days before the next game, but 10, plus there’s a bye in 3 weeks. If he’s recovered 5 1/2 weeks from the injury, which is entirely possible no matter how bad the sprain was, that’s the Ravens game and he won’t be able to play cause of this IR decision. I don’t agree with that decision.

It's pretty laughable that you accuse someone else of not knowing WTF they are talking about after YOUR imbecilic take that they are doing this to get Swinson some playing time.

No. You were being stupid in your take on the injury. The fact you think that the decision is only about needing a 53rd man shows how utterly F'in ignorant you are about the game of football. They went with 52 for the first 5 weeks. Saying that they went with 52 "MANY TIMES" is ridiculous f'in take on your part.


Since you're an ignoramus spewing BS, maybe you should educate yourself on High Ankle Sprains. The average recovery time for a High Ankle Sprain is 46-62 days. That's 6.5-9 weeks.

High Ankle Sprain Recovery Time

High ankle sprain recovery time is dependent on the severity or Grade of the injury and can range from 6 to 8 weeks (or longer).

www.sportsmd.com

 

[Real fan 02]

This is going to put more pressure on the offense to score points. Missing your best player on defense for an extended period of time is going to be difficult.

I'd also make mention that we also have endured some Injuries.
Dial CB
Larson RB
Boutte WRb
Gonzo CB for the start of the season
Ellis LB
Now milt DL

 

[40yrpatsfan]

So, let me get this straight? In your FINITE wisdom, you'd risk bringing him back early and losing him for the play-offs instead of making sure he's 100% healthy for the last 2 games and the play-offs?

High ankle sprains RARELY are healed in 4 weeks.

Your take that they're doing this to get Swinson playing time is imbecilic and shows a ridiculous lack of understanding of the game of football.

True, I’ve had a couple of them and 4 weeks is not enough. But 5 1/2 weeks oftentimes is, which is what we have till the Ravens game.

I think you misread something about Stinson cause I was saying the opposite. The team made an IR move to open a roster spot, and my argument is screw that roster spot if we can possibly have Williams back for the Baltimore game.