Bad news for Danny Woodhead: It's an ACL tear

[aluminum seats]

The concept is difficult for some to grasp.

Yeah, I assume they dislike that Danny got hurt...but not really how it works.

 

[JackBauer]

Yeah, I assume they dislike that Danny got hurt...but not really how it works.

I think the term don't shoot the messenger applies here.

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

Sucks. One of the few guys I'd say BB miscalculated on.

I don't think so. SD offered him much more than was his value here ala Givens years earlier. He would have been a fool not to take it..... He left on good terms and is well respected as a guy who left it all on the field.....

 

[aluminum seats]

I don't think so. SD offered him much more than was his value here ala Givens years earlier. He would have been a fool not to take it..... He left on good terms and is well respected as a guy who left it all on the field.....

I recall it being an offer the Pats should have been very comfortable matching, but admit I'm not sure on the specifics so I'll take your word for it.

 

[hovis]

His contract expires after this season and Melvin Gordon is slowly starting to come around. I can't see him going back to an uncompetitive team. Yes, 32 is old for a running back in general, but less so for a 3rd down back. If Sproles can get resigned by PHI at $4.5 mill, no way some other team doesn't sign him. He WAS the best receiving back in football last year and was piling up both rushing and receiving yards before going down...

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Why are people clicking <dislike> on that post? FPS people.

I'm positive it's because they don't like the news, and are attempting to show some sympathy for Woodhead. Might be better if they could respond with a "sad" rating, instead of something that appears to disagree with you as a poster/member. Since we don't have the options for that kind of nuance, I just skipped a rating and responded with my thoughts.

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

I recall it being an offer the Pats should have been very comfortable matching, but admit I'm not sure on the specifics so I'll take your word for it.

I guess it was because with Vereen, Ridley and Bolden at the time --the amount he got from SD, $3.5 million over 2 yrs was likely more than the Pats had budgeted..

 

[Tuck]

I saw that, and it sucks. His second ACL tear.

Hopefully he bounces back. For a little guy now 31 years old who relies on quickness, that cannot be an easy road.

Danny had a great career. I can't think of many guys who have come back from two acl's.

 

[PatsFan2]

Really sad to hear that about Danny Woodhead hopefully BB dont risk dangling DJ Foster on waivers. San Diego is now looking for a scat Back. Hate to give em a player with upside for free.

 

[Gronk]

I guess it was because with Vereen, Ridley and Bolden at the time --the amount he got from SD, $3.5 million over 2 yrs was likely more than the Pats had budgeted..

Yeah it wasn't a huge contract but Vereen had proven ready to take over that role in the offense (see Houston playoff game). They would have been paying for a redundancy, but I suppose that could've been really helpful since Vereen broke his wrist in the first game that next year.

 

[mihap]

Recover well Danny and return quickly.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Loved the guy here. Wish him the best. Will always think of him as a Patriot.
Retire & come back here as a commentator.

 

[DaBruinz]

Best Wishes to Woodhead on his recovery.. I truly hope he has a couple more years left as a 3rd down back..

 

[Dagg]

Speedy recovery and sign a vet min contract here next year.

 

[meatface]

An Acl injury could be the end of his career, look what happened to Ridley

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