Martellus Bennett : [UPDATE: Placed on IR]

[scott99]

I also wonder if caused all of the dropped passes Packer’s fans were complaining about. It might not have been a case of him quitting on his team, could’ve been a case of him having increased pain. I’m sure, as he says, it’ll all come out soon.

 

[RIpats88]

I guess well find out soon enougg. Mike reiss says a locker has been set up for him. So guessing that he will play through it.

 

[ForThoseAboutToRock]

Depending on the severity, anyone who has had a rotator cuff injury will tell you your arm feels very weak and difficult to move.

If its catches up high, he'll have problems.

IIRC it seemed he cradled the ball with his right arm/hand most of the time. Lets hope it is his left arm is the one injured.

On the one hand, your shoulder is most "stable" when you've got your elbow down and close to your ribs. But on the other - hard to imagine him having "normal" strength there to squeeze the ball against guys intent on ripping his arm off.

I agree that the biggest thing will be when he's reaching out - up high for a ball or with his arms extending to block or hand fight in a route.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Not knocking the move cause it’s a good one. But why sign him if he’s done for the year?

Maybe I don't have all the facts but something seems hinky here.

Marty says hes gonna retire at the end of the year.

Marty misses a game because of a shoulder injury.

Pack cut Marty for not disclosing an injury.

Not sure if this was at time of signing the deal or during the season?

 

[Tunescribe]

Well he doesnt have to throw the ball at all - that helps with a rotator cuff. It should also not affect him when blocking (purely from a mechanics standpoint) if I understand the medicals correctly. It is mostly a pain management thing. Since a locker has been set up I am sure they will try to see if he can play through it. Not much to lose really..

I'd think blocking would be a problem just getting the shoulder impacted, and what about extending his arms to catch the ball? I don't know, I'm certainly no expert, but if this injury has been long term there has to be some deterioration going on physically. If he stays on the roster and they put him out there, obviously they feel he has value.

 

[mosi]

I had a torn rotar cuff and reaching up to catch a ball would leave me in complete agony. If he is going to play through that, he must be one tough SOB.

 

[patchick]

Marty's familiarity with the offense gives them the flexibility to put him on ice for a month or two in hopes of having him available for the playoffs. Yet another reason why NE was the only logical team to claim him.

 

[maineman209]

I'd think blocking would be a problem just getting the shoulder impacted, and what about extending his arms to catch the ball? I don't know, I'm certainly no expert, but if this injury has been long term there has to be some deterioration going on physically. If he stays on the roster and they put him out there, obviously they feel he has value.

It's possible that inline blocking of D-linemen may be more difficult for him than downfield blocking of LBs and DBs, which is where he may provide more value anyway.

 

[RobertWeathers]

On the one hand, your shoulder is most "stable" when you've got your elbow down and close to your ribs. But on the other - hard to imagine him having "normal" strength there to squeeze the ball against guys intent on ripping his arm off.

I agree that the biggest thing will be when he's reaching out - up high for a ball or with his arms extending to block or hand fight in a route.

About a year ago I went thru 8 weeks of rehab for a torn rotator cuff. Didn't need surgery but man what a pain in the neck. I was lucky.

 

[Gwedd]

I had a torn rotar cuff and reaching up to catch a ball would leave me in complete agony for month. If he is going to play through that, he must be one tough SOB.

Same here. The only way I got through it was Cortisone injections. One shot every 4-5 weeks. Shots hurt as much as the injury, but within a few minutes the pain was massively reduced and I could function almost normally.

 

[Adam Seward]

On paper it's a no brainer. Let's see how he contributes down the stretch.

 

[Nehalem]

About a year ago I went thru 8 weeks of rehab for a torn rotator cuff. Didn't need surgery but man what a pain in the neck. Didn't need surgery. I was lucky.

So he will be ready for the playoffs

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

Same here. The only way I got through it was Cortisone injections. One shot every 4-5 weeks. Shots hurt as much as the injury, but within a few minutes the pain was massively reduced and I could function almost normally.

I rather sit him down a month and bring him back for the squealers game.

 

[PatsFanInVa]

Marty's familiarity with the offense gives them the flexibility to put him on ice for a month or two in hopes of having him available for the playoffs. Yet another reason why NE was the only logical team to claim him.

Yeah reading the news of (1) the signing quickly followed by (2) the injury, I figured they're piling him up like cordwood by the fireplace for winter. Or whatever metaphor sounds less gruesome, just keeping him around for when we'd need him most.

I think it's a best shot at having a "poor man's Gronk" in reserve - versatile TEs don't grow on trees.

 

[meatface]

How is it legal to waive a guy with this kind of injury?

 

[PatsFanInVa]

Either that or if somehow we didn't know...somebody needs to be fired

Okay either that and that, or the doc said "Well you could call that a rotator cuff tear and you wouldn't be wrong... but you're good to go after an ice pack or two."

Imunno. Still going with "on ice until playoffs."

 

[PatsFanInVa]

So either way, I'm calling him Marty Ice this season.

 

[FCB02062]

Since some r sharing stories... Maybe 4 or 5 years ago I slightly tore teres minor on my left rotator whilst Bench pressing. Felt a pop like a massive back crack and likens moron continued my workout. It was sore initially and the next day I could not left my left arm more than maybe an inch.
Saw ortho W rest and rehab I was back to 80% mobility in 2 weeks but didn't get anywhere near full strength back for 4 months....

 

[maineman209]

How is it legal to waive a guy with this kind of injury?

If it's an injury that he had (and knew he had) before you signed him and he failed to disclose it, yes.

 

[luuked]

I'd think blocking would be a problem just getting the shoulder impacted, and what about extending his arms to catch the ball? I don't know, I'm certainly no expert, but if this injury has been long term there has to be some deterioration going on physically. If he stays on the roster and they put him out there, obviously they feel he has value.

The way I understand things is that a rotator cuff injury doesnt really impact press motions (i.e. blocking) that much. The thing most affected should be situations where he has his arms stretched up high (e.g. trying to catch a laser over his head). So low catches or body catches should be fine. And by fine I obviously mean the entire thing is a pain tolerance thing.

If anyone who has more experience insight can weigh in on the entire issue it would be kinda interesting.