They won't be getting rid of him this year, and unless he bombs upon his return next year.
1st and 2nds get a little longer to see if they will come around......
1st and 2nds get a little longer to see if they will come around......
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I think they should just go the injury settlement route and cut him. He will never amount to an NFL player.
It does not sound like he is injury prone, or milking it. The shoulder injury from what I recall was in college and he played with it hurt. He did not find out later how serious it was and after getting to the burgh he found he needed surgery. Sprains happen. Dan Krider tore or broke something while not even on the field if I recall correctly. I believe it was in his lower leg or foot and that it happened while walking to the dorm. I doubt anyone would have issues with Kriders toughness. I am simply using this as an example, these types of things happen and I would suggest we not over react to things. This kid is not expensive to keep as he is on a rookie deal. If he is able he will be allowed to return, if not there is next year. The best outcome is for it to have happened early so the team can get the next player ready.
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I don't write the cheques. I would imagine they are into it for this season anyway. If he is still cheap next year. Sure, why not. Its kinda like the whole Sean Spence thing revisited. They will likely get a minor bit from this kid in time for him to get his next contract elsewhere. And while I'm happy for Spence and understand the deal, part of me is still kinda like; that organization stood by you for three seasons when you were useless.
Happy to hear that you bring up lateral movement training. Especially with today's fitness routines, a lot depends on proper footwear as well. Some guys use running shoes as trainers etc. I stay fairly active myself with cross fit and football based workouts as well. I've tried a few times in running shoes working on lateral movements etc and my ankle has always rolled in running shoes and not trainers. Maybe it does have a lot to do with training/recovery
Spence came back. Hopefully so can Golson.
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And you're basing that on what? His performance against mediocre athletes in college?
He's never played. We have no idea whatsoever what he can do on a professional level. All we can do at this point is use more draft picks on defensive backs. Ultimately somebody's gonna get cut. He looks like "Next man up" to me.
Had surgery today. Out at least 4 months, which most likely means done for the season
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Unreal. Dude must be beside himself right now. What could of been.....is anyone's guess.
Well the link is not real precise but says up to 4 months. We will see how long it takes and if he fully recovers. We could see him this year or not depending on how things go. At this point it would be tough to determine what the kid is worth to the team as he has been unable to do anything so calling him a bust or wasted pick is premature at this point. I am just glad there is lots of time to get his replacement ready and with any luck besides bad he may become something valuable to the team. If not he will be cut loose at the proper time
He can be back in December, but I don't see him making an active game day roster this year.
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Especially since he has participated in exactly 1 full practice in his NFL career. His learning curve is still too mountainous to attempt to do anything with him towards the end of the season. The guy has had almost zero football experience since college....which was two years ago. He'll still be a rookie going into year 3.
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I remember Will Blackwell, or Will Getwell. He had talent, at a time when we were not exactly stacked at the wr position, but the dude just couldn't stay on the field. This poor guy can't even GET on the field, sucks to be drafted where he was and not even get to suit up. I wish him the best, and hope he has a full recovery, lets hope the guys we have can stay upright and get the job done this year.
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Even in the best case scenario it's always going to be "what if/could have been" for the rest of his life. That has to be a very tough pill to swallow. He is literally 2 years away from being able to contribute in a meaningful way. Having not even participated in a preseason game or much of training camp, he has so much to overcome before seriously be given the position to see the field. I think next year he is going to have to own a role on special teams.
He'll be put on PUP and out for the year. It makes no sense to do anything else since the guy hasn't even really practiced in 2 years since entering the NFL. He'll be a 3rd year rookie next year, if he comes back. Wish him the best.