Count Steeler
05-28-2014, 05:39 AM
PITTSBURGH — In a sport where broken bones and torn ligaments come with the job description, a broken left pinkie might sound rather tame.
But for a wide receiver that makes his living with his hands, it can be a bit detrimental, to say the least. That was the case last season for Markus Wheaton as a rookie.
Due to a broken pinkie suffered in a loss to Minnesota in London, the former third-round pick was limited to a dozen games and six receptions for 64 yards with no touchdowns. Though it was hardly the start he or the Steelers envisioned, Wheaton is hoping to make amends in Year 2.
In fact, the Steelers are kind of counting on it. With Jerricho Cotchery and Emmanuel Sanders departing via free agency, the speedy Wheaton is penciled in as the No. 2 receiver. That is where the former Oregon State product practiced Tuesday during the first day of OTAs.
Though it’s early, Wheaton looked good.
Well, other than his pinkie.
Wheaton insists the finger, which required screws being inserted into the joints, is better than it looks.
He better hope so, because Wheaton’s twice surgically-repaired left pinkie is looking rather gruesome. From a completely unprofessional medical standpoint, it bends where it’s not supposed to.
full story @ http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/other-than-his-finger-steelers-wheaton-looked-good-as-otas/article_3adfb7e3-72b8-5dac-9290-20121d71679b.html
But for a wide receiver that makes his living with his hands, it can be a bit detrimental, to say the least. That was the case last season for Markus Wheaton as a rookie.
Due to a broken pinkie suffered in a loss to Minnesota in London, the former third-round pick was limited to a dozen games and six receptions for 64 yards with no touchdowns. Though it was hardly the start he or the Steelers envisioned, Wheaton is hoping to make amends in Year 2.
In fact, the Steelers are kind of counting on it. With Jerricho Cotchery and Emmanuel Sanders departing via free agency, the speedy Wheaton is penciled in as the No. 2 receiver. That is where the former Oregon State product practiced Tuesday during the first day of OTAs.
Though it’s early, Wheaton looked good.
Well, other than his pinkie.
Wheaton insists the finger, which required screws being inserted into the joints, is better than it looks.
He better hope so, because Wheaton’s twice surgically-repaired left pinkie is looking rather gruesome. From a completely unprofessional medical standpoint, it bends where it’s not supposed to.
full story @ http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/other-than-his-finger-steelers-wheaton-looked-good-as-otas/article_3adfb7e3-72b8-5dac-9290-20121d71679b.html