Ladarius Green setback...

[Iron Steeler]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.all22.com/pittsburgh-steelers/mike-tomlin-ladarius-green-pittsburgh-steelers-setback/amp

Mike Tomlin says TE Ladarius Green suffered a ‘setback’ in protocol

By Matt Barbato
January 10, 2017
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin revealed some bad news regarding tight end Ladarius Green.

Tomlin announced Green suffered a “setback,” per the Observer-Reporter’s Dale Lolley. It’s uncertain what type of setback Green endured, but he’s been in concussion protocol for the past two weeks and missed Pittsburgh’s wild card win over the Miami Dolphins.

Green has been banged up for most of the season and missed 10 games during his first season with the team. He caught only 18 passes for 304 yards and 1 touchdown.

There’s no official word on Green’s status for Sunday’s divisional round game against the Kansas City Chiefs. But the tight end’s chances of playing seem slim, at best.

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Could this be the end for Green?

[GBMelBlount]

Hopefully Kermit gets better.

http://greenily.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kermitthefrog2.jpg

[SteelMayhem72]

I think he will retire after the season is over

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[tube517]

This article's source is from Dale Lolley writing about last week's setback which we already knew about.


This week we just know he is still in concussion protocol.

Tomorrow we will find out if any progress is made, if he practices.


http://www.observer-reporter.com/20170110/tuesday_with_tomlin_updates_on_the_qb_and_other_nu ggets
@ The curious case of Ladarius Green continues.


Tomlin said Green had a setback late last week after practicing fully Wednesday and Thursday as he attempts to come back from a concussion that sidelined him for the final two regular season games.

That suggests to me that Green either had some workout-induced issues or could not pass the indepent neurologist tests that need to be cleared before he can play.

We’ll see where Green is this week starting Wednesday. He was with the team on Sunday, which is a good sign. They haven’t completely shut him down.

[Craic]

Could this be the end for Green?

I would hope so . . . for Green's sake. Seems like he has some serious issues with headaches/concussions and getting over them. Walk away while you can still make a coherent sentence.

[Steeldude]

Isn't this why he missed all of time before? Remember the headaches? Perhaps he was damaged goods.

[86WARD]

Isn't this why he missed all of time before? Remember the headaches? Perhaps he was damaged goods.

I don't think it was clear whether it was headaches or ankles....did they say what it was exactly?

[teegre]

I don't think it was clear whether it was headaches or ankles....did they say what it was exactly?

The rumor was that he had lingering effects from a concussion from LAST season. The Steelers swore it was an ankle...

If he was indeed having headaches 10 months later (December until October) then that is a bad, bad sign. He should have just retired. BUT... it could just have been his ankle.

[86WARD]

That's what I thought. There was no definitive answer other than it was his ankle...but the concussion rumor was still out there.

[SteelerFanInStl]

At this point I'm just tired of him. He was damaged goods when we signed him and got paid a lot of money for doing very little. He needs to just retire and we need to move on.

[Born2Steel]

I think he will retire after the season is over

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If it is concussion, that would be the smart thing to do. The team thing to do would be retire today.

[86WARD]

He will comeback and be Super Bowl MVP. Watch...

[tube517]

http://sportsinjurypredictor.com/injury-predictor/injury-predictor/player/25820

Don't know the accuracy of this site but damn.


EDIT:

FOX Sports

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/ladarius-green-player-injuries

[teegre]

To clarify...

I do not fault a guy for not playing, if his head hurts. We've been inondated with data as to why that is really, really, really bad in the long term.

What sort of gets my goat is that if he knew that he would never play again, then he should have retired last year. Maybe he didn't know... and if he does indeed retire, maybe the Steelers can gets some of that money back.

Lastly, when healthy, we saw what kind of TE he can be. Alas, it looks like he may be done. Or... SuperBowl MVP.

[tube517]

To clarify...

I do not fault a guy for not playing, if his head hurts. We've been inondated with data as to why that is really, really, really bad in the long term.

What sort of gets my goat is that if he knew that he would never play again, then he should have retired last year. Maybe he didn't know... and if he does indeed retire, maybe the Steelers can gets some of that money back.

Lastly, when healthy, we saw what kind of TE he can be. Alas, it looks like he may be done. Or... SuperBowl MVP.

Didn't Sidney Crosby have some specialist help him?

[fansince'76]

What sort of gets my goat is that if he knew that he would never play again, then he should have retired last year.

I know I'd be hesitant to give up the NFL paycheck voluntarily...

[Buckinnuts]

cut him...jesse and grimble can handle it

[teegre]

I know I'd be hesitant to give up the NFL paycheck voluntarily...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72VBkbP5s_o

True.

Plus...
"Football is my life... it's all that I know how to do."

[tube517]

819284100284633088

[Craic]

And once again I say, retire! Maybe one of the Rooneys will come in with an armful of articles on Webster, Strzelczyk, and other Steelers who are dead now because actions related to TBI and other types of injury. Or, better yet, if he's married, give it to his wife.

[steelreserve]

That's not good.

Concussions affect everyone differently ... there are some guys who could get knocked out 50 times in one summer and be just fine. There are others who can take 2 or 3 big shots to the head ever, and not be OK. He definitely seems like he falls into the latter group. Sucks.

[tube517]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QawL7E4wWjE

Brutal.

[43Hitman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QawL7E4wWjE

Brutal.Ouch!

[AtlantaDan]

cut him...jesse and grimble can handle it

$3.562 million cap hit if he goes in 2017

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/ladarius-green-9926/

Someone apparently did not do their due diligence on his medical condition prior to signing - Steelers may have hit the panic button after Heath's retirement may have been a surprise.

Of course without signing Green then they might have pushed harder to sign Eric Weddle at safety - long term I like having Davis instead

[Psycho Ward 86]

We should draft tight end high no matter what happens to Green anyways

[tube517]

We should draft tight end high no matter what happens to Green anyways

I (and Shoes) agree. :chuckle:

[teegre]

We should draft tight end high no matter what happens to Green anyways


http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209541661

[86WARD]

To clarify...

I do not fault a guy for not playing, if his head hurts. We've been inondated with data as to why that is really, really, really bad in the long term.

What sort of gets my goat is that if he knew that he would never play again, then he should have retired last year. Maybe he didn't know... and if he does indeed retire, maybe the Steelers can gets some of that money back.

Lastly, when healthy, we saw what kind of TE he can be. Alas, it looks like he may be done. Or... SuperBowl MVP.

Lol.

[Shoes]

Draft a TE.

[GBMelBlount]

http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209541661

Are there many good TE's this year besides Roku Sudoku?

I thought TE was a bit thinner than usual?

Along with Shoes I have felt this has been a priority for several years.

However James is still developing and I don't know if it is a need to the point where I want to see us reaching.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Are there many good TE's this year besides Roku Sudoku?

I thought TE was a bit thinner than usual?

Along with Shoes I have felt this has been a priority for several years.

However James is still developing and I don't know if it is a need to the point where I want to see us reaching. Not sure I trust drafting a player named after a streaming Media device. Maybe we should also draft Fire stick Jones in a later round as well. Ps think Fire Stick is cousin to Pac Man so he has the pedigree.

[GBMelBlount]

Not sure I trust drafting a player named after a streaming Media device.

Maybe with should also draft Fire stick Jones in a later round as well.

:lol:

Well, the Bengals drafted Fire Crotch Dalton.

http://i.imgur.com/G7fLjFl.jpg

Seriously though, just concerned about slim pickings.

[teegre]

Are there many good TE's this year besides Roku Sudoku?

I thought TE was a bit thinner than usual?

Along with Shoes I have felt this has been a priority for several years.

However James is still developing and I don't know if it is a need to the point where I want to see us reaching.

After we last discussed Haiku Naruto, I started looking around: he's a legit R1 prospect. (It's not just us who likes him.)

OJ Howard is still considered the top TE. Probably because of his size and projection to the NFL (projection, because his stats are underwhelming due to having a freshman QB who couldn't hit the side of a barn).

Jake Butt was a possible late R1/early R2 pick, but he got injured in his bowl game.

Bucky Hodges... well... I've heard about him from Shoes. :lol:

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

:lol:

Well, the Bengals drafted Fire Crotch Dalton.

http://i.imgur.com/G7fLjFl.jpg

Seriously though, just concerned about slim pickings. Lol.

[Method28]

OJ Howard reminds me of Jimmy Graham :shrug:

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[Shoes]

Are there many good TE's this year besides Roku Sudoku?

I thought TE was a bit thinner than usual?

Along with Shoes I have felt this has been a priority for several years.

However James is still developing and I don't know if it is a need to the point where I want to see us reaching.

I think the 2017 TE draft class is stacked better than the last few years.

http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2016/12/13/2017-nfl-draft-top-10-by-position-te/



I'm taking Bucky Hodges, he's a better Ladarius Green and comes at a much cheaper price. If he's available in R3 I'd take him in a minute.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJDMPizkPLQ


When it comes to ranking the top pass-catchers in college football, Southern Cal wideout Juju Smith-Schuster (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2139620/juju-smithschuster) and Michigan (http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/teams/page/MICH/michigan-wolverines) tight end Jake Butt (http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/players/playerpage/2060719/jake-butt) get plenty of attention and for good reason. In terms of the size, speed and strength package, however, Virginia Tech (http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/teams/page/VATECH/virginia-tech-hokies)'s Hodges might just be the freakiest pass-catcher in the country -- which is precisely why NFL (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl) scouts will be flocking to Blackburg this fall to watch the junior tight end.

More here..

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/top-nfl-draft-prospects-hokies-te-bucky-hodges-is-as-freaky-as-it-gets/

[Born2Steel]

OJ Howard reminds me of Jimmy Graham :shrug:

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From what I have read on Howard, he's a good pass catcher that can line block also. Graham doesn't block, or gets a hold penalty when he tries. At least that was the case in N.O. Howard or Leggett are the only 2 TEs I have found in this draft that fit how we use TEs. I really don't think we will go TE in the 1st this draft anyway, but with ALL the other teams desperate for a QB, we may have a very tough choice to make in those early rounds. Many top 10 guys may fall to round 2 even.

[SteelMember]

Jordan Leggett

[Born2Steel]

I think the 2017 TE draft class is stacked better than the last few years.

http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2016/12/13/2017-nfl-draft-top-10-by-position-te/



I'm taking Bucky Hodges, he's a better Ladarius Green and comes at a much cheaper price. If he's available in R3 I'd take him in a minute.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJDMPizkPLQ


When it comes to ranking the top pass-catchers in college football, Southern Cal wideout Juju Smith-Schuster (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2139620/juju-smithschuster) and Michigan (http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/teams/page/MICH/michigan-wolverines) tight end Jake Butt (http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/players/playerpage/2060719/jake-butt) get plenty of attention and for good reason. In terms of the size, speed and strength package, however, Virginia Tech (http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/teams/page/VATECH/virginia-tech-hokies)'s Hodges might just be the freakiest pass-catcher in the country -- which is precisely why NFL (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl) scouts will be flocking to Blackburg this fall to watch the junior tight end.

More here..

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/top-nfl-draft-prospects-hokies-te-bucky-hodges-is-as-freaky-as-it-gets/

Justin Fuente had a walk on TE named Alan Cross when he coached at Memphis. Cross was instrumental in Paxton Lynch's offense, and now plays for the Buccs. VT may be a program to watch closely for TE prospects in the future also. Coach Fuente seems to be able to find good ones.

[tube517]

Justin Fuente had a walk on TE named Alan Cross when he coached at Memphis. Cross was instrumental in Paxton Lynch's offense, and now plays for the Buccs. VT may be a program to watch closely for TE prospects in the future also. Coach Fuente seems to be able to find good ones.

We Hokie alum are happy with him as coach.

And yes, like Shoes, it would be fun to see Bucky in a Steeler uniform but however the draft works out, it probably won't happen (with my luck)

[Born2Steel]

We Hokie alum are happy with him as coach.

And yes, like Shoes, it would be fun to see Bucky in a Steeler uniform but however the draft works out, it probably won't happen (with my luck)

When I was at, then Memphis State, we had a pretty good rivalry with VT, especially in basketball. Looking back, that old Metro conference could have really been something. VT, Florida State, Louisville, Cincy, Memphis, South Carolina, and GT. How the times have changed.

[tube517]

When I was at, then Memphis State, we had a pretty good rivalry with VT, especially in basketball. Looking back, that old Metro conference could have really been something. VT, Florida State, Louisville, Cincy, Memphis, South Carolina, and GT. How the times have changed.

Oh, we had some fun times back in the old Metro days.

[Iron Steeler]

From CBSSports: Green is still in the NFL's concussion protocol, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Green has been out since mid-December with a concussion, making his status for Sunday's AFC championship game in New England very cloudy. If Green is unable to pass the league's concussion protocol before then, Jesse James should yet again see a majority of the Steelers' tight end targets, as he recorded five catches for 83 yards against the Chiefs in the divisional round.

[ALLD]

There is a good chance Green will be forced into retirement at the end of the season, otherwise he needs to give back his signing bonus.

[AtlantaDan]

There is a good chance Green will be forced into retirement at the end of the season, otherwise he needs to give back his signing bonus.

That could get tricky with regard to recovery of the bonus - Steelers knew he had a concussion history - question is if he lied about any ongoing symptoms during contract negotiations

FWIW Ed Bouchette of the P-G thinks he is done for at least this season

Hi Ed, do you think we've seen the last of Ladarius Green this year? And if he were to play this week, could he fit right back into the offense after not playing since week 15?

Ed Bouchette: Yes and no to your two-part question.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/17/Ed-Bouchette-Steelers-chat-1-17-17/stories/201701170109

[salamander]

Nothing against him personally, but this has to be up there as one of the worst free agent signings in Steelers history.

[Psycho Ward 86]

Please for gods sake. A Green return should it happen could not happen at a better time

[Shoes]

Nothing against him personally, but this has to be up there as one of the worst free agent signings in Steelers history.

If they keep him next year it will be.

[Craic]

Nothing against him personally, but this has to be up there as one of the worst free agent signings in Steelers history.

http://imgix.scout.com/26/268150.jpg

[Shoes]

We Hokie alum are happy with him as coach.

And yes, like Shoes, it would be fun to see Bucky in a Steeler uniform but however the draft works out, it probably won't happen (with my luck)

It could surely happen. I think Green is a big question mark, in fact I'd be shocked if he came back next year. The first TE in last years draft, Henry went in R2. I think Howard will go first (R1) and its possible Njohu and Butt (even with an ACL injury) will go before Hodges. That could put Hodges at R3 or even R4. I snatch him at R3 in heart beat and the added hope here is we know Tomlin is aware of him. Should be interesting.

[teegre]

I just saw David Jeremiah's Top 50 list...

Njoku is #13

That seals it for me. If he's there at 32, I take him.

[IowaSteeler927]

I hope Green gets back to full health and can come back and be a contributor for us. Seems like a decent guy, just has had the worst of luck with injuries and when they're of the concussion variety, that's never a good thing. I hope we can get him back against the Patriots, if anything he takes pressure off of Antonio Brown because defenses have to account for his presence.

[teegre]

I hope we can get him back against the Patriots, if anything he takes pressure off of Antonio Brown because defenses have to account for his presence.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaPgQFwjVo4

[IowaSteeler927]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaPgQFwjVo4

Yeah that was a fun game to watch. Showed us exactly what Green can add to an offense. His speed, and pass catching abilities are world class for a TE, I just wish he could stay healthy. Jesse James has held down the fort since Green's injury, but he's not the kind of guy that can run down the field and take the top off of a defense. If we could get Green back for the AFC Championship Game, I think that'd open up things for guys like Brown, Rogers, Hamilton, and DHB.

[DesertSteel]

Yeah that was a fun game to watch. Showed us exactly what Green can add to an offense. His speed, and pass catching abilities are world class for a TE, I just wish he could stay healthy. Jesse James has held down the fort since Green's injury, but he's not the kind of guy that can run down the field and take the top off of a defense. If we could get Green back for the AFC Championship Game, I think that'd open up things for guys like Brown, Rogers, Hamilton, and DHB.
Best hope is back for super bowl. Personally, I doubt we'll ever see him again. I think he's done.

[Iron Steeler]

From cbs today. Green limited work at practice

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Steelers' Ladarius Green: Limited at practice Wednesday
By RotoWire Staff 1h ago • 1 min read


Green (concussion) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.
After not practicing at all last week and then missing the Steelers' playoff win over the Chiefs, this is a step in the right direction for Green. It remains to be seen what level of medical clearance the tight end has gained at this stage, but his presence at practice Wednesday, in any capacity, offers hope that he could potentially return to action for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Patriots.

[Born2Steel]

Green needs to shut it down for now. Just my opinion. I know it's been a long while that he's been dealing with this and we all want him to play and contribute, but his health moving forward has to be the most important thing. If he does play Sunday, he could be putting himself in needless danger of real damage. I'm not his doctor so again, just my opinion. See you at training camp.

[teegre]

My guess is that if we beat the Taperiots, he will dress for the SuperBowl.

Otherwise, they would have IR'ed him already.

[Iron Steeler]

I feel like he does play he might havr stone hands not being in yhe action for about a month

[teegre]

I feel like he does play he might havr stone hands not being in yhe action for about a month

I hear you, but to quell your fears, he has been practicing for two weeks...

[Iron Steeler]

I like you thinking lol. Im nervous as hellllllll.

For some reason I feel like belichick is gonna stonewall leveon bell. He always seems to take your number 1 threat away. And it will turn into a shoot out.

[86WARD]

I like you thinking lol. Im nervous as hellllllll.

For some reason I feel like belichick is gonna stonewall leveon bell. He always seems to take your number 1 threat away. And it will turn into a shoot out.

He did in the last meeting to a point. I think it was 81 rushing and 68 receiving? But he did that and the Steelers were still in the game with Jones at QB for a little while.

[polamalubeast]

He did in the last meeting to a point. I think it was 81 rushing and 68 receiving? But he did that and the Steelers were still in the game with Jones at QB for a little while.



And I think Antonio Brown also had more than 100 yards....

[Shoes]

Daniel Jeremiah has the Steelers taking TE OJ Howard in R1. I do like how this guy thinks. :chuckle:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000776348/article/jeremiah-mock-draft-10-49ers-jets-texans-fill-qb-needs

[Psycho Ward 86]

wow. Green didnt even practice today due to illness. does anyone know if that means he cant move up in the concussion protocol? jesus, i dont fuck with head injuries, by all means if somethings wrong upstairs, take a break. but if he just has the flu or something, id be a little pissed if he didnt man up and suit up today

[teegre]

Daniel Jeremiah has the Steelers taking TE OJ Howard in R1. I do like how this guy thinks. :chuckle:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000776348/article/jeremiah-mock-draft-10-49ers-jets-texans-fill-qb-needs

True. :drink:

I posted the same thing (in another thread.)

He has McCaffrey going 32nd (which is where I think that the Steelers will be drafting).

[tube517]

wow. Green didnt even practice today due to illness. does anyone know if that means he cant move up in the concussion protocol? jesus, i dont fuck with head injuries, by all means if somethings wrong upstairs, take a break. but if he just has the flu or something, id be a little pissed if he didnt man up and suit up today

There is a flu bug going around in the lockerroom. Some players sat out yesterday.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

wow. Green didnt even practice today due to illness. does anyone know if that means he cant move up in the concussion protocol? jesus, i dont fuck with head injuries, by all means if somethings wrong upstairs, take a break. but if he just has the flu or something, id be a little pissed if he didnt man up and suit up todayJust retire and wish him the best but hope they will not thinking about trying him next year, His limited time here he wasn't as good as advertise anyhow!

[43Hitman]

I wonder if we have grounds for a grievance against the Chargers for not disclosing these head issues.

[salamander]

There is a flu bug going around in the lockerroom. Some players sat out yesterday.

Which scares me a little bit, to be honest.

[Iron Steeler]

Daniel Jeremiah has the Steelers taking TE OJ Howard in R1. I do like how this guy thinks. :chuckle:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000776348/article/jeremiah-mock-draft-10-49ers-jets-texans-fill-qb-needs

I really like that guy. He stood out like a soar thumb in that national championship game.

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Injury roundup: Steelers TE Green, LB Harrison didn't practice
Published: Jan 19, 2017 at 04:10 pm
Updated: Jan 19, 2017 at 04:45 pm
A couple of key players didn't practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday.

Tight end Ladarius Green and linebacker James Harrison were missing. Green remains in concussion protocol, but sat out due to illness. Harrison is dealing with shoulder and triceps injuries.

The flu bug has struck the Steelers locker room, but coach Mike Tomlin says it won't affect their preparation.

"We're not making excuses," Tomlin said, according to ESPN. "There won't be. We'll be there, we'll be ready to play, this is just part of normal things that happen over the course of a season."

How will Packers deal with WRs injuries? Look to early-season adjustments

Star running back Le'Veon Bell also was missing at practice, but it was due to personal reasons, the team announced. When asked by NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala if Bell's absence would affect whether he would play Sunday against the Patriots, cTomlin said "not at all."

Along with Green, kicker Chris Boswell, center B.J. Finney, wideout Darrius Heyward-Bey, and backup quarterback Zach Mettenberger were all listed on the injury report as full participants with illnesses.

[86WARD]

wow. Green didnt even practice today due to illness. does anyone know if that means he cant move up in the concussion protocol? jesus, i dont fuck with head injuries, by all means if somethings wrong upstairs, take a break. but if he just has the flu or something, id be a little pissed if he didnt man up and suit up today

There were quite a few out today with "illness" and Bell was excused with personal reasons. I read a couple sites that said it doesn't look good for Green to play this week.

[Iron Steeler]

Ive been praying that Green get in the line up this week. We need all the weapoms we have right now!

And he is a miss match with his size and speed. Compliments Brown perfectly , so no more double teams

[86WARD]

Same. I was hoping he would've made it on the field last week.

[Iron Steeler]

Same. I was hoping he would've made it on the field last week.

What is the criteria to pass concussion protocol?

How many practices does he have to complete?

[86WARD]

The last part is the contact portion and that's what he didn't pass last week. I think he has to make it through the contact portion of practice with no setbacks. I don't think it is a set number of practices...I could be wrong. I thought I read that there were 4 stages: Rest and Recovery; Light Aerobics; Football Activities non contact ; Football Activities Contact. I think that's how it goes.

[DesertSteel]

It would be a big boost if he was able to go. I'm not counting on it so it would be icing on the cake.

[SteelMember]

There were quite a few out today with "illness".

I heard on local talk radio that it was about 15 players... yikes.

[fansince'76]

He did in the last meeting to a point. I think it was 81 rushing and 68 receiving?

With Landry Jones starting and virtually zero threat of a passing game.

[86WARD]

With Landry Jones starting and virtually zero threat of a passing game.

I think it was also Bells first game back? Probably wasn't in "game shape"?

[86WARD]

I heard on local talk radio that it was about 15 players... yikes.

I read that Bell's lady friend had their baby yesterday and that's why he was excused from practice.

[SteelMayhem72]

I read that Bell's lady friend had their baby yesterday and that's why he was excused from practice.
I hope is lady friend is not Mary Jane...lol...had to put that in there

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[AtlantaDan]

I read that Bell's lady friend had their baby yesterday and that's why he was excused from practice.

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Obviously not yet - if so Bell would be passing out blunts to the players and writers today

[86WARD]

Lol. That's awesome. So he must've been on drugs and missed practice.

[polamalubeast]

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[Psycho Ward 86]

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not gonna lie. a big smile is going to crawl across my face if they activate and use him. he could really throw a wrench in the patriots defensive plans

[polamalubeast]

not gonna lie. a big smile is going to crawl across my face if they activate and use him. he could really throw a wrench in the patriots defensive plans



Same for me.....And I would love to see Coates in this offense too, but I do not think it will happen.

[DesertSteel]

Same for me.....And I would love to see Coates in this offense too, but I do not think it will happen.
They pulled him off the shelf against the Broncos last year and he made some splash plays.

[pczach]

They pulled him off the shelf against the Broncos last year and he made some splash plays.


A vertical threat would be a huge help to open up space everywhere else on the field. Even if they take away the deep ball, it will pull the safeties further down the field and create space.

If Green would somehow be able to go, that would also threaten the seams and provide another deep threat to split the safeties or beat man if they have a LB on him.

We won't know who's going to trot out onto the field until game time, but the full compliment of weapons would be best.

[AtlantaDan]

not gonna lie. a big smile is going to crawl across my face if they activate and use him. he could really throw a wrench in the patriots defensive plans

Tomlin channeling Belichick and playing games with the injury report
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[43Hitman]

I have a feeling that Eli Rogers is going to have a huge game. He's ripe for it, they'll be focused on Brown and Bell (rightfully so) which will open all kinds of space for Eli to work. If we can get Green back to, look out.

[86WARD]

Don't sleep on DHB.

[pczach]

Don't sleep on DHB.


They need a deep threat in this game to stretch the defense.

I believe that DHB or Coates could have a huge influence on this game if they find a way to make a play or two.

They need someone to stretch the field. If they can hit one over the top, that will also help open things up everywhere else. If they key on Bell, the LB's will probably up close to the line of scrimmage. I expect Belichick to keep the safeties deep to try to take away the big play, but stretching the field will open space behind the LB's and in front of the safeties giving Ben some opportunities.

[86WARD]

They'll need 3-4 nice splash plays to get the win and not
Give up more than 2.