Brown's Recovery Status

[GBMelBlount]

Someone mentioned on SU earlier today that they had not seen or heard much on Brown's progress and were concerned.

Hopefully, this video of him on the treadmill is good news with regard to his recovery for the first playoff game in two weeks.

https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/Bolt/WATCH-Antonio-Brown-calf-shares-update-on-his-recovery--113022240

[43Hitman]

Yeah I saw that earlier today, encouraging for sure. What is that device that he is walking in?

[Shoes]

Yeah I saw that earlier today, encouraging for sure. What is that device that he is walking in?

from SD

It’s a Body weight support treadmill. He wears a suit around lower body. Zips into the tent part. And it’s inflated/pressurizes inside the formed vacuum to take weight off. So he can walk with, for example 25 percent less body weight.

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2018/01/watch-injured-wr-antonio-brown-starts-2018-off-treadmill-workout/

[43Hitman]

from SD

It’s a Body weight support treadmill. He wears a suit around lower body. Zips into the tent part. And it’s inflated/pressurizes inside the formed vacuum to take weight off. So he can walk with, for example 25 percent less body weight.

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2018/01/watch-injured-wr-antonio-brown-starts-2018-off-treadmill-workout/

Cool. Thanks Shoes!

[GBMelBlount]

Hopefully, it is a safe treadmill.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNPhVVjnoC0

[Shoes]

Hopefully, it is a safe treadmill.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNPhVVjnoC0


:lol:

[Hawkman]

Stupid human tricks right?

[teegre]

When AB went down against the Taperiots, I stated that I didn’t care if we lost that game, as long as we got AB back healthy for the playoffs.

Well, we lost that game.

So...

[polamalubeast]

One more reason why the bye week is so important for the steelers.

[Patriot71]

The best way to recover from a torn calf muscle is by protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation (PRICE). If treated properly, it can take up to three weeks (http://www.physioroom.com/injuries/calf_and_shin/calf_strain_full.php) to heal Grade 1 calf pulls, four to six weeks to heal Grade 2 muscle strains, and three to four months to heal Grade 3 tears.

He's getting the best care so he should be good. I'm thinking he's likely a grade 2. He's a world class runner/athlete in top physical condition. He's going to heal much faster the an ordinary Joe. Four weeks should be good.

[StillCurtains]

When AB went down against the Taperiots, I stated that I didn’t care if we lost that game, as long as we got AB back healthy for the playoffs.

Well, we lost that game.

So...

I felt the same way!

[GoSlash27]

Coach T just said at the press conference that AB is coming along well. If we were playing this week, he'd have him characterized as "questionable".

[Fire Goodell]

Coach T just said at the press conference that AB is coming along well. If we were playing this week, he'd have him characterized as "questionable".

Sounds like he'll be a go for the divisional round then. This bye week was huge.

[teegre]

Coach T just said at the press conference that AB is coming along well. If we were playing this week, he'd have him characterized as "questionable".

That’s good news (although, not great news).

IMO, I would begin the Division game with AB on the sidelines; go with JuJu, Bryant, Bell, & McDonald. Lots of runs (the Jaguars are not as good against the run anyway). After the first three drives, if the Steelers have the lead, keep AB on the sidelines; if the Steelers are behind/the offense is struggling, then you bring AB in.

In other words, save him for the AFCCG.

[Shoes]

That’s good news (although, not great news).

IMO, I would begin the Division game with AB on the sidelines; go with JuJu, Bryant, Bell, & McDonald. Lots of runs (the Jaguars are not as good against the run anyway). After the first three drives, if the Steelers have the lead, keep AB on the sidelines; if the Steelers are behind/the offense is struggling, then you bring AB in.

In other words, save him for the AFCCG.

Exactly!

[GBMelBlount]

Exactly!

The current situation is one of the main reasons we picked a receiver at 2.

We had to keep Ben loaded with weapons.

However, if Bell goes down then we could have serious problems.

[DesertSteel]

We can definitely win the d-round without AB. If the risk of re-injury was remote, I'd play him though. The good news about his layoff is that it also gave his toe time to heal.

[Mojouw]

That’s good news (although, not great news).

IMO, I would begin the Division game with AB on the sidelines; go with JuJu, Bryant, Bell, & McDonald. Lots of runs (the Jaguars are not as good against the run anyway). After the first three drives, if the Steelers have the lead, keep AB on the sidelines; if the Steelers are behind/the offense is struggling, then you bring AB in.

In other words, save him for the AFCCG.

I thought that they fixed that when they got Dareus from the Bills? They ended the year giving up 116 yards/game and where at 138 or so before the trade!

[polamalubeast]

If Brown is healthy and can contribute, which is possible, Brown needs to play, since it's a playoff game and the steelers need everyone who is healthy!

[teegre]

I thought that they fixed that when they got Dareus from the Bills? They ended the year giving up 116 yards/game and where at 138 or so before the trade!

Indeed. The Jaguars’ run defense has improved.

But, their pass defense is still better. That secondary is insane. Make sense?

[Count Steeler]

That’s good news (although, not great news).

IMO, I would begin the Division game with AB on the sidelines; go with JuJu, Bryant, Bell, & McDonald. Lots of runs (the Jaguars are not as good against the run anyway). After the first three drives, if the Steelers have the lead, keep AB on the sidelines; if the Steelers are behind/the offense is struggling, then you bring AB in.

In other words, save him for the AFCCG.

Put in DHB and wind sprint the secondary for a quarter.

[polamalubeast]

Teammates Say Antonio Brown ‘Wanted To Come Back To Practice’ Last Week, Had To Be Held Out


http://www.steelersdepot.com/2018/01/teammates-say-antonio-brown-wanted-come-back-practice-last-week-held/

[st33lersguy]

They need him against Jacksonville, don't hold him out if he can go

[Mojouw]

Indeed. The Jaguars’ run defense has improved.

But, their pass defense is still better. That secondary is insane. Make sense?

YUp! That whole defense is ludicrous. The weird part is, I still think Ben can put 350 yards and 3 scores on them. A few inches and a few blocks in the first meeting and that is what happens.

[Rotorhead]

I just read on Bleacher Report that Brown was catching passes, so it seems his progress is going well.

[teegre]

YUp! That whole defense is ludicrous. The weird part is, I still think Ben can put 350 yards and 3 scores on them. A few inches and a few blocks in the first meeting and that is what happens.

When BB is in sync with AB, no one can stop them.

Just ask Chris Harris.

[polamalubeast]

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[Psycho Ward 86]

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its a real joy to see the last 5 seconds of that video. i dont understand how he recovered so fast. i realize this fits the timeline of recovery for his injury but based on the videos of him on the treadmill and just trying to walk on the sidewalk it really didnt look good

[teegre]

Just don’t rush back.

My biggest fear is him reaggravating it.

[polamalubeast]

Just don’t rush back.

My biggest fear is him reaggravating it.

This is the playoffs....

[teegre]

This is the playoffs....

I understand that the Steelers need to win the Divisional game first... but, I’d rather have AB for the AFCCG than have him for “part” of the Divisional round.

[Shoes]

I understand that the Steelers need to win the Divisional game first... but, I’d rather have AB for the AFCCG than have him for “part” of the Divisional round.

That's how I see it also.

[st33lersguy]

They need AB for the divisional round. If he is able to play, he needs to play (especially if they play Jacksonville). Would be stupid if they held him out just because he might get injured again.

[Moose]

Just heard on the NFL Network that Brown is 100% and will play in next game !

[polamalubeast]

Just heard on the NFL Network that Brown is 100% and will play in next game !

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[GBMelBlount]

Hopefully having too many weapons (Bell, Brown, Bryant and JuJu Bee) to choose from won't overwhelm for Ben.

Barring injury, there is NO good excuse for putting up less than 30 points per game.

[polamalubeast]

Hopefully having too many weapons (Bell, Brown, Bryant and JuJu Bee) to choose from won't overwhelm for Ben.

Barring injury, there is NO good excuse for putting up less than 30 points per game.

The only thing that is important is to win the game .....

[teegre]

They need AB for the divisional round. If he is able to play, he needs to play (especially if they play Jacksonville). Would be stupid if they held him out just because he might get injured again.

See post: #14

[polamalubeast]

That’s good news (although, not great news).

IMO, I would begin the Division game with AB on the sidelines; go with JuJu, Bryant, Bell, & McDonald. Lots of runs (the Jaguars are not as good against the run anyway). After the first three drives, if the Steelers have the lead, keep AB on the sidelines; if the Steelers are behind/the offense is struggling, then you bring AB in.

In other words, save him for the AFCCG.

The Jaguars are much better against the run since the middle of the season

I do not want to wait for the steelers to play Brown when the steelers are in trouble, since it could be too late

The Steelers need to win, no matter it's against titans or jaguars ....

[teegre]

The Jaguars are much better against the run since the middle of the season

I do not want to wait for the steelers to play Brown when the steelers are in trouble, since it could be too late

The Steelers need to win, no matter it's against titans or jaguars ....

See post #20.

[polamalubeast]

Indeed. The Jaguars’ run defense has improved.

But, their pass defense is still better. That secondary is insane. Make sense?

This is for this reason why we need Antonio Brown!

[teegre]

This is for this reason why we need Antonio Brown!

QUESTION (and I’m serious):
Is anyone else besides Ian Rapoport reporting that AB is 100%?

Because, considering Rapoport’s track record, AB might actually be in a walking boot...

[polamalubeast]

QUESTION (and I’m serious):
Is anyone else besides Ian Rapoport reporting that AB is 100%?

Because, considering Rapoport’s track record, AB might actually be in a walking boot...

See post # 27

100%,I don't know but one thing is sure,Brown is not in a walking boot

[teegre]

See post # 27

100%,I don't know but one thing is sure,Brown is not in a walking boot

Running around in a park does not (necessarily) equate to being 100% healthy.

It’s a good sign, but...

[pczach]

QUESTION (and I’m serious):
Is anyone else besides Ian Rapoport reporting that AB is 100%?

Because, considering Rapoport’s track record, AB might actually be in a walking boot...


I don't claim to be a doctor, but it's hard to imagine that a player would be 100% after a few weeks with a partially torn anything.

[teegre]

I don't claim to be a doctor, but it's hard to imagine that a player would be 100% after a few weeks with a partially torn anything.

But... did you sleep in a Holiday Inn Express?

[pczach]

But... did you sleep in a Holiday Inn Express?


No, but I got shitfaced in one once!

[Hawkman]

No, but I got shitfaced in one once!

:rofl2:

[st33lersguy]

It's the playoffs and they are playing against the AFC's best defense. It's a case of shit or get off the pot. If he can play he needs to. If they rest him just because they want to save him for next week, there may not be a next week

[teegre]

Sooo...

Besides Ian Rapoport and/or Chad Ochocinco’s Instagram, does anyone else out there (i.e. a legitimate source) have an update on AB???

[SteelerFanInStl]

It's the playoffs and they are playing against the AFC's best defense. It's a case of shit or get off the pot. If he can play he needs to. If they rest him just because they want to save him for next week, there may not be a next week

I agree. There's no point in saving him for something that might not even happen. I'm sure that AB will want to play and will play.

[EzraTank]

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Can someone translate this to English, I don't speak street thug.

[AtlantaDan]

Can someone translate this to English, I don't speak street thug.

These were the "street thug" comments

"We out here, injury-free. God is good," Johnson said in a video posted Saturday on Instagram. "We called God. Back out here. (Brown) came to the shop. You get a flat tire, you come to the shop, you get the tire fixed. Where do you go? You go to the best feet ever."

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/steelers-antonio-brown-injury-recovery-chad-johnson-video-playoffs/19m179t29gf4r1voi4fb54mcex

I know you would post exactly the same comment if the recording of two white players was virtually inaudible due to a heavy wind

Maybe you should just follow a sport that fits your apparent demographic preference like hockey :rolleyes:

[EzraTank]

These were the "street thug" comments

"We out here, injury-free. God is good," Johnson said in a video posted Saturday on Instagram. "We called God. Back out here. (Brown) came to the shop. You get a flat tire, you come to the shop, you get the tire fixed. Where do you go? You go to the best feet ever."

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/steelers-antonio-brown-injury-recovery-chad-johnson-video-playoffs/19m179t29gf4r1voi4fb54mcex

I know you would post exactly the same comment if the recording of two white players was virtually inaudible due to a heavy wind

Maybe you should just follow a sport that fits your apparent demographic preference like hockey :rolleyes:

Oh chill out dude, I was kidding.

[Mojouw]

Oh chill out dude, I was kidding.

Nope. You said some ignorant shit and got called on it. It happens, lord knows we all make comments we would like to take back.

[86WARD]

These were the "street thug" comments

"We out here, injury-free. God is good," Johnson said in a video posted Saturday on Instagram. "We called God. Back out here. (Brown) came to the shop. You get a flat tire, you come to the shop, you get the tire fixed. Where do you go? You go to the best feet ever."

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/steelers-antonio-brown-injury-recovery-chad-johnson-video-playoffs/19m179t29gf4r1voi4fb54mcex

I know you would post exactly the same comment if the recording of two white players was virtually inaudible due to a heavy wind

Maybe you should just follow a sport that fits your apparent demographic preference like hockey :rolleyes:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180108/9577e95cef49927965d28f32454ef81e.jpg

[EzraTank]

It was a stupid comment and I apologize for it, I was kidding but it wasn't funny.

Ironically that 86Ward posted that picture because I'm a Flyers fan as well and love Simmonds.

[Mojouw]

It was a stupid comment and I apologize for it, I was kidding but it wasn't funny.

Ironically that 86Ward posted that picture because I'm a Flyers fan as well and love Simmonds.

Love the Flyers too. What do you realistically think their chances are this season? Playoffs? An actual run? Honestly haven't watched much, but the rebuilding looks pretty close to paying off.

[Shoes]

Amazing what a sensitive bunch we are. :chuckle:

[AtlantaDan]

Oh chill out dude, I was kidding.

Props for walking the comment back

I know how I have posted something and almost immediately wanted to reel it back in (e.g. - initially calling out AV for his role in the anthem fiasco in Chicago)

:drink:

[tube517]

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[EzraTank]

Love the Flyers too. What do you realistically think their chances are this season? Playoffs? An actual run? Honestly haven't watched much, but the rebuilding looks pretty close to paying off.

About as much as the Bills had at winning the Superbowl this year! ;)

[86WARD]

Brown officially back at practice today.

[Rotorhead]

Ray F from the Post-Gazette says Brown was back a practice today and said he looked very good. So I am thinking that is the best sign yet he will be ready to go come sunday.

[Hawkman]

Running around in a park does not (necessarily) equate to being 100% healthy.

It’s a good sign, but...

Are you officially happy about information?:chuckle:

[teegre]

Are you officially happy about information?:chuckle:

I’m still worried about a re-injury.

Yes, we have gotten more info from credible sources (thank you to everyone for that), but everything I see & read says that AB’s attitude is “It’s the playoffs; I gotta play” which is the right mentality, but it’s not AB saying “I feel great.”

Those are significantly different statements. (Make sense?)

[86WARD]

Tomlin isn’t the type of guy who would let that slide though...

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Even if AB is only 70%....does anybody think the Steelers will come out and say that before this weeks game? As much misinformation as you can send the other way, the better.

[teegre]

Even if AB is only 70%....does anybody think the Steelers will come out and say that before this weeks game? As much misinformation as you can send the other way, the better.


You weren’t here for this, but...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RiuE1rWnso&app=desktop

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

You weren’t here for this, but...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RiuE1rWnso&app=desktop
Wish I had been, as I always love Teddy KGB and the Oreo cookie! Great Movie!!

[Psycho Ward 86]

you guys are making me so paranoid

[DesertSteel]

Even if AB is only 70%....does anybody think the Steelers will come out and say that before this weeks game? As much misinformation as you can send the other way, the better.
Thing is that his turf toe is now probably 100% healed. So we may still have an AB standard product.

[polamalubeast]

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[Rotorhead]

I am less worried about AB now that Tuitt and Burns are injured . . .

[vasteeler]

I am less worried about AB now that Tuitt and Burns are injured . . .

I heard about Burns. What's wrong with Tuitt?

[43Hitman]

I heard about Burns. What's wrong with Tuitt?

Came out of today's practice with his arm in a sling. It's an elbow injury of some sort.

[Fire Goodell]

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We're talking bout practice, not the game. Not the game, that AB plays every one like its his last, we talkin' bout practice man.

[43Hitman]

We're talking bout practice, not the game. Not the game, that AB plays every one like its his last, we talkin' bout practice man.

AI is that you? I didn't know you were a Steelers fan!

[Lady Steel]

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[teegre]

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Chills

[Moose]

Come on guys.....this IS THE PLAYOFFS!!! Let's not freak ourselves out. If you can walk and contribute you will play. There is NO next game unless you win. If the game turns into a route in our favor, then yes you can pull and rest certain player's.....but you have to get to that point first. PLAY TO WIN !! AB will be out there, and anyone else that it 'hurting'....shoot 'em up and put 'em out like the old days. LOL

[AtlantaDan]

Ruh-roh

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Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is expected to be a game-time decision, a source told PFT, as Brown’s calf injury remains an issue.

https://apple.news/A2aP3STkOQn6Cku4wRgau7Q

[Mach1]

Antonio Brown's calf is good to go. His immune system? Not so much.

The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver was sent home from practice Friday with an illness, coach Mike Tomlin told reporters. A source close to situation described Brown's illness to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero as an intestinal issue.

Tomlin added that Brown has "looked really good" this week in his return from a calf injury and said the move to send him home was strictly to avoid getting other teammates sick.

Brown is officially listed as questionable with both the illness and calf injury, but he's expected to play.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000905606/article/steelers-send-antonio-brown-illness-home-from-practice

[Hawkman]

Antonio Brown's calf is good to go. His immune system? Not so much.

The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver was sent home from practice Friday with an illness, coach Mike Tomlin told reporters. A source close to situation described Brown's illness to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero as an intestinal issue.

Tomlin added that Brown has "looked really good" this week in his return from a calf injury and said the move to send him home was strictly to avoid getting other teammates sick.

Brown is officially listed as questionable with both the illness and calf injury, but he's expected to play.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000905606/article/steelers-send-antonio-brown-illness-home-from-practice


He was at walk through this morning and looked fine.

[teegre]

Antonio Brown's calf is good to go. His immune system? Not so much.

The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver was sent home from practice Friday with an illness, coach Mike Tomlin told reporters. A source close to situation described Brown's illness to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero as an intestinal issue.

Tomlin added that Brown has "looked really good" this week in his return from a calf injury and said the move to send him home was strictly to avoid getting other teammates sick.

Brown is officially listed as questionable with both the illness and calf injury, but he's expected to play.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000905606/article/steelers-send-antonio-brown-illness-home-from-practice


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7l6jg4Hlog&app=desktop

[steelreserve]

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

[Mach1]

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[stillers4me]

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[Fire Goodell]

AB is gonna play, make no doubt about it

[Mojouw]

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What can brown do to you?

[Hawkman]

Maybe he should wear a Depends....just in case.

[stillers4me]

Maybe he should wear a Depends....just in case.I'm sure the guys in the medical tent would appreciate that. :chuckle:

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[cubanstogie]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22086933/antonio-brown-pittsburgh-steelers-likely-give-go-injured-calf
Starting to think AB won’t be playing. Shoes was a prophet when he said we will need Martavis.

[GBMelBlount]

Maybe he should wear a Depends....just in case.

Funny you should say that.

My wife and I went to see the "The Commuter" this afternoon.

She was sitting on my right and the popcorn she was eating smelled delicous.

After a few minutes her "popcorn" seemed to smell like "shit" to me, however I assumed it was my imagination.

After the movie, as we were leaving, I asked my wife if she noticed any unusual smells beyond the popcorn during the move.

She admitted that she also noticed there was a nasty stench at on point.

Well, knowing that my shit does not stink and that my wife would have admitted to it, we came to the conclusion that the very elderly lady on my left had an "episode" in her depends while keeping a poker face the entire time.

Damn card shark.

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[Lady Steel]

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@steelreserve is probably collecting Antonio's poo as we speak. :lol:

[SteelerFanInStl]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22086933/antonio-brown-pittsburgh-steelers-likely-give-go-injured-calf
Starting to think AB won’t be playing. Shoes was a prophet when he said we will need Martavis.

He's going to play. Everyone has said all week that they expect him to play.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

@steelreserve is probably collecting Antonio's poo as we speak. :lol: Lol.