billsfreak Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just read that he hyperextended the same knee that caused him to miss his entire rookie season. I sure hope not, but starting to look like this kid might be one of the many that come into the league with so much promise but can't stay healthy enough to accomplish much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It's definitely too early to judge. Yes he got hurt last year, and I heard he suffered a hyper-extension. He may well be out two days or two weeks (who knows), but it's way too early in his career to label him. I don't think he was carted off the field, so this is likely nothing, or close to nothing... (fingers crossed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just read that he hyperextended the same knee that caused him to miss his entire rookie season. I sure hope not, but starting to look like this kid might be one of the many that come into the league with so much promise but can't stay healthy enough to accomplish much. The untold story here is that when Easley had his knee scoped, he had to go to his 2nd option as a surgeon because the 1st guy was too expensive. In other words, Ralph is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 The untold story here is that when Easley had his knee scoped, he had to go to his 2nd option as a surgeon because the 1st guy was too expensive. In other words, Ralph is cheap. HAHA good way to start the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just read that he hyperextended the same knee that caused him to miss his entire rookie season. I sure hope not, but starting to look like this kid might be one of the many that come into the league with so much promise but can't stay healthy enough to accomplish much. While he may turn into a decent WR, lets not get carried away. This wasn't Andre Johnson tearing up his knee in his first NFL training camp. It was a 4th round pick from UConn. I'm always amazed at the hype that is given to guys who have yet to do anything at the NFL level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 While he may turn into a decent WR, lets not get carried away. This wasn't Andre Johnson tearing up his knee in his first NFL training camp. It was a 4th round pick from UConn. I'm always amazed at the hype that is given to guys who have yet to do anything at the NFL level. I never said he was Andre Johnson (and who is?), or did I hype him up, all I was saying was he had a chance to do something this year on a below average team and this may be a recurring injury. Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed and read too much into my original post? Hype is what alot of people on here were doing when they drafted Jasper in the 7th round, but you need to go back to bed and get the rest of your sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) I never said he was Andre Johnson (and who is?), or did I hype him up, all I was saying was he had a chance to do something this year on a below average team and this may be a recurring injury. Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed and read too much into my original post? Hype is what alot of people on here were doing when they drafted Jasper in the 7th round, but you need to go back to bed and get the rest of your sleep. I was responding to your "he has so much promise" statement, and how it is so common for guys who have done ABSOLUTELY NOTHING on an NFL field to be over-hyped here(Jasper included). Nothing more, nothing less. Just because someone disagrees with something your post is no reason to get all bent out of shape. Edited August 1, 2011 by LabattBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) The untold story here is that when Easley had his knee scoped, he had to go to his 2nd option as a surgeon because the 1st guy was too expensive. In other words, Ralph is cheap. That guy who does his work in the alley with a butter knife? While he may turn into a decent WR, lets not get carried away. This wasn't Andre Johnson tearing up his knee in his first NFL training camp. It was a 4th round pick from UConn. I'm always amazed at the hype that is given to guys who have yet to do anything at the NFL level. His "hype" is based on how he looked in his first camp. He definitely opened some eyes. That doesn't make him Jerry Rice but let's not write him off completely either. They all start out unknowns. PTR Edited August 1, 2011 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just read that he hyperextended the same knee that caused him to miss his entire rookie season. I sure hope not, but starting to look like this kid might be one of the many that come into the league with so much promise but can't stay healthy enough to accomplish much. Ugh. I'm actually okay with the depth we have at WR (Johnson, Evans, Parrish, and Nelson are a good top-4, with Brad Smith figuring in somewhere), so I say we don't rush him back, and let him get 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) That guy who does his work in the alley with a butter knife? His "hype" is based on how he looked in his first camp. He definitely opened some eyes. That doesn't make him Jerry Rice but let's not write him off completely either. They all start out unknowns. PTR I am not writing him off(see my 1st post stating that he may still become a decent WR). As far as last year goes, he was hurt so early in camp, I don't know how anyone can form an opinion on him. Did he even play in a preseason game before getting hurt? Edited August 1, 2011 by LabattBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 His "hype" is based on how he looked in his first camp. He definitely opened some eyes. With all due respect, Promo, Easley had just three days of camp last year before his injury. About the equivalent of what Jasper's had this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just read that he hyperextended the same knee that caused him to miss his entire rookie season. I sure hope not, but starting to look like this kid might be one of the many that come into the league with so much promise but can't stay healthy enough to accomplish much. It's pretty common to hyperextend or tweak a knee when coming off of a serious knee injury. You just can't do anything for a long period of time and it weakens other areas of the knee as well as the hamstring. It sounds as though it's pretty minor and nothing to be too concerned with at the moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 With all due respect, Promo, Easley had just three days of camp last year before his injury. About the equivalent of what Jasper's had this year... He had a summer of OTA's as well (unlike this year). I think that's where people gained their opinions on his potential. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 I was responding to your "he has so much promise" statement, and how it is so common for guys who have done ABSOLUTELY NOTHING on an NFL field to be over-hyped here(Jasper included). Nothing more, nothing less. Just because someone disagrees with something your post is no reason to get all bent out of shape. Not bent out of shape because of your "amazement" just "amazed" at your ability to exagerate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Another Seinfeld thread about nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Damn, we are an argumentive bunch, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 He had a summer of OTA's as well (unlike this year). I think that's where people gained their opinions on his potential. PTR He also had some of the practices with the other players during the lockout in which several of the players there gave high praise of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 So... another draft bust? We're on a roll! (But seriously, I hope he heals and makes some plays for us.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Damn, we are an argumentive bunch, huh? what makes you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko12010 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I went to UConn same time as Easley. No one's trying to say that they "expect" him to be the next super star WR but he definitely has all the physical tools and the work ethic to do so at some point.....but again like others have pointed out essentially that's the M.O. of every guy who gets to the NFL level anyway. So let's all just hope he stays healthy and is a quick learner. He was worth the 4th rd pick and its not like we are in desperate need of another WR our corps is very young and solid. But Easley is the build and has the ability to be a true #1 force! Eric Moulds-like build and speed. Does that mean anything at this point? No, lol. We are all just hoping that we find the guy who will eventually take over for Evans. We are in no rush so lets be happy! Our front office has actually been very good at getting young wideout talent. Easley could be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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