CommonCents Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Sammy is serious about his preparation but looking at the reoccurrence rates of broken feet is alarming. Most if not all of those guys - football players and or basketball are all some of the most competitive guys around. Dez, Durant, Julio, Edelman, etc. I'm not saying Sammy is a slacker or doing dumb things on purpose to put himself at risk. I just have a hard time putting faith into our training staff knowing more than other teams. Dez wasn't cleared for 6 months after his second surgery. Edelman seems to be trending towards that time frame as well, around here they are still discussing the chance he misses a few weeks. Again, not bashing Sammy just very cautious with this staff and his health. He is all we have...no we don't need to wrap him in bubble wrap but if he does break it again people are going to remember him playing basketball months before playing football. From the hardwood to the PUP...don't have too hate it but I'd be hard pressed to find an honest man saying that's a smart idea.
What a Tuel Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Sammy is serious about his preparation but looking at the reoccurrence rates of broken feet is alarming. Most if not all of those guys - football players and or basketball are all some of the most competitive guys around. Dez, Durant, Julio, Edelman, etc. I'm not saying Sammy is a slacker or doing dumb things on purpose to put himself at risk. I just have a hard time putting faith into our training staff knowing more than other teams. Dez wasn't cleared for 6 months after his second surgery. Edelman seems to be trending towards that time frame as well, around here they are still discussing the chance he misses a few weeks. Again, not bashing Sammy just very cautious with this staff and his health. He is all we have...no we don't need to wrap him in bubble wrap but if he does break it again people are going to remember him playing basketball months before playing football. From the hardwood to the PUP...don't have too hate it but I'd be hard pressed to find an honest man saying that's a smart idea. He is going to be a major part of this season and it is scary to think about him being out, but critiquing what he is doing outside of practice is simply making wild judgements based on that fear with little information to back it up. Have to put our faith in Sammy, and the medical staff to know what's good for him. Otherwise you are wrapping him in bubble wrap based on your expectations for the season. We are desperate fans, but these players living their lives alongside working is a normal thing. I think we forget that sometimes. Now if it comes out that he was playing basketball against all medical advice, and to the detriment or further risk of his injury or re-injury, then sure critique his judgement, but we have no such evidence. I also believe Sammy wants to be a superstar in the NFL more than you want him to, and consider his judgement combined with the advice of expert medical staff to be greater than our fans fear that he is doing something dumb until proven otherwise.
CommonCents Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 He is going to be a major part of this season and it is scary to think about him being out, but critiquing what he is doing outside of practice is simply making wild judgements based on that fear with little information to back it up. Have to put our faith in Sammy, and the medical staff to know what's good for him. Otherwise you are wrapping him in bubble wrap based on your expectations for the season. We are desperate fans, but these players living their lives alongside working is a normal thing. I think we forget that sometimes. Now if it comes out that he was playing basketball against all medical advice, and to the detriment or further risk of his injury or re-injury, then sure critique his judgement, but we have no such evidence. I also believe Sammy wants to be a superstar in the NFL more than you want him to, and consider his judgement combined with the advice of expert medical staff to be greater than our fans fear that he is doing something dumb until proven otherwise. Fair enough, we have varying opinions on the optics and potential risks. I'm not as sold on the training staff at this point, the injury has been hush hush but the timeframe sure fits the guidelines of a Jones Fracture. As you said we can't "prove" it but if he does break it again you know stuff like this is going to cross everyone's mind. If he is not healthy enough to practice he shouldn't be on a court. Is it 100 percent or not? He can play a pick up game of hoops but isn't physically fit to practice. PUP- physically unable to perform when it comes to football, but he is able to perform on the basketball court? That sounds like a very fine line to be walking when a doctor issues his restrictions. Cheers to hoping that foot is 100%! Remember Sammy you can play hoops it's no risk on your foot unless you jump really high, just jump with a medium amount of force. Yiiiiikes.
26CornerBlitz Posted July 30, 2016 Author Posted July 30, 2016 @AdamBenigni #Bills Sammy Watkins on PUP takes field here at SJF @wgrz
Beerball Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 This thread has run its course. With TC starting we have our answer & I'm sure a new Watkins thread will be started soon.
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