Patrick Duffy Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 He is not durable enough to play more then 10 games completely healthy I am willing to bet you on that.... That's why it's great that we have Mr Touchdown Mike. Who IMO could start on a number of rosters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 add a WR & RT = click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 ....it's a helluva grind.......Shaun Alexander, Larry Johnson, Jamal Anderson, etc all took a beating........Sanders was smart and got out after 10 years....look at the great Earl Campbell, barely shuffling along at age 61.......... yeah,they get pretty "punch drunk" after a while. It's a brutal position to play,no doubt. Somehow tho,the great ones manage to persevere by avoiding big hits. Some great backs have played into their 30's while being heavily involved in their respected offenses. I think Shady is on that level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) yeah,they get pretty "punch drunk" after a while. It's a brutal position to play,no doubt. Somehow tho,the great ones manage to persevere by avoiding big hits. Some great backs have played into their 30's while being heavily involved in their respected offenses. I think Shady is on that level .....although not an elite back, I think FredEx played his cards wisely and prolonged his career due to "low mileage" while still being effective gamer.............. Edited March 12, 2017 by OldTimeAFLGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 .....although not an elite back, I think FredEx played his cards wisely and prolonged his career due to "low mileage" while still being effective gamer.............. Yes he did,and he averaged more than 10 games a year too...I'd have to assume Shady can continue without any durability issues.He's proven it in his career. Now,being pulled in the fourth,for whatever reason is not an indictment on his health,rather a coaches decision based on situation. I'm not worried about his health.Or his availability /durability to exceed ten games a season.just my opinion of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Yes he did,and he averaged more than 10 games a year too...I'd have to assume Shady can continue without any durability issues.He's proven it in his career. Now,being pulled in the fourth,for whatever reason is not an indictment on his health,rather a coaches decision based on situation. I'm not worried about his health.Or his availability /durability to exceed ten games a season.just my opinion of course It sucks but seems like TC is where we see a lot of the big injuries to start with. Get all excited about TC starting and next thing you know we have lost a starter for a month or 2, sometimes the whole year. It happens to every team I know, but that's why depth is sooooo very important. Hopefully we can make it through TC without any big or major injuries and get off to a good start to the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 It sucks but seems like TC is where we see a lot of the big injuries to start with. Get all excited about TC starting and next thing you know we have lost a starter for a month or 2, sometimes the whole year. It happens to every team I know, but that's why depth is sooooo very important. Hopefully we can make it through TC without any big or major injuries and get off to a good start to the season. I think we're overdue for a fair shake from the injury Gods lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I think we're overdue for a fair shake from the injury Gods lol I sure as hell hope so. We are over due for a lot of things lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Amen! I really like what McDermitt has been doing and have cautious optimism. I have a much better vibe than when the clown arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I sure as hell hope so. We are over due for a lot of things lol Truth! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Are you saying he won't play in more than 10 games? If so, what do you want to lose, er, bet? Or are you saying that he'll be on the injury report for at least 6 games? And if so, who cares, as long as he produces? this is what I am saying http://sportsinjurypredictor.com/injury-predictor/player/9317 So...again...what are you trying to say? So you expect him to miss more than 6 games or merely that he'll appear on the injury report? Chris Gragg? His contract expired and even if he came back, he's neither a solid blocker nor a deep threat (if TT could stand in the pocket long enough). McCoy is the wrong back for this offense, which needs one cut types to be decisive. Not someone who dances and will more frequently take losses. If Gillislee is here next season I would expect him to get about as many carries as McCoy. Besides, McCoy has 8 seasons of wear and tear on him and after all, how many backs at 29 are running for 1000+ yards? Just because they were successful last year running the ball doesn't mean it'll occur this year. Players age, schemes change, and defensives adapt to what you're doing. At the same time, they have the element of surprise because this offensive side hasn't run Dennison's offense. I just see them using McCoy differently to the point his production will drop. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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