Question About Josh Allen’s Elbow

[Steve32994]

Let’s have a discussion about Josh Allen’s elbow and whether we should be concerned at all moving forward.

 

As of now, all we know is that he left the practice field for 20min or so a couple weeks back to get “Stretched out” and then he returned to practice and resumed his normal activities after that. Since then we have been told that there are no issues and that everything is fine, which includes fully practicing and practicing well.

 

What I have noticed though is that since Josh was removed from practice he has exclusively practiced with a white long sleeved shirt, effectively not showing us his elbow at all. He played the Red & Blue scrimmage with short sleeves which was right before the incident the next Monday. Let’s remember last year, as soon as Josh hurt his elbow against the Jets, he played with a long sleeve shirt in every single game after that because he was wearing a brace. It doesn’t appear during practice that he’s wearing anything under the sleeve, but why has he’s been wearing long sleeves when it’s been 80 degrees out? He’s never done that in the past. He barely ever wore long sleeves during the previously 4.5 seasons in his career.
 

Just wondering….Sorry to be negative but it’s a legit concern for me

 

 

[teef]

was kim pegula really at that practice?

[cle23]

Could be just to keep everything loosened up, like MLB pitchers do.  Throwing a football isn't a "natural" motion, and it can be hard on your joints, ligaments, and muscles.  

[BuffaloBillyG]

Based solely off the off season rumor market, if any body part of Josh Allen's causes the Bills anguish this year...it won't be his elbow.

[Steve32994]

4 minutes ago, cle23 said:

Could be just to keep everything loosened up, like MLB pitchers do.  Throwing a football isn't a "natural" motion, and it can be hard on your joints, ligaments, and muscles.  

Even if that’s the case, why wear long sleeves exclusively? Could the elbow be taped and he doesn’t want people to see?

[BillsFanNC]

 

[Franco_92]

He's going to be getting stretch work done more and more often as he gets older, get used to it. They are taking care of him to preserve him as long as possible. I do not believe he did anything to his elbow, though I don't know for sure 

[Heitz]

15 minutes ago, Steve32994 said:

Since then we have been told that there are no issues and that everything is fine, which includes fully practicing and practicing well.

 

So obviously need a thread speculating on what is ACTUALLY wrong! 🤔  🤣 

[Steve32994]

5 minutes ago, Heitz said:

 

So obviously need a thread speculating on what is ACTUALLY wrong! 🤔  🤣 

The question is why he’s only wearing long sleeve shirts now to practice which he’s never done in the past. Clearly it doesn’t appear anything is wrong based on visual evidence but I’m concerned for lingering issues during the season

Edited August 16, 2023 by Steve32994

[Doc]

He's trying to cover up the "I ❤️ Brittany" tattoo he got...

[WotAGuy]

Need some stem cell replacement from Nolan Ryan. That’ll fix it. 

[PBF81]

Seems OK so far though.  We haven't heard anything about his short game being a problem.  

 

No need to worry until we need to worry.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[eball]

20 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said:

 

 

Maybe it's just me, but his elbow looks sore in that video.

 

[Your Brown Eye]

22 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

Based solely off the off season rumor market, if any body part of Josh Allen's causes the Bills anguish this year...it won't be his elbow.

 

[Augie]

5 minutes ago, eball said:

 

Maybe it's just me, but his elbow looks sore in that video.

 

 

Maybe it’s not a medical thread as much as a fashion thread?  🤷‍♂️

[scuba guy]

If he is getting stint done on his elbow and surrounding area you would see the red marks on his arm.

 

And also there is a tool you can use to soften the area and it makes red circles 🔴. 

 

My thoughts are he is wearing the long shirt so you do not see those marks.

 

Basically the are doing work in that area and they are not showing it.

[BADOLBILZ]

30 minutes ago, Steve32994 said:

Let’s have a discussion about Josh Allen’s elbow and whether we should be concerned at all moving forward.

 

As of now, all we know is that he left the practice field for 20min or so a couple weeks back to get “Stretched out” and then he returned to practice and resumed his normal activities after that. Since then we have been told that there are no issues and that everything is fine, which includes fully practicing and practicing well.

 

What I have noticed though is that since Josh was removed from practice he has exclusively practiced with a white long sleeved shirt, effectively not showing us his elbow at all. He played the Red & Blue scrimmage with short sleeves which was right before the incident the next Monday. Let’s remember last year, as soon as Josh hurt his elbow against the Jets, he played with a long sleeve shirt in every single game after that because he was wearing a brace. It doesn’t appear during practice that he’s wearing anything under the sleeve, but why has he’s been wearing long sleeves when it’s been 80 degrees out? He’s never done that in the past. He barely ever wore long sleeves during the previously 4.5 seasons in his career.
 

Just wondering….Sorry to be negative but it’s a legit concern for me

 

 

 

 

Considering the history of sprained elbows he probably should wear a compression sleeve all the time anyway.  I think fans should assume that his arm strength will diminish over time like most QB's not named Brady/Rodgers.   Because he takes a ton of hits and has had more shoulder/collarbone/elbow injuries than you'd like to see.   That stuff is likely to add up.   Until he starts getting committed to self preservation/longevity at a level like Brady or even Rodgers I'm not going to be penciling him in as QB1 in 2033.

[Beast]

47 minutes ago, Steve32994 said:

Let’s have a discussion about Josh Allen’s elbow and whether we should be concerned at all moving forward.

 

As of now, all we know is that he left the practice field for 20min or so a couple weeks back to get “Stretched out” and then he returned to practice and resumed his normal activities after that. Since then we have been told that there are no issues and that everything is fine, which includes fully practicing and practicing well.

 

What I have noticed though is that since Josh was removed from practice he has exclusively practiced with a white long sleeved shirt, effectively not showing us his elbow at all. He played the Red & Blue scrimmage with short sleeves which was right before the incident the next Monday. Let’s remember last year, as soon as Josh hurt his elbow against the Jets, he played with a long sleeve shirt in every single game after that because he was wearing a brace. It doesn’t appear during practice that he’s wearing anything under the sleeve, but why has he’s been wearing long sleeves when it’s been 80 degrees out? He’s never done that in the past. He barely ever wore long sleeves during the previously 4.5 seasons in his career.
 

Just wondering….Sorry to be negative but it’s a legit concern for me

 

 

I can dig up photos of Allen wearing long sleeves in hot weather dating years back.

 

In fact, here’s one from a home Cincinnati pre-season game many years ago.

 

 

 

 

[Beck Water]

23 minutes ago, Steve32994 said:

The question is why he’s only wearing long sleeve shirts now to practice which he’s never done in the past. Clearly it doesn’t appear anything is wrong based on visual evidence but I’m concerned for lingering issues during the season

 

Imagine being Josh Allen and having every single decision you make micro-analyzed.  Maybe he wants to practice his sliding and doesn't want turf burns on his elbows. 🩹 Or maybe he's hiding track marks 🤦‍♂️ 

 

Or maybe he's cold.  Josh has actually worn long sleeve shirts to practice a fair bit.  68 in Orchard Park right now, can feel chilly when you exercise then stop.

 

 

[Gregg]

20 minutes ago, eball said:

 

Maybe it's just me, but his elbow looks sore in that video.

 

Let's ask the doctor.