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freddyg12 · 06-11-2009, 09:52 AM

Pro athletes have access to the best doctors & as fans we've grown accustomed to hearing a timetable for a player's return, and 90% of the time, those projections are pretty accurate. Sometimes though, these things can't be predicted as easily as we'd like.

Is it a big deal if it's 9-10 weeks instead of 6-8? I actually don't think so, in fact it might be a blessing in disguise if he comes back fully healed later in the season as that increases the chance he'll be playing in Dec.

I don't think it was a big deal for buckhalter to leave either. He's an avg. back & the rookie should be an upgrade once he learns their pass pro scheme.

This is an interesting year for the Iggles. They made some moves that indicate they want to win now, yet they didn't go after a vet wr & instead drafted Maclin. Since Reid & McNabb have been there, you can never truly count them out. I've been waiting for a turning point w/them when they'll fall & have to rebuild, but aside from a couple off years it really hasn't happened. I don't know if they'll be in the playoffs, but I would bet they'll beat some div. teams including the skins.

06-11-2009, 09:52 AM	#33
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Brian Westbrook Possibly Out Until Week One Pro athletes have access to the best doctors & as fans we've grown accustomed to hearing a timetable for a player's return, and 90% of the time, those projections are pretty accurate. Sometimes though, these things can't be predicted as easily as we'd like. Is it a big deal if it's 9-10 weeks instead of 6-8? I actually don't think so, in fact it might be a blessing in disguise if he comes back fully healed later in the season as that increases the chance he'll be playing in Dec. I don't think it was a big deal for buckhalter to leave either. He's an avg. back & the rookie should be an upgrade once he learns their pass pro scheme. This is an interesting year for the Iggles. They made some moves that indicate they want to win now, yet they didn't go after a vet wr & instead drafted Maclin. Since Reid & McNabb have been there, you can never truly count them out. I've been waiting for a turning point w/them when they'll fall & have to rebuild, but aside from a couple off years it really hasn't happened. I don't know if they'll be in the playoffs, but I would bet they'll beat some div. teams including the skins.