Redskins News & Notes Chapter 6

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I want the knee buckled up 100% and ready to go when he finally gets out there and takes hits. If that means he has to sit a while then so be it. Long term health of that knee is more important than anything at this point.

Yep, when it comes down to it, this is the most important. Plus its good to know we got a baller as a back up these days.

But I also agree RG3 will be pissed, but he needs to use it as motivation and recognize the overall plan.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I want the knee buckled up 100% and ready to go when he finally gets out there and takes hits. If that means he has to sit a while then so be it. Long term health of that knee is more important than anything at this point.

When speaking of knee injures and them healing buckled is a word to avoid. Just say'n.

[HailGreen28]

Originally Posted by mredskins

When speaking of knee injures and them healing buckled is a word to avoid. Just say'n.

Aww, we should all loosen up. Playing will be a snap this season! #reversekarma

I still think armoring up his knee like Barry Bond's elbow might be a good idea.

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by HailGreen28

I still think armoring up his knee like Barry Bond's elbow might be a good idea.

Tie an anvil to his arse while you're at it, that should stop him scrambling.

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[HailGreen28]

Originally Posted by RedskinRat

Tie an anvil to his arse while you're at it, that should stop him scrambling.

www. iseewhereyouaregoingwiththis.com/obvious. html

Good point. I'm just thinking RGIII isn't going to last at this rate. 1 bad concussion and two knee injuries requiring surgery in his first full offseason.... Maybe he can avoid concussions in the future. But the knee injury can happen at any time, including running with no contact. I don't think his knee is now any more resistant to get re-injured. (Not to mention material was taken from his other knee to help repair it.)

I know his worst hits have been on the scrambles and in the pocket, not the planned runs. And his speed helps protect himself. But protecting the knee would be worth RGIII being a little slower, going down before contact a little sooner. And even as just a pocket passer, RGIII is special. I'd rather have the great passer and decent runner for several years, than super-fast RGIII for a couple.

[scowan]

I think if RG3 is put on the PUP list next week he is going to initially be pissed. It will pass eventually, but he will be pissed none the less.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by scowan

I think if RG3 is put on the PUP list next week he is going to initially be pissed. It will pass eventually, but he will be pissed none the less.

I thought it was already, unofficially, put out that he's not going on the PUP list. Even if it wasn't, I don't see him on it.

[scowan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I thought it was already, unofficially, put out that he's not going on the PUP list. Even if it wasn't, I don't see him on it.

Well this was on CSNwashington.com this morning.
Report: RG3 could start camp on PUP | Comcast SportsNet Washington

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by scowan

Well this was on CSNwashington.com this morning.
Report: RG3 could start camp on PUP | Comcast SportsNet Washington

Ok. Not much in the way of definitive there. But ultimately, as the article says 1 or 2 weeks of PUP at the start of training camp isn't going to make or break his season.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Ok. Not much in the way of definitive there. But ultimately, as the article says 1 or 2 weeks of PUP at the start of training camp isn't going to make or break his season.

Not at all and if that's the "safer" route then by all means let's do it.

That way nobody can gripe about the team not having the player's best interests in mind.

[Daseal]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Ok. Not much in the way of definitive there. But ultimately, as the article says 1 or 2 weeks of PUP at the start of training camp isn't going to make or break his season.

What is the advantage of putting him on Active PUP though? Once that happens we can't PUP him later in the season, if necessary. Can't we just keep him active and not have him work out? We'll have to get to 53 eventually and I think blowing the opportunity to PUP him during the season isn't worth having an extra RB in camp for a couple weeks. Perhaps I'm missing the advantage of the Active PUP during training camp.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by scowan

Well this was on CSNwashington.com this morning.
Report: RG3 could start camp on PUP | Comcast SportsNet Washington

RGIII had knee surgery on January 9th, just 6 month ago.
This is a no brainer... he is better off rehabbing and strengthening his knee in preparation of game 1, not the preseason.
He should not play in preseason game 1 and 2.... maybe not even play in game 3.
He can still get reps in practice with his teammates (no contact) and prepare just fine for the season.
This is a smart move.

[scowan]

One thing that will help for RG3 verses a guy like A. Peterson however is that even in camp QBs wear the yellow "don't touch me" jersey. A guy like Peterson basically gets hit every play as a RB. If RG3 gets hurt in camp it will be because he cut too hard and tore something or ran funny or something like that. It shouldn't be from a contact injury. If he passes his physical, I would probably let him practice, but just hold him out of preseason games (where the contact occurs)

[CultBrennan59]

PFT Preseason Power Rankings No. 11: Washington Redskins | ProFootballTalk

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

PFT Preseason Power Rankings No. 11: Washington Redskins | ProFootballTalk

Giants # 13 , Cowboys #14

....and the Eagles are never far behind , should be a good year in the NFC East.