Randy Thomas torn tricep (out 10-12 weeks)

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I can't resist the urge to take another shot at the NFL's roster rules.

This is a prime example. With injuries becoming more and more of a factor in what makes or breaks a team, there should be no big dilemma for teams in this situation. Allow Thomas to take the time he needs to get healthy, and let us bring someone else in. When he's back from injury -- let him play.

The same thing happened to us in 2005. WR David Patten got hurt, but was ready to go by season's end just in time for the playoffs, but since we had to place him on injured reserve, we were stuck with the likes of Taylor Jacobs and Jimmy Farris.

Why won't the NFL change this absurd rule?

I agree. Each team should be allowed say two exemptions for injured players expected to return. This would allow teams to deal with injuies like this without allowing them to stockpile talent.

In thinking more about this situation, I think we should keep Thomas on the roster (assuming he has successful surgery and can return in 10 or 12 weeks), cut Bodiford, and sign another guard for depth.

I thought the Redskins were being overly hopeful about him returning, but apparently after the surgery he will be near 100% once the healing process is finished.

[BrudLee]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

I agree. Each team should be allowed say two exemptions for injured players expected to return. This would allow teams to deal with injuies like this without allowing them to stockpile talent.

In thinking more about this situation, I think we should keep Thomas on the roster (assuming he has successful surgery and can return in 10 or 12 weeks), cut Bodiford, and sign another guard for depth.

I thought the Redskins were being overly hopeful about him returning, but apparently after the surgery he will be near 100% once the healing process is finished.

The problem with this is that teams with a lot of money (say, us) could use a temporary spot to circumvent the salary cap.

From what I understand of Thomas' injury, he was undergoing surgery today. I think Schefter's timetable is wildly irresponsible considering he hasn't been opened up. I certainly hope it will be 10-12 weeks, but Greg Oden thought he was getting scoped earlier this week, too.