Springs

Duffman003 · 10-05-2006, 07:10 PM

The Washington Post said this about Shawn, "Gibbs said Springs's status remains unchanged. Springs hasn't played since the first preseason game Aug. 13 because of an abdominal tear. He has sounded alternately pessimistic and hopeful about his prospects. Yesterday, Springs was dour. "I want to see the statistics of guys who had a sports hernia and came back the same season," he said"

Does this mean he may be out the whole year? In the ESPN magazine I have it talked about how serious a sports hernia is and that he will not be the same.... if we lose him for the year we will need our backups to do a lot better or we will have a much less of a chance to make the playoffs in my opinion.

Mc2guy · 10-05-2006, 07:20 PM

I read this and thought the exact same thing. If what Springs had surgery on was a sports hernia (which I can't recall if it was labeled that or not) then I am surprised they even attempted to get him ready to return to the team this year. The groin strain that he incurred after the fact appeared unrelated, but now it sounds like the original injury is what is keeping him off the field.

At this point, do we consider using what little trade bait available to us (Duckett, Patten, etc) and look to make a deal for a serviceable corner? By serviceable I mean signficantly better than Mike "The worst player in the NFL to actually get playing time each week" Rumph. The thought of playing Indy, the Giants (again), Eagles et al without a decent corner is frightening. We literally might turn into the Chiefs, having to score 35 a game just to stay competitive.:tongue

Oakland Red · 10-05-2006, 07:27 PM

Having Springs back even at 80% can help a lot I think, he is so good. However, just like it has taken time for the offense to gradually learn Saunders' offense, the secondary with Wright, Rumph, Archuleta, and even Rogers as a young second year player have a lot to learn with Williams' defense.

I think they will get it together and start to perform at a much higher level as the season comes along.

ArtMonkDrillz · 10-05-2006, 07:32 PM

If it was really a sports hernia I doubt they would have worked him out a few weeks ago. Remember, he reinjured himself trying to get back on the field early.

hesscl34 · 10-05-2006, 10:20 PM

This just makes me sad...

Rogers really needs to improve his game.

GhettoDogAllStars · 10-05-2006, 10:28 PM

it will definitely be a challenge for GW and the defense, if springs cannot return this season.

However, I think kenny wright will come around ... he had a pick last game, didn't he?

hesscl34 · 10-05-2006, 10:32 PM

he did... well, he made it happen anyway....

GoSkins! · 10-05-2006, 10:42 PM

I think at least we will have to stop thinking about having Springs back before the bye week. Sucks, but injuries happen. The loss of Springs is made much worse by the lose of Prioleau. Having a coverage safety would have helped a lot on passing downs.

In any event, Williams will find a way to improve the defense. Now they have to find a way to make things work with the guys on the field. They did look better the last 2 weeks. This reminds me of last years run defense at the beginning of the season.

saden1 · 10-05-2006, 11:27 PM

I'd rather not have Springs come back only to get hurt again. It hurts not having him on the field but I think it is for the best if he came back 100%.

Mc2guy · 10-06-2006, 12:06 AM

My fear is that Springs, as he is hinting at with some of his comments, may not be ready to come back this season. Without a strong cover corner to compliment Rogers (who still has a lot of work to do) we will continue to be vunerable to the deep passing game.

I guess we'll find out soon enough, but I am nervous that the D isn't going to get back to 2004/5 levels without him. Without a top 10 quality defense we won't get far in the post season (assuming we make it). Obviously he isn't the only reason the D isn't living up to expectations, but he certainly is proving to be a lynchpin, same as CP on the offense.

MTK · 10-06-2006, 12:09 AM

For now we're going to have to make do and hope Springs can get back at some point.

I said it not too long ago that I had a bad feeling he won't be back this year... I'm really hoping that's not the case.

dmek25 · 10-06-2006, 12:26 AM

this really surprises me because at the time of the injury, which was during the preseason, the original diagnosis was 2- 4 weeks.this is at least week 5

SmootSmack · 10-06-2006, 01:00 AM

I've added a poll

That Guy · 10-06-2006, 02:25 AM

i think it drags on like the barrow thing did. or the lavar thing. springs was relatively cheap because he's missed a lot of games with injuries. surprise, he's hurt

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dmek25 · 10-06-2006, 07:42 AM

yeah, wasnt he pretty much hurt, off and on, his whole time in the league?

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Within 4 Weeks	39	59.09%
Within 5-8 weeks	12	18.18%
Out for Season	15	22.73%
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10-05-2006, 07:10 PM	#1
Duffman003 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 602	Springs The Washington Post said this about Shawn, "Gibbs said Springs's status remains unchanged. Springs hasn't played since the first preseason game Aug. 13 because of an abdominal tear. He has sounded alternately pessimistic and hopeful about his prospects. Yesterday, Springs was dour. "I want to see the statistics of guys who had a sports hernia and came back the same season," he said" Does this mean he may be out the whole year? In the ESPN magazine I have it talked about how serious a sports hernia is and that he will not be the same.... if we lose him for the year we will need our backups to do a lot better or we will have a much less of a chance to make the playoffs in my opinion. __________________ give me food, feed me lunch 'you want water?', B#### give me punch - D12

10-05-2006, 07:20 PM	#2
Mc2guy Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Burke, VA Age: 47 Posts: 287	Re: Springs I read this and thought the exact same thing. If what Springs had surgery on was a sports hernia (which I can't recall if it was labeled that or not) then I am surprised they even attempted to get him ready to return to the team this year. The groin strain that he incurred after the fact appeared unrelated, but now it sounds like the original injury is what is keeping him off the field. At this point, do we consider using what little trade bait available to us (Duckett, Patten, etc) and look to make a deal for a serviceable corner? By serviceable I mean signficantly better than Mike "The worst player in the NFL to actually get playing time each week" Rumph. The thought of playing Indy, the Giants (again), Eagles et al without a decent corner is frightening. We literally might turn into the Chiefs, having to score 35 a game just to stay competitive.:tongue

10-05-2006, 07:27 PM	#3
Oakland Red Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oakland, Calif. Posts: 268	Re: Springs Having Springs back even at 80% can help a lot I think, he is so good. However, just like it has taken time for the offense to gradually learn Saunders' offense, the secondary with Wright, Rumph, Archuleta, and even Rogers as a young second year player have a lot to learn with Williams' defense. I think they will get it together and start to perform at a much higher level as the season comes along.

10-05-2006, 07:32 PM	#4
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Springs If it was really a sports hernia I doubt they would have worked him out a few weeks ago. Remember, he reinjured himself trying to get back on the field early. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

10-05-2006, 10:20 PM	#5
hesscl34 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,782	Re: Springs This just makes me sad... Rogers really needs to improve his game.

10-05-2006, 10:28 PM	#6
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 42 Posts: 2,762	Re: Springs it will definitely be a challenge for GW and the defense, if springs cannot return this season. However, I think kenny wright will come around ... he had a pick last game, didn't he?

10-05-2006, 10:32 PM	#7
hesscl34 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,782	Re: Springs he did... well, he made it happen anyway....

10-05-2006, 10:42 PM	#8
GoSkins! The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yorktown, Va Age: 55 Posts: 1,587	Re: Springs I think at least we will have to stop thinking about having Springs back before the bye week. Sucks, but injuries happen. The loss of Springs is made much worse by the lose of Prioleau. Having a coverage safety would have helped a lot on passing downs. In any event, Williams will find a way to improve the defense. Now they have to find a way to make things work with the guys on the field. They did look better the last 2 weeks. This reminds me of last years run defense at the beginning of the season. __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. A. Einstien

10-05-2006, 11:27 PM	#9
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Springs I'd rather not have Springs come back only to get hurt again. It hurts not having him on the field but I think it is for the best if he came back 100%. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

10-06-2006, 12:06 AM	#10
Mc2guy Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Burke, VA Age: 47 Posts: 287	Re: Springs My fear is that Springs, as he is hinting at with some of his comments, may not be ready to come back this season. Without a strong cover corner to compliment Rogers (who still has a lot of work to do) we will continue to be vunerable to the deep passing game. I guess we'll find out soon enough, but I am nervous that the D isn't going to get back to 2004/5 levels without him. Without a top 10 quality defense we won't get far in the post season (assuming we make it). Obviously he isn't the only reason the D isn't living up to expectations, but he certainly is proving to be a lynchpin, same as CP on the offense.

10-06-2006, 12:09 AM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Re: Springs For now we're going to have to make do and hope Springs can get back at some point. I said it not too long ago that I had a bad feeling he won't be back this year... I'm really hoping that's not the case. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-06-2006, 12:26 AM	#12
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Springs this really surprises me because at the time of the injury, which was during the preseason, the original diagnosis was 2- 4 weeks.this is at least week 5 __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-06-2006, 01:00 AM	#13
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Springs I've added a poll __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-06-2006, 02:25 AM	#14
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Springs i think it drags on like the barrow thing did. or the lavar thing. springs was relatively cheap because he's missed a lot of games with injuries. surprise, he's hurt .

10-06-2006, 07:42 AM	#15
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Springs yeah, wasnt he pretty much hurt, off and on, his whole time in the league? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

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