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Crabtree -- torn Achilles? (1 Viewer)
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ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
### #### it. Just traded for him.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
@ProFootballTalk: Report: Michael Crabtree suffers torn Achilles during team workout http://t.co/S5syt52fsa
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
mad sweeney
Footballguy
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Haha that's exactly what I did in a league in the Romo/Kaep situation.
Area51Inhabitant
Footballguy
The guy I'm bumping up in this situation is Vernon Davis. If Davis can return to being the primary pass catching weapon in this offense then Kaep might not take as big a fall as some might fear.
badmojo1006
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lyon812
Footballguy
Perhaps this means a great season for Vernon Davis? Boldin can't stretch the field, Manningham won't be ready for training camp (if he makes it that far), and Jenkins/Patton are unproven.
And let's not forget that Crabtree could be placed on IR and still return late in the season..though hard to say how effective he'd be.
And let's not forget that Crabtree could be placed on IR and still return late in the season..though hard to say how effective he'd be.
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ghostguy123
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More targets probably, but almost certainly he will see much more coverage to try and stop him.
Not real sure it helps, but I can't see it hurting Davis
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
Artifical turf you wore running shoes. Fake grass you wear cleats. It is way more grabby on the fake grass imo.
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
Do they ask Moss to return?
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Horrible news. Don't own him anywhere, but getting this sort of off-season news is just the suck.
Boldin becomes a ton more interesting IMO.
Boldin becomes a ton more interesting IMO.
Grabby stuff causes Knee injuries or sprains. An Achillies injury is an explosive injury. The tendon ruptures from to much force being generated by the Calf muscle. Not from twisting or getting stuck.
Dinkle Heimer
Footballguy
Fantasy implications aside; this has to be a huge blow for the 49er SB hopes if he is out for the year. Crabtree was really coming into his own when Kap took over and now the only downfield threat is a TE (allbeit Davis is an athletic TE with an ability to make plays downfield)..ugh.
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Ghost Rider
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This could hurt Kaepernick a bit, too, as Crabtree was seemingly not only his favorite target, but the receiver he seemed to be on the same page with the most. Not saying that can't happen with the others, but it is a concern.
mquinnjr
Footballguy
If Kaep is completely for real with his arm, and performs with other receivers in the wings, this will prove it. That's not to discredit what he did late and in the playoffs at all, but basically saying this is a true test of his mettle/talent in the air. If he can still get it done with a lesser WR corps sans Crab, he is the second coming when you combine what he has shown he's capable of on the ground. Will still have the ground game and Gore to help in that respect, but definitely hurts a potential SB run for the 49ers outside of fantasy in 2013. Stinks, because who knows what Gore will be entering 2014 when Crab's back.
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Wow, this is crazy. I almost certainly wasn't going to pay anything near WR13 price for him this year but was very interested to see how his season pans out. What a shame.
Moving forward, I agree with the sentiment that they bring someone in. Lloyd would make sense. Bringing Moss back would make sense, too. If they don't, I'd be very interested in Boldin if his price doesn't jump too much. Currently he's WR45.
Moving forward, I agree with the sentiment that they bring someone in. Lloyd would make sense. Bringing Moss back would make sense, too. If they don't, I'd be very interested in Boldin if his price doesn't jump too much. Currently he's WR45.
In the same boat. Traded MJD for Crabtree and pick 12 in this rookie draft.noooooo, I just traded for Crabtree last week
This just makes me sick to my stomach.
KellysHeroes
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felt so strong couple of weeks ago with Gronk / Crab / Blackmon on my team
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ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
I think so.
Shutout
Footballguy
I think this actually saved a LOT of people from overdrafting him this year. I don't know how he could possibly have sustained the hype he was getting.
mquinnjr
Footballguy
I'm in leagues that are not dynasty, but "keep a few for a few years." He is on my radar in those formats, as I think he will be un-protected and cheap since he won't likely contribute a ton in 2013. Buy, buy, buy and hold in that case at the 2013 draft price.
Shutout
Footballguy
This creates an interesting situation because it will definitely boost Patton and will be interesting to see if that is justified.
I think it will be like the above poster stated; a lot of middle work for Vernon and Q. That's probably the most likely boost.
BUT...who knows? Maybe this is one of those things that opens up the door for Jenkins and he comes in and seizes the opportunity.
Shutout
Footballguy
Yeah, patience could be rewarded in a league like that. Boy, that's a bitter pill to ask some people to swallow. They had to sit on him and wait once already. How many owners have it in them to do it again vs. just let him go?
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Some immediate tweets on Crabtree's torn achilles:
Jene Bramel@JeneBramel55m
Will be interesting to see the narrative on Crabtree's Achilles' injury. Do we hear usual "career-ending" or "career-changing" argument?
Jene Bramel@JeneBramel52m
Crabtree's recovery will depend on many things but six months and midseason return is possible.
Jene Bramel@JeneBramel52m
Wouldn't immediately assume same quick recovery that Suggs had. That was partial tear. Still some unknowns with Crabtree.
Jene Bramel@JeneBramel35m
I'm not saying Crabtree is sure bet to recover to full form. Just noting that immediate rxn shouldn't be that full recovery is a longshot.
Jene Bramel@JeneBramel31m
Smooth 6 mo rehab w/ plan to return to active roster for December and possible playoffs would be hopeful gameplan for Niners and Crabtree.
Jene Bramel@JeneBramel25m
@TotalNiners @WilliamsonNFL First step explosiveness, change of direction are primary concerns. Residual stiffness/pain would affect both.
Matt Maiocco@MaioccoCSN24m
Do not know if Michael Crabtree's Achilles injury is a complete tear or partial, like the season-ender Kendall Hunter sustained last season.
Jene Bramel@JeneBramel55m
Will be interesting to see the narrative on Crabtree's Achilles' injury. Do we hear usual "career-ending" or "career-changing" argument?
Jene Bramel@JeneBramel52m
Crabtree's recovery will depend on many things but six months and midseason return is possible.
Jene Bramel@JeneBramel52m
Wouldn't immediately assume same quick recovery that Suggs had. That was partial tear. Still some unknowns with Crabtree.
Jene Bramel@JeneBramel35m
I'm not saying Crabtree is sure bet to recover to full form. Just noting that immediate rxn shouldn't be that full recovery is a longshot.
Jene Bramel@JeneBramel31m
Smooth 6 mo rehab w/ plan to return to active roster for December and possible playoffs would be hopeful gameplan for Niners and Crabtree.
Jene Bramel@JeneBramel25m
@TotalNiners @WilliamsonNFL First step explosiveness, change of direction are primary concerns. Residual stiffness/pain would affect both.
Matt Maiocco@MaioccoCSN24m
Do not know if Michael Crabtree's Achilles injury is a complete tear or partial, like the season-ender Kendall Hunter sustained last season.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
I don't think he was a lock for top 15 WR before this ... after an achilles tear, partial or full, I don't see how he could reasonably be considered in the top 30. I wouldn't take him more than a mid-WR3 and that's max value, IMO. I probably wouldn't take him until 35+ if a dynasty drafted before this season. DT is the exception, IMO. Most people don't recover well from these.
Brutal. I hate to see injuries like that to anyone, even though I don't own him anywhere and am not a 49ers fan.
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matttyl
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D Thomas did it.
I guess I can rephrase a bit - if we assume Crab is out for all of the 2013 season, but returns at "100%" in 2014 with the same expectations and such he had for this season (so assume exact same player he was yesterday, but you'd have to bench him for all of this season and start using him in 2014 when he'll be 27) - is he still a "top 20" dynasty WR?
Crimson King
Footballguy
Achilles injury is very concerning going forward. However to say "it is too much for a WR to return from" is a bit extreme considering what Damaryius Thomas did last year.
D Thomas is also: younger when injury happened, bigger, and a much better athlete than Crab
