Alexander IS still beat up (1 Viewer)

[Fantasy Strategist]

If you don't like info from 3rd parties don't bother reading any further. This is for people who want to know everything they can regardless if it can be verified...especially if you are drafting in the mid-first where I am and Alexander seems to be going. Alexander claims he is still sore and doesn't think he will make it thru the season. This makes sense to me based on some of his comments earlier about his ankle not being healed yet...tongue and cheek or not it's enough to let Alexander pass by me at 8 or 9. Take it for what it's worth. It may not be worth anything to you but for me I know this guy wouldn't lie and he seems to know Alexander pretty good seeing him once a week or so. Please don't shoot the messanger I am just passing along info in order to help you make the best decision you can with all the drafts just around the corner.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

... and I like 3rd party info.

 

[Rounders]

I hear what you are saying, but you need to come up with a credible quote or link or something for this to stick....

 

[BroadwayG]

I don't get it. Do you know the guy, know a guy that knows the guy, or know a guy that had a dream about knowing a guy that knows the guy?

 

[David Yudkin]

You probably would have more credibility if you mentioned where the info was coming from. Who/what is the source for this?

 

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I hear what you are saying, but you need to come up with a credible quote or link or something for this to stick....

You claim 3rd party... what was the 2nd party (your source)? Curiuos what, if anything, This is based on...

 

[LawFitz]

I smell a guy with league mates on this board, who is hoping to have Alexander fall to him in the 8 or 9 spot. It's a bad smell.

 

[Flying Spaghetti Monster]

I smell a guy with league mates on this board, who is hoping to have Alexander fall to him in the 8 or 9 spot. It's a bad smell.

Bad bad smell indeed.

 

[AnonymousBob]

You probably would have more credibility if you mentioned where the info was coming from. Who/what is the source for this?

 

[IM666]

hmmm, did you here it from here?

 

[mad sweeney]

That's very strange that he'd be complaining about his ankle when his injury was to a bone on the top of his foot.

 

[AnonymousBob]

hmmm, did you here it from here?

I thought the same thing.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I've had an e-friend since 97 who is the most rabid Seahawks fan I know. He is over the top. The Seattle Seahawks are his life. He needs to get a life really, but he's as close to the organization as you can be as an outsider with a press credential. He is also a terminally pessimistic person. I clearly remember him being utterly disgusted with the Walter Jones draft pick. It's always that way with him. He loves the team. He thinks and expects the worst year after year. He tells me Alexander is in 05 form, lookin' racy, fully recovered, and even catching a lot of balls. For him to be positive is a little strange, but he thinks Alexander will have a great season; "his best season" to quote the friend.

 

[Fantasy Strategist]

I'm sure there are guys in my league that visit the board but none of them know my user name and I don't post enough for anyone to catch on...or so I think. With that said I stand by my comments. Sometimes you just have to take the info in and make your own decision. I would never use this board to mislead anyone. I had a decision to make...keep the info to myself or take a beating by not being able to verify. I chose the latter and if it helps one person it was worth it. If I am wrong it won't be the first or last time and I apologize.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

I'm sure there are guys in my league that visit the board but none of them know my user name and I don't post enough for anyone to catch on...or so I think. With that said I stand by my comments. Sometimes you just have to take the info in and make your own decision. I would never use this board to mislead anyone. I had a decision to make...keep the info to myself or take a beating by not being able to verify. I chose the latter and if it helps one person it was worth it. If I am wrong it won't be the first or last time and I apologize.

And yet, you still didn't mention where you got the info.

 

[cstu]

If you don't like info from 3rd parties don't bother reading any further. This is for people who want to know everything they can regardless if it can be verified...especially if you are drafting in the mid-first where I am and Alexander seems to be going. Alexander claims he is still sore and doesn't think he will make it thru the season. This makes sense to me based on some of his comments earlier about his ankle not being healed yet...tongue and cheek or not it's enough to let Alexander pass by me at 8 or 9. Take it for what it's worth. It may not be worth anything to you but for me I know this guy wouldn't lie and he seems to know Alexander pretty good seeing him once a week or so. Please don't shoot the messanger I am just passing along info in order to help you make the best decision you can with all the drafts just around the corner.

Doesn't sound like something Alexander would say.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Well i got some info from a fourth party that L.T 2 is quiting after this season....you can use this info anyway you wish

 

[Fantasy Strategist]

Alexander frequents an establishment that this guy is owner/president (won't go and further than that)...something along those lines and they talk a bit and he just mentioned that he was still sore and didn't know if he would make it thru the season. Best I can do. I may be reading into it wrong because I am down on Alexander but it is what it is. When I guy is in this mindset (if he is) before the season starts it's a red flag to me.

 

[0-Face]

Alexander frequents an establishment that this guy is owner/president (won't go and further than that)...something along those lines and they talk a bit and he just mentioned that he was still sore and didn't know if he would make it thru the season. Best I can do. I may be reading into it wrong because I am down on Alexander but it is what it is. When I guy is in this mindset (if he is) before the season starts it's a red flag to me.

 

[Fantasy Strategist]

I'm sure there are guys in my league that visit the board but none of them know my user name and I don't post enough for anyone to catch on...or so I think. With that said I stand by my comments. Sometimes you just have to take the info in and make your own decision. I would never use this board to mislead anyone. I had a decision to make...keep the info to myself or take a beating by not being able to verify. I chose the latter and if it helps one person it was worth it. If I am wrong it won't be the first or last time and I apologize.

And yet, you still didn't mention where you got the info.

I've never met Alexander so I don't know how "he would say it"...I don't have an exact quote or recording or I would post it.

 

[Fantasy Strategist]

OK...we can shut it down for now...let's see how this plays out. I will be sure not to post anything that can't be verified in the future. I will be taking Morris in the FBG's Contest and not Alexander.

 

[BroadwayG]

Alexander frequents an establishment that this guy is owner/president (won't go and further than that)...something along those lines and they talk a bit and he just mentioned that he was still sore and didn't know if he would make it thru the season. Best I can do. I may be reading into it wrong because I am down on Alexander but it is what it is. When I guy is in this mindset (if he is) before the season starts it's a red flag to me.

Can't go into the season with a bullet in the chamber.

 

[AnonymousBob]

Don't get so defensive. We're trying to give you the benefit of the doubt but you're giving us very little to work with.

 

[intrinsic]

as if any athlete of his caliber and EGO would ever admit to anyone (except maybe a priest) that they didnt think they would make it through the season

 

[BigSteelThrill]

I'm sure there are guys in my league that visit the board but none of them know my user name and I don't post enough for anyone to catch on...or so I think. With that said I stand by my comments. Sometimes you just have to take the info in and make your own decision. I would never use this board to mislead anyone. I had a decision to make...keep the info to myself or take a beating by not being able to verify. I chose the latter and if it helps one person it was worth it. If I am wrong it won't be the first or last time and I apologize.

And yet, you still didn't mention where you got the info.

I've never met Alexander so I don't know how "he would say it"...I don't have an exact quote or recording or I would post it.

Obviously the people here are talking about your source... and not Shaun himself. You answered it in post #18.

 

[This_Is_Not_VRR]

as if any athlete of his caliber and EGO would ever admit to anyone (except maybe a priest) that they didnt think they would make it through the season

Definitely. And Forget about ego (although that's part of it), Alexander is as deeply religious as any player in the league. He honestly believes that God is on his side (remember the whole God cured my broken foot story?). In other words, he's the last guy who would ever have doubts about his body holding up. You'd be hard pressed to find a more optimistic player in the entire league.

 

[Fear The Turtle]

as if any athlete of his caliber and EGO would ever admit to anyone (except maybe a priest) that they didnt think they would make it through the season

Bingo! Man, whatever happened to the sanctity of the confessional?

 

[hephner]

My brother-in-law's, friend from high school has this second cousin that used to date LT's sister's best friend, and she said that LT is using Lotrimin for his jock itch, and it could limit his cutback ability.

I'm taking Turner over LT now. YMMV.

 

[Todem]

Don't come around here with that BS man.

 

[LawFitz]

My main problem with this post is the way you worded the title. You should've been less aggressive with the heading.

 

[Mystery Achiever]

Alexander frequents an establishment that this guy is owner/president (won't go and further than that)...

So, are you in this owner/president's fantays league? Seriously, like said above, it is not the issue of being verifiable (though obviously that's better!) but providing context/source, like you just did. People have posted info here that was just rumor; they stated it and gave the source. Everyone can then decide what to do with the info, if anything.

 

[intrinsic]

as if any athlete of his caliber and EGO would ever admit to anyone (except maybe a priest) that they didnt think they would make it through the season

Definitely. And Forget about ego (although that's part of it), Alexander is as deeply religious as any player in the league. He honestly believes that God is on his side (remember the whole God cured my broken foot story?). In other words, he's the last guy who would ever have doubts about his body holding up. You'd be hard pressed to find a more optimistic player in the entire league.

I just saw him on Best Damn Sports Show a few days ago live from training camp and he was all smiles and Salley was riding him about if he picked him #1 in his FF draft. S.A. said that would be a smart plan and that he was going to have a monster year, etc, etc...Nothing i have read anywhere would indicate S.A., whether he proves it or not, feels as though he cannot do it all this year.

 

[cstu]

as if any athlete of his caliber and EGO would ever admit to anyone (except maybe a priest) that they didnt think they would make it through the season

Definitely. And Forget about ego (although that's part of it), Alexander is as deeply religious as any player in the league. He honestly believes that God is on his side (remember the whole God cured my broken foot story?). In other words, he's the last guy who would ever have doubts about his body holding up. You'd be hard pressed to find a more optimistic player in the entire league.

 

[Gr00vus]

He looked pretty good to me two weeks a go vs. the Chargers, except for his hands in the receiving game which are still for ####. I'll have to go with what my eyes are telling me at this point unless something more definitive comes out.

 

[faulkfan]

I have heard your anonymous 3rd party source and have elected to hold onto Alexander anyway. My gut wins this argument and it says around 1500 and 15TDs on 07 for SA.

My gut told me to draft Manning instead of Leaf as a rookie and I listened to writers and hype machines instead. It took a long time and a lot of pepto abysmal for my gut to forgive me.

 

[SayWhat?]

as if any athlete of his caliber and EGO would ever admit to anyone (except maybe a priest) that they didnt think they would make it through the season

Definitely. And Forget about ego (although that's part of it), Alexander is as deeply religious as any player in the league. He honestly believes that God is on his side (remember the whole God cured my broken foot story?). In other words, he's the last guy who would ever have doubts about his body holding up. You'd be hard pressed to find a more optimistic player in the entire league.

This is the first thing (his religion and optimism) that I thought of when I read this thread. Not being sarcastic here:One of my HS buddies (very religious as well) met Shaun and his wife when each were on their respective honeymoons. Shaun invited my buddy and his wife to have dinner with him and his wife, and my friend didn't know who Shaun was at first (I believe it was after Alexander's 2nd year in the league, one in which I believe he made his first Pro Bowl). Anyways, he said Shaun was one of the nicest, positive-thinking and grounded guys he's ever met which was stiking considering he was quickly becoming an incredibly succesful professional athlete. SA emphasized the fact that his talent was God-given and he owed his football success entirely to God.Not sure how this story is relevant other than the fact that I agree that a comment along these lines doesn't seem like something Alexander would say, although one never knows for certain.

 

[Crazy8s]

Favre, Thank you for the information. Years ago when board members came to this board with this kind of information it was greatly appreciated by most. Now with so many .............. on this board - you destroy anybody from wanting to give ANY insight/info.

Again...thank you for this info.

 

[kensat30]

I don't trust players. I sometimes go to the same bar as Jeremy Newberry (center for Oakland, formerly center for SF). I asked the guy a few years back how his knee was doing, post-surgery, and he told me it was great. I actually went into pretty decent depth asking him about his speed, cutting, power, etc. and he told me it was 100% all good in detail.

He played about 10 games the next three years, multiple surgeries on the knees.

 

[mad sweeney]

He won't make it through the season due to his lingering ankle injury which is why he participated fully in voluntary OTAs and is in training camp and even on the field (albeit briefly) for preseason games when both starting tackles and QB are on the sidelines. Sure sounds like a guy and team worried about his durability.

 

[bigz99]

My best friend's sister's boyfriend knows a guy who used to go out with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 flavors last night. I guess its pretty serious.

 

[Jeff Haseley]

Whether or not this rumor is true, the answer here is to draft Alexander accordingly and be sure to get Maurice Morris as a handcuff = problem solved.

 

[MarcO]

Favre, Thank you for the information. Years ago when board members came to this board with this kind of information it was greatly appreciated by most. Now with so many .............. on this board - you destroy anybody from wanting to give ANY insight/info.Again...thank you for this info.

information is great - misinformation, not so much. Look, I don't know Alexander but I have had the occasion to meet him on several recurring occasions and develop a "hey, how are you doing? " small talk rapport with him. This guy never has said a negative word about the Seahawks in my company - period. And I met the guy while he was doing PT for his foot last year... I just flatly don't believe he would say something like that.So just consider that when trying to value this information.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Whether or not this rumor is true, the answer here is to draft Alexander accordingly and be sure to get Maurice Morris as a handcuff = problem solved.

Maurice Morris is too damn limited.I would much rather take someone elses talented handcuff, then MoMo. Unles he is really really cheap, as he should be.Even then, most of the time I would rather start a decent WR over Morris.

 

[Mungo Burrows]

as if any athlete of his caliber and EGO would ever admit to anyone (except maybe a priest) that they didnt think they would make it through the season

Definitely. And Forget about ego (although that's part of it), Alexander is as deeply religious as any player in the league. He honestly believes that God is on his side (remember the whole God cured my broken foot story?). In other words, he's the last guy who would ever have doubts about his body holding up. You'd be hard pressed to find a more optimistic player in the entire league.

This is the first thing (his religion and optimism) that I thought of when I read this thread. Not being sarcastic here:One of my HS buddies (very religious as well) met Shaun and his wife when each were on their respective honeymoons. Shaun invited my buddy and his wife to have dinner with him and his wife, and my friend didn't know who Shaun was at first (I believe it was after Alexander's 2nd year in the league, one in which I believe he made his first Pro Bowl). Anyways, he said Shaun was one of the nicest, positive-thinking and grounded guys he's ever met which was stiking considering he was quickly becoming an incredibly succesful professional athlete. SA emphasized the fact that his talent was God-given and he owed his football success entirely to God.Not sure how this story is relevant other than the fact that I agree that a comment along these lines doesn't seem like something Alexander would say, although one never knows for certain.

That was a long time ago, and even the "god has healed me" was early in this injury. I realize everyone reacts to trauma and adversity differently, but having foot issues involving a bone that did not heal completely as expected (and other ankle/leg issues due to the prolonged problems/rehabilitation) I can say that this kind of thing can really wear on any positive attitude you might have had beforehand. You don't realize how much you need your foot until you start to wonder if it'll ever be right again - and that's from a non-athlete's perspective. I can only imagine what it's like when you make your living with your legs and feet.It's one thing to have an injury with a long recovery when you know it will take a long time going in. It's when you're in the office of one of the most respected orthopedic specialists in the country and the doctor says "Hmm, I really thought it would be further along by now..." and just kind of trails off and has this blank look on his face staring at the film that your positive attitude pretty much flies out the window.I'm not saying this guy's rumor has even a shred of believability, but I wouldn't dismiss it just because a year ago and prior SA was an up-beat, positive guy either.

 

[Gr00vus]

Whether or not this rumor is true, the answer here is to draft Alexander accordingly and be sure to get Maurice Morris as a handcuff = problem solved.

Not really. If Alexander goes down, Maurice isn't going to perform as the equivalent of some other RB you could draft in the 1st round instead of Alexander. If this guy's right you're probably better off going else where in the 1st round.

 

[Riffraff]

That's very strange that he'd be complaining about his ankle when his injury was to a bone on the top of his foot.

The higher side of the foot arch is considered part of the ankle.Example: a subtalar dislocation is an injury to the top of the arch (appears to be the middle of the foot), but it is officially an "ankle" injury.

 

[FantasyTrader]

Favre, Thank you for the information. Years ago when board members came to this board with this kind of information it was greatly appreciated by most. Now with so many .............. on this board - you destroy anybody from wanting to give ANY insight/info.Again...thank you for this info.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that thought this. Even if you think the guy is completely full of it, what purpose does it serve to trash him? Just read it, think "Wow, you're full of it" and move along to the next thread. On the off chance this is on the up-n-up there is ZERO reason this guy would ever come back here to give a little rumor mill info. in the future.

 

[nygiants56]

I smell a guy with league mates on this board, who is hoping to have Alexander fall to him in the 8 or 9 spot. It's a bad smell.

yup.

 

[L_O_D]

Keep the info coming my friend. Tidbits (whether you choose to believe or not) like this one are more valuable than 60 Geeks sharing the same brain deciding SA should be the 9th player off the board.

A newspaper link to an overworked underpaid beat writer saying the same exact thing is no more credible than this "report". The only thing missing is your link.

 

[notapplicable]

Yeah, anyone who thinks Alexander is bouncing back in a big way this year will be disappointed. Alexander is over the hill when it comes to RB's and is just coming off a bad foot injury. Seattle's line aint what it used to be either without that one guy named Steve Hutchinson. I heard he is pretty good. Add that to the fact that they just lost their best wr and there's no way I am drafting him over someone like Addai, FWP, Bush, or Gore.

Don't make the mistake guys. Don't make the mistake...