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Alexander's foot still broken? (1 Viewer)
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supermark_28
Footballguy
Greaaaaaaat.... 
ThePittbully
Footballguy
Wow SO glad I traded him this offseason. This could be the end for him. If he played two strenuous games on it like they were saying, and its still not healed who knows how long it could take to heal
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
If it is still broken, they're more than likely going to have to operate and put a plate in. JMO.
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues. 
Would appear to be a shark move to spread this information around and then pounce.
Would appear to be a shark move to spread this information around and then pounce.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
It's been 8 months though. There's slow to heal and there's sloooooowwwww to heal. Not sure if he had issues or not. He wasn't very good in the 9 games post injury. In only 3 did he run for more than 3.5 YPC.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.
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BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
I wouldnt call it "not very good". He did pretty damn well for fantasy purposes.As for issues, he never limped and there was never swelling and never complaints of soreness or pain. He (and the team as a whole) likely had some issues, however.It's been 8 months though. There's slow to heal and there's sloooooowwwww to heal. Not sure if he had issues or not. He wasn't very good in the 7 games post injury. In only two did he run for more than 3.5 YPC.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.Would appear to be a shark move to spread this information around and then pounce.
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ThePittbully
Footballguy
I would argue it wasnt that he wasnt good just that the offense struggled as a whole. I saw a few of those games and while he didnt look like 2005 SA, he looked good. But if his foot is still not healed, and he played all those snaps with it like that. Who knows if he worsened the injury or not, Shaun is a tough guy and highly motivated. He may have been playing through pain, and in doing so, worsened his injuryIt's been 8 months though. There's slow to heal and there's sloooooowwwww to heal. Not sure if he had issues or not. He wasn't very good in the 9 games post injury. In only 3 did he run for more than 3.5 YPC.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Who cares about fantasy purposes. I'm wondering if the foot was still bothering him.I wouldnt call it "not very good". He did pretty damn well for fantasy purposes.It's been 8 months though. There's slow to heal and there's sloooooowwwww to heal. Not sure if he had issues or not. He wasn't very good in the 7 games post injury. In only two did he run for more than 3.5 YPC.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
If we look back at lasty years threads and articles, it was looked at by several doctors and they said that simply playing would not worsen it. Thus he got the green light to resume practicing and playing.Who knows if he worsened the injury or not, Shaun is a tough guy and highly motivated. He may have been playing through pain, and in doing so, worsened his injuryIt's been 8 months though. There's slow to heal and there's sloooooowwwww to heal. Not sure if he had issues or not. He wasn't very good in the 9 games post injury. In only 3 did he run for more than 3.5 YPC.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.
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nygiants56
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thread to be hijacked by a Michael Turner owner talking about him going to Seattle , in 3......2.......1.....It's been 8 months though. There's slow to heal and there's sloooooowwwww to heal. Not sure if he had issues or not. He wasn't very good in the 9 games post injury. In only 3 did he run for more than 3.5 YPC.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
Which is why I think its time to pounce on him. Spread this information and watch the "make believe" scenarios work to your benifit.Who cares about fantasy purposes. I'm wondering if the foot was still bothering him.I wouldnt call it "not very good". He did pretty damn well for fantasy purposes.It's been 8 months though. There's slow to heal and there's sloooooowwwww to heal. Not sure if he had issues or not. He wasn't very good in the 7 games post injury. In only two did he run for more than 3.5 YPC.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.
ThePittbully
Footballguy
Fair enough, but as an ex Shaun owner, Im still happy because I'd rather not be stuck holding the 30 year old RB with a broken foot
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
You also obviously traded him before this espn/SA article came out.
ThePittbully
Footballguy
Like a month and a half ago. Shaun 3.1 and 4.1 for Roy Williams 1.2 and 3.8 I think it was. I just sent this article to the guy who traded me
:(He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.Would appear to be a shark move to spread this information around and then pounce.
ATC1
Footballguy
Exactly, but why are they waiting. Do it now and he'll be ready for camps. Gives them extra time to heal.
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The Seahawks stopped waiting for the crack in Shaun Alexander's foot to disappear last November.
And Alexander isn't exactly holding his breath to hear if all evidence of the crack that sidelined him six games is gone.
"I think we're going to X-ray it after this camp," Alexander said. "Everybody is kind of like, 'Oh, if we X-ray it now and there's still a crack there, what does that mean?'
"You know what, we'll X-ray it just to know that it's closed, but it feels good."
Alexander has not been restricted during the team's current minicamp, and there is no indication that he will miss any practice time this offseason.
Alexander missed six games last season after suffering a nondisplaced fracture in the fourth metatarsal of his left foot. In simple terms there was a crack in a small bone.
The mechanics of the healing process for Alexander's foot became a weekly drama in Seattle last season when Alexander was held out while doctors waited for tests to show the crack had disappeared entirely. Alexander felt no pain and enough time had passed that the injury should have healed, but some tests showed evidence the crack remained.
"The diagnostics of the injury don't compute with what the player is actually feeling," coach Mike Holmgren said just before Alexander returned to practiced.
Alexander played the final seven games of the regular season and two playoff games without any noticeable problem. He rushed for 201 yards in his second game back, and gained 140 yards on Dec. 24 against San Diego.
Alexander said he stopped undergoing special therapy to help accelerate the healing about that time.
"I think I put away the bone machine probably right before Christmas. That was my Christmas treat," he said.
He said that tests after the season showed there was still evidence of a crack.
"I think I was shocked just like everybody after the Bears game when I did X-ray it and it was still cracked," Alexander said. "We were like, 'Oh.' But you know what, it's football, you know what I mean? We all play with bumps and bruises, and I get a great story to tell my kids that will be much better when I have grandkids."
The Seahawks stopped waiting for the crack in Shaun Alexander's foot to disappear last November.
And Alexander isn't exactly holding his breath to hear if all evidence of the crack that sidelined him six games is gone.
"I think we're going to X-ray it after this camp," Alexander said. "Everybody is kind of like, 'Oh, if we X-ray it now and there's still a crack there, what does that mean?'
"You know what, we'll X-ray it just to know that it's closed, but it feels good."
Alexander has not been restricted during the team's current minicamp, and there is no indication that he will miss any practice time this offseason.
Alexander missed six games last season after suffering a nondisplaced fracture in the fourth metatarsal of his left foot. In simple terms there was a crack in a small bone.
The mechanics of the healing process for Alexander's foot became a weekly drama in Seattle last season when Alexander was held out while doctors waited for tests to show the crack had disappeared entirely. Alexander felt no pain and enough time had passed that the injury should have healed, but some tests showed evidence the crack remained.
"The diagnostics of the injury don't compute with what the player is actually feeling," coach Mike Holmgren said just before Alexander returned to practiced.
Alexander played the final seven games of the regular season and two playoff games without any noticeable problem. He rushed for 201 yards in his second game back, and gained 140 yards on Dec. 24 against San Diego.
Alexander said he stopped undergoing special therapy to help accelerate the healing about that time.
"I think I put away the bone machine probably right before Christmas. That was my Christmas treat," he said.
He said that tests after the season showed there was still evidence of a crack.
"I think I was shocked just like everybody after the Bears game when I did X-ray it and it was still cracked," Alexander said. "We were like, 'Oh.' But you know what, it's football, you know what I mean? We all play with bumps and bruises, and I get a great story to tell my kids that will be much better when I have grandkids."
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CA_7
Footballguy
Not to mention that Seattle and Holmgren did not grab a RB in the draft, that tells me they aren't as worried about it as we might be.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.Would appear to be a shark move to spread this information around and then pounce.
zamboni
Footballguy
Agreed, and Maurice Morris isn't in line to take over - that ship has long sailed.Without even considering the foot, after years of a hefty workload, it wouldn't surprise me to see SA hit the proverbial wall this year. Maybe not an enormous drop, but perhaps falling more to the pack. I have nothing to base it on, but just seeing it happen to Curtis Martin so quickly gives me some concern.Not to mention that Seattle and Holmgren did not grab a RB in the draft, that tells me they aren't as worried about it as we might be.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.Would appear to be a shark move to spread this information around and then pounce.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
As someone who just traded Alexander, this is the most telling thing. If they were worried they would've used a pick on a RB or had a guy like Chris Brown in or been in talks with Miami about Ricky, etc.....I didn't trade him because of this article. I traded him for a couple of reasons. 1) I'm in a Dynasty leage with salary caps and he was over $7 million of my $32 million cap. After just acquiring LT, I couldn't afford to keep both. 2) He's getting up there in age. I know 30 isn't the magic ceiling anymore for RB's but when older RB's start missing significant time I start getting nervous. 3) That line isn't what it used to be with the loss of Hutch4) I'm not sure what the passing game is going to be like in Seattle. If it blows then there are going to be a lot more 8 man fronts to face for Alexander.5) And getting back Manning and the Blackjacks first rounders in the next 2 years was a great incentive. The BJ's are good for a lottery pick about every other year as he was this year. His pick winding up winning the lottery was what helped me get LT. Thanks BJ'sCA_7 said:Not to mention that Seattle and Holmgren did not grab a RB in the draft, that tells me they aren't as worried about it as we might be.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.Would appear to be a shark move to spread this information around and then pounce.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Think he came back to the pack last year. He carried pretty much a full load if you include the playoffs. Guess you can blame it on the foot but then you have to wonder if it's going to still be a problem. Last year's numbers:302 carries 1073 yards 9 TDs 3.5 YPC with virtually nothing receiving.zamboni said:Agreed, and Maurice Morris isn't in line to take over - that ship has long sailed.Without even considering the foot, after years of a hefty workload, it wouldn't surprise me to see SA hit the proverbial wall this year. Maybe not an enormous drop, but perhaps falling more to the pack. I have nothing to base it on, but just seeing it happen to Curtis Martin so quickly gives me some concern.CA_7 said:Not to mention that Seattle and Holmgren did not grab a RB in the draft, that tells me they aren't as worried about it as we might be.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.
zamboni
Footballguy
Curtis was a unique specimen, so I wouldn't use him as a barometer of SA's production the next few years. As for the NFC being a crappy conference, it's too hard to predict and besides, as they say, any given Sunday.
zamboni
Footballguy
You're right - he was back to the pack, although I give him somewhat of a foot mulligan. This year will be much more telling.Think he came back to the pack last year. He carried pretty much a full load if you include the playoffs. Guess you can blame it on the foot but then you have to wonder if it's going to still be a problem. Last year's numbers:302 carries 1073 yards 9 TDs 3.5 YPC with virtually nothing receiving.zamboni said:Agreed, and Maurice Morris isn't in line to take over - that ship has long sailed.Without even considering the foot, after years of a hefty workload, it wouldn't surprise me to see SA hit the proverbial wall this year. Maybe not an enormous drop, but perhaps falling more to the pack. I have nothing to base it on, but just seeing it happen to Curtis Martin so quickly gives me some concern.CA_7 said:Not to mention that Seattle and Holmgren did not grab a RB in the draft, that tells me they aren't as worried about it as we might be.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.
Blackjacks
Footballguy
jealousy is a beautiful thingAs someone who just traded Alexander, this is the most telling thing. If they were worried they would've used a pick on a RB or had a guy like Chris Brown in or been in talks with Miami about Ricky, etc.....I didn't trade him because of this article. I traded him for a couple of reasons. 1) I'm in a Dynasty leage with salary caps and he was over $7 million of my $32 million cap. After just acquiring LT, I couldn't afford to keep both.Not to mention that Seattle and Holmgren did not grab a RB in the draft, that tells me they aren't as worried about it as we might be.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.Would appear to be a shark move to spread this information around and then pounce.
2) He's getting up there in age. I know 30 isn't the magic ceiling anymore for RB's but when older RB's start missing significant time I start getting nervous.
3) That line isn't what it used to be with the loss of Hutch
4) I'm not sure what the passing game is going to be like in Seattle. If it blows then there are going to be a lot more 8 man fronts to face for Alexander.
5) And getting back Manning and the Blackjacks first rounders in the next 2 years was a great incentive. The BJ's are good for a lottery pick about every other year as he was this year. His pick winding up winning the lottery was what helped me get LT. Thanks BJ's
This really surprised me. I thought for sure they would draft a running back to groom or as insurance. Unless they feel they can get through this year and draft an RB next year or enter the M. Turner race.Not to mention that Seattle and Holmgren did not grab a RB in the draft, that tells me they aren't as worried about it as we might be.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.Would appear to be a shark move to spread this information around and then pounce.
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
Not possible, the $$$ locked up in ther RBs at that point would be crippiling.Two Deep said:Unless they feel they can get through this year and draft an RB next year or enter the M. Turner race.Not to mention that Seattle and Holmgren did not grab a RB in the draft, that tells me they aren't as worried about it as we might be.He finished the season with it last year and it was known the entire time (and much discussed) that the bone is a non-weight bearing bone that is slow to heal. I dont blame him for not wanting to hear anything negative. But he had 236 carries in the final 10 games with no issues.
Englishteacher
Footballguy
Shaun has slimmed down:
Hawks Notebook | Slimmer Alexander eager to get going
By José Miguel Romero
Seattle Times staff reporter
ELAINE THOMPSON / AP
KIRKLAND — "Slim" was former defensive-backs coach Teryl Austin's nickname for Seahawks cornerback Kelly Jennings.
Now it's the moniker bestowed upon running back Shaun Alexander, who has noticeably dropped pounds from his normal playing weight of 225.
Why? Alexander says it's because he stayed in the Seattle area in the offseason to get in shape, rather than go to Alabama to work with his own sprint and conditioning coaches.
Alexander had good reason to stay. He and wife Valerie welcomed their third child, Eden Grace, to the world on March 9.
That makes three daughters for the Alexanders, but Shaun isn't complaining. He grew up in a houseful of boys.
"I still get to control the house, but it's just because my wife says so," he said with a smile.
Alexander said he's excited about the upcoming season and is eager to come back strong after missing six games in 2006 with a cracked bone in his left foot. Those were the first six games he has missed in his career.
The foot will be X-rayed after the current veteran minicamp to make sure the crack is sealed, Alexander said.
Though he misses departed wide receiver Darrell Jackson because the two were drafted by Seattle in 2000, Alexander is excited about the "new blood" on the roster this season.
"As a team, I think that we're in good shape," Alexander said. "We're going to be able to give Deion [branch] the rock a lot. We get to see [tight end] Marcus [Pollard] float around and see how open he can get because he runs great routes and he blocks. ... I like when things get changed up a little bit. It makes everybody excited and it makes everybody fresh again."
linky dinky
Hawks Notebook | Slimmer Alexander eager to get going
By José Miguel Romero
Seattle Times staff reporter
ELAINE THOMPSON / AP
KIRKLAND — "Slim" was former defensive-backs coach Teryl Austin's nickname for Seahawks cornerback Kelly Jennings.
Now it's the moniker bestowed upon running back Shaun Alexander, who has noticeably dropped pounds from his normal playing weight of 225.
Why? Alexander says it's because he stayed in the Seattle area in the offseason to get in shape, rather than go to Alabama to work with his own sprint and conditioning coaches.
Alexander had good reason to stay. He and wife Valerie welcomed their third child, Eden Grace, to the world on March 9.
That makes three daughters for the Alexanders, but Shaun isn't complaining. He grew up in a houseful of boys.
"I still get to control the house, but it's just because my wife says so," he said with a smile.
Alexander said he's excited about the upcoming season and is eager to come back strong after missing six games in 2006 with a cracked bone in his left foot. Those were the first six games he has missed in his career.
The foot will be X-rayed after the current veteran minicamp to make sure the crack is sealed, Alexander said.
Though he misses departed wide receiver Darrell Jackson because the two were drafted by Seattle in 2000, Alexander is excited about the "new blood" on the roster this season.
"As a team, I think that we're in good shape," Alexander said. "We're going to be able to give Deion [branch] the rock a lot. We get to see [tight end] Marcus [Pollard] float around and see how open he can get because he runs great routes and he blocks. ... I like when things get changed up a little bit. It makes everybody excited and it makes everybody fresh again."
linky dinky
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Agreed. Alexander ran very hard in the playoff game vs the Bears and looked good. He has something to prove this year and should have a great season.
CA_7
Footballguy
Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren confirmed Thursday that Shaun Alexander doesn't have a crack in his foot. "That's a non-story, honest to goodness. There is nothing wrong with Shaun Alexander," the Walrus told the AP. Holmgren says there's no plan and no need for Alexander to have another MRI performed on the foot.
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...=NFL&id=555
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...=NFL&id=555
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
Well the window just closed, hoped the sharks struck when they could.
