Andre Brown Fractured Leg (1 Viewer)

[Doubledown1313]

Andre Brown fractured the same leg he broke last year. He says it is a small break but who knows how much time he'll miss.

 

[drake_ovo]

heard it was a sprain?

 

[Casting Couch]

Who steps in to #2. Probably not Cox...... Da'Rel Scott ?

 

[uniman4]

Not sure Torrain even?

One thing about Brown, i am pretty sure this injury finishes him off in fantasy world.

 

[netnalp]

Who steps in to #2. Probably not Cox...... Da'Rel Scott ?

Torain. The #3 RB doesn't get many touches for the Giants, about 20 a season. Cox has won the KR job so he'll be the 3rd active RB. Giants have other options to plug in at RB if Wilson and Torain need a rest like Hynoski or Pascoe if they choose not to give Cox some carries.

Can't rule out them signing a vet. though.

 

[3quinox]

Michael cox had the best camp of the three and according to his page on fbg is pushing Scott for the spot.

 

[Eminence]

Beanie Wells? Surely Coughlin remembers when he tore them up.

 

[Air Stich]

Is there any reason to wait to cut Brown at this point?

 

[Sir Psycho]

Is there any reason to wait to cut Brown at this point?

Just cut Brown for Indy def (for week 1).

 

[msommer]

Is there any reason to wait to cut Brown at this point?

Depends on the break. If fibula RBs have come back fast before

 

[FDC]

This guy has a crazy injury history and a crazy healing history. I actually could see him back in 3-4 weeks. Still a cut for me in redraft.

 

[Sweet Love]

My guess is that Wilson takes the opportunity and literally runs with it; with that said, reports are the break is not that bad, and he could be back in a month or so. I can see the case of dropping him in redraft, but I would make sure it is a strategic drop, as you probably drafted him in the RB35-40 spot just a week or so ago.

...and yes, he is always hurt. Was that way at NC State and nothing has changed.

 

[zamboni]

I would say safe to drop - for now. But I would try to make a preemptive move to stash him away once we hear he is practicing again.

 

[jmo87usc]

Beanie Wells? Surely Coughlin remembers when he tore them up.

He was the first name I thought of. Maybe Michael Turner. Unless they let Torrain handle it until his annual injury occurs.

 

[MAC_32]

To the crowd that says you can't predict injuries the defense presents exhibit A.

 

[VikingFrog]

Anyone holding?

Spent a mid round pick on him, and not sure there's any flyers out there.

I would think the only way he holds value is if he has a quicker than expected return and Wilson struggles while he's gone.

 

[netnalp]

Anyone holding?

Spent a mid round pick on him, and not sure there's any flyers out there.

I would think the only way he holds value is if he has a quicker than expected return and Wilson struggles while he's gone.

Depends on the timetable for his healing. The Giants have a week 9 bye, it wouldn't be a shock if they plan on a week 10 return so he can heal and get back into game condition so he doesn't have some kind of leg strain or pull.

 

[msommer]

Anyone holding?

Spent a mid round pick on him, and not sure there's any flyers out there.

I would think the only way he holds value is if he has a quicker than expected return and Wilson struggles while he's gone.

Depends on the timetable for his healing. The Giants have a week 9 bye, it wouldn't be a shock if they plan on a week 10 return so he can heal and get back into game condition so he doesn't have some kind of leg strain or pull.

If that's the timetable he'll go on the PUP

 

[VikingFrog]

According to pro football talk.

"Andre Brown calls broken leg "a tiny little crack," says he won't miss much time"

wp.me/p14QSB-9fWE

What that means for fantasy owners? I'm not sure. But I'm at least awaiting a little bit more info before completely jumping ship.

 

[Touchdown There]

Anyone holding?

Spent a mid round pick on him, and not sure there's any flyers out there.

I would think the only way he holds value is if he has a quicker than expected return and Wilson struggles while he's gone.

Depends on the timetable for his healing. The Giants have a week 9 bye, it wouldn't be a shock if they plan on a week 10 return so he can heal and get back into game condition so he doesn't have some kind of leg strain or pull.

If that's the timetable he'll go on the PUP

I think he goes on PUP. That would give him 7 weeks of healing and opens up a roster spot.

 

[Modog814]

Anyone holding?

Spent a mid round pick on him, and not sure there's any flyers out there.

I would think the only way he holds value is if he has a quicker than expected return and Wilson struggles while he's gone.

Depends on the timetable for his healing. The Giants have a week 9 bye, it wouldn't be a shock if they plan on a week 10 return so he can heal and get back into game condition so he doesn't have some kind of leg strain or pull.

If that's the timetable he'll go on the PUP

I think he goes on PUP. That would give him 7 weeks of healing and opens up a roster spot.

I don't think he's eligible for PUP. He'd have to go onto IR designated to return.

 

[NYRAGE]

He already played, he can't go on PUP.

 

[Touchdown There]

Anyone holding?

Spent a mid round pick on him, and not sure there's any flyers out there.

I would think the only way he holds value is if he has a quicker than expected return and Wilson struggles while he's gone.

Depends on the timetable for his healing. The Giants have a week 9 bye, it wouldn't be a shock if they plan on a week 10 return so he can heal and get back into game condition so he doesn't have some kind of leg strain or pull.

If that's the timetable he'll go on the PUP

I think he goes on PUP. That would give him 7 weeks of healing and opens up a roster spot.

I don't think he's eligible for PUP. He'd have to go onto IR designated to return.

I am not familiar with all the PUP rules. What makes him ineligible?

 

[Touchdown There]

He already played, he can't go on PUP.

Just did some reading on a fresh article at Bleacher Report. Two kinds of PUP: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1752988-nfl-pup-list-whos-on-it-and-what-does-it-mean-for-each-player-team/page/2

 

[Touchdown There]

He already played, he can't go on PUP.

Just did some reading on a fresh article at Bleacher Report. Two kinds of PUP: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1752988-nfl-pup-list-whos-on-it-and-what-does-it-mean-for-each-player-team/page/2

Quote from article: "However, if a player practices during training camp or is taken off the Active/PUP list, he is no longer allowed to be designated to the Reserve/PUP list."

Crazy.

 

[eoMMan]

What's Wilson's injury history going back to his college days?

 

[Rick James]

What's Wilson's injury history going back to his college days?

long and distinguished

 

[Deadzone21]

This guy has a crazy injury history and a crazy healing history. I actually could see him back in 3-4 weeks. Still a cut for me in redraft.

I'm in the same boat after drafting last week and picking Andre Brown at the end of the 9th round. I don't know what the shark move is. Waiting for a definitive time table (i.e. hoping for a quick return of 4-6 weeks) may be prudent, because he will have value if he can return and spell Wilson in that time frame, but to me, it looks more like it may be much longer (6 to 8+ weeks) before he returns AND becomes fantasy-relevant and productive. In which case, I would rather fill that spot with a FA flyer still available like J.Rodgers, Helu, or Julius Thomas which may payoff during that time frame. Even with a bit of optimism, Andre Brown seems to have too many question marks to still have much value on my roster pre-week 1.

 

[Insein]

Made Wilson my RB2 in the 3rd round. Grabbed Brown as the handcuff in the 16th. He's going to come back eventually. I think all Wilson owners should do so if they have the bench room in redraft. Why wait to find out Wilson isn't the answer and someone else snatches Brown off of the WW before you weeks from now.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

This guy has a crazy injury history and a crazy healing history. I actually could see him back in 3-4 weeks. Still a cut for me in redraft.

I'm in the same boat after drafting last week and picking Andre Brown at the end of the 9th round. I don't know what the shark move is. Waiting for a definitive time table (i.e. hoping for a quick return of 4-6 weeks) may be prudent, because he will have value if he can return and spell Wilson in that time frame, but to me, it looks more like it may be much longer (6 to 8+ weeks) before he returns AND becomes fantasy-relevant and productive. In which case, I would rather fill that spot with a FA flyer still available like J.Rodgers, Helu, or Julius Thomas which may payoff during that time frame. Even with a bit of optimism, Andre Brown seems to have too many question marks to still have much value on my roster pre-week 1.

Even if Brown comes back in a few weeks, who is to say that he won't be injured again? I mean really, the presumption should be that he WILL be injured again. His injury track record is the most consistent aspect of his past performance.

 

[the spanker]

If you have a deep bench I guess he could be rostered.

 

[netnalp]

Word from beat writers is the Giants will bring in several RBs for looks Tuesday. Browns injury history and age, I don't see the Giants releasing him, but I doubt he's re-signed after this season.

 

[ex-ghost]

Bown placed in short term IR, missing first 8 games.

 

[zamboni]

Bown placed in short term IR, missing first 8 games.

That's big. I guess it wasn't such a tiny fracture after all, which is what Brown proclaimed.

 

[JAMES!]

With week 9 bye, earliest he sees the field is week 10. Safe to drop.

 

[zamboni]

With week 9 bye, earliest he sees the field is week 10. Safe to drop.

Fortunate for owners still to draft, no need for Wilson owners to handcuff with Brown either.

 

[McGarnicle]

370 touches for Wilson, 2900 combined yards, 23 TDs.

 

[netnalp]

Anyone holding?

Spent a mid round pick on him, and not sure there's any flyers out there.

I would think the only way he holds value is if he has a quicker than expected return and Wilson struggles while he's gone.

Depends on the timetable for his healing. The Giants have a week 9 bye, it wouldn't be a shock if they plan on a week 10 return so he can heal and get back into game condition so he doesn't have some kind of leg strain or pull.

nailed it. (easy one, nothing classier than giving oneself props)

 

[GrantK]

• Can anyone cofirm or deny that Brown has been put on the short term IR? I'm seeing conflicting reports, thinking about dumping him and grabbing Stephan Taylor for the heck of it...

 

[strykerpks]

• Can anyone cofirm or deny that Brown has been put on the short term IR? I'm seeing conflicting reports, thinking about dumping him and grabbing Stephan Taylor for the heck of it...

Link

09/04/2013

Andre Brown (RB) - Placed on injured reserve/designated to return

 

[Grimace59]

MFL has removed the IR designation for some reason today, after giving it to him yesterday? I checked the Giants website and they still have him placed on IR/designated to return on their site.

 

[Azhais]

Yeah, MFL is screwed up with this atm. He's not even listed as Out anymore.

 

[fbelange]

I dumped him and grabbed Roy Helu for the heck of it. I figure by week 8 I will be able to grab a RB off waivers who will be at least as impactful as Brown. And who knows, Helu could end up being huge handcuff trade bait. Also, Morris is one twisted ankle away from a huge coming out party for him...

 

[pollardsvision]

Taking a flyer on Scott.

Almost certainly a waste of time, but if Wilson's back-up was (before injury) worth a top 110 pick or so, it should be worth something now. Wilson's had 3 NFL games with (barely) double-digit carries.