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Any Deion Branch News? (1 Viewer)
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Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
leaseplay:
Anonymous Internet User
Footballguy
mangitis will keep him out another week.
the spanker
Footballguy
Anyone heard anything about Branch? Has he practiced?
packersfan
Footballguy
He didn't practice today.
MCguidance
Footballguy
Deion Branch-WR-Seahawks Nov. 7 - 3:58 pm et Deion Branch (foot) will not practice Wednesday.He could be listed as questionable again this week. Branch's recovery from a foot injury has come along slower than expected. He does, however, have an extra day to get ready for Monday night's matchup against San Francisco.Source: Seattle Times
MarcO
Footballguy
I listened to part of Holmgren's press conference - nothing very revealing other than he's purposely held some guys out of practice today knowing that he has an extra day this week. So maybe some of the guys would have gone if they were playing on Sunday but did not because they are playing on MNF. In other words don't read too much into a guy NOT practicing today. And he said he hoped to have at least half of the guys (about 6 - of which Alexander and Branch were mentioned) back this week but would not say which half 
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eagles2007
Footballguy
my two cents after reading a story on branch today is that he won't play this week.
packersfan
Footballguy
If this is the article you're talking then I would agree with you. The tone of Branch's comments don't strike me as the comments of someone who's ready to return to the field this week. Hopefully I'm wrong because I'm getting sick of Branch missing great matchups.Link
Michael Fox Fan
Footballguy
Man, not only is this little dude injury prone, but he also appears to be a REALLY slow healer.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
At what point does a "sprain" that takes a month to heal become something more than a "sprain?"
I'm starting to think the initial prognosis of "may require surgery" could have been on the money here and Deion's just whistling past the graveyard.
I'm starting to think the initial prognosis of "may require surgery" could have been on the money here and Deion's just whistling past the graveyard.
weasel3515
Footballguy
I think that given the fact that he has an extra day AND it's a Monday night game in front of a national audience that he will try to give it a go. How effective he'll be, on the other hand, remains to be seen.
Eagle Eye
Footballguy
Branch kept saying he was "day to day" but it seems likely he will miss a third consecutive game.
He watched practice from behind the wheel of an equipment cart, his foot heavily wrapped and propped onto a seat. Pollard favored his leg while walking through the team facility.
From Diehards.
He's not playing.
He watched practice from behind the wheel of an equipment cart, his foot heavily wrapped and propped onto a seat. Pollard favored his leg while walking through the team facility.
From Diehards.
He's not playing.
packersfan
Footballguy
weasel3515
Footballguy
At least he's not sitting on a cart. This is slightly encouraging.packersfan said:
Any Thursday practice news!!? This is slightly disasterous for me if he misses another game, though I want him for the stretch run. Playing the guy ahead of me in my div who has already beaten me once and I have Galloway out, so I'm down to Owens- great, Curry-sigh, James Jones- sigh.
I'd like Branch in there.......
I'd like Branch in there.......
packersfan
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kevthegrad
Footballguy
Yes, NEWSFLASH!!!
For the 2nd year in a row this guy is a waste of my time. News at 11!
For the 2nd year in a row this guy is a waste of my time. News at 11!
mad sweeney
Footballguy
PermalinkPractice notes, Friday edition
Posted by Darrin Beene @ 01:45:51 pm
Back at the desk after the practice. A few highlights:
* Deion Branch made a brief appearance, running a few routes with the first-team offense. Mostly, he worked on the side, running and doing agility drills. Coach Mike Holmgren said Branch is a game-time decision.
Posted by Darrin Beene @ 01:45:51 pm
Back at the desk after the practice. A few highlights:
* Deion Branch made a brief appearance, running a few routes with the first-team offense. Mostly, he worked on the side, running and doing agility drills. Coach Mike Holmgren said Branch is a game-time decision.
packersfan
Footballguy
KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -If the Seahawks' Friday practice was any indication, Deion Branch may return from an injury in time to play Monday night against San Francisco. But triple-dinged Shaun Alexander could be out for the first time this season.
Branch, Seattle's leading receiver, returned to the field wearing a helmet and practice uniform for the first time since spraining his right foot early in the loss at Pittsburgh on Oct. 7.
The former Super Bowl MVP ran on the side without apparent pain or hindrance while the rest of the Seahawks practiced. He will get a more extensive test in practice on Saturday, when coach Mike Holmgren will determine if Branch can play for the first time in four games. If Branch can't, Nate Burleson and D.J. Hackett will likely start again at wide receiver.
Branch, Seattle's leading receiver, returned to the field wearing a helmet and practice uniform for the first time since spraining his right foot early in the loss at Pittsburgh on Oct. 7.
The former Super Bowl MVP ran on the side without apparent pain or hindrance while the rest of the Seahawks practiced. He will get a more extensive test in practice on Saturday, when coach Mike Holmgren will determine if Branch can play for the first time in four games. If Branch can't, Nate Burleson and D.J. Hackett will likely start again at wide receiver.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Don't count on it. At best he'll be listed as probable and will most likely be a GTD. There will be no media at the practice so you'll have to rely entirely on coach speak.
Michael Fox Fan
Footballguy
Am I missing something? I thought Engram started at Branch's spot last week....and assume that he would again this week if Branch can't go.
Hackett, Burleson, and Engram all started last week. If Branch can go this week, he'd replace Burleson. Engram would stay in the slot.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Engram starts at Flanker and moves to the slot in 3WR sets while Burleson comes in at falnker.
Michael Fox Fan
Footballguy
See Sweeney's post. My point was that, in 2 WR sets, Engram is one of the WRs on the field. He plays flanker, and moves to slot in the 3-WR set. Is that inaccurate?
packersfan
Footballguy
Link
Branch nearing return to field
DARRIN BEENE; The News Tribune
Published: November 10th, 2007 01:00 AM
KIRKLAND – At Seattle Seahawks practice, a quick flash of neon green means one of two things. Either Julian Peterson has thrown one of his specially designed shoes or Deion Branch and his bright gloves are on the field.
On Friday, it was Branch causing a colorful, if short, display. The Seahawks receiver, who has been limited to rehabilitation work while recovering from a foot injury, donned a helmet and ran a few plays.
“It’s good just to get back out there with the guys,” said Branch, who has not played since Oct. 7. “I’m glad to be back out there.”
His status for Monday night’s game against San Francisco is questionable, which means he has a 50-50 chance of playing. Coach Mike Holmgren said Branch will be a game-time decision.
Five other ailing players – Shaun Alexander, Marcus Pollard, Patrick Kerney, Baraka Atkins and Niko Koutouvides – also were listed as questionable.
Holmgren declared backups Will Herring and Ray Willis out for the game and said starting linebacker Leroy Hill, who injured his hamstring last week at Cleveland, is doubtful. If Hill sits, expect Kevin Bentley to take his place.
Alexander, who has not practiced with the team so far this week because of a knee injury, is doing conditioning drills, Holmgren said. The running back, also a game-time decision, and will be replaced by Maurice Morris if he can’t go.
Holmgren said Branch, Alexander and the others listed as questionable have to be able to run without hurting in today’s closed-to-the-media practice.
“Branch, as an example, his game is quickness and speed and he’s got to be able to do that,” Holmgren said. “Otherwise I would be doing him a disservice, as well as the team, (by playing him).”
Branch said it’s not one thing holding him back, just a little bit of everything.
“It’s a progression,” he said. “I think everything has got to be right. It’s getting better, every day it’s better. As long as we don’t have any setbacks, we’re good.”
Branch, who was the Seahawks’ leading receiver when he was hurt with 22 catches for 343 yards, said he’s getting antsy to get back on the field.
“You always feel that way, especially when you’ve been out,” he said. “You’ve got to be patient and understand what’s going on, and I do.”
Branch nearing return to field
DARRIN BEENE; The News Tribune
Published: November 10th, 2007 01:00 AM
KIRKLAND – At Seattle Seahawks practice, a quick flash of neon green means one of two things. Either Julian Peterson has thrown one of his specially designed shoes or Deion Branch and his bright gloves are on the field.
On Friday, it was Branch causing a colorful, if short, display. The Seahawks receiver, who has been limited to rehabilitation work while recovering from a foot injury, donned a helmet and ran a few plays.
“It’s good just to get back out there with the guys,” said Branch, who has not played since Oct. 7. “I’m glad to be back out there.”
His status for Monday night’s game against San Francisco is questionable, which means he has a 50-50 chance of playing. Coach Mike Holmgren said Branch will be a game-time decision.
Five other ailing players – Shaun Alexander, Marcus Pollard, Patrick Kerney, Baraka Atkins and Niko Koutouvides – also were listed as questionable.
Holmgren declared backups Will Herring and Ray Willis out for the game and said starting linebacker Leroy Hill, who injured his hamstring last week at Cleveland, is doubtful. If Hill sits, expect Kevin Bentley to take his place.
Alexander, who has not practiced with the team so far this week because of a knee injury, is doing conditioning drills, Holmgren said. The running back, also a game-time decision, and will be replaced by Maurice Morris if he can’t go.
Holmgren said Branch, Alexander and the others listed as questionable have to be able to run without hurting in today’s closed-to-the-media practice.
“Branch, as an example, his game is quickness and speed and he’s got to be able to do that,” Holmgren said. “Otherwise I would be doing him a disservice, as well as the team, (by playing him).”
Branch said it’s not one thing holding him back, just a little bit of everything.
“It’s a progression,” he said. “I think everything has got to be right. It’s getting better, every day it’s better. As long as we don’t have any setbacks, we’re good.”
Branch, who was the Seahawks’ leading receiver when he was hurt with 22 catches for 343 yards, said he’s getting antsy to get back on the field.
“You always feel that way, especially when you’ve been out,” he said. “You’ve got to be patient and understand what’s going on, and I do.”
The Ref
Footballguy
This seems like a "if this was a playoff week I would be out there Sunday night, but I could use one more week off so I doubt I'll play" article.Personaly I need him to start, but I'm going to need to prepare for another option.
kawaihae
Footballguy
Uggghhh... Confusing signals on a week with all my other receivers hurt or on bye. I want my money back from every report saying that he was coming back week 9!!!!!!
Looks like I have to waste a $10 pickup on Josh Reed (hurt back) or Joe Juri-vicious (going against the Steelers). Yikes.
Looks like I have to waste a $10 pickup on Josh Reed (hurt back) or Joe Juri-vicious (going against the Steelers). Yikes.
eagles2007
Footballguy
i'm playing him over selvin young and michael turner. hope the extra day helps
