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D.Mcfadden Broken Orbital Bone (1 Viewer)

steelerfan1

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RotoWire) Coach Hue Jackson said McFadden will be out a couple of weeks with fractured orbital bone, according to Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune. Analysis: McFadden suffered the injury during Wednesday's practice. At least this isn't something to his money-making legs, and truthfully, running back is probably one position that can afford to miss some preseason time without too much of a negative. Still, McFadden is going in the first round in a lot of leagues, so many people will be paying attention to his progress as draft nights grow near.

 
'steelerfan1 said:
RotoWire) Coach Hue Jackson said McFadden will be out a couple of weeks with fractured orbital bone, according to Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune. Analysis: McFadden suffered the injury during Wednesday's practice. At least this isn't something to his money-making legs, and truthfully, running back is probably one position that can afford to miss some preseason time without too much of a negative. Still, McFadden is going in the first round in a lot of leagues, so many people will be paying attention to his progress as draft nights grow near.
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Looking forward to the old school Dickerson goggles when he returns. :nerd:
 
Rotowire is reporting McFadden out a few weeks with a broken orbital bone in the face.

Not terrible news but something to consider as he is going a the end of most 1st Rounds

I didn't see a post - sorry if honda :popcorn:

 
I fail to see how this devalues him in any manner. My only hope is that the average FF player panics, and he drops into later 2nd rd/3rd round territory.

 
'Trizzler said:
I fail to see how this devalues him in any manner. My only hope is that the average FF player panics, and he drops into later 2nd rd/3rd round territory.
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Orbital bone is a potentially serious injury as it is near the eye and brain. I actually suffered this injury when a fly ball hit me in the eye (it was dusk and I lost it in the lights). I was told that I needed to be very careful and that another injury to that area could lead to blindness--and that I needed to monitor my sight over the next year because sometimes the bone can impinge on nerves that connect the eye to the brain. I don't think it should drop his fantasy value that much, but he will need to be very careful to avoid this happening again or it could threaten his career.Not sure how this could happen if you were wearing a helmet tbh.
 
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In all fairness, I wasn't suggesting that it was a light injury by any means. I played soccer with a kid who broke his nose and orbital bone after getting hit in the face by the ball while standing in a wall, and he never played with the same aggression as he did before the injury. Rather, I just don't see this being a major issue considering the use of helmets in football.

However, it does bring up the question of how this could break behind a facemask. All I could think of was when Big Ben had his nose broken last year...but I feel like someone's hand in a mask wouldn't be enough to break the orbital bone. It is a very curious injury.

 
'Trizzler said:
In all fairness, I wasn't suggesting that it was a light injury by any means. I played soccer with a kid who broke his nose and orbital bone after getting hit in the face by the ball while standing in a wall, and he never played with the same aggression as he did before the injury. Rather, I just don't see this being a major issue considering the use of helmets in football.However, it does bring up the question of how this could break behind a facemask. All I could think of was when Big Ben had his nose broken last year...but I feel like someone's hand in a mask wouldn't be enough to break the orbital bone. It is a very curious injury.
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Totally get what you are saying. It IS odd that this happened. I wonder if they were practicing without pads and equipment and maybe a knee or something went to his face?
 
I just read that McFadden went cross-eyed due to this injury and doctors believe it is an irrecoverable injury. You should plan on selling him to your league mates for a bargain basement price. :ph34r:

 
Two things I take from this and granted, both could be trivial:

1. Its just a reminder of how often this guy always seems to have SOME dinged up something going on. Last year aside, he has always seemed to have an injured thigh, an ankle, a something...just happened to be an eye this time.

2. Does anyone know what the chances are that an injury like this can hinder periphreal vision? that could be an issue with a RB.

 
don't think this is a big deal - he should be ready to go in plenty of time for the start of the year. I actually feel like it might be a blessing in disguise since you won't have to worry about as much wear and tear in the preseason.

 
Great responses in this thread.....

1) Why can't he play, its just a facial bone and he has a helmet? - seriously asked this????

2) This just proves this guy can't stay healthy? - How does a helmet to the face indicate injury prone????

I am torn between whether this injury affects his play in 2011 or not. Personally thankful that he will be missing a lot of extra hits via practice sessions and pre-season, ala LT in by gone years, but also concerned about lasting effects.

 
'az_prof said:
'Trizzler said:
In all fairness, I wasn't suggesting that it was a light injury by any means. I played soccer with a kid who broke his nose and orbital bone after getting hit in the face by the ball while standing in a wall, and he never played with the same aggression as he did before the injury. Rather, I just don't see this being a major issue considering the use of helmets in football.However, it does bring up the question of how this could break behind a facemask. All I could think of was when Big Ben had his nose broken last year...but I feel like someone's hand in a mask wouldn't be enough to break the orbital bone. It is a very curious injury.
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Totally get what you are saying. It IS odd that this happened. I wonder if they were practicing without pads and equipment and maybe a knee or something went to his face?
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Have you guys ever played football?
 
For what it is worth, twitter updates from local reporters mentioned interviewing McFadden after the practice the day of the injury and not realizing there was any problem with him at all.

 
'Hoosier16 said:
'Scooter71 said:
"He was injured Wednesday when he apparently took a helmet to the cheek on what was a great block of linebacker Quentin Groves."

http://www.sfgate.co.../SPG21KJELV.DTL
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That had to be one hell of a hit.

Bump up to Groves.
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Bump up to the Oakland defense. Hue Jackson is building a bully. He's goading his players to precipitate nastiness and mean spirited attitude. DMC knew what he was in for, and Hue told the defense to "get at it", Raider style. Ain't no room on this team for Tom Cable type #######. (Sorry Seattle) No one is protected. No one is safe, even DMC. Watch for "the bully" coming to a town near you. Go Raiders!
 
'Ministry of Pain said:
And the hits just keep on coming for Oakland...Gallery...Z.Miller...DMac now out with an injury...abandon ship folks in 2011.
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Why was anyone on the ship in the first place?
 
'Garrett said:
For what it is worth, twitter updates from local reporters mentioned interviewing McFadden after the practice the day of the injury and not realizing there was any problem with him at all.
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As with most broken bones, there are degrees of severity. "Broken orbital bone" can mean "shattered to the point that chunks of bone are loose in the eye socket", or it can mean "a 2mm crack that will heal up strong in a few weeks".
 
'Scooby1974 said:
I just read that McFadden went cross-eyed due to this injury and doctors believe it is an irrecoverable injury. You should plan on selling him to your league mates for a bargain basement price. :ph34r:
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He gets kicked by a mule. They go back. I don't know. Couldn't resist, see how many catch that one...
 
Actually the concern I might have over his injury is that the time he misses in camp could be similar to guys who hold out and then pull a hamstring and miss 1-2 games because they didn't have time in camp to work through that sort of thing, like happened with Revis last year.

 
For what it's worth, The Raider's just signed Kevin Boss from the G-Men.

Boss is a pretty filthy blocker. This has to be good for D-Mac

 
'Defending Champs said:
'Scooby1974 said:
I just read that McFadden went cross-eyed due to this injury and doctors believe it is an irrecoverable injury. You should plan on selling him to your league mates for a bargain basement price. :ph34r:
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He gets kicked by a mule. They go back. I don't know. Couldn't resist, see how many catch that one...
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National Lampoons Christmas Vacation...well played.
 
'Scooby1974 said:
'Defending Champs said:
'Scooby1974 said:
I just read that McFadden went cross-eyed due to this injury and doctors believe it is an irrecoverable injury. You should plan on selling him to your league mates for a bargain basement price. :ph34r:
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He gets kicked by a mule. They go back. I don't know. Couldn't resist, see how many catch that one...
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National Lampoons Christmas Vacation...well played.
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And you win a full bucket of pride for your knowledge today! Nice catch.
 
'Magic_Man said:
Buy Michael Bush now
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You mean Taiwan Jones. Setting up well for McFadden to miss some time, come back, tweak a hammy (or whatever it is he was always tweaking every year until last year), and fall back into that pattern of can't stay healthy for a month at a time.Little exageration there but there is some real thought behind it: McFadden seems to be a guy that is like a classic car: looks great, runs great. But if he sits too long, everything else on him starts falling apart. I don't like when he sits. Seems to take a while to get it all back and I'm guaging by the numerous comments of people saying "glad he's sitting..saves hit in practice, etc" that people, without saying it, are aware that he is a good risk for injury. Its football...everyone practices and runs the same risks. But if you have several people thinking its better if they treat him with kid gloves, there must be a general sentiment that he's a bit prone to hurt himself.
 
'rzrback77 said:
Great responses in this thread.....

1) Why can't he play, its just a facial bone and he has a helmet? - seriously asked this????
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What, you don't remember last year when someone here (I can't remember who) thought Romo could easily continue playing after suffering a broken collarbone, since the injury was to his non-throwing shoulder?
 
'rzrback77 said:
Great responses in this thread.....

1) Why can't he play, its just a facial bone and he has a helmet? - seriously asked this????

2) This just proves this guy can't stay healthy? - How does a helmet to the face indicate injury prone????

I am torn between whether this injury affects his play in 2011 or not. Personally thankful that he will be missing a lot of extra hits via practice sessions and pre-season, ala LT in by gone years, but also concerned about lasting effects.
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Again, I wasn't implying that it's a simple injury. I understand that he needs time to heal and that this may require him to wear additional equipment (ie goggles or a face protector) once he returns. My comment was more aimed at the 2nd question you highlighted: the whole "OMG McFadden is just an accident waiting to happen don't draft him at all" posse.While it is a serious injury, it shouldn't affect his playmaking abilities, and has nothing to do with his previous hamstring and turf-toe issues. However, many users would like to think that McFadden is a 45 year old in a 24 year old's body.

 
'Trizzler said:
'rzrback77 said:
Great responses in this thread.....

1) Why can't he play, its just a facial bone and he has a helmet? - seriously asked this????

2) This just proves this guy can't stay healthy? - How does a helmet to the face indicate injury prone????

I am torn between whether this injury affects his play in 2011 or not. Personally thankful that he will be missing a lot of extra hits via practice sessions and pre-season, ala LT in by gone years, but also concerned about lasting effects.
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Again, I wasn't implying that it's a simple injury. I understand that he needs time to heal and that this may require him to wear additional equipment (ie goggles or a face protector) once he returns. My comment was more aimed at the 2nd question you highlighted: the whole "OMG McFadden is just an accident waiting to happen don't draft him at all" posse.While it is a serious injury, it shouldn't affect his playmaking abilities, and has nothing to do with his previous hamstring and turf-toe issues. However, many users would like to think that McFadden is a 45 year old in a 24 year old's body.
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how about a 24 year old in a 45 year old's body? The guy can't stay healthy. period.
 
'GregR said:
'Ministry of Pain said:
And the hits just keep on coming for Oakland...Gallery...Z.Miller...DMac now out with an injury...abandon ship folks in 2011.
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Why was anyone on the ship in the first place?
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They went 8-8 last year and it felt like they were starting to turn the corner. Unfortunately they were about $40m over the cap for this year and have had to get rid of a lot or not resign several guys and I think it will hurt them.
 
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