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Dez Bryant (1 Viewer)
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fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Dez in Dallas and Demaryius in Denver. Not sure why these big wrs are put out there as huge targets.
gotexansgo
Footballguy
Football Jones
Footballguy
That's too bad. The kid is going to be a stud, though.
I believe he could be their top WR as soon as next season. Dallas' O is going to be as good as anybody in 2011 if they can improve that OL a little bit.
I believe he could be their top WR as soon as next season. Dallas' O is going to be as good as anybody in 2011 if they can improve that OL a little bit.
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Addai's Adidas
Footballguy
This is shame, Miles Austin owner or not.
rocketsauce
Footballguy
Yup, guess Miles Austin might find his way back into my starting lineup for the playoffs now.
jamny
Footballguy
Bonka said:For weeks I've been wondering why he continued to return kicks for a team with no shot at the playoffs when he's been dinged up to begin with. It just makes no sense, and now they, Dez, and Dez owners the price. Thanks.
why would you do that? You know where you are. See what else you have. Why put Dez in that situation?
Gandalf
Footballguy
As a new Dez Bryant owner (traded for him 2 weeks ago), I was watching that game holding my breath on every kick return. I am out of it for this year and just hope he's okay next season (dynasty league). And that Dallas finds a kick returner in the off season...
I think a fractured ankle is actually better than a sprain because their will be less damage to the ligaments long term, but if there are any orthopedic surgeons on the forum, please let us know!
I think a fractured ankle is actually better than a sprain because their will be less damage to the ligaments long term, but if there are any orthopedic surgeons on the forum, please let us know!
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thehornet
Footballguy
youre overanalyzing it. a fracture is more severe than a sprain. basic stuff.
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Gandalf
Footballguy
Are you sure? Isn't it possible that a fracture is better because bones heal easier than ankle ligaments? Or based on the physics of the injury? I'm not saying I know the answer to this, but it seems reasonable to ask the question. For example, think about the recovery time of a tibia versus torn ACL. Neither are good but a fractured tibia would be much better than a torn ACL. Might it be the same for an ankle? There's tons of ligaments down there.
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fruity pebbles
Footballguy
That kind of fracture usually does a lot of ligament and tendon damage as well
bone heals much better than ligament in general. ofc, it is dependent the severity of either.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Do we know that the bone was displaced?
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
That sideways twisting motion that occurred and is enough to break a bone usually causes a lot of soft tissue damage as well.
Gandalf
Footballguy
Either way, here's to hoping that he'll be back in time for the start of 2011! He should be, right???
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Thanks fruity - had the game on but was busy entertaining guests, didn't see the play.
In that case we may possibly be looking at a two-year recovery period until he is 100% and has the same explosiveness. He'll play in 2011 without question, but it may not be totally right. Bad ankle breaks usually take two years to get over.
I had a non-displaced fracture, and remember six months later (3 months after the cast came off) it still hurt like heck when I was running. Never had an ankle sprain that was as difficult to get over.
In that case we may possibly be looking at a two-year recovery period until he is 100% and has the same explosiveness. He'll play in 2011 without question, but it may not be totally right. Bad ankle breaks usually take two years to get over.
I had a non-displaced fracture, and remember six months later (3 months after the cast came off) it still hurt like heck when I was running. Never had an ankle sprain that was as difficult to get over.
thehornet
Footballguy
not necessarily. trust me, your better off spraining your ankle than breaking it.
gotexansgo
Footballguy
latest per Rotoworld:
Dez Bryant will undergo surgery on his fractured right ankle Monday.
Bryant is done for the season. The fact that he's undergoing surgery hints that the fracture is displaced and not a clean break. It's a serious injury, but not something that should hinder Bryant's long-term outlook. Roy Williams and Miles Austin will pick up targets while the wildly talented rookie watches the rest of the season.
Dez Bryant will undergo surgery on his fractured right ankle Monday.
Bryant is done for the season. The fact that he's undergoing surgery hints that the fracture is displaced and not a clean break. It's a serious injury, but not something that should hinder Bryant's long-term outlook. Roy Williams and Miles Austin will pick up targets while the wildly talented rookie watches the rest of the season.
TeamSnooki
Footballguy
This sucks. He was starting to become one of my favorite players to watch that I didn't own/root for.
Hope he comes back healthy next season.
Co-sign on the stupidity of him running back kicks.
Dallas will be an interesting team to try to figure out next year for both fantasy and real-life purposes.
Hope he comes back healthy next season.
Co-sign on the stupidity of him running back kicks.
Dallas will be an interesting team to try to figure out next year for both fantasy and real-life purposes.
knickstorm
Footballguy
what?!?!? his ankle was already sprained to begin with....wasnt he questionable on the injury report due to a sprained ankle?
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
Thanks, Columbo.
FarEastKilla
Footballguy
Because the clown that is Jerry Jones said so!Bonka said:For weeks I've been wondering why he continued to return kicks for a team with no shot at the playoffs when he's been dinged up to begin with. It just makes no sense, and now they, Dez, and Dez owners the price. Thanks.
why would you do that? You know where you are. See what else you have. Why put Dez in that situation?
The reason he was returning kicks is because he is one of the most explosive kick returners in football. He returned 2 for TD's this year and special teams are an important part of the game. You want a player like Dez to get opportunities. He will (and should) return kicks next year also.Because the clown that is Jerry Jones said so!Bonka said:For weeks I've been wondering why he continued to return kicks for a team with no shot at the playoffs when he's been dinged up to begin with. It just makes no sense, and now they, Dez, and Dez owners the price. Thanks.
I guess that's why teams put their best defensive players on kickoff and punt coverages too? Last I checked, special teams are generally filled with backup players. There's no point risking injury to one of your best offensive players when your team has basically no shot at making the playoffs. Sure, if you need a spark in important games, I can see putting someone in, but you can't tell me there isn't someone else on the team that can handle the role and wouldn't degrade the offense or defensive if they did get hurt. I'm sure guys have extra motivation to try to rough up a returner who's also a big part of the offense as well.The reason he was returning kicks is because he is one of the most explosive kick returners in football. He returned 2 for TD's this year and special teams are an important part of the game. You want a player like Dez to get opportunities. He will (and should) return kicks next year also.Because the clown that is Jerry Jones said so!Bonka said:For weeks I've been wondering why he continued to return kicks for a team with no shot at the playoffs when he's been dinged up to begin with. It just makes no sense, and now they, Dez, and Dez owners the price. Thanks.
FarEastKilla
Footballguy
Well, I guess you and Jerry see it eye to eye, just hope the explosive 2 TDs is worth a broken ankle of a star WR. Risk vs reward ratio sucked IMO.The reason he was returning kicks is because he is one of the most explosive kick returners in football. He returned 2 for TD's this year and special teams are an important part of the game. You want a player like Dez to get opportunities. He will (and should) return kicks next year also.Because the clown that is Jerry Jones said so!Bonka said:For weeks I've been wondering why he continued to return kicks for a team with no shot at the playoffs when he's been dinged up to begin with. It just makes no sense, and now they, Dez, and Dez owners the price. Thanks.
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Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Probably a blessing in disguise for fantasy teams.
How many times was the kid targeted over the last two games, maybe 6 or 7?
How many times was the kid targeted over the last two games, maybe 6 or 7?
I think biggest Bumps r Austin n Witten here!
So what about all the players that get hurt in the NFL every year that DON'T return kicks. Just cause he happenned to get hurt on special teams, doesnt mean the same thing couldnt happen on a slant route.
He was not on coverage (where most players are backups), he was returning. Many top players such as D.Jax, Welker, and Ed Reed have returned kicks. Deion Sanders was one of the top 3 corners in the league and he returned kicks. Percy Harvin can return kicks but Bryant can't? Players risk injury every game, returning kicks does not increase that risk any more than the fact that it is a few extra opportunities to get hit which would be he same as catching a few more passes. Chance at the playoffs is irrelevant. Either you are doing everything you can to win or your not.
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