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Frank Gore Breaks Hand; Will Miss A Month (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Limp Ditka
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Limp Ditka
Footballguy
broncofan13000
Footballguy
Anonymous Internet User
Footballguy
broncofan13000
Footballguy
at least we get to see what San Fran has backing up Gore in Thomas Clayton and Marcus Robinson...
Jeff Haseley
Moderator
Silver lining - He won't play in the pre-season and risk a possible torn knee. A broken hand is not that bad, as long as it heals properly and doesn't require surgery.
Finatic
Footballguy
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
####. 
Trying to get on board with WheelHasely's idea.
Trying to get on board with WheelHasely's idea.
The Man with the Plan
Footballguy
With any luck he'll fall some in drafts.
FavreCo
Footballguy
You would have to be in a league with complete morons. What fun would that be?
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
I'll keep him at RB5
The Man with the Plan
Footballguy
A guy can dream can't he?
mad sweeney
Footballguy
That's right, he'll wait til week 3-4 to do it. LJ holding out and Gore banged up...lots of uncertainty after the top 2 right now. Glad I helpedmove our draft from next weekend to end of August.
Jason Wood
Zoo York
This could be a blessing in disguise. A broken hand with no tendon damage should heal just fine, and he'll be fresh and ready to dominate the regular season. This will be a dream for people who draft in the second half of the 1st round, a real chance to grab him later than he should go. 
Koya
Footballguy
LOVING the silver lining folks.
Granted, this probably won't be a bad thing long term BUT...
to suggest that missing out on these weeks will result in LESS likelihood for injury, when TIME AND TIME AGAIN we see guys miss camp (usually for contract issues) while still able to do all cardio work that end up pulling something, straining something or otherwise finding a way to get hurt when they jump into camp very late, or god forbid into the regular season without playing in the preseason.
Granted, this probably won't be a bad thing long term BUT...
to suggest that missing out on these weeks will result in LESS likelihood for injury, when TIME AND TIME AGAIN we see guys miss camp (usually for contract issues) while still able to do all cardio work that end up pulling something, straining something or otherwise finding a way to get hurt when they jump into camp very late, or god forbid into the regular season without playing in the preseason.
ILUVBEER99
Footballguy
We'll at least he has his left hand as a body part that hasn't been blown so far.
Left Knee - Torn ACL
Right Knee - Torn ACL
Left Shoulder - Blown
Right Shoulder - Blown
Right hand - Broken
Am i missing any other injuries he's had? I though i remember a foot/ankle injury from college, but not sure as he had so many injuries it gets confusing.
I think he is a solid pick in a re-draft, but extremely over-valued in dynasty leagues. There is no precedent for a guy who has had so many major injuries, how a body can hold up long-term with that injury history is unknown, and therefore very risky.
Left Knee - Torn ACL
Right Knee - Torn ACL
Left Shoulder - Blown
Right Shoulder - Blown
Right hand - Broken
Am i missing any other injuries he's had? I though i remember a foot/ankle injury from college, but not sure as he had so many injuries it gets confusing.
I think he is a solid pick in a re-draft, but extremely over-valued in dynasty leagues. There is no precedent for a guy who has had so many major injuries, how a body can hold up long-term with that injury history is unknown, and therefore very risky.
joffer
Footballguy
ILUVBEER99
Footballguy
gotta love this place
Injuries are a good thing, it's the new wave of FF thinking.
PsychoMan
Footballguy
Exactly my first thought when I read this.This could be a blessing in disguise. A broken hand with no tendon damage should heal just fine, and he'll be fresh and ready to dominate the regular season. This will be a dream for people who draft in the second half of the 1st round, a real chance to grab him later than he should go.
Family Matters
Footballguy
I hate to be the one to have to say it but any injury to your RB is never a good thing. While I wouldn't get too carried away, I will bump him down as this could easily affect him in 2 ways:
1. Pass catching. If he's protecting his hand he migh have some trouble hanging on.
2. Fumbles. Taking the handoff with a sore hand can affect one's ability to hang on to the ball and tuck it in. It's also easier to pry away if have lost some strength in your grip. And believe me every defender will test his hand.
So he may end up ok but you have to be at least concerned. Unfortunately, we probably won't get to see in any preseason games to judge for ourselves.
1. Pass catching. If he's protecting his hand he migh have some trouble hanging on.
2. Fumbles. Taking the handoff with a sore hand can affect one's ability to hang on to the ball and tuck it in. It's also easier to pry away if have lost some strength in your grip. And believe me every defender will test his hand.
So he may end up ok but you have to be at least concerned. Unfortunately, we probably won't get to see in any preseason games to judge for ourselves.
ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
It's just a ploy to motivate Michael Robinson.
Sleeper 43
Footballguy
Theres a point where you need to start respecting the injury trend of a player. Chris Brown is an above avg. RB when hes not injured either.
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FreeBaGeL
Footballguy
Let me just make sure I've got this straight.
Last year a RB who had missed 4 games in 4 years breaks his hand and now heads into this year with the "injury prone" label.
Now we have a RB who has a horrible history of severe injuries that breaks his hand and it's a good thing with the words "injury prone" nowhere to be found.
Riiiiigghhhttttt...
Last year a RB who had missed 4 games in 4 years breaks his hand and now heads into this year with the "injury prone" label.
Now we have a RB who has a horrible history of severe injuries that breaks his hand and it's a good thing with the words "injury prone" nowhere to be found.
Riiiiigghhhttttt...
Sleeper 43
Footballguy
So your saying Gore is in line with the league avg. for injuries vs age and/or experience?
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Jene Bramel
Footballguy
No way to know how similar the injuries are, but Ronnie Brown's hand injury last year may be a decent comp. Brown missed three weeks with his break and looked pretty good upon his return in the final two weeks of 2006.
Keith Lewis
Footballguy
Smart move, my leaguemates won't have none of it, early draft always.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Reminds me of all the obsession over SA's foot.
billymays
Footballguy
you think gore missing worthless preseason games hurts his value? how is that a bad thing?for an injury prone guy that only knows how to run hard i figure the less contact the better.how many FF games do you guys have in the next 4 weeks anyway?
Garts
Footballguy
wow
1huskerfan
Footballguy
It would be hard to lead to more fumbles. Didn't he have like 6 in the first 5 games last year (only counting fumbles lost). IMHO, his propensity for puting the ball on the turf is his biggest question mark this year. A broken hand for Frankie is a bigger problem than it might be for most other RBs***Don't get me wrong, I'm taking him at 9 if he falls that farOk, don't panic. Just stay calm. Lot's of time to heal. It won't lead to more fumbles. Everything will be ok. Don't panic, stay calm, lot's of time........
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Lash
Footballguy
are you kidding, now he is BIONIC!!1!Frank Gore. A man barely alive. Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic man. Frank Gore will be that man. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Whew! Good thing Gore got injured I was getting worried he might get some good conditioning and a groove in training camp. What a relief this is.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
2 of the top 4 with big question marks at the start of camp. Drafts will be interesting this year. If I had a 3-5 I'd try and ttrade down a few spots.
chris1969
Footballguy
Random incoherent thoughts....
Did I miss the link that said that there was definitely no ligament or tendon damage?
Doesn't being hurt 4 times in 4 years count as being injury prone?
What percentage of the guys that are saying being hurt is a good thing are Gore owners?
Does anybody really think that Robinson can carry the load?
Why does everyone need to make an instant prediction, when we all know it will be 2 to 3 days before we know the real damage to his hand?
Does this mean that he's no longer master of his domain?
How many guys that think this is an upgrade regularly hold their draft at Chuck E. Cheese?
Does this mean that coaches will be forced to develop a true passing game while Gore's gone?
Isn't it a blessing for a coach not named Turner to see 4 weeks into camp what he's been missing?
Does a broken hand mean that you can no longer control the Pit Bulls you use to fight Vick's dogs?
Since everybody is gonna say you can't hold on to the ball yet, won't you concentrate on it more?
Is this just a ploy..... on second thought, I won't go there.
Did I miss the link that said that there was definitely no ligament or tendon damage?
Doesn't being hurt 4 times in 4 years count as being injury prone?
What percentage of the guys that are saying being hurt is a good thing are Gore owners?
Does anybody really think that Robinson can carry the load?
Why does everyone need to make an instant prediction, when we all know it will be 2 to 3 days before we know the real damage to his hand?
Does this mean that he's no longer master of his domain?
How many guys that think this is an upgrade regularly hold their draft at Chuck E. Cheese?
Does this mean that coaches will be forced to develop a true passing game while Gore's gone?
Isn't it a blessing for a coach not named Turner to see 4 weeks into camp what he's been missing?
Does a broken hand mean that you can no longer control the Pit Bulls you use to fight Vick's dogs?
Since everybody is gonna say you can't hold on to the ball yet, won't you concentrate on it more?
Is this just a ploy..... on second thought, I won't go there.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
This could be a blessing in disguise. A broken hand with no tendon damage should heal just fine, and he'll be fresh and ready to dominate the regular season. This will be a dream for people who draft in the second half of the 1st round, a real chance to grab him later than he should go.
hephner
Footballguy
I also once cut open my finger while spreading some Miracle Whip on my bologna sandwich when I was 8 years old, and I had to wear a GI Joe band-aid for 3 weeks, so yes, that does seem like a pretty quick recovery time. I definitely would have fumbled more, had I been an NFL running back at the time. :(All joking aside, it sounds like you've had some experience with breaking your hand, but, you also probably didn't have an entire medical staff of expert doctors, rehabilitation specialists, and team trainers dedicated to assist in the recovery process.That said, any injury that sidelines a top player for any length of time should be concerning, so I think the "blessing in disguise" talk in some of the posts may be a bit too optimistic and premature here.
footballfreak99
Footballguy
I have to agree. This thread is full of people that own Gore, it is obvious. I mean, I own him too, so I'm not ripping on him because i am wishing I had him. I think Gore has almost zero chance of not missing a handful of games over the next few seasons. His shoulders were BAD before last season began. Somehow he played on them, but I just don't see how a guy with his injury history can't be considered injury prone lol. One season is nothing, play 3 injury free before you can just wave off injury-prone labels at will please!
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Hokey Pokey is a helluva dance.
Penguin
Footballguy
As long as he's in shape (I can't think of why he wouldn't be) he'll be fine. He might have some minor issues from not having practiced or played at full speed etc. but that should be off set by the fact that he should be a little fresher. If he's not ready until the season opener it will probably take him a game or two to get going 100% (in sync with A.Smith, speed of the game etc.) if he's ready a week or so earlier I think he'll start '07 where he left off in '06.
TwinTurbo
Footballguy
I really like Frank Gore, but he is starting to remind me a lot of Tim Biakabutuka. In fairness, at least Gore has one stellar season under his belt. But I get the feeling he won't play many full 16 game seasons for the remainder of his career.
Even the aging Fred Taylor hasn't had the type of serious injuries that Gore has already experienced in his short college and pro career.
Even the aging Fred Taylor hasn't had the type of serious injuries that Gore has already experienced in his short college and pro career.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
:(
Penguin
Footballguy
He's a he11 of a lot better than Biakabutuka was. Gore was just shy of 2200 yards last year. This is a guy that had an injury riddled college carear with multiple knee surgeries and he just misse3d the 2200 yard mark in his first season as the full time starter. He is a stud and his talent level far exceeds Timmy Biakabutuka, regardless if he ever plays a complete season again.Very bad comparison IMHO
