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Hernandez sprained MCL (1 Viewer)
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GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Wow. With the injuries to the Patriots' secondary, this matchup for the Bills is getting to seem almost like a legit matchup. Wes Welker and Deion Branch are the guys that scare me the most now.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Is Rob Gronkowski's brother, Dan worth a pickup? Will they still be running heavy 2 TE formations?
Louisville Slugger
Footballguy
Tom Curran is comfirming the injury, but he is saying that it is likely that Hernandez will be out 4-6 weeks.
I agree...I have had Gronk on my bench for two weeks starting Graham because I didn't want to get into the Hernandez-this-week/Gronk-that-week ordeal we saw last year. Well...I regretted it these two weeks and now if Aaron's out, I believe you'll see a lot of defenses that Graham now sees in the red zone. One defender underneath while another over the top. I believe I've goofed and what I probably SHOULD do is a quick sell high on the Gronk to get what I can from desperate owners who've just lost key players. (PPR)
Calling Mr. Yudkin to the white courtesy telephone, please....
Area51Inhabitant
Footballguy
I'm thinking this might be Ocho's chance to get on the field more and instead of seeing Dan Gronkowski replacing Hernandez, we'll see New England morph into a 3 wr 1 te 1 rb offense. No inside knowledge here but just a gut feeling. Of course Edelman could also be the beneficiary as well.
David Yudkin
Footballguy
Last time I checked, I didn't go to medical school. But from what I remember, depending upon the level of the sprain, it could be anywhere from 1-2 weeks (minor), 2-3 weeks (intermediate), or 4-6 weeks (more severe). I don't know where anyone got their information from (I doubt the Pats would give it out directly), so one would think that Curran and S.M.Y. are going with their intel on how severe the strain is. Honestly, at this point who knows how severe Hernandez's injury is and how long it will take for him to get back? I will see if I can find out more, but don't get your hopes up . . .
David Yudkin
Footballguy
Well, that was quick. My intel indicates minor sprain, out 1-2 weeks.
steelerfan1
Footballguy
he kind of reminds me of calvin johnson as every catch you worry as they just appear to be hurt on every play.
looked like hernandez was hurt 3x from watching game yesterday.
heres to hoping only 2 weeks.
looked like hernandez was hurt 3x from watching game yesterday.
heres to hoping only 2 weeks.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
If history is our guide the next 2-8 weeks will be fraught with misinformation, secrecy and confusion. Also Hernandez will be QUE on the injury report until the end of the year.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
as both a 81 and an 87 owner. I think it also hurts gronks value as teams will now be able to 2x team him with a LB.
Tony Reali
Footballguy
Heh, of course. I traded Tate for Hernandez before the season started when I already have Witten at TE. I expected to trade him after a few weeks of big games. Now this happens
Unbelievable
Unbelievable
David Yudkin
Footballguy
I know people get on the Pats for abusing the injury report, but historically since they revised the injury designations (daily practice reporting), NE has conformed to the rules. The only ones they really take creative liberties with are the PROBABLES, as anyone listed as probable has played. IIRC, those listed as questionable normally don't play and anyone listed as doubtful or out hasn't played. (If you remember, there were a couple times last year where guys on other teams made miracle recoveries and went from Doubftul or Out to playing on game day.)
ponchsox
Footballguy
Don't get down on Gronk. He still has a major height advantage in the endzone and can outreach most defenders. Hernandez' targets will be spread between Gronk, Welker, Ocho, Branch. We may see more of Edelman, Price, and Slater now.
Goldfinger007
Footballguy
Year of the injury. I look for Gronk to pick up a few more receptions, but will likely garner even more attention now in the redzone.
thank you!
Crazy Tony
Footballguy
DAMN! and I benched him the first 2-weeks in favor of Gates. Other impacts this could have on NE?
Does this in any ways slow their Offense down?
Does it in any way improve running game or receiving RBs?
Thanks Sharks...
I didn't know about the injury until i stumbled across the thread.
Does this in any ways slow their Offense down?
Does it in any way improve running game or receiving RBs?
Thanks Sharks...
I didn't know about the injury until i stumbled across the thread.
az_prof
Footballguy
I agree. NE will go with more 3WR sets and this will get Ocho on the field more.
This will be something interesting to watch for sure. If Ocho finally starks to click and does well then what will happen when Hernandez returns?
Norseman
Footballguy
Brady throws for 600?
Stinkin Ref
IBL Representative
lol at the posts in here thinking they know what NE will do since this happened.....
I'll be the first to say I have no idea how or if this changes anything....other than Hernandez doesn't get any catches....
whatever "most" people think Belichick will do....he will probably not do....in fact it will probably be something designed to specifically take advatntage of what everbody thinks he will do....
I'll be the first to say I have no idea how or if this changes anything....other than Hernandez doesn't get any catches....
whatever "most" people think Belichick will do....he will probably not do....in fact it will probably be something designed to specifically take advatntage of what everbody thinks he will do....
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Shutout
Footballguy
How true. Is there anything more frustrating (outside being a DWIL owner), than owning a Patriots player when they have an injury?
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
The speculation that teams will now double Gronkowski seems a little wild. There's still Welker, Branch, Woodhead and even Ocho to contend with. Doubling Gronk doesn't seem like a smart idea. He'll be fine fantasy-wise. Tick him up even.
massraider
Footballguy
Seriously. If you are a Gronk owner, and you are convincing yourself that this is bad for you, take a step back. The problem since last year was there was two of them, and they cannibalized each other. Now, one is gone, and it's "Ohhhh geez, they're gonna double team my guy......."? Lordy, you people could find a problem with a Salma Hayek massage.
seriously
, when hernandez got hurt last year Gronk still performed great. And to those thinking they may use the other Gronk must be sleeping on the fact Hernandez is pretty much a WR in the TE position. Do you really think that teams will double team Gronkowski? Brady will pick d's apart if that happened, and would be a huge mistake.
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texansfan80
Footballguy
Why is everyone freaking out? Out 2 weeks, fine. Week 5 he's back, playoffs aren't til week 14. PLENTY of time remaining.
It's not like everyone took Hernandez in the 5th round, I assume most took him in the later rounds so it's not like this will KILL you...unless you traded for him.
There are plenty of good TE's this year too.
It's not like everyone took Hernandez in the 5th round, I assume most took him in the later rounds so it's not like this will KILL you...unless you traded for him.
There are plenty of good TE's this year too.
ponchsox
Footballguy
Comcast SportsNet New England is hearing that Aaron Hernandez's MCL sprain could cost him upwards of 4-6 weeks, longer than the Boston Globe's original estimate of 1-2 weeks.
CSNNE beat writer Tom Curran says the injury could sideline Hernandez "for at least a month" and "as long as six weeks." The Patriots don't discuss injury situations with the public, so Hernandez's precise return timetable is going to be a guessing game for awhile. In the meantime, Rob Gronkowski could push to become the top tight end in all of fantasy football.
Related: Rob Gronkowski
Source: Comcast Sports New England
Sep 19 - 7:29 PM
CSNNE beat writer Tom Curran says the injury could sideline Hernandez "for at least a month" and "as long as six weeks." The Patriots don't discuss injury situations with the public, so Hernandez's precise return timetable is going to be a guessing game for awhile. In the meantime, Rob Gronkowski could push to become the top tight end in all of fantasy football.
Related: Rob Gronkowski
Source: Comcast Sports New England
Sep 19 - 7:29 PM
bulger2holt
Footballguy
Daniels 2 yrs ago, Finley last year and now Hernandez. I am TE snake bitten.
The Flying Elvis
Footballguy
The Rotoworld news is the same piece of information reported earlier today about 4-6 weeks by Tom Curran. No reason to give it anymore weight than it has been given all day just because rotoworld finally got around to posting it. As of now there are two conflicting opinions among the Pats beat reporters, Young of the Globe said 1-2, Curran of Comcast 4-6. Knowing the Patriots we may not know for sure anytime soon but hopefully we get some more insight on it tomorrow. Right now my advice would be to just sit back and not overanalyze anything yet. Hopefully the injury is minor but wouldn't rule out 4-6 either.
Globe vs. Comcast, who is more clued in, we'll see.
Globe vs. Comcast, who is more clued in, we'll see.
ponchsox
Footballguy
As tight lipped as the Patriots are about injuries, we might never know the extent of the injury. This is going to create a dilemna for Hernandez owners. If he misses more then 2 weeks, is he waiver material?
David Yudkin
Footballguy
FWIW, Curran has a history of blowing injuries way out of proportion and siding with the worst case scenario, probably to get more readers/viewers. In 2009, he was the one that kept claiming Brady would miss a SECOND season due to his knee injury, citing possible infection, the need for additional surgeries, and basically a whole potential outcome that never materialized based on nothing but speculation.
I would side with the Globe on this one, but as I said initially, the Pats will never come right out and say anything so everything is pretty much guess work.
I would side with the Globe on this one, but as I said initially, the Pats will never come right out and say anything so everything is pretty much guess work.
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
now I feel that much worse about the situation.
yeah 2 weeks isnt bad.. but when you already have Steven Jackson and Brandon LLoyd riding the bench...there arent many more roster spots. Grabbing another TE for 2 weeks hurts when deciding who to cut loose. I would almost rather him be out 6 or more weeks...then I just cut him loose.'texansfan80 said:
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bulldog_guy
Footballguy
steviey
Footballguy
All of the 4-6 week reports seem to be relying on Curran's report without any further corroboration or naming any other sources. Not being an expert on how reporters work, it just seems like the "4-6 week" headline garners more attention and with all of the competition on the internet these days I could see this simply being the preferred headline for a news outlet. At least I keep telling myself this as a Hernandez owner 
David Yudkin
Footballguy
I will survey the landscape again and see what's up . . .
RavenLunatic
Footballguy
I think that considering their week 7 bye it is either 1-2 weeks or 5 weeks, coming back after the bye with tons of rest to heal.
