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Why? They can use a flak jacket. And Reid knows that to win he has to play McNabb.I think that if McNabb can go Reid will let him. I say its 50/50.And not knowing makes it really tough on the opponent's planning.If he's out they run heavy which requires a totally different plan and preparation than your normal potent Eagles offense with McNabb in it
the joke would be...the barbecue sauce on the McRib makes it sticky
I'm no doctor, but I'm guessing that the bone has started to mend but isn't yet as strong as it will be, meaning the "sticky" rib can become unstuck with a good hit.As a McNabb owner, I'm hopeful that they'll sit him for at least a week and let it get a bit stickier before they throw him back out there and potentially make a relatively minor injury a lingering one.
I think the injury is a little more than slapping a jacket on him. Broken ribs are painful. One good hit and McNabb could go from being out a week or two to a month or two. Like I said, I don't want to be stuck with Garrard for the next 3 fantasy games, but if I can somehow win two of those games with a healthy McNabb back and his bye week gone, I'll take my chances for the rest of the season.
That's why God invented the ability to give local nerve blocking agents.But yeah I think not hearing any news about practice today is a bad sign.Tar Heel Boy said:
Vegas believes otherwise.whodeywhodey said:
Kinda like the OT rules?
I wanted to expound on that this morning but was pressed for time. Had to be somewhere. Only reason I was up that early.Anyhow, although I'm sure he could move gingerly at best, his (any) throwing motion would present a whole nother challenge. IIRC, the rib in question is on his right side, thus restricting him to throw with much of any velocity. Deep crossing routes, sideline throws, etc. It would also put alot of stress and strain on it which could also hinder the healing process. I'm no doctor, but I've had a laundry list of injuries myself and have a pretty good understanding of how the body reacts to them. Broken bones, surgeries, torn ligaments, tendons and muscles. You name it.
McNabb has always had that sarcastic nature about him.This was only another example.Has anyone ever said "I feel great" five days after breaking a rib?or 5 days after breaking any bone for that matter?
I"m callin
They just want to keep everybody guessing, like 80% of this board.Tell me this, have there been any reports of McNabb even "throwing" this week?
Absolutely! Actually moreso a kidney considering the location.
Maybe he has been throwing but maybe they want to keep it secret so as to keep everybody guessing.Not likely.
Not likely. Hate to break it to you guys but fractured ribs take weeks to months to fully heal. They are very stable usually.If the Eagles are waiting for this to "heal" then he'll be out a month or more.
No. Not likely at all. Like I said, they went out and signed Jeff Garcia for a reason.ETA: Actions always speak louder than words. That will never change.
So why haven't they ruled him out then?
He will be inactive for this game. However, he will still be eligible as the 3rd string QB if necessary by NFL rule. If they were to rule him or list him as "out," they would not have that luxury. He would thus be ruled as entirely ineligible.
Now that makes sense. Thanks.
You're welcome.
I do like the TB match up, though.
