Michael Clayton Sidelined (1 Viewer)

[MLBrandow]

I read that article this morning, and only skimmed over the FFM bit. Can't believe I didn't notice the two were the same... what schmucks

 

[fatness]

ffmastermind takes the tribune article and removes the authors names and makes it look like it's an article they wrote by adding in the words, "The Tampa Tribune reports... " That's a pretty good way to "write" an aricle. Just take off the first capital letter of the story and replace it with a lowercase and you're off. That would sure speed up our Blogger guys process if I let them do that...Hmmm.J

Ffmastermind routinely does that. I've always considered their short updates to be nothing more than a condensation or repetition of words written by others.

 

[gump]

So he's had this injury before and now he has is again and the preseason is just getting underway. No thanks, sounds like a lingering type of thing. I don't want any part of that.

For the record, it's not the same foot that he hurt last year.From the recent article:

"Clayton has been sidelined by turf toe. Clayton said the injury to his right big toe is not serious and that he expects to play in Friday night's preseason opener."

From Bucs.com

"However, Clayton left the Falcon game early due to a turf toe injury on his left foot and was not able to return.

 

[Domination]

Turf toe has had long term effects on many players. With the preseason that Boston is having, does anyone think he could get a chance to re-emerge as a starting WR?

 

[Bizkiteer]

Turf toe has had long term effects on many players. With the preseason that Boston is having, does anyone think he could get a chance to re-emerge as a starting WR?

If he's truly healthy and no limitations, SURE! He was top WR prior and injuries and attitude is what kept him down. If he's close to 100 % now and been reported that he's matured...he can surely be a starter there. IMO

 

[fornov]

It doesn't sound too serious...

-- Bucs Injury Update --

Thu Aug 10, 2006 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Tribune reports just when it seemed Bucs WR Michael Clayton had overcome his injury problems, along comes something significant enough to knock him out of practice. Just as he was late last season, Clayton has been sidelined by turf toe. Clayton said the injury to his right big toe is not serious and that he expects to play in Friday night's preseason opener against the Jets. The Bucs can only hope that's the case. A similar injury forced Clayton to miss the final two games last season, including their playoff loss to Washington. "I could have practiced [Wednesday] if I wanted to," Clayton said. "But we thought with [today] being a walk-through that [Wednesday] would be a good day to take off. This way, I'll have two days of rest before the game on Friday." Clayton became the second receiver to miss practice this week because of a bruised toe. WR J.R. Russell missed Monday's workout with the same ailment but returned to practice Tuesday. Clayton missed one of his team's few workouts without pads. HC Jon Gruden allowed the players to practice in shirts and shorts Wednesday after 11 straight days in pads. "I'm just trying to get these guys a little physically rejuvenated," Gruden said. For the first time in five days, S Will Allen returned to practice Tuesday morning, his left thumb and forearm heavily bandaged in a thick white cast. After Wednesday morning's practice, Allen said he was starting to readjust to practicing after taking time off to recover from thumb surgery. "I'm just trying to get my legs back," he said. "I felt it [Tuesday]. Plus it was really hot. But I'm a lot better. We had short yardage, so that helped me out. I feel a lot more comfortable now."

That's interesting. Who wrote those words above? Is that from FF Mastermind?J

Joe, it says right after the date, FFMastermind.com

Joe may be referring to the "It doesn't sound too serious..." above the news story

Hi wannabe,No, I was asking who wrote the words. It looks like that's a blurb that ffmastermind wrote. They're telling us that the Tribune is reporting this about Clayon and then goes on to write a ton more words about the situation.

In reality, if you go to the Tribune and search for the story (ffmastermind leaves the link off for a reason), you find this http://www.tbo.com/sports/bucs/MGB19TQIOQE.html

If you click on the link, you'll see the story which looks oddly similar (as in word for word) as the ffmastermind article. The article was actually written by Roy Cummings and Kate Crandall.

LAKE BUENA VISTA - Just when it seemed WR Michael Clayton had overcome his injury problems, along comes something significant enough to knock him out of practice.

Just as he was late last season, Clayton has been sidelined by turf toe. Clayton said the injury to his right big toe is not serious and that he expects to play in Friday night's preseason opener against the Jets.

The Bucs can only hope that's the case. A similar injury forced Clayton to miss the final two games last season, including their playoff loss to Washington.

"I could have practiced [Wednesday] if I wanted to," Clayton said. "But we thought with [today] being a walk-through that [Wednesday] would be a good day to take off. This way, I'll have two days of rest before the game on Friday."

Clayton became the second receiver to miss practice this week because of a bruised toe. J.R. Russell missed Monday's workout with the same ailment but returned to practice Tuesday.

Clayton missed one of his team's few workouts without pads. Coach Jon Gruden allowed the players to practice in shirts and shorts Wednesday after 11 straight days in pads.

"I'm just trying to get these guys a little physically rejuvenated," Gruden said.

ALLEN OK: For the first time in five days, S Will Allen returned to practice Tuesday morning, his left thumb and forearm heavily bandaged in a thick white cast. After Wednesday morning's practice, Allen said he was starting to readjust to practicing after taking time off to recover from thumb surgery.

"I'm just trying to get my legs back," he said. "I felt it [Tuesday]. Plus it was really hot. But I'm a lot better. We had short yardage, so that helped me out. I feel a lot more comfortable now."

Surgery always brings the possibility of infection, so Allen has been cautious.

"I'm just trying to keep [the wound] clean, keep my hand clean, keep switching [the bandage] in and out," said Allen, who missed three games last season because of torn thumb ligaments.

Allen, expected to start alongside Jermaine Phillips, said he is focused on being fully recovered for the Sept. 10 regular-season opener against Baltimore.

"Right now I have to keep [my thumb] away from contact because it's not completely healed yet," Allen said. "I'm just trying to be aware of that but still practice hard and get good tempo."

ALSTOTT OFF THE AIR: After appearing for nine seasons on the radio on Monday nights, RB Mike Alstott has been replaced by WR Joey Galloway. Alstott has a scheduling conflict; son Griffin has football practice on Monday nights.

The Bucs will have six radio shows this season, all appearing on WFUS, 103.5 FM, and WDAE, 620 AM.

DEFENSE DULLS OFFENSE: The defense got the better of the offense during team drills in Wednesday's morning workout. The results didn't sit well with Gruden.

"We had some lack of concentration; we weren't good enough to beat anybody on offense," he said. "We had four or five visible mental errors - four or five visible snap count violations that were not acceptable.

"We're not going to be a very good team practicing like that."

ROSTER MOVE: WR Terrence Stubbs was released and the Bucs signed 6-foot-3, 258-pound TE Leonard Stephens, who played in five games for the 2002 Redskins and caught one pass for 13 yards.

Stephens began his career with San Diego as an undrafted free agent in 2000 and has played on Washington's and Detroit's practice squads and in NFL Europe. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Roy Cummings, Kate Crandall

ffmastermind takes the tribune article and removes the authors names and makes it look like it's an article they wrote by adding in the words, "The Tampa Tribune reports... " That's a pretty good way to "write" an aricle. Just take off the first capital letter of the story and replace it with a lowercase and you're off. That would sure speed up our Blogger guys process if I let them do that...

Hmmm.

J

I'm no expert, but isn't that plagiarism? I mean, technically the credited the Tribune, but they gave no indication that this was a direct quotation.

 

[Homey]

It doesn't sound too serious...-- Bucs Injury Update --Thu Aug 10, 2006 --from FFMastermind.comThe Tampa Tribune reports just when it seemed Bucs WR Michael Clayton had overcome his injury problems, along comes something significant enough to knock him out of practice. Just as he was late last season, Clayton has been sidelined by turf toe. Clayton said the injury to his right big toe is not serious and that he expects to play in Friday night's preseason opener against the Jets. The Bucs can only hope that's the case. A similar injury forced Clayton to miss the final two games last season, including their playoff loss to Washington. "I could have practiced [Wednesday] if I wanted to," Clayton said. "But we thought with [today] being a walk-through that [Wednesday] would be a good day to take off. This way, I'll have two days of rest before the game on Friday." Clayton became the second receiver to miss practice this week because of a bruised toe. WR J.R. Russell missed Monday's workout with the same ailment but returned to practice Tuesday. Clayton missed one of his team's few workouts without pads. HC Jon Gruden allowed the players to practice in shirts and shorts Wednesday after 11 straight days in pads. "I'm just trying to get these guys a little physically rejuvenated," Gruden said. For the first time in five days, S Will Allen returned to practice Tuesday morning, his left thumb and forearm heavily bandaged in a thick white cast. After Wednesday morning's practice, Allen said he was starting to readjust to practicing after taking time off to recover from thumb surgery. "I'm just trying to get my legs back," he said. "I felt it [Tuesday]. Plus it was really hot. But I'm a lot better. We had short yardage, so that helped me out. I feel a lot more comfortable now."

So he's had this injury before and now he has is again and the preseason is just getting underway. No thanks, sounds like a lingering type of thing. I don't want any part of that.

Turf toe basically never fully heals and is easliy reaggrevated. Jack Lambert retired because of turf toe and he was one of the toughest sons of #####es ever to play.

 

[Righetti]

Deion Sanders never seemed to be the same afterwards, Laverneous wasn't either

 

[MLBrandow]

Turf toe has had long term effects on many players. With the preseason that Boston is having, does anyone think he could get a chance to re-emerge as a starting WR?

If he's truly healthy and no limitations, SURE! He was top WR prior and injuries and attitude is what kept him down. If he's close to 100 % now and been reported that he's matured...he can surely be a starter there. IMO

Everything I've heard suggests he's 100% and has been arguably the best WR in camp. I expect him to push Galloway, not Clayton this year, but of course an injury changes that.That said, everyone is making a huge deal out of a very, very small injury. It's like comparing a minor hamstring pull to partially torn hamstring or a severe strain.

 

[Righetti]

the one thing i can say is the Clayton depends on his speed less than Santana Moss for example... It may not affect him as much.

for example if Steve Smith and Keyshawn both had toe-turf injuries, I'd expect it to affect Smith's game more than Key's