Na'il Diggs (1 Viewer)

[yortstop]

Anyone have inside info on this situation in Carolina? Dropped both Keith and Anderson when it was apperant that Diggs was landing that job then havnt heard much on his injury......is no knews good knews hehe?

 

[Jene Bramel]

Still unclear...Diggs thinks it isn't serious.

Charlotte Observer

Carolina Panthers linebacker Na'il Diggs is fast becoming an expert on injuries to the medial collateral ligament.

In the past year, Diggs has suffered three such injuries to the knee and he's developed the ability to feel the severity right away.

He said Sunday the sprained right MCL he suffered in the exhibition Thursday night against Miami is minor. He's got some credentials to make that diagnosis.

As a member of the Green Bay Packers last season, he missed four games after suffering a sprained MCL against the Panthers. He also missed the first two games of last season after a sprained MCL in training camp.

As Diggs sat on the sideline with a bag of ice on his knee during the Miami game, he said he realized this injury wasn't as serious.

"I knew just from the feeling that it wasn't as bad," he said. "I knew right away last year what had happened. The other night was completely different. It was just a different feel all on its own."

Diggs did not practice Sunday, but the team is listing him as day-to-day. It's unlikely he will play in the exhibition finale Thursday at Pittsburgh, but he said he believes he can be ready for the Sept. 10 regular-season opener against Atlanta.

Keith Adams and James Anderson worked behind Diggs on the weak side throughout training camp, but the Panthers also might consider using Chris Draft at that spot if it appears the injury could cause Diggs to miss time in the regular season.

 

[cr8f]

After dropping Adams who starts if when Diggs is hurt?

 

[Jene Bramel]

After dropping Adams who starts if when Diggs is hurt?

Charlotte Observer

Keith Adams and James Anderson worked behind Diggs on the weak side throughout training camp, but the Panthers also might consider using Chris Draft at that spot if it appears the injury could cause Diggs to miss time in the regular season.

That quote from the above article is as good a guess as any. It'll probably depend on when the injury occurs. This week, it's probably Draft. Later in the season it could be Anderson depending on how ready he is and whether the Panthers want to risk a rookie in a meaningful game down the stretch.

 

[Sidewinder16]

Report from the other day. Sounds like it's just speculation at this point.

Of course, Diggs will probably be questionable for next Sunday's opener against Atlanta, meaning Draft or Anderson could be thrust into the starting lineup.

 

[gregjcross]

so its 1 a healthy Diggs, or J. Anderson or Draft depending on the coach's call????

My frustration is showing as i have Bruschi and Dansby hurt this week.

Report from the other day. Sounds like it's just speculation at this point.

Of course, Diggs will probably be questionable for next Sunday's opener against Atlanta, meaning Draft or Anderson could be thrust into the starting lineup.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Charlotte Observer

The other two Panthers listed as questionable -- linebacker Na'il Diggs (knee) and defensive tackle Jordan Carstens (elbow) -- each practiced Friday.

 

[cr8f]

I hope by week 7 Anderson is their man.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Darin Gantt's blog

Diggs is on Carolina's inactive list.