Rudi Johnson Injury Update For Week 6 (1 Viewer)

[packersfan]

From RotoWorld:

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is optimistic Rudi Johnson (hamstring) will be available after the team's Week 5 bye.

Kenny Watson will start start until Rudi returns. Johnson's injury has been called a "strained" hamstring. It's not believed that the hammy was torn.

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

 

[jurrassic]

This makes it seem like it could be longer. Interesting. I took a flyer on Watson but could have picked up Buckhalter or Dayne just the same. Hopefully Watson gets a couple of weeks to prove himself.

 

[jafo]

Chris Perry is back after the bye as well.

 

[Alluro]

Chris Perry is back after the bye as well.

Is this confirmed? i've been holding this dud in dynasty for a while. If he's not activated during the week 6-10 window he will be banished from my roster forever.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Chris Perry is back after the bye as well.

Is this confirmed? i've been holding this dud in dynasty for a while. If he's not activated during the week 6-10 window he will be banished from my roster forever.

I don't think it is confirmed that he will be back, unless I missed it. He is not eligible to come off PUP until after week 6, not after their bye, which is in week 5.

 

[jafo]

Chris Perry is back after the bye as well.

Is this confirmed? i've been holding this dud in dynasty for a while. If he's not activated during the week 6-10 window he will be banished from my roster forever.

I don't think it is confirmed that he will be back, unless I missed it. He is not eligible to come off PUP until after week 6, not after their bye, which is in week 5.

Even then I don't think we'll see Perry make much of an impact for a few weeks after he is back. He isn't allowed to practice right now so he'll need a couple weeks to work himself into the game. It will be interesting to see how it plays out, but if he is healthy is is one explosive back.

 

[packersfan]

Chris Perry is back after the bye as well.

Is this confirmed? i've been holding this dud in dynasty for a while. If he's not activated during the week 6-10 window he will be banished from my roster forever.

I don't think it is confirmed that he will be back, unless I missed it. He is not eligible to come off PUP until after week 6, not after their bye, which is in week 5.

Even then I don't think we'll see Perry make much of an impact for a few weeks after he is back. He isn't allowed to practice right now so he'll need a couple weeks to work himself into the game. It will be interesting to see how it plays out, but if he is healthy is is one explosive back.

I think there is a Chris on the roster who isn't playing now but will make a big impact this season for the Bengals later on. But isn't Chris Perry. I just think Perry is way too injury prone to count on. Even if he comes back and has a good game or two as a change-of-pace to Rudi and third-down RB it's a good bet he'll get hurt again and back on the sidelines.

 

[Sabertooth]

So Kenny Watson is the guy this week huh? Anybody expect much against that NE defense?

 

[SteelerMurf]

This makes it seem like it could be longer. Interesting. I took a flyer on Watson but could have picked up Buckhalter or Dayne just the same. Hopefully Watson gets a couple of weeks to prove himself.

Maybe you should look up the word optimistic. This was good news. What makes you take anything bad from this?

 

[packersfan]

This makes it seem like it could be longer. Interesting. I took a flyer on Watson but could have picked up Buckhalter or Dayne just the same. Hopefully Watson gets a couple of weeks to prove himself.

Maybe you should look up the word optimistic. This was good news. What makes you take anything bad from this?

Yea I'm not seeing that either. As a Rudi owner I definitely view this as good news. Obviously we need to see what the next two weeks brings but the info seems to strongly suggest the injury is not serious and all Rudi needs is rest - which he'll get the next two weeks - to get healthy again.

 

[Pound]

I think this news could be good or bad for Rudi owners. Yes hamstrings need rest to get better. But the fact that he needs that much time could be bad. Hamstrings can linger for an entire season or get reaggrivated so the fact that he's definitely out for 1 week + the bye makes me nervous for my first round pick. Can only try to be optimistic that he'll be back after the bye week in good shape.

 

[packersfan]

I think this news could be good or bad for Rudi owners. Yes hamstrings need rest to get better. But the fact that he needs that much time could be bad.

There's nothing to indicate Rudi wouldn't be able to play next week if the Bengals had a game. So it's possible he doesn't need two weeks to return but simply has the good fortune (in my opinion) to have an extra week of rest to help him recover. The bye is coming at a pretty good time for him in my opinion. Even if he doesn't need the additional time he now gets it and I don't see any downside to that.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

I dont' know why I drafted Rudi Johnson...it all seems so easy now after the season started.

He's got 2 games vs. Baltimore, 2 games vs. Pittsburgh and a game vs. NE just for starters. Those are horrible matchups for RB's.......that's if everything goes well in terms of injuries.

Now, he has hammy problems. I think I just looked at his consistency over the last 4 years and figured he had a tough schedule some of those years and the numbers just took care of themselves and they probably would again.

So, now I look at who I could have taken instead at 10. Well, I certainly wouldn't have wanted Reggie Bush, Maurice Drew but I wouldn't have minded Travis Henry who was on my radar. Could have taken any of the top receivers and been happy as well.

*slaps self*

Back to the topic.......I do think the bye week comes at a good time. Hamstrings have a way of sticking around though....I won't be surprised if this thing resurfaces again at some point in the year assuming he comes back in week 6. I'd be surprised if he comes back week 6 and just goes on some big streak and we never here anything about this injury again.

Don't forget he's still got 2 games vs. Pittsburgh and another game vs. Balitmore.

On a positive note, he misses a game vs. NE.........that's a good one to miss because he wasn't getting much healthy anyway.

 

[BuckCherry]

The tuff schedule is not news. Rudi gets his numbers. All he has to do is get healthy for the championship weeks, where owners get to reap the rewards.

Week 13 Home to St. Louis

Week 14 At San Fran

Week 15 Home to Cleveland (currently allowing 176 rushing yards a game!)

 

[Pound]

The tuff schedule is not news. Rudi gets his numbers. All he has to do is get healthy for the championship weeks, where owners get to reap the rewards.Week 13 Home to St. LouisWeek 14 At San FranWeek 15 Home to Cleveland (currently allowing 176 rushing yards a game!)

Indeed. A lot of those of us took Rudi did so looking at these playoff/championship weeks. Rudi seems like a safe pick and after Addai, FWP, and Westbook was gone, was the best move available for the 9th+ pick. Just need to be able to get to the playoffs.

 

[BigRed]

bump - any updates, I have a big offer on the table and am weak at RB

 

[H Jass]

bump - any updates, I have a big offer on the table and am weak at RB

Marvin's press conference will be tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4pm.

 

[PsychoMan]

bump - any updates?

press conference today at 4pm (eastern, right?)

 

[packersfan]

bump - any updates?press conference today at 4pm (eastern, right?)

He didn't practice today but since the team is on bye I wouldn't view it as a big deal. Chad Johnson sat out today too.

 

[packersfan]

Wednesday update from RotoWorld:

Rudi Johnson (hamstring) is expected to return after the Bengals' Week 5 bye.

Johnson didn't practice Wednesday, but has a week and a half to get ready for Cincinnati's Week 6 tilt at Kansas City. Rudi owners should try to keep Kenny Watson for now just in case unless better options are available.

 

[djjosee]

Try asking Bongo ... he a fountain of information.

 

[packersfan]

Monday update from RotoWorld:

Rudi Johnson (hamstring) and Bengals MLB Ahmad Brooks (groin) sat out Monday's practice. Chad Johnson (ankle) and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (knee) returned.

We won't be worried about Rudi unless he misses practice later in the week. Johnson had been in a walking boot last week, but appears healthy now.

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

 

[faux_bear]

This from a blurb on CBS Sportsline:

"According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Bengals RB Rudi Johnson is unsure of his status for Week 6 at Kansas City. Johnson missed Week 4 against New England with an injured hamstring, and the Bengals were on a bye last week. Coach Marvin Lewis added little to reveal where some of his keys players are in terms of their injuries. "We'll see," Lewis said when asked if he anticipated having some starters back."

so I guess that means he's still up in the air.

 

[The Ref]

This from a blurb on CBS Sportsline:"According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Bengals RB Rudi Johnson is unsure of his status for Week 6 at Kansas City. Johnson missed Week 4 against New England with an injured hamstring, and the Bengals were on a bye last week. Coach Marvin Lewis added little to reveal where some of his keys players are in terms of their injuries. "We'll see," Lewis said when asked if he anticipated having some starters back."so I guess that means he's still up in the air.

Very interesting. Watson vs KC would make a good start if Rudi is Out.

 

[flipside]

I'm waiting to here anything new.I'm pretty desperate at RB with bye weeks and injuries.My waiver wire picks have to be in before midnight so maybe something will be out by then.

 

[packersfan]

This from a blurb on CBS Sportsline:"According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Bengals RB Rudi Johnson is unsure of his status for Week 6 at Kansas City. Johnson missed Week 4 against New England with an injured hamstring, and the Bengals were on a bye last week. Coach Marvin Lewis added little to reveal where some of his keys players are in terms of their injuries. "We'll see," Lewis said when asked if he anticipated having some starters back."so I guess that means he's still up in the air.

Very interesting. Watson vs KC would make a good start if Rudi is Out.

The fact Rudi didn't want to talk about his status is very concerning to me. Usually players are overly optimistic - Rudi said he'd play against the Patriots, for example. But when a player has nothing to say that's a red flag in my opinion.I don't think Watson is a good start but some folks may not have a choice. The Chiefs' defense is playing better and they tend to be strong at home. I don't see the Bengals getting much on the ground if Rudi can't play.

 

[packersfan]

Probably best for Rudi owners to start looking for Plan B this week. From RotoWorld:

Rudi Johnson (hamstring) missed practice Wednesday.

Johnson appeared to be working with a strength trainer, but it's a big concern that he's not recovered from his injury enough to practice coming off a bye. Kenny Watson should be owned in all leagues for the time being.

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

 

[Raiders Fan]

Probably best for Rudi owners to start looking for Plan B this week. From RotoWorld:Rudi Johnson (hamstring) missed practice Wednesday.Johnson appeared to be working with a strength trainer, but it's a big concern that he's not recovered from his injury enough to practice coming off a bye. Kenny Watson should be owned in all leagues for the time being.Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Watson is a solid bye week/flex player this week.. Faces the 24th ranked defense against the run.. 80+ and a score..

 

[packersfan]

Probably best for Rudi owners to start looking for Plan B this week. From RotoWorld:Rudi Johnson (hamstring) missed practice Wednesday.Johnson appeared to be working with a strength trainer, but it's a big concern that he's not recovered from his injury enough to practice coming off a bye. Kenny Watson should be owned in all leagues for the time being.Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Watson is a solid bye week/flex player this week.. Faces the 24th ranked defense against the run.. 80+ and a score..

The Chiefs, though, tend to be better defensively at home. I'm not sure Watson is a great option. I think he'd be a serviceable RB3 but I don't know if the Bengals get much on the ground if Rudi doesn't play.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Probably best for Rudi owners to start looking for Plan B this week. From RotoWorld:Rudi Johnson (hamstring) missed practice Wednesday.Johnson appeared to be working with a strength trainer, but it's a big concern that he's not recovered from his injury enough to practice coming off a bye. Kenny Watson should be owned in all leagues for the time being.Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Watson is a solid bye week/flex player this week.. Faces the 24th ranked defense against the run.. 80+ and a score..

The Chiefs, though, tend to be better defensively at home. I'm not sure Watson is a great option. I think he'd be a serviceable RB3 but I don't know if the Bengals get much on the ground if Rudi doesn't play.

given the bye weeks of some major players, watson might be the best option for some, especially if Rudi is out and Cincy can grab a lead

 

[TheFanatic]

Probably best for Rudi owners to start looking for Plan B this week. From RotoWorld:Rudi Johnson (hamstring) missed practice Wednesday.Johnson appeared to be working with a strength trainer, but it's a big concern that he's not recovered from his injury enough to practice coming off a bye. Kenny Watson should be owned in all leagues for the time being.Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Watson is a solid bye week/flex player this week.. Faces the 24th ranked defense against the run.. 80+ and a score..

The Chiefs, though, tend to be better defensively at home. I'm not sure Watson is a great option. I think he'd be a serviceable RB3 but I don't know if the Bengals get much on the ground if Rudi doesn't play.

I'm grappling with this as well. If this was in Cinci my decision would be much easier. Arrowhead is definitely an advantage to the home D.ETA, it just occurred to me tho. If Huard is out and KC has to go with Croyle, I can see more 3 and outs and turnovers for the Kansas City O and thus give the cinci back many more opportunities, particularly garbage time....

 

[Shooter McGavin]

This from a blurb on CBS Sportsline:"According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Bengals RB Rudi Johnson is unsure of his status for Week 6 at Kansas City. Johnson missed Week 4 against New England with an injured hamstring, and the Bengals were on a bye last week. Coach Marvin Lewis added little to reveal where some of his keys players are in terms of their injuries. "We'll see," Lewis said when asked if he anticipated having some starters back."so I guess that means he's still up in the air.

Very interesting. Watson vs KC would make a good start if Rudi is Out.

The fact Rudi didn't want to talk about his status is very concerning to me. Usually players are overly optimistic - Rudi said he'd play against the Patriots, for example. But when a player has nothing to say that's a red flag in my opinion.I don't think Watson is a good start but some folks may not have a choice. The Chiefs' defense is playing better and they tend to be strong at home. I don't see the Bengals getting much on the ground if Rudi can't play.

If you look at that blurb, there's no quote from Rudi or anything, so I wonder if that is more speculation by a beat writer based on Lewis' comments.

 

[packersfan]

Probably best for Rudi owners to start looking for Plan B this week. From RotoWorld:Rudi Johnson (hamstring) missed practice Wednesday.Johnson appeared to be working with a strength trainer, but it's a big concern that he's not recovered from his injury enough to practice coming off a bye. Kenny Watson should be owned in all leagues for the time being.Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Watson is a solid bye week/flex player this week.. Faces the 24th ranked defense against the run.. 80+ and a score..

The Chiefs, though, tend to be better defensively at home. I'm not sure Watson is a great option. I think he'd be a serviceable RB3 but I don't know if the Bengals get much on the ground if Rudi doesn't play.

given the bye weeks of some major players, watson might be the best option for some, especially if Rudi is out and Cincy can grab a lead

I agree. I definitely think he's worth starting this week as a RB3 at least; I'm just not sure he'll do all that much. But you're right - with massive byes this week and so many injuries he is definitely someone who has to be considered if he starts.

 

[AnonymousBob]

Is Watson the clear replacement? Don't they have one of their young guys coming back from an injury this week?

 

[Schrute]

Doesn't Rudi normally sit out Wednesday practices even when healthy? I'm not saying he's going to play this week, but maybe the fact that he didn't practice today isn't a big deal.

 

[Outkast]

Is Watson the clear replacement? Don't they have one of their young guys coming back from an injury this week?

RB/C Perry comes off the PUP & they signed RB/DeDe Dorsey when RB/K Irons went on IR

 

[Bannedman]

Is Watson the clear replacement? Don't they have one of their young guys coming back from an injury this week?

That would be Chris Perry I think. From what I have heard he will be eased into it, thus making him a poor play.

 

[Payne]

Well this is not the news I was hoping for coming off the bye. Especially when you consider the Bengals cannot afford to lose any more games. Maybe they feel they can beat KC without him, but I think we were all hoping for a little more out of Rudi than this.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Is Watson the clear replacement? Don't they have one of their young guys coming back from an injury this week?

RB/C Perry comes off the PUP & they signed RB/DeDe Dorsey when RB/K Irons went on IR

Perry can only come off the Pup after the KC game

 

[Bannedman]

Bengals RT Willie Anderson (foot, knee) will not play in Week 6.

Anderson's consecutive starts streak will come to an end at 116. Scott Kooistra will replace him. Upgrade Chiefs LE Tamba Hali's matchup and downgrade the Bengals offense slightly.

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

This wont help whomever is running behind that O line --not that its the end of the world, either.

 

[SteelerMurf]

Doesn't Rudi normally sit out Wednesday practices even when healthy? I'm not saying he's going to play this week, but maybe the fact that he didn't practice today isn't a big deal.

A lot of vets get Wed. off even when healthy. If Rudi doesn't at least partially practice Thurs. I will begin to worry more

 

[packersfan]

Doesn't Rudi normally sit out Wednesday practices even when healthy? I'm not saying he's going to play this week, but maybe the fact that he didn't practice today isn't a big deal.

A lot of vets get Wed. off even when healthy. If Rudi doesn't at least partially practice Thurs. I will begin to worry more

The concern I have is that he got all of last week and still hasn't practiced this week. That suggests to me he isn't ready. I agree if he practices tomorrow that's an excellent sign but the early indications are that he's not going to play this week. That's the vibe I'm getting here unfortunately.

 

[ceo3west]

Bengals | R. Johnson unlikely to play Week 6

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:44:01 -0700

Updating a previous item, Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. He is not likely to play Week 6.

Per KFFL..

 

[PsychoMan]

Is Watson the clear replacement? Don't they have one of their young guys coming back from an injury this week?

RB/C Perry comes off the PUP & they signed RB/DeDe Dorsey when RB/K Irons went on IR

this sentence made me laugh

 

[compone]

Bengals | R. Johnson unlikely to play Week 6

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:44:01 -0700

Updating a previous item, Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. He is not likely to play Week 6.

Per KFFL..

Who is Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer anyway? Nothing from the Cincy organization yet?

 

[ceo3west]

Bengals | R. Johnson unlikely to play Week 6

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:44:01 -0700

Updating a previous item, Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. He is not likely to play Week 6.

Per KFFL..

Who is Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer anyway? Nothing from the Cincy organization yet?

I'm sure the Bengals aren't going to come out and say Rudi isn't playing Sunday..

 

[packersfan]

Bengals | R. Johnson unlikely to play Week 6

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:44:01 -0700

Updating a previous item, Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. He is not likely to play Week 6.

Per KFFL..

Who is Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer anyway? Nothing from the Cincy organization yet?

I'm sure the Bengals aren't going to come out and say Rudi isn't playing Sunday..

Two weeks ago when Rudi missed the Patriots game it was announced on Thursday that he was out.

 

[packersfan]

Thursday update from RotoWorld. I'd say it's pretty darn certain Rudi won't play.

Rudi Johnson (hamstring) sat out Thursday's practice.

Kenny Watson is on track to get another start this week, barring a last-minute recovery by Johnson. It's clear that Rudi's injury was more serious than the Bengals let on. He may have slightly torn or strained the hamstring badly.

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

 

[CA_7]

PERRY UPDATE: Running back Chris Perry also worked out on the sidelines Wednesday. He didn't have his helmet with him (he wore a Bengals cap), but he wore cleats and his ankles were taped. Perry is on the physically unable to perform list and is not eligible to play until after the Week 6 game, which is at Kansas City. He could practice as early as Oct. 17.

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...PT02/710040327/

 

[phowler13]

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