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Shaun Alexander Injured? (1 Viewer)
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AnonymousBob
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Dt's Mules
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ImTheScientist
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Weaver
You have to sift through the crap, but the last post in this Seahawks forum seems to point to that it's nothing to worry about. Poster, talks about a radio report that his wrist is just sore. FWIW.
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
herd he practiced with a soft cast on his left hand
mdog1967
Footballguy
Actually its Alvin Pearman he is the third in line to play RB if Shaun and Morris are injuried. Last season he came off the Bench for jacksonville to rush 13 times for 71 yards and a TD. Traded to Seattle this month. He was inactive for game one.
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VICK-tory
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Running back Shaun Alexander practiced, but was wearing a protective device on his left hand.
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/footbal...ives/121694.asp
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MG345
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No, it would be a mix of Weaver and Strong. For what it is worth, Hughes (the reporter in question) has been known to stir the pot and write his opinions like facts. His coverage of the Sonics was down right horrible, and he hasn't shown much of a knack for football. You will find better info at Seahawks.net than at TNT these days.mdog1967 said:
MG345
Footballguy
Not at this point, IMO. I would pick up Strong before Pearman. He is good for a couple catches a game, and maybe a long run on 3 & 25. If Alexander goes down, he will get some GL carries, and I would guess be the RB in single RB sets, which Seattle runs a good amount.
Are you crazy? Theres no way Strong would get any carries from the TB position. It would be a mix of Pearman and Weaver.
MG345
Footballguy
IF Alexander AND Morris go out, there is a good chance Strong could get the majority of single back sets. I don't think they have seen anything from Weaver to make them feel comfortable with him blocking, that is part of the reason I say that. At this point, Pearman is a non-factor, special teams guy. It remains to be seen how he would be worked into the offense.
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mad sweeney
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I don't see that happening at all. Strong is good for a few rushes a game and a few swing out passes but he's old, a FB and prone to fumbling at times. I can never see him getting more than 5 carries a game. IMO, they'd be more likely to run Pearman and Weaver, with Weaver getting more carries since he's more familiar with the O (particualrly blocking/blitz pickups). Strong usually does alright with his carries but he just doesn't have it in the tank to be counted on as a ball carrier. Except of course on Holmie's favorite 3rd and long play, the FB draw. IF Alexander doesn't play, which is highly unlikely to begin with, look for Weaver and Pearman to split carries with Strong's touches staying right where they are.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
Any new information on Shaun Alexander?
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Strong's longest run was a 31 yarder against Washington 2 years ago. Most of his 3rd and long carries are about 7-10 yards and a punt. There is absolutely 0% chance he would line up as TB and his chances of busting any long runs is minimal at best. It's possible he could see GL carries but I find it much more likely that he would be the fabulous lead blocker that he is with Weaver running the ball. They let all their blocking FBs go and kept Weaver because he can play at both positions, actually as Hback too. Strong is a blocking FB, that is his strength and he is damn good at it.
When SA got hurt last year they pulled a practice squad player up and let the special teams captain go, and that was without Weaver. They didn't run Strong more than normal then and they won't now. Besides, it's really a moot point since SA isn't going to miss the game.
MG345
Footballguy
They had Morris to backup Shaun at that point. I am saying if both go down, like was stated above. The team doesn't have the confidence in Weaver's blocking ability, and no one can be confident saying what Pearman's role would be.
fwiw...
http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/seah.../shauns_booboo/
Shaun Alexander has worn a cast over his left hand and wrist in practice the past two days, but downplayed any notion that it's serious.
Alexander has been taking part in practice so does not have to be on the team's daily injury update. He was asked about the cast.
"Dude, it's everything," Alexander said with a smile. "No, it's just football. We're just making sure that we're OK."
Alexander wouldn't say how he got hurt, calling it "the wierdest thing."
"I woud call it a boo-boo. That's what I use on my daughter," Alexander said. "Boo-boos are good."
"A boo-boo with a boo-boo protector."
The fact that Alexander is practicing indicates that whatever is wrong must not be major. But you never know. Alexander cracked his foot in the first game of last season and played on it for three games before it got worse. Then he missed the next six games.
The Seahawks aren't required to list any player's availability status until tomorrow.
http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/seah.../shauns_booboo/
Shaun Alexander has worn a cast over his left hand and wrist in practice the past two days, but downplayed any notion that it's serious.
Alexander has been taking part in practice so does not have to be on the team's daily injury update. He was asked about the cast.
"Dude, it's everything," Alexander said with a smile. "No, it's just football. We're just making sure that we're OK."
Alexander wouldn't say how he got hurt, calling it "the wierdest thing."
"I woud call it a boo-boo. That's what I use on my daughter," Alexander said. "Boo-boos are good."
"A boo-boo with a boo-boo protector."
The fact that Alexander is practicing indicates that whatever is wrong must not be major. But you never know. Alexander cracked his foot in the first game of last season and played on it for three games before it got worse. Then he missed the next six games.
The Seahawks aren't required to list any player's availability status until tomorrow.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
And i would be confident in saying i would rather have Strong do what he does best and use guys that are physically suited to be RBs as RBs instead of putting a FB in at TB who won't ever hit a hole outside the guard. mack Strong blocks, Weaver runs the ball. If you're down your top 2 backs you don't have the luxury of holding someone out because your not confident in his blocking. You're in a tough spot and you put the guys you have where they will be the most effective. Strong is NOT effective as a runenr. He is NOT a tb and he will NOT be lined up there. They'll dumb down the playcalling for Weaver/Pearman like they did with Wallace in last year. But seriously, Mack Strong is a blocking FB, he will NEVER be the TB unless Alexander, Morris, Weaver and Pearman go down.MG345 said:
