Uh Oh : David Boston (2 Viewers)

[mustacheman]

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"HOUSTON -- The Miami Dolphins, already stung by the retirement of Ricky Williams, suffered another potentially serious blow Friday when wide receiver David Boston was carted off the field with a patellar tendon injury to his left knee.

Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt said Boston would undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury late Friday.

Boston was hurt as he attempted to catch a deep pass during a dual practice with the Houston Texans at the Texans facility.

Boston was obtained from the San Diego Chargers in an offseason trade with the hope that he'd add another threat to an offense expected to again focus on a running attack led by Williams.

With Williams' retirement, the passing game became more important to the Dolphins' hopes, and losing Boston for an extended time would be a serious setback."

This does not sound good...

 

[Dolfan]

WOW

 

[LHUCKS]

Chambers Stock = Taking Off

 

[BingoBrown]

That team is going to suck on offense, I'm avoiding them like the plague.

 

[gigantor]

 

[redman]

You left out the most important detail: what color contacts was he wearing? :gladIcutBostoninsteadofWalker:

 

[PhinsFan]

Nooooooo

 

[joffer]

anyone who has been to Florida knows....when it rains it pours

 

[wilked]

Wow, another year, another Boston Bust

 

[mustacheman]

ESPN just picked up the story:

ESPN link

LHUCKS is right...Chambers is going to be the LT of WRs this year if Boston is done for 2004: every play run through him.

 

[GECKO]

McMichael seems to be off the hook.

 

[The Reverend]

ESPN just picked up the story:ESPN linkLHUCKS is right...Chambers is going to be the LT of WRs this year if Boston is done for 2004: every play run through him.

The Chambers ratio?100%???I'm not sure he's that good.

 

[mustacheman]

The Chambers ratio?100%???I'm not sure he's that good.

Revised:Chambers 2004=Anquan Boldin 2003

 

[gigantor]

If I were a Chambers owner, I'd be happy to get Chambers of 2003 stats..

 

[KevT]

With no real threat at RB, and now no real threat at the other WR, wouldn't it hurt Chambers?

 

[DaveGrumbles]

With the body on this guy he would make a great statue. I guess you just gotta be careful not to move him too much...or he might break.

 

[BingoBrown]

If I were a Chambers owner, I'd be happy to get Chambers of 2003 stats..

I agree, I don't see how this will help Chambers.No David Boston means more double teams of Chambers.No Ricky Williams means no one has to worry about Miami running the ball.Feely/Fielder as the quarterback means no one has to worry about Miami throwing the ball.Another killer December schedule with opponents of Denver, New England, and Baltimore (in January) means a long, long, long, long season for the Dolphins fans.I feel for you guys, this has to be the worst offseason ever for you.

 

[The Reverend]

The Chambers ratio?100%???I'm not sure he's that good.

Revised:Chambers 2004=Anquan Boldin 2003

Apples = Oranges

 

[texasheat]

With no real threat at RB, and now no real threat at the other WR, wouldn't it hurt Chambers?

exactly my thoughts.

 

[Wingnut]

When Ricky retired, I blasted Chambers, Boston and McMike down in my rankings.After this news, and my latest adjustements, theres not much farther to go before they all fall off my list entirely.Bah bye Miami in '04. I hope you like your new coach next year (not that its Wannys fault, but SOMEONES gotta pay)

 

[kevthegrad]

With no real threat at RB, and now no real threat at the other WR, wouldn't it hurt Chambers?

You forgot no real threat at QB too. Yesterday's footballguys report made it sound like AJ and Jay are still only 'iffy' and that #3 guy Sage Rosenfells (whose name I am spelling wrong and it does not matter since he's #3 and will never impact my life dammit) has looked sharper.Miami is totally screwed. They must be waiting for Kelso from That 70's Show to jump out and scream "HA! Your entire team got punked!!!"

 

[Football Jones]

I hope he's OK. I don't have Boston in any of my leagues, but I was looking forward to seeing how Miami's offense would do without Ricky. I was one of the few people who believe the Dolphins could surprise with a good passing attack under Feeley with Chambers, Boston, McMichael, & Minor out of the backfield. It would be a shame if they lost Boston.As far as Chambers' production, he'll do good to match last year's numbers without Ricky & Boston. In that case, the one plus I do see is Feeley. He's a much better passer than Fiedler, IMO.

 

[GECKO]

patellar tendon=season over

 

[GECKO]

Can you say McCardell to Miami

 

[Football Jones]

Can you say McCardell to Miami

Makes perfect sense. Would they enter the Tim Brown sweepstakes, as well?

 

[BingoBrown]

Can you say McCardell to Miami

Why would they bother?The NFL should just go ahead and contract the Dolphins anyway...

 

[smokin]

 

[mardukes]

I guess it would have been an improvement. Or are you guys just lusting over his guns?

Year Team G Rec Yds Avg TD 100+ Boston2002 ARI 8 32 512 16.0 1 2 2003 SD 16 70 880 12.6 7 2 Thompson2002 WAS 15 53 773 14.6 4 1 2003 MIA 16 26 359 13.8 0 0

 

[jamny]

good god, can it get any worse. This has been the craziest off-season for the 'Phins. I'm just getting over the Ricky debacle and starting to find some rays of sunshine on the upcoming season, now this?I didn't even expect a huge impact from Boston, just looking forward to seeing what Chambers would do with some open room. expect the worst, hope for the best...

 

[Jim Otto]

patellar tendon=season over

Paging JAA's wife to the Shark Pool please!

 

[LHUCKS]

The patellar tendon is a structure that attaches the quadriceps muscle group to the tibia (shin bone). The patella (knee cap) is a sesamoid (floating bone) incorporated into the patellar tendon. The patellar tendon is also referred to as the patellar ligament; some anatomists believe that since this structure connects the patella to tibia it should be classified as a ligament. Ligaments connect bone to bone while tendons connect muscles to bone.

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[Colin Dowling]

ESPN just picked up the story:ESPN linkLHUCKS is right...Chambers is going to be the LT of WRs this year if Boston is done for 2004: every play run through him.

Really? Because it stikes me that if Chambers and McMichael are the only option of offense, Chambers will be triple teamed every time McMIchael stays in to block and double-teamed every time McMichael runs a pattern. Part of the allure of Boston and Chambers is/was that even without Ricky, they could keep the D honest to the benefit of each other. I think Chambers would probably have a tough time with Ty Law covering him tight, Rodney Harrison shading hin deep, and Colvin covering the short route, for example.Colin

 

[kevthegrad]

Link To Illustration

Holy #### !!! I mean good ######!!!!!!!! Can you imagine that.....rIIIIP :X

 

[LHUCKS]

Link To Illustration

Holy #### !!! I mean good ######!!!!!!!! Can you imagine that.....rIIIIP :X

Yes. Definitely a major ligament/tendon. The severity obviously depends on the degree of the tear/strain.

 

[Biabreakable]

I do not think Colvin will be playing this year.If this is bad it looks like Buston might not either..

 

[stedman]

Here's another site for illustration, diagnosis, and treatment

The tendon ends are identified and then sewn together. Afterwards, a cast or brace is often used to protect the repair. The length of time required for casting or bracing is usually a minimum of 6 weeks followed by several weeks of rehabilitation

 

[Sinrman]

Excuse me while I go jump off a cliff....*Survivorownerwithonly5WRsanddraftedBostonasoneofthe5*

 

[Jason Wood]

ESPN just picked up the story:ESPN linkLHUCKS is right...Chambers is going to be the LT of WRs this year if Boston is done for 2004: every play run through him.

Really? Because it stikes me that if Chambers and McMichael are the only option of offense, Chambers will be triple teamed every time McMIchael stays in to block and double-teamed every time McMichael runs a pattern. Part of the allure of Boston and Chambers is/was that even without Ricky, they could keep the D honest to the benefit of each other. I think Chambers would probably have a tough time with Ty Law covering him tight, Rodney Harrison shading hin deep, and Colvin covering the short route, for example.Colin

Agreed...I think Chambers is used to dealing with being the only threat out wide, but then again, I'm not sure his numbers can really attain stud status now. Everyone assumed (incorrectly IMHO) that after Ricky went down, the team would be forced to air it out...but as long as Dave Wannstedt runs the show, this team will not pass the ball much at all; such is life. Now with Boston hurt and no real running threat, I don't see how the Dolphins stay out of the AFC East cellar.By the way, you have to think Tim Brown is going to get a call to visit South Beach real soon.

 

[Colin Dowling]

By the way, in case any one is wondering what players to avoid this year, just look at my Survivor team...Ricky WIlliams - retiredTiki Barber - "Ron Dayne is our goalline back..."Chris Brown - Antowain Smith as a veteran presenceTJ DUckett - Warrick Dunn fits the WCO perfectly.David Boston - Blown knee?If the trend continues, avoid Keyshaun, Rice, T.Taylor, K. Washington, McGahee, A. Brooks, Plummer, Grossman, etc. etc. COlin

 

[LHUCKS]

Agreed...I think Chambers is used to dealing with being the only threat out wide, but then again, I'm not sure his numbers can really attain stud status now. Everyone assumed (incorrectly IMHO) that after Ricky went down, the team would be forced to air it out...but as long as Dave Wannstedt runs the show, this team will not pass the ball much at all; such is life. Now with Boston hurt and no real running threat, I don't see how the Dolphins stay out of the AFC East cellar.

Disagree:- New Offense- Best WR option on team- Entering prime of career- Better QB - Running Game Cannot Be Relied UponChambers easily surpasses his ppg from 2003 IMHO.

 

[Colin Dowling]

Better QB? You obviosly havn't been following the Camp reports...COlin

 

[mustacheman]

Really? Because it stikes me that if Chambers and McMichael are the only option of offense, Chambers will be triple teamed every time McMIchael stays in to block and double-teamed every time McMichael runs a pattern. Part of the allure of Boston and Chambers is/was that even without Ricky, they could keep the D honest to the benefit of each other. I think Chambers would probably have a tough time with Ty Law covering him tight, Rodney Harrison shading hin deep, and Colvin covering the short route, for example.Colin

Colin,When a team is bad (like the Dolphins will be minus Ricky and Boston), they can still have a receiver post elite quality offensive stats.Just look at Anquan Boldin last year:1377 receiving yards, 8 TDsThe Cardinals as a team threw for only 3270 passing yards and 18 TDs, and only 1553 rushing yards and 5 TDs.That means that Boldin accounted for:- 42.1% of the team's receiving yards- 28.6% of the team's total yardage- 44.4% of the team's receiving touchdowns- 34.8% of the team's total touchdownsPlease go through the Cardinals' stats from 2003 and find me one offensive player who "kept the D honest" for Boldin.

 

[LHUCKS]

Better QB? You obviosly havn't been following the Camp reports...COlin

Give him some time. Regardless, he gets the same QB back worse-case scenario.

 

[KevT]

Yeah, it's a new offense that has lost 2 key components.

 

[mustacheman]

Better QB? You obviosly havn't been following the Camp reports...COlin

As for the QB:Cardinals QBs last year completed 56.7% of their passes (303/534)Dolphins QBs last year completed 57.1% of their passes (257/450)There's the obvious discrepancy in passing attempts, but Feeley can't be any worse than what the Cardinals or Dolphins threw out there last year. And I would bet that the Dolphins are closer to 534 passing attempts than 450 attempts this year...

 

[BingoBrown]

Please go through the Cardinals' stats from 2003 and find me one offensive player who "kept the D honest" for Boldin.

However, the defense doesn't have to be honest when it's "garbage time", where Boldin got a lot of his stats.Check out the FBG article here.

 

[Colin Dowling]

Better QB? You obviosly havn't been following the Camp reports...COlin

As for the QB:Cardinals QBs last year completed 56.7% of their passes (303/534)Dolphins QBs last year completed 57.1% of their passes (257/450)There's the obvious discrepancy in passing attempts, but Feeley can't be any worse than what the Cardinals or Dolphins threw out there last year. And I would bet that the Dolphins are closer to 534 passing attempts than 450 attempts this year...

I don't think its fair to project Jeff Blake's passing numbers on to anyone. Blake likes to throw to one guy much more than others (evidence: Travis Taylor 2nd half of 2002). I realize that CHambers may well have a nice year with or without Boston. However, I think the idea that he would suddenly becoeme an elite receiver just because he's the "only" option is flaVVed.Colin

 

[mustacheman]

However, the defense doesn't have to be honest when it's "garbage time", where Boldin got a lot of his stats.Check out the FBG article here.

Exactly. And how much garbage time will the Dolphins offense be in this year minus Ricky and Boston?

 

[BingoBrown]

Now with Boston hurt and no real running threat, I don't see how the Dolphins stay out of the AFC East cellar.

Out of the AFC East cellar? How about out of the NFL cellar? This might be one of the worst offenses on paper right now. That D is still nice, but it can only win them so many games. I'm guessing a 4-12 season for the Dolphins, probably in the same neighborhood as the San Diego Chargers.

 

[Jason Wood]

Agreed...I think Chambers is used to dealing with being the only threat out wide, but then again, I'm not sure his numbers can really attain stud status now. Everyone assumed (incorrectly IMHO) that after Ricky went down, the team would be forced to air it out...but as long as Dave Wannstedt runs the show, this team will not pass the ball much at all; such is life. Now with Boston hurt and no real running threat, I don't see how the Dolphins stay out of the AFC East cellar.

Disagree:- New Offense- Best WR option on team- Entering prime of career- Better QB - Running Game Cannot Be Relied UponChambers easily surpasses his ppg from 2003 IMHO.

New Offense? New offensive coordinator yes, but nowhere have I seen that they're implementing a new offense. And love or hate Norv Turner, I'll bet 10 times out of 10 on his being able to get more out of this group of players than "snicker snicker" Chris Foerster.Better QB? What a crushing blow to Fins fans when Fiedler is officially named the starter yet again. I've said it from the start, we Eagles fans are VERY appreciative of the 2nd rounder we stole, er, I mean acquired from you for our 3rd stringer...you know, the guy who couldn't beat out Koy Detmer.