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It's a legit concern for me going forward. Smart players play smart. Talented players play with athleticism. Combine the 2 and you have a generational type of player. It's a flag I'll be filing away that he is not a very "smart" player when it comes to going down. McCaffrey comes to mind as the perfect example. He's so good in what he does, and he doesn't take unnecessary hits. As good as I think Hockenson is, he's now somewhat of an injury concern moving forward in my book.
Maybe he'll learn from this and think twice before trying to hurdle people. Only time will tell but maybe that "knocked" some sense into him.
Why so? He didn't even go to the hospital as a precautionary measure and they have a bye week regardless.
Prolly not. But what's out there? I'd imagine it's pretty slim pickings.
Owned in less than 50% according to ESPN (and available in my league) that I would consider.
Meh...I don't think you can chalk that up to being smart or not smart on a solitary play. He's a young exuberant rookie trying to make a play in a huge game IMO. Nothing more to suggest at this point. Now if he doesn't learn from it and continues to be a little too rambunctious then well..Zyphros said:
They play Monday night so no practice yesterday or today. Haven't seen or heard anything from the Detroit media either (I live in Detroit)
GoBirds said:
Less news and more read between the lines type stuff but I read this a few days ago and Ican't recall if it was a concert or game but he was out and about and one of the Lions beat writers I followed suggested fact he was in that type of environment, bright and loud, was a great sign as it related to his concussion recovery. Again that's soft news at best but gave me hope and might you as well.montana_grizzly_bears said:
Did he hurt his shoulder as well or was it just the concussion? That would be good news on the concussion front at least.
The team has repeatedly said his shoulder is fine. I wondered if it was really ok and I'd cite Hopkins playing with a torn up shoulder most of last year and none of us knowing about as a reason to doubt team's claims, but as you probably heard he remains in the concussion protocol but did practice today so that does seem good news so far on the shoulder.
No. Fairly routine to gradually increase physical activity and monitor symptom response. I’m guessing he was at practice and participated in walkthroughs and such. But, not cleared.
I read somewhere that he’s going to see doctors after practice today. Let me see if I can find it. I’d imagine it would be by today If he is.
I think it comes later, in my estimation. Like after the early games or Monday.
TJ hasn't done much since that record breaking week 1, but he's still a rookie at a position in which it takes time to adjust to the NFL. That said, the sky is the limit for this kid, and the Lions drafted him at #8 overall thinking the same thing. It may just be some ups and downs this year as he gets up to speed.
I agree, but I dropped him to roster Henry and Malcom Brown, which I'm happy about right now.
He was having a really solid game in week 4 before getting hurt. I am not sure why they did not target him much in week 2 and 3. He did get a few targets, just did not produce. He creates too much of a mismatch and is extremely good after the catch not to take advantage of. Part of the issue is the Lions have several good receiving targets. It is really just a matter of Stafford becoming comfortable with using him more on third downs. He has been getting a good amount of chances in the res zone.
He had few targets in 2&3, and left early in 4. He has four end zone targets, which is pretty high. He almost had a touchdown in Philly. But, I was carrying too many tight ends and I need consistency at the position in the league I'm in rather than variance.
We are talking about a serious concussion here, not a sore ankle or tight hamstring. Just because you test it out with practicing doesn't mean symptoms won't all of sudden reoccur out of the blue. It happens. Also, Detroit has really no reason to announce it. Why give GB a clear picture of how to game plan them? Detroit would certainly play things differently if Hock is out.
