Playoff Injury Report: Brent Grimes, Sean Weatherspoon Miss Practice
by Dave Choate on Jan 4, 2012 4:38 PM EST
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PrintUPDATE: I missed Jay Adams' Tweet about an hour ago about 'Spoon, which basically states that he'll be back to practice tomorrow. My apologies. You can all come off the ledge.
The full report is here, as always. Hat tip to our good friends at the Falcons.
There's a fair number of Falcons on this list who are not practicing, but only a couple I'm truly worried about this early in the week. We'll get to those in a second, but first let's bullet list our way through the rest.
- John Abraham is resting.
- Todd McClure is resting.
- Tony Gonzalez is resting.
- Kerry Meier is not really going to be a factor in this game.
- We already know Stephen Nicholas isn't going to play.
- Wild, wild horses couldn't keep William Moore away from this game.
- Harry Douglas is concerning, but I'm optimistic. The Falcons also will rely heavily on Roddy, Julio and Tony in this one.
- Michael Turner's been resting on Wednesdays for a long time. Unless this persists into Friday, I'm not worried.
- The Falcons would like to have Michael Palmer, but they can get by without him if push comes to shove.
- It's Wednesday. It's hard to get worked up about too many of these, even if the list is dauntingly long.
Now my concerns. The first is with the absence of Brent Grimes. The Falcons are counting on him to return for the playoff game against the Giants, because he's easily their best corner. It's possible they're being cautious with him, but I'm wary.
Sean Weatherspoon is the one I'm really worried about. He's not practicing with a head injury, which to me instantly means concussion or similar symptom. Losing 'Spoon would mean the Falcons would be starting Robert James/Akeem Dent and Spencer Adkins outside. That would be completely terrifying. See update above!
How are you feeling about this injury report?
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That is
a little scary to be without Spoon, Nicholas and Mo’ Pete. We may have to call up Bear Woods….
thank goodness I read this after you posted the update
I might have gone berserk
by saipol on Jan 4, 2012 4:56 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Lot of groin issues this year
note that for the future, training staff. I think the groin could be the reason we haven’t really seen HD in, oh, 4 weeks. We need him this week. HD, we need you, man! Julio’s weekly ailment is now a thumb, which is a little concerning when thinking of how he catches.
Pretty sure Spoon and the team are keeping a mild concussion on the DL, but that’s only notable b/c it’s 2012. If it were even 3 years ago, no one would care. Nevertheless, something clearly has been up with him since the JAX game. I’m hoping he’s feeling good at gametime.
Seeing this, I question why Roddy and Julio, and many of DEF starters (including Lofton, the S, DTs, and CBs) played the entire game against TB last week.
You and me both on the questioning piece
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Because our coaches have no idea how to manage our players
There was absolutely no reason any of them should have been out there. Even if the ball wasn’t going to them a simple turf monster episode could have been horrendous. One particular tackle on Roddy where 3 bucs brought him down on a meaningless play and not brought down softly mind u, had me wondering what the hell our coaches are doing.
Our coaches left certain players in2 break franchise records & achieve personal goals no doubt..roddy was tryna get 100 rec on yr..julio was going4 1000yds & ryan was tryna get most yds in season in falcons history
Been a falcons fan since the big starter jackets was in style
by turnj35 on Jan 5, 2012 12:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yoga should be mandatory dammit...
Your right everyones having groin issues…these guys gotta work on stretching and flexability
by Bigru3 on Jan 4, 2012 7:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Good idea
With such huge muscles these days, different stretching is probably needed. I wonder if the lockout caused more problems, but this late it’s probably due to lack if a regimine and focus on other things plus resting current injuries.
I'm obviously not Smitty but I'll take a stab at answering
Julio needs all the game time experience he can get. Roddy was left in to get another 100 reception season and get the receiving yards record for the franchise. The defense was left in to keep the Bucs from coming back any more than they already did. I think it would have to be a ten touchdown lead before we put our entire second string out there on defense.
"I" wanted to sit all the atrters but Nooooooooooooo
yal all wanted that damn 5th seed. What ye sow so shall ye reap. :)
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
How do I know that MM doesn't get his gameplans from here?
He gets them from somewhere. Ad he should give them some more money or something.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 4, 2012 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
Sesame Street?
The Count: 1) Turner into the pile, 2) Turner off tackle, gain of 2, 3) Ryan throws for a first or a drop. Repeat. How’d I do?
Well, I guess that would be
(now that you mention it) a sure sign that his playcalling ideas do not come from here.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
by CaptJackSparrow on Jan 4, 2012 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
**STarters. Damn POS keyboard.
"Everybody has a plan until they get hit" Iron Mike Tyson.
"Screw 2nd." Lugs Harvey.
"In Grimes we trust, all others get gashed"- Me.
Worried
If play two OLBs with essentially no pro experience, and are without Grimes, on the road in a playoff game, we are gonna get beat. Our is average with all hands on board, but that scenario is suicidal.
Are the Giants banged up as well?
Are the Giants banged up as well?
All yr my friend, all yr. 10 guys on IR ,also had 5 corners go down this yr l. But for this week. TE Ballard n LB Herzlich are limited (which is a upgrade.) others are resting RB Bradshaw ,WR Manningham and DE Osi I believe.
I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.
Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Jacquian Williams,...Maybe .. Sadly this has been modified.
There's a player named Harry Douglas??
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jan 4, 2012 7:06 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
hi everybody. just want to say i hope your Falcons kick eli mannings face in and defeat the giants.
i give props to Atlanta. it should be time for their first championship run with Matt Ryan. all you have to do is stop eli and cruz. ill be hoping your team shocks the world and wins the NFC.
Interesting stat on injuries
I had the opportunity to meet writer Don Yaegar yesterday. He shared the amazing stat that Waltor Payton played THIRTEEN seasons and only missed ONE start. It’s a different world I guess…
He missed two games early on in his career, I think
Let me look
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 4, 2012 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Missed 1 game in '99, 1 in 2006.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 4, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Peyton was also addicted to pain killers that eventually cost him his life
by Late for Dinner on Jan 5, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
You're talking Sean Peyton right?
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by Turner_The_Burner on Jan 6, 2012 1:06 AM EST up reply actions
Would be somewhat humorous if...
Smitty pulled all the players together and asked them:
“Anyone had anything hurt in the past 30 days?”
then wrote them all down, gave them all various degrees of “ouch” for determining how much practice was done, and then submitted the report.
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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 4, 2012 10:58 PM EST reply actions
another classic pic of Deion. Falcons have the potential for a real shot!
by go87 on Jan 5, 2012 5:26 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Anyone else notice
that the NYG fans are acting like they’re the only team that has 2(!) good WRs in the NFL? They love reminding everyone (especially themselves) that:
“If the Falcons double Cruz, then that leaves Nicks open…”
WOAH! Waitaminute…could that be true about Julio and Roddy, or any other WR corp in the NFL? I guess so! These guys should all be OCs!
Please, Falcoholic editors, no more posts about NYG WRs, b/c I can’t take these mind-blowing concepts any longer.
A post about their running game
or DL might be interesting (note to the editors)
Just like you guys act like we have never had a shut down corner cover our recievers
I think most Giant fans are a little amused that you guys are so worried about Cruz, when we consider him the second reciever, that’s why the keep pointing out that the real problem will be Nicks not Cruz.
by Late for Dinner on Jan 5, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
More Concerned over the Guy covering Cruz
That is if Grimes is not 100%, although Franks has impressed me while hes been filling in.
There also is Mannigham and Ballard (TE)
In fact we have 4 WRs we use plus TE. Fullback catches the ball too and is very good at it.
lots of giants fans are full of it.
i mean really they have had a worse to mediocre season. now they hype themselves up just cause of winning last week… please!! if Matt Ryan can be consistent with passing to Tony Gonzalez. that could be the key. plus Atlanta can have a better running game.
Eli did not throw 4900 plus yards to Cruz alone. There are 4 WRs plus other players
Besides Nicks (#1 WR) there also is Mannigham and TE is good too.
Where is everyone today?
Some interesting news coming out:
There’s been no discussion about Les Snead, who seems likely to pick up a GM job in either STL or CHI. That could be a significant blow to our organization.
On the other side the coin, Evan Silva tweeted:
Source told Chicago Trib that Mike Mularkey is “lead candidate” for #Jaguars job. Would bring Clyde Christensen with.
by KMarch on Jan 5, 2012 10:14 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
The Colts current OC? I don't know much about him but not I'm not impressed.
I realize that he didn’t have Peyton Manning but his offense didn’t show much of anything. I wouldn’t tell too many potential employers that that’s who I’m bringing with me. With that kind of information floating out there we’re liable to retain him after this year. Somebody tell him to stop flapping his gums.
i'll have something tomorrow
I’m off for my anniversary.
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by Dave Choate on Jan 5, 2012 5:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I thought you cared about us man.
Kidding, congrats!
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by Turner_The_Burner on Jan 6, 2012 1:07 AM EST up reply actions
SPOONman!
Thats good.
As for Grimes, thats not good but anyone other than me been really impressed with how Franks has performed in his place? Franks has some height too which is nice.
I've taken notice of Franks too. Our corners MAY be a little deeper than we thought.
With Hayden being hurt so much I see why the Colts let him walk. I think we’ll do the same.
Franks has been doing very well...
but OG’s vertical leaping ability makes the height issue a wash…
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hey guys
what is Grimes’ injury? How bad is it? Are you concerned with his ability to be able to cover on Sunday?
Honest question… not trying to incite a Victor Cruz discussion.
Stop with your constant badgering and Victor Cruz lust!!!
Just kidding. Grimes has had a knee injury that forced him to miss 3 games before the Saints game (in which he played and played well actually) and then missed the TB game for mostly rest. If Grimes misses practice tomorrow, we are in big trouble…
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I figured that was the case
Good to hear though. I just hope Grimey isn’t too rusty with all the time off
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Hmmmmmm...
I don’t know about this one:
•The Falcons would like to have Michael Palmer, but they can get by without him if push comes to shove.
The Falcons are already thin at the TE position WITHOUT anyone being hurt!!
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Palmer is good for one target a game, if that
and Kelly is a better blocker. Bit of a meh injury at this point in the season.
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by Turner_The_Burner on Jan 6, 2012 1:08 AM EST up reply actions
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