Gameday Injury Updates (merged--MET)

[Murphs56]

Rocca is also the holder. So basically the entire special teams unit from Snapper, Holder, Kicker, Punter is all different lol

[GWinSkins83]

They whiffed on Prince Amakamura and their D is still nasty.

We need to draft DL every year with a pick in the top 3 rounds (except this year for obvious reasons).

So if somehow a Dlinemen that is a 1st round talent drops to our pick we shouldn't pick them? I don't agree. If we can get our hands on a Dlineman that can creates havoc I'll pick that over a second round CB or S.

[rk3025]

He has started running again and progressing to come back.
Brown could start practicing after Pittsburgh game and play against Philadelphia on the 18th of November.

[AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy]

Can someone explain "turf toe"?? Im sure it's painful, but dont they regularly use anesthetic to numb player "hurts"?? Seems like you could numb the toe and be on your way? (Im sure it's not that simple, just wondering if anyone knows why?) Seems to keep guys out a long time and I've never really understood the injury.. Thanks for any info!!

Turf toe is like an ankle sprain, but it's in the toe. I had it on both feet at the same time, and I can assure you that it's not only painful, but it also makes it difficult to run.

Pain tolerance has nothing to do with it. You can shoot it up, but you still can't run or push off effectively. Groin injuries are the same way. You can wrap the hell out of it until your leg turns blue, but you still can't run full speed with it.

I truly wish people would stop bashing Pierre. The guy is injured. It's not his fault, and he'll be back and kicking ass for us soon enough. Let's not run the best WR we've had in years out of town because some fans think they can suit up with his injury and catch 10 balls for 150 ydds and 2 TDs.

[Sikbug]

Well hopefully Garcon gets back in the mix near the end of the season when we need a push into the playoffs!

[greenspandan]

Hopefully. Rocca hasn't performed well this year. It's a relief when he manages not to shank it.

big old waaaaat. he's been great.

[sempre_victrix]

I can find no information about Rocca being injured. I hope this isn't another Gano/Cundiff experiment.

[Rypien1191]

You have to be kidding me.

big old waaaaat. he's been great.

Um, he's #23 in the league in punting average, and he has the 3rd most amount of returned punts in the league cause he doesn't get enough hangtime. If that's "great" for you guys, then not sure what to tell you. We could do better than a 38 year old retread. Not to mention that opposing punters are averaging over 50 yards/punt again us because since we never try to block a punt/kick, opposing kickers have all day to punt and make FGs (haven't missed against us yet this year). We're losing that field position/special teams battle.

[mikered30]

So do we have a new punter or not?

[ReadOption10]

So do we have a new punter or not?

Yeah this is the first I've heard of punter-related issue...wtf?

Edit/Update: just saw this on WP:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...p-punter-plan/

So, I guess we are the de facto landing spot for former Eagles punters?

[MonkFan8]

Um, he's #23 in the league in punting average, and he has the 3rd most amount of returned punts in the league cause he doesn't get enough hangtime. If that's "great" for you guys, then not sure what to tell you. We could do better than a 38 year old retread. Not to mention that opposing punters are averaging over 50 yards/punt again us because since we never try to block a punt/kick, opposing kickers have all day to punt and make FGs (haven't missed against us yet this year). We're losing that field position/special teams battle.

Yeah, don't forget two blocks as well.

I wouldn't say great, I wouldn't say horrible. Just middling at this point in his career. Wouldn't mind a upgrade if one is out there, injury or not.

[bowhunter]

Cousins should be our holder. Always dressed, healthy and a capable threat to do something with the ball.

[AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy]

Cousins should be our holder. Always dressed, healthy and a capable threat to do something with the ball.

I agree. The backup QB should be the holder.

What in the world happened to Sav over the offseason? Anyone know? It's crazy. He looks like he has some sort of eating disorder.

[The Robert Griffin Experience]

Honestly, I think Danny Smith just ruins specialists. Gano had an excellent pedigree at FSU. Rocca was really good his first year, but regressed badly. Durant Brooks was one of the better punting prospects coming in, but we ruined him as well. ARE was a good returner at Pittsburgh but horrible here. Banks has been pretty bad, and some of it has to be bad coaching.

[THE HAMMER'IN HOG]

Honestly, I think Danny Smith just ruins specialists. Gano had an excellent pedigree at FSU. Rocca was really good his first year, but regressed badly. Durant Brooks was one of the better punting prospects coming in, but we ruined him as well. ARE was a good returner at Pittsburgh but horrible here. Banks has been pretty bad, and some of it has to be bad coaching.

He's kicker Kryptonite!