BloodRaven
MVP
I felt the same, I was going to back him even if he flamed out because I was pissed about everyone shitting on him. But then I heard he was killing it with his accuracy this offseason and got really excited.
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I felt the same, I was going to back him even if he flamed out because I was pissed about everyone shitting on him. But then I heard he was killing it with his accuracy this offseason and got really excited.
I bought his jersey last year on Black Friday. I have a ton of confidence in him after watching a ton of his film and wanting the Ravens to draft him. I would have been ok if we took him at 16.
great news. What degree though
ALI624
Pro Bowler
No word on that.
the wording is important - said sprain not tear which would suggest its a grade 1 rather than a grade 2 sprain (which involves some tearing) - a mild sprain's recovery would be between a few days to a couple of weeks with full strength recovered within 6 weeks - if its a grade 2 sprain though its more likely closer to a 6 week recovery before he can get back to practice
the team's decision will tell us a lot - if its a grade 2 i expect him to be sent to i/r and return in week 9 (with the ability to start practicing a week before - i think that's the rule but might be wrong) - if its a grade 1 he'll probably still be on the roster - almost certainly wont play against the cardinals - would be surprising but not impossible for him to play against he chiefs - browns or steelers more likely - worst case if its a minor sprain should be back in time for the seahawks/patriots
I believe a sprain involves a tear, whether it's grade 1 or 2. A strain doesn't have a tear. I'm pretty sure he would have a slight tear.
ie. RG3 had a grade 1 strain of his LCL after playing the Ravens in 2012. It was a partial tear and he missed one week and came back after the Browns game, in which Cousins was lights out. He came back too soon though. He reinjured it in the 1st qtr playoff game against the Seahawks, stayed in the game and then tore his ACL at the end of the game.
yep and he is out multiple weeks
allblackraven
Hall of Famer
This is correct
grade 2 means likely out for 6 weeks would be my guess - would be surprised if he's back earlier - would not be surprised if it takes 8 weeks to get back on the field
a mild grade 1 sprain (specifically for MCL) involves the ligament stretching but not quite tearing - but you're correct that grade 2 and 3 involve different severity of tearing
I think it will be closer to four weeks than 6 or 8.
i hope you're right - but with the tear i expect that even if he's back practicing within 4 weeks he wont play straight away as he recovers strength
allblackraven
Hall of Famer
So, another 10-12 games year if we're lucky.
Close to $16M cap hit.
RL52TheGreatest
Ravens Ring of Honor
And this is why some of us were advocating to trade him this year. Love him as a player, but he can't play a full season ever lol
10 would be my guess - but if we make the playoffs and he plays in january then its worth it
redrum52
Hall of Famer
Would love to have him back for the Pats game but we'll see.
Schedule is somewhat favorable. Browns look to be a mess and their OL is worse than I anticipated. Bengals won't be like last year. People seem to forget how hurt they were and the Steelers WRs do not scare me as long as no one else goes down. We should be able to manage until his return considering most of the competition and Hill being out for the Chiefs. Just need him back early enough to get his legs under him for late in the season WHEN we're making our playoff push... or trying to secure homefield.
Schedule is somewhat favorable. Browns look to be a mess and their OL is worse than I anticipated. Bengals won't be like last year. People seem to forget how hurt they were and the Steelers WRs do not scare me as long as no one else goes down. We should be able to manage until his return considering most of the competition and Hill being out for the Chiefs. Just need him back early enough to get his legs under him for late in the season WHEN we're making our playoff push... or trying to secure homefield.
this has to be where the front 7 take it upon themselves to create even more pressure to make it easier for their compatriots on the back end