bluecoconuts said:As long as he's back for the regular season.
I thought Saffold *was* just fine at LT. Aside from the slightly above average amount of false start penalties, he actually graded out pretty high last year, and ahead of Jake Long in most metrics. That said, Jake Long (IMO) is an obvious upgrade. And like you said, if we didn't land him, we're in a pot right now.max said:He injured his shoulder reaching for the DL after he got beat. That's not a freak injury. His body just can't handle anything other than being in bubble wrap.
Can you imagine the catastrophe if we didn't land Jake Long?
And there were those posters who didn't want him. They thought Saffold was just fine at LOT. Head scratcher. big time.
BigRamFan said:Talk about snakebit. The guy has plenty of talent but you have to wonder if his body is suited for the NFL.
X said:I thought Saffold *was* just fine at LT. Aside from the slightly above average amount of false start penalties, he actually graded out pretty high last year, and ahead of Jake Long in most metrics. That said, Jake Long (IMO) is an obvious upgrade. And like you said, if we didn't land him, we're in a pot right now.max said:He injured his shoulder reaching for the DL after he got beat. That's not a freak injury. His body just can't handle anything other than being in bubble wrap.
Can you imagine the catastrophe if we didn't land Jake Long?
And there were those posters who didn't want him. They thought Saffold was just fine at LOT. Head scratcher. big time.
LesBaker said:BigRamFan said:Talk about snakebit. The guy has plenty of talent but you have to wonder if his body is suited for the NFL.
He has rotten luck, all of his injuries have been the fluky type. It's like he's a magnet for mistakes that ding him up.
I hope he comes back in a couple of weeks and is fine. Sometimes a shoulder separation can take a few weeks to heal totally though. If he's in a sling for a week or more he may have to rehab for a couple of weeks after to get rest and make sure the swelling is down.
Of course I was concerned. I had a rather lengthy back-n-forth with someone prior to 2012 about my concerns over O-line health too. It's a reoccurring theme, and I'm not sure what to make of it. It's bizarre. At some point this team has to catch a break. And I'm sure Bradford shares the sentiment.max said:X said:I thought Saffold *was* just fine at LT. Aside from the slightly above average amount of false start penalties, he actually graded out pretty high last year, and ahead of Jake Long in most metrics. That said, Jake Long (IMO) is an obvious upgrade. And like you said, if we didn't land him, we're in a pot right now.max said:He injured his shoulder reaching for the DL after he got beat. That's not a freak injury. His body just can't handle anything other than being in bubble wrap.
Can you imagine the catastrophe if we didn't land Jake Long?
And there were those posters who didn't want him. They thought Saffold was just fine at LOT. Head scratcher. big time.
Weren't you concerned that Saffold was injury prone? I was. I just had nightmares that he couldn't hold up for an entire season and we just can't risk that with Sam another year.
Saffold is playing for a big payday this year. He needs to play 16 strong games or he ain't getting what he wants. The jury is out.
max said:LesBaker said:BigRamFan said:Talk about snakebit. The guy has plenty of talent but you have to wonder if his body is suited for the NFL.
He has rotten luck, all of his injuries have been the fluky type. It's like he's a magnet for mistakes that ding him up.
I hope he comes back in a couple of weeks and is fine. Sometimes a shoulder separation can take a few weeks to heal totally though. If he's in a sling for a week or more he may have to rehab for a couple of weeks after to get rest and make sure the swelling is down.
How was that a fluke injury last night???
Rabid Ram said:Wow and hes wonders why he was replaced
LesBaker said:max said:LesBaker said:BigRamFan said:Talk about snakebit. The guy has plenty of talent but you have to wonder if his body is suited for the NFL.
He has rotten luck, all of his injuries have been the fluky type. It's like he's a magnet for mistakes that ding him up.
I hope he comes back in a couple of weeks and is fine. Sometimes a shoulder separation can take a few weeks to heal totally though. If he's in a sling for a week or more he may have to rehab for a couple of weeks after to get rest and make sure the swelling is down.
How was that a fluke injury last night???
I meant it as a normal looking thing or play and he comes out of it hurt.
I agree. Put him in the Donnie Avery file as far as i'm concerned. Good guy,talented...but doesn't have a body built to play NFL football week in and week out.max said:X said:I thought Saffold *was* just fine at LT. Aside from the slightly above average amount of false start penalties, he actually graded out pretty high last year, and ahead of Jake Long in most metrics. That said, Jake Long (IMO) is an obvious upgrade. And like you said, if we didn't land him, we're in a pot right now.max said:He injured his shoulder reaching for the DL after he got beat. That's not a freak injury. His body just can't handle anything other than being in bubble wrap.
Can you imagine the catastrophe if we didn't land Jake Long?
And there were those posters who didn't want him. They thought Saffold was just fine at LOT. Head scratcher. big time.
Weren't you concerned that Saffold was injury prone? I was. I just had nightmares that he couldn't hold up for an entire season and we just can't risk that with Sam another year.
Saffold is playing for a big payday this year. He needs to play 16 strong games or he ain't getting what he wants. The jury is out.