07-28-2023, 11:29 AM
(07-28-2023, 10:24 AM)NotBigzo Wrote: Should get some kind of update today maybe.
What do you guys think of the possibility of the Bengals org downplaying the injury as long as possible. I mean, they have every incentive to do so. I remneber AJ Greens ankle injury and the feeling of peeling back an onion as time went on.
Oh, they definitely downplay the severity of injuries and give optimistic and unrealistic prognoses. But, they only do that with the more complicated injuries that will take longer than expected. Like Green’s ankle or Palmer’s elbow. Their deliberate deception makes it seem like the training and medical staff don’t know what they’re doing and the player isn’t dedicated to their rehab. Because somehow not telling the fans Palmer has ligament injury, but has opted for conservative treatment instead of Tommy John surgery somehow gives them a competitive advantage.
The only way I know when they are doing it is when their prognosis turns out to be false. And that can take weeks to months.
