Posts: 40,628
Threads: 1,062
Joined: May 2015
Even though the Bengals are playing well I am still concerned about our LBs. In fact, right now they are my biggest concern.
When Burfict is healthy he is one of only two true superstars we have on our defense.
It is always good to get a great player back, but when his return also addresses the biggest weakness of the team that makes it even more important.
I don't expect Burfict to step right in a play like he did when he was 100% healthy, but I still think he will be a big upgrade to one of weakest position groups.
Posts: 1,481
Threads: 62
Reputation:
4841
Joined: May 2015
When do we think he'll be back? The first Steelers game is in week 8, right? I thought I heard he could be back by then. If he is really 100%...man oh man. I'm salivatin'.
Posts: 5,548
Threads: 199
Reputation:
25210
Joined: May 2015
Location: Boise, ID
I think he was close to coming back already, but shelved because we didn't necessarily need him yet.
He should be near 100% when he gets back... probably like Geno last year.
He will be a good LB, but not the world killer he was previously... until next season :)
Hopefully I'm wrong and Burfict comes back full force.
He could be the springboard the Bengals need to launch themselves deep into the playoffs.
Posts: 10,742
Threads: 1,323
Reputation:
39486
Joined: May 2015
Location: Robbing Grandmas Of The Covid Vaccine In Northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati
For as much hate as Rey M gets, I've been surprised by his play (good way, obviously).
Burfict should make our defense unbelievable, though, and I'm hoping that he'll be ok soon and just getting back up-to-strength and polishing his game so he's all world again when he gets back.
Posts: 25,745
Threads: 647
Reputation:
241601
Joined: May 2015
Location: Jackson, OH
(10-01-2015, 07:02 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Even though the Bengals are playing well I am still concerned about our LBs. In fact, right now they are my biggest concern.
When Burfict is healthy he is one of only two true superstars we have on our defense.
It is always good to get a great player back, but when his return also addresses the biggest weakness of the team that makes it even more important.
I don't expect Burfict to step right in a play like he did when he was 100% healthy, but I still think he will be a big upgrade to one of weakest position groups.
I see no factual evidence backing up any of these random lies that you are telling.
J/K fred, I can't wait for him to be back, either!
Volson is meh, but I like him, and he has far exceeded my expectations
-Frank Booth 1/9/23
Posts: 5,548
Threads: 199
Reputation:
25210
Joined: May 2015
Location: Boise, ID
(10-01-2015, 07:51 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: For as much hate as Rey M gets, I've been surprised by his play (good way, obviously).
Burfict should make our defense unbelievable, though, and I'm hoping that he'll be ok soon and just getting back up-to-strength and polishing his game so he's all world again when he gets back.
Rey M still whiffs now and then. Otherwise he has been a great run stopper. He plays better with Burfict out there for sure.... as do the rest of the team.
Posts: 40,628
Threads: 1,062
Joined: May 2015
I heard Mark Shlereth and another former player discussing their experiences with microfacture surgery. Basically they make fractures or holes in the bone. This causes the growth of a tough type of scar tissue that serves the purpose of the cartilage that was removed. It acts as bit of a cushion to keep the bones from grinding directly against each other. It can take up to a year for the tissue to form, but at this point there is no greater risk of re-injury. It is just a question of how much pain he can take. I am guessing burfict has already broken through the pain barrier. He was just too far behind in his conditioning due to the time he had to take off from training.
Apparently it is becoming more common. When Schlereth had it it was still relatively new procedure. Today most players recover, but they will always be playing with some level of pain. Even if the scar tissue grows like it is supposed to it is not as effective as the original cartilage.
Posts: 527
Threads: 26
Reputation:
1284
Joined: May 2015
(10-02-2015, 12:18 AM)fredtoast Wrote: I heard Mark Shlereth and another former player discussing their experiences with microfacture surgery. Basically they make fractures or holes in the bone. This causes the growth of a tough type of scar tissue that serves the purpose of the cartilage that was removed. It acts as bit of a cushion to keep the bones from grinding directly against each other. It can take up to a year for the tissue to form, but at this point there is no greater risk of re-injury. It is just a question of how much pain he can take. I am guessing burfict has already broken through the pain barrier. He was just too far behind in his conditioning due to the time he had to take off from training.
Apparently it is becoming more common. When Schlereth had it it was still relatively new procedure. Today most players recover, but they will always be playing with some level of pain. Even if the scar tissue grows like it is supposed to it is not as effective as the original cartilage.
good read
Posts: 1,148
Threads: 46
Reputation:
2307
Joined: May 2015
(10-02-2015, 12:18 AM)fredtoast Wrote: I heard Mark Shlereth and another former player discussing their experiences with microfacture surgery. Basically they make fractures or holes in the bone. This causes the growth of a tough type of scar tissue that serves the purpose of the cartilage that was removed. It acts as bit of a cushion to keep the bones from grinding directly against each other. It can take up to a year for the tissue to form, but at this point there is no greater risk of re-injury. It is just a question of how much pain he can take. I am guessing burfict has already broken through the pain barrier. He was just too far behind in his conditioning due to the time he had to take off from training.
Apparently it is becoming more common. When Schlereth had it it was still relatively new procedure. Today most players recover, but they will always be playing with some level of pain. Even if the scar tissue grows like it is supposed to it is not as effective as the original cartilage.
Dr. Fred
Posts: 40,628
Threads: 1,062
Joined: May 2015
(10-02-2015, 01:08 AM)Utts Wrote: Dr. Fred
I don't take credit for any of that. I am just repeating what those guys said.
Posts: 2,138
Threads: 291
Reputation:
7221
Joined: May 2015
Location: Indiana
I just hope when Burfict does get back on the field he doesn't play with reckless abandon and gets hurt again.
Only problem with that though is the way Burfict plays the game, with reckless abandon, if he changes, he won't be as effective on the field.
Let's all hope and pray he is a smarter player and has a long, long career with the Cincinnati Bengals like that of Ray Lewis.
Song of Solomon 2:15
Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.
Posts: 10,742
Threads: 1,323
Reputation:
39486
Joined: May 2015
Location: Robbing Grandmas Of The Covid Vaccine In Northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati
(10-02-2015, 01:11 AM)fredtoast Wrote: I don't take credit for any of that. I am just repeating what those guys said.
Good info, but I'm hoping procedures and medications have improved to lessen pain and any other problems.
Posts: 19,086
Threads: 235
Reputation:
177416
Joined: May 2015
(10-01-2015, 07:51 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: For as much hate as Rey M gets, I've been surprised by his play (good way, obviously).
I call BULLSHIT.. Have you seen any games this year? I have seen him give up on at least a dozen plays and his tackling has been medioce at best. He needs motivated because his heart does not seem to be in it.
Posts: 2,696
Threads: 10
Reputation:
8480
Joined: May 2015
Burfict also has a Rey Lewis effect - people get killed ... No I mean he gets the defense super hyped up!!
Posts: 101
Threads: 1
Reputation:
103
Joined: Aug 2015
(10-02-2015, 12:18 AM)fredtoast Wrote: I heard Mark Shlereth and another former player discussing their experiences with microfacture surgery. Basically they make fractures or holes in the bone. This causes the growth of a tough type of scar tissue that serves the purpose of the cartilage that was removed. It acts as bit of a cushion to keep the bones from grinding directly against each other. It can take up to a year for the tissue to form, but at this point there is no greater risk of re-injury. It is just a question of how much pain he can take. I am guessing burfict has already broken through the pain barrier. He was just too far behind in his conditioning due to the time he had to take off from training.
Apparently it is becoming more common. When Schlereth had it it was still relatively new procedure. Today most players recover, but they will always be playing with some level of pain. Even if the scar tissue grows like it is supposed to it is not as effective as the original cartilage.
thank you for that insider physician report..i seriously doubt u have any knowledge as to what is going on with BUrflict
Posts: 11,765
Threads: 706
Reputation:
54790
Joined: Jun 2015
(10-01-2015, 07:59 PM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: Rey M still whiffs now and then. Otherwise he has been a great run stopper. He plays better with Burfict out there for sure.... as do the rest of the team.
Our QB (Dalton) made one of the best inside backers miss last week.
Mosely was faked out of his shoes by a QB.
My point is these guys are pros, and they do get juked. Rey M. does miss running backs from time to time, but his responsibility is more than making the tackle, it is herding him back into the teeth of the defense as well.
I am so ready for 2024 season. I love pro football and hoping for a great Bengals year. Regardless, always remember it is a game and entertainment.
Posts: 55
Threads: 0
Reputation:
266
Joined: Sep 2015
Burfict's concussions are a greater concern than any of his appendages IMO.
Posts: 10,742
Threads: 1,323
Reputation:
39486
Joined: May 2015
Location: Robbing Grandmas Of The Covid Vaccine In Northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati
(10-02-2015, 07:58 AM)HarleyDog Wrote: I call BULLSHIT.. Have you seen any games this year? I have seen him give up on at least a dozen plays and his tackling has been medioce at best. He needs motivated because his heart does not seem to be in it.
He appears to be a leader on the defense and appears to be hustling his ass off to be in the right position, so, even if he misses a tackle, he still forces the ball carrier into a position where the rest of the D can finish the play.
I haven't seen a problem with his tackling.
I've also never seen him give up on a play.
Posts: 243
Threads: 7
Reputation:
599
Joined: Aug 2015
Opponents definitely feel his presence....
What? Oh, come on! I'm just playin'!
Posts: 180
Threads: 2
Reputation:
212
Joined: Jul 2015
(10-02-2015, 07:58 AM)HarleyDog Wrote: I call BULLSHIT.. Have you seen any games this year? I have seen him give up on at least a dozen plays and his tackling has been medioce at best. He needs motivated because his heart does not seem to be in it
Sorry but the only thing "BULLSHIT" is your post. Rey Maualuga is 3rd on the team in tackles with 17 (puts him in top 50 of linebackers of NFL) in 3 games.. He also plays about 60 percent of the snaps not on the field 40 percent of the time.
He is not a all pro.. but to say he is mediocre is not backed up by the stats for the three games played this year.
Here are the links I used
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/snapcounts
http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/player/_/stat/defense/sort/totalTackles/qualified/false
|