(08-16-2016, 03:33 PM)Nately120 Wrote: Good point.  I need to thank all the anti-Chicken Littles around here for convincing me it was stupid to be concerned that Lafell was injured last year and are now telling me how stupid I am for being concerned that he is injured before the season even starts.  He's probably not even THAT hurt, and if he is I'm sure I'll be a moron for being concerned about the impact it will have on the team.

 

(08-16-2016, 03:48 PM)OrlandoBengal Wrote: You are correct.  Thank you so much for setting me, and the entire board, straight on not only this matter, but so many others.  I cannot begin to explain my level of appreciation.

(08-16-2016, 03:13 PM)Aquapod770 Wrote: If a ligament is 100% torn it needs surgery. If it's partially torn it can heal on its own, but could take a while. A simple MRI can tell if it's completely torn or not. I hope to God our medical staff is just being vague. If he hasn't had an MRI yet............

(08-16-2016, 05:24 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: Not necessarily.  Many torn ligaments can be treated with immobilization or dynamic splinting. You could probably diagnosis a torn ligament in the hand with a fluoroscope rather than an MRI. 

Plus just because they reported as a ligament injury doesn't mean it isn't a tendon injury. 

(08-16-2016, 05:31 PM)jonesy84 Wrote: oncemoreuntothejimbreech is officially the board medical staff!!  Another fact-based anatomy factoid.  Kudos to you sir!

(08-16-2016, 05:49 PM)Jpoore Wrote: Marvin lew was asked if he would miss week 1 against the jets his answer? No. Thats it so seems like they are just gonna rehab it no surgery and also man i would love to trade for green beckhan. A big reciever with great hands who never got a great shot in tennesse i would love to take a flier on him

(08-16-2016, 06:03 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Hey look on the bright side. Andy must really have some zip in his ball. Dislocated Core's finger and tore LaFell's tendon.

(08-16-2016, 01:46 PM)Bengalbug Wrote: Agree, but it might be time to bring in a roddy white or colston.  It would be nice to have a veteran reciever on opening day other than AJ.  

Brian hartline and Dwayne bowe are also available still

(08-16-2016, 04:23 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Not sure what you mean by this post.

I never said you were stupid to be concerned.  Don't know how you got that from anything I said.

Seems like you are either being way to defensive or maybe just trying to stir the pot instead of having a serious discussion.

(08-16-2016, 06:29 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Sure would be nice to have some veteran depth behind LaFell and Boyd. Tate doesn't qualify, IMO.

(08-16-2016, 06:29 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Sure would be nice to have some veteran depth behind LaFell and Boyd. Tate doesn't qualify, IMO.

(08-16-2016, 06:33 PM)Nately120 Wrote: I might have you and another "Lafell is going to be as good if not better than MLJ" poster combined into one, then.  I was told he wasn't injury-prone and that last year was a total statistical and health anomaly.  And yes, I'm a pot stirrer.

(08-16-2016, 06:34 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: If only some people were earlier pushing for Anquan Boldin to be signed to prevent this exact situation from happening, right? Lol

(08-16-2016, 07:24 PM)fredtoast Wrote: How did you miss the thread Brad stared about this months ago in the free agent forum?

(08-16-2016, 01:52 PM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: I just saw the name Dwayne Bowe.

If we sign Dwayne Bowe I am no longer a Bengal fan.

Good lord, if we sign Dwayne Bowe I will go down to Cincinnati and burn down the stadium.

(08-16-2016, 06:10 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: I could make a joke about the muzzle velocity of the Red Rifle, but I'm afraid someone would start discussing the size of his package again.