JWsleep
08-15-2006, 03:56 PM
ESPN.com - NFL - Redskins CB Springs out 3-4 weeks after surgery (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2550344)
ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins starting cornerback Shawn Springs underwent surgery to repair a minor abdominal muscle tear on Tuesday and will be sidelined three to four weeks.
The procedure was performed by Dr. William Meyers at Durham Regional Hospital.
The Redskins hope that Springs will be able to return for the regular season opener on Sept. 11 against Minnesota.
Washington acquired cornerback Mike Rumph from the San Francisco 49ers on Monday for wide receiver Taylor Jacobs.
Springs, 31, was signed as a free agent by Washington in March 2004 after cornerback Champ Bailey was traded to Denver for running back Clinton Portis.
A first-round pick in 1997, Springs played his first seven seasons with the Seattle Seahawks.
Well, at least we have a month to develop a CB. ANd we'll be watching the camp cuts, no doubt. Hope he gets back for opening night!!!
ArtMonkDrillz
08-15-2006, 03:56 PM
I saw that too and was going to post the link until I read this...
The groin is the area of the body where your abdomen joins your thighs. Mild pain in this area could become a serious problem. Long- term groin pain should be medically evaluated. The groin pain can be caused by a variety of reasons.
I figure that is why they consider it abdominal surgery.
RobH4413
08-15-2006, 03:57 PM
not good not good not good...
key injuries thus far-
Portis
Clemons
Springs
Our corner depth is a real concern. Does Patten have any trade value?
Brunell will be on that list soon I'm sure of it.
jbcjr14
08-15-2006, 03:58 PM
....and the hits just keep on coming. Hopefully he is ready for Week 1 or at least week 2.
Beemnseven
08-15-2006, 04:01 PM
Even with Clemons out?
Well, again, I'm going back to depth we had before the draft. At that time, Clemons was healthy.
To me, our linebacker situation, even after losing Arrington was more than solid with Marcus Washington, Lemar Marshall, and Clemons. Now that Clemons is out, there's still Warrick Holdman - who, according to coaches has new found focus and determination to atone for last year, Khary Campbell who's been a veteran for this team for 4 seasons, and the project, Robert McCune.
With Springs' history of injuries, and with Gregg Williams dependence on capable defensive backs, I thought it would have been a better idea to go after Springs' eventual replacement in the draft. Oh well.
Riggo44
08-15-2006, 04:03 PM
not good not good not good...
key injuries thus far-
Portis
Clemons
Springs
Our corner depth is a real concern. Does Patten have any trade value?
Brunell will be on that list soon I'm sure of it.
Uuuh think positive bro. All this negativity is really bummen me out man.
:cool-smil
Beemnseven
08-15-2006, 04:06 PM
Doesn't sound like a serious surgery at all. It was already done today which means he'll have plenty of time to recover!!!!!
There's no such thing as non-serious surgery. Even knowing that it was done right away, this has been a recurring problem with him. What kind of after-effects will he suffer from? Will he be the same cornerback when he comes back?
ArtMonkDrillz
08-15-2006, 04:09 PM
At least our players are getting hurt while playing the game. Did anyone else see the clip of DeAngelo Hall hurting his hand?
He got into a slap fight at pratice with a rookie. They both had helmets on! Hall had to miss the afternoon practice and had his hand injured.
Riggo44
08-15-2006, 04:15 PM
And at least it's still really early. If it was the 4th week of preseason I would be shating in my pants.
We can get healthy in time for the opener. That's all that really matters. This is football. Players get hurt. As long as the O-Line is healthy I'll take are chances.
MightyJoeGibbs
08-15-2006, 04:41 PM
I think we should explore Patten in a trade for a an extra CB. Its not too late to invest now and be prepared down the stretch.