ethat001
01-13-2013, 09:49 PM
2013 NFL playoffs -- Rob Gronkowski of New England Patriots to miss rest of postseason due to broken arm -- sources - ESPN Boston (http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/8841038/2013-nfl-playoffs-rob-gronkowski-new-england-patriots-miss-rest-postseason-due-broken-arm-sources)
Although Gronkowski had his forearm heavily wrapped, Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he did not regret allowing the star tight end to play.
"The doctors handle medical decisions," Belichick told reporters after the game.
Why isn't Belichick catching heat for playing Gronk after his injury, only to have him re-injure his arm?? Sounds like the coach was risking his player's health to win a playoff game, and Gronk had the injury to the same place & requiring a second surgery. Belichick should be investigated by the league... Let's call it arm-gate.
REDSKINS4ever
01-13-2013, 10:33 PM
I agree with you, I just don't think "rehabing hard" to get back quickly is worth it.
I'm sure as a pro athlete, he has to "rehab hard" to get into football shape when his knee heals. I just hope we can get him back as close to 100% as possible, even if it means sacrificing part of next season.
His ability to make defenders look like they're standing still, with the read option and avoiding sacks/runningforit, is priceless. Especially since pass pro isn't our OL's strength. His speed is what we need to preserve.
It's already been reported that RG3 is anxious to get his rehab underway. His knee will be in a weakened state for 7-10 weeks before he's able to do anything.
T.O.Killa
01-13-2013, 10:34 PM
Why isn't Belichick catching heat for playing Gronk after his injury, only to have him re-injure his arm?? Sounds like the coach was risking his player's health to win a playoff game, and Gronk had the injury to the same place & requiring a second surgery. Belichick should be investigated by the league... Let's call it arm-gate.
Because 3 months from now his arm will be fully healed with no long term consequences.
mbedner3420
01-13-2013, 10:36 PM
Because 3 months from now his arm will be fully healed with no long term consequences.
That and the fact they didn't spend 2 first rounders and a second on him.
donofriose
01-13-2013, 10:50 PM
That and the fact they didn't spend 2 first rounders and a second on him.
And he is not a franchise quarterback or potential franchise quarterback.
Giantone
01-14-2013, 09:26 AM
Wait, I thought the owner that's not happy is John Mara. I mean he's gotta be really unhappy with his team not making the playoffs...
First this has nothing to do with the thread,second I 'm not happy either so I don't expect him to be but he does have 2 super bowl trophys in 5 years to remind him that he's not far off.
skinsfan69
01-14-2013, 09:37 AM
First this has nothing to do with the thread,second I 'm not happy either so I don't expect him to be but he does have 2 super bowl trophys in 5 years to remind him that he's not far off.
Mara comes off as a whiny spoiled cry baby. Yeah he's got his trophies but that doesn't mean we have to like him.
Giantone
01-14-2013, 09:44 AM
Mara comes off as a whiny spoiled cry baby. Yeah he's got his trophies but that doesn't mean we have to like him.
Never said you did ,this thread is just not the place ,it's about RGIII
BigHairedAristocrat
01-14-2013, 10:39 AM
And he is not a franchise quarterback or potential franchise quarterback.
Then why didnt Norv Turner take heat for letting Phillip Rivers play an entire game on a torn ACL?
Why didnt Jason Garrett or Andy Ried take heat for letting Romo and Vick play with broken ribs/punctured lungs?
Why didnt Mike Holmgren take heat for letting Brett Favre play with the litany of injuries he had over the years?
Am I crazy or was RG wearing a smaller brace in the playoff game? It seemed a lot less bulky; makes me wonder whether or not he would have hurt it had he been wearing a proper brace.