RGIII undergoing total reconstructive surgery: out 6-8 months

[ethat001]

2013 NFL playoffs -- Rob Gronkowski of New England Patriots to miss rest of postseason due to broken arm -- sources - ESPN Boston

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.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by ethat001

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]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

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]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

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.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by donofriose

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?

[Coff]

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.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Coff

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.

It was the same one he had worn all along.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

RGIII said he tried wearing another, smaller brace in practice, without getting approval from the team staff and as soon as they noticed it, they made him go back to the bigger brace.

[Coff]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

RGIII said he tried wearing another, smaller brace in practice, without getting approval from the team staff and as soon as they noticed it, they made him go back to the bigger brace.

That may have been what I was thinking.

[NC_Skins]

Need to Know: RG3, Morris on All-Rookie team - Rich Tandler's Real Redskins

RG3 PFW/PFWA Rookie of the Year

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was voted the Rookie of the Year by the membership of the Pro Football Writers of America in balloting conducted by Pro Football Weekly.

TK ‏@TKextremeskins
Pro Football Weekly, along with the Pro Football Writers of America, announced that Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has been named their overall Rookie of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the Year.

[MTK]

I think this speaks to the warrior mentality players have. When we ask why RG3 didn't take himself out, consider this

Dan Le Batard: Jason Taylor’s pain shows NFL’s world of hurt - Dan Le Batard - MiamiHerald.com

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think this speaks to the warrior mentality players have. When we ask why RG3 didn't take himself out, consider this

Dan Le Batard: Jason Taylor’s pain shows NFL’s world of hurt - Dan Le Batard - MiamiHerald.com

For a sport? That's way beyond what I would have expected.

[los panda]

Originally Posted by RedskinRat

For a sport? That's way beyond what I would have expected.

it's all relative, it's not a sport to them.

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by los panda

it's all relative, it's not a sport to them.

Judging by my behavior during a game it's not a sport to me either.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

The media was having a huge Cowpuke-loving Romo orgy when he played with broken ribs. Also, don't forget Witten playing with a lacerated spleen.

The Cowboys won. If we won alot of people would have focused on a heroic RG-3 instead of a questionable decision by the coach also.
I dont remember who the backup was for Romo either, but our backup was recently inserted into two big games in very recent history and played exceptionally well leading us to two much needed victories. I think that also makes it easy to point the finger at Shanny imo.