Ravens at Redskins Post Game Thread (RG3 MRI Result-Sprained Knee)

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by donofriose

We need a new defense... Linebackers, corners, 3-4 de, depth at nose tackle, and of course safety we could also use a playmaker on the offense and Tyler the right tackle was trash yesterday

I think our d has shown we have some solid players, that can sustain a game. We simply need a few guys back healthy, and better safety play. Griffin, Garcon and Morris don't count as playmakers?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I think our d has shown we have some solid players, that can sustain a game. We simply need a few guys back healthy, and better safety play. Griffin, Garcon and Morris don't count as playmakers?

D is fine considering the injuries. No Carriker, Orakpo, Merriweather, or Nield among others. The real break out we need to shoot for is 2014. Cap penalties expire and RG3 will be going into his third year.

[los panda]

did anyone else think crawford was gone?
i stood up, thinking that punt return was going to be a walk-off touchdown.
good thing cobra kai came through

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by los panda

did anyone else think crawford was gone?
i stood up, thinking that punt return was going to be a walk-off touchdown.
good thing cobra kai came through

Crawford has been inactive, so probably wasn't in top football shape.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I think our d has shown we have some solid players, that can sustain a game. We simply need a few guys back healthy, and better safety play. Griffin, Garcon and Morris don't count as playmakers?

Plus Davis when he returns. I not only think we have playmakers. I think we have thee best young trio in all the land.

[punch it in]

Am i insane to think we have as good a shot as any to do something really special THIS year? Especially in tge NFC. I think Houston Denver and NE are in their own class. But - if we make a run we would only have to beat one of them. Im actually thinking this way without any koolaid. Strange.

[ForkLifter]

Not that anyone should care (and I'm sure everyone loves to hear high school football stories, (and not to reveal anything about who I am)), but when I was playing I had an injury in a scrimmage that was very similar to this. Basically a helmet to the knee, no structural damage. Trainors (not the high school girl ones) looked at it and said it was a "sprain." (no MRIs or x-rays), but I couldn't walk for the rest of the day, then not much the next day. It had me very worried..... But by day three it was much better, and I was back practicing by day 4. Missed no time during the season, which opened about a week later.

I guess my point is that these things happen, and if there is no structural damage the rule of thumb should (or at least for me) be that you play when you feel you can. Just because it hurts or looks bad doesn't mean it is bad.

Of course RGIII is a $100+ million asset (not investment, asset), so I would not expect him back on the field until the Pope says its ok.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by ForkLifter

Not that anyone should care (and I'm sure everyone loves to hear high school football stories, (and not to reveal anything about who I am)), but when I was playing I had an injury in a scrimmage that was very similar to this. Basically a helmet to the knee, no structural damage. Trainors (not the high school girl ones) looked at it and said it was a "sprain." (no MRIs or x-rays), but I couldn't walk for the rest of the day, then not much the next day. It had me very worried..... But by day three it was much better, and I was back practicing by day 4. Missed no time during the season, which opened about a week later.

I guess my point is that these things happen, and if there is no structural damage the rule of thumb should (or at least for me) be that you play when you feel you can. Just because it hurts or looks bad doesn't mean it is bad.

Of course RGIII is a $100+ million asset (not investment, asset), so I would not expect him back on the field until the Pope says its ok.

Hopefully this is how it will go with Griffin. I'm with Matty on this one. If he's cleared to play I play him. We're in the middle of a playoff race. But if there's any sign of limping or restricted mobility, I wouldn't hesitate to put KC in. But I would only do it if Dr. Andrews assured me he was good to go and playing on it would not cause further damage.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Hopefully this is how it will go with Griffin. I'm with Matty on this one. If he's cleared to play I play him. We're in the middle of a playoff race. But if there's any sign of limping or restricted mobility, I wouldn't hesitate to put KC in. But I would only do it if Dr. Andrews assured me he was good to go and playing on it would not cause further damage.

Put RG3 in a brace that won't allow his knee to hyperextend and give him some lateral stability and play him. Roll him out very little and hopefully no designed run plays for him.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by los panda

that song is awesome, it's the only one i know by them

They have a bunch of others. There all called "play big country again". Lol.

[SFREDSKIN]

Word is that RGIII has a grade 1 sprain, that means he might be able to play next week:

According to the Web site, a Grade 1 sprain involves stretching and micro-tearing of ligament tissue. A Grade 2 sprain involves partial tearing of the ligament and mild instability of the joint when it is tested. A Grade 3 sprain involves severe or complete tearing of the ligament and significant joint instability. “The more ligaments that are involved means the more severe the injury,” the web site notes

According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, an athlete with a first-degree sprain of a joint “may be able to continue to play or will usually return to play in a few days.” An athlete with a second-degree sprain could need a brace and usually will miss 1-4 weeks, according to the NATA literature, and an athlete with a third-degree sprain of a joint could need a brace or faces possible surgery and could be sidelined for three weeks to 12 months depending on the course of treatment.

How bad is Robert Griffin III’s injury? His status for Sunday remains unclear

[SmootSmack]

I'm tempted to keep RG3 on the sidelines for this Sunday, especially if it is a wet, snowy field in Cleveland next week

[los panda]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm tempted to keep RG3 on the sidelines for this Sunday, especially if it is a wet, snowy field in Cleveland next week

i'm not afraid to see cousins starting, heading into the game w a full week w the 1st team. ride morris to victory

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm tempted to keep RG3 on the sidelines for this Sunday, especially if it is a wet, snowy field in Cleveland next week

I'm of the mind set to have RG3 as back up only if needed. Give Cousins the nod, let him have a full week of practicing with the first stringers to get timing down, and make sure we use the plays best suited for Cousins. He might not be able to out run people but he should be able to roll out, make all the throws, and utilize the option in order to buy time for WR's.

[REDSKINS4ever]

I voted for Richard Crawford because he was the player who put the Redskins in the position to win the game on that 64 yard punt return in OT. Forbath is a close 2nd, going 3/3 and nailing the game winner.