burrrton wrote:Tibia is the larger of the two. Six weeks minimum to heal would put him right on our first playoff game at best.
I guess it depends on the type of fracture whether it will require more than 6wks to mend.
Hawkstar wrote:ETs loss definitely overshadows the W. It sucks and I hope ET has a quick recovery.
A lot of positives on O. Rawls and Lockett were terrific. The oline had moments of being a really good unit. RW was whirling around and making plays.
Doesn't look like we'll get ET back, be perhaps a Prosise and functioning O will give the ET-less D a breather.
RiverDog wrote:Judging by Earl's reaction, ie considering retirement, I'd be very surprised if we see him back on the field this season. I can't imagine him having such an emotional reaction on a 6 week injury.
HumanCockroach wrote:Everything I've read says Fibula 6 weeks, tibia 6 months....
4-6 months. His season is over. ( Barring the X-rays being wrong, and no break occurring).
4-6 months. His season is over. ( Barring the X-rays being wrong, and no break occurring).
obiken wrote:Are you guys sure Burry? its just a crack, not a break. I say 6 weeks to 2 months. He's back in time for the SB. I know my degree is in PS, not Orthopedics!
Pete confirmed it this morning, Obi. Earl's season is over.
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seah ... ken-tibia/
obiken wrote:Tell Human that NOW I'm worried. You cannot lose your best defensive player and "just" be OK.
Would I prefer Thomas? Of course I would, but that doesn't mean that this defense or team can't still reach the ultimate goal.
Jjones84 wrote:One positive is that Terrell runs a faster 40 time than Earl. He won't hit like Earl, but who will. That stuff makes Earl Hof worthy, but isn't a must have quality to be successful. Just as long as he holds up in coverage and brings the guy down, he will be alright. Plenty of successful DB's are kind of finness players, prime time to name a very successful one. I missed the TD the kitties threw after Thomas went out. Was it even Terrell's breakdown in coverage? Someone brought up the two TDs at Tampa, then he tightened up. But one of those TDs had nothing to do with Terrell. It was sherm on Evans. And I don't know that the other TD was his fault either. I don't think the d will suffer too much. Not to take away from Earl, but I have a good feeling about this kid. The kind I had about Byron and ahead before they broke out. But, I am no expert. I don't break down the film like a lot of you do. Just kind of a gut feeling.
RiverDog wrote:I'm not too worried about replacing Earl's physical ability. His value is his sideline-to-sideline coverage and his football instincts, which are second to none, and yes, he does get his fare share of snot knockers like he did against Gronk.
What we will miss most is his communication and game awareness that only experience can teach.
Oly wrote:QBs avoid deep passes against Earl because they can't predict when he's going to jump the route no matter how much they try to fool him, not because of his speed.
c_hawkbob wrote:No matter how much we try to convince ourselves that we'll be fine without him we will not be as good a defensive team without Earl. We just won't.
The hope is obviously that the drop off will not be precipitous, and I think that as Terrell settles in and the rest of the defense adjusts to new dynamic we'll still be a top defense ... it's this first game without him I worry most about.
Jjones84 wrote:You assume Terrell doesn't have good instincts to go with his speed. And, the first game without Earl has gone and past. Like I said, not saying he is as good as Earl, but has the opportunity to be a great player in his own regard.
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