Ok, here we go, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that sources close to the Kansas City Chiefs told him that Patrick Mahomes' injury is a high ankle sprain, confirming that the quarterback wants to play in the American Conference championship game no matter what.
The reporter added that, although it is only a sprain, it is serious enough for Mahomes to not be at 100 percent.
@doubledragon said:
Ok, here we go, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that sources close to the Kansas City Chiefs told him that Patrick Mahomes' injury is a high ankle sprain, confirming that the quarterback wants to play in the American Conference championship game no matter what.
The reporter added that, although it is only a sprain, it is serious enough for Mahomes to not be at 100 percent.
I highly doubt Mahomes is going to.be 100%, high ankle sprains are not user friendly
[The reporter added that, although it is only a sprain, ]
That reporter has to look up "High Ankle Sprain" - Not a normal ankle sprain. NBAers that get high ankle sprains are usually out at least 3 weeks. Did you see the hit on Mahommes ankle? I was surprised he made it back into the game.
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
[The reporter added that, although it is only a sprain, ]
That reporter has to look up "High Ankle Sprain" - Not a normal ankle sprain. NBAers that get high ankle sprains are usually out at least 3 weeks. Did you see the hit on Mahommes ankle? I was surprised he made it back into the game.
@doubledragon said:
Ok, here we go, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that sources close to the Kansas City Chiefs told him that Patrick Mahomes' injury is a high ankle sprain, confirming that the quarterback wants to play in the American Conference championship game no matter what.
The reporter added that, although it is only a sprain, it is serious enough for Mahomes to not be at 100 percent.
I highly doubt Mahomes is going to.be 100%, high ankle sprains are not user friendly
I'm re thinking my Super Bowl prediction now
Philly vs Cincy 💁♂️
I admire Mahomes toughness, but it's definitely going to be rough on him.
That Niner defense........... And Purdy did okay for a rookie. Played better than most of the other starting qb's this week. Dang, Mr. Irrelevant in the NFC championship game. I guess we are gonna see what this guy can do fresh out of the gate against the toughest team he has faced so far.
I've been barking about Dak's accuracy for years. He just isn't an accurate passer. Never sets his guys up for YAC. The drive with ~3 minutes left...1st down almost throws a pick 6. 2nd down throws way behind his receiver. This was the most important drive of his career. Earlier in the game, the Niners fumbled the punt. The Cowboys ended up kicking a field goal on 4th and goal. On 3rd and goal he threw a pass to Zeke that was in a different zipcode.
The nature of an injury and how something similar can be so much worse was on full display this weekend.
--- On Saturday everyone gasped as Patrick Mahomes went out with what has been termed a "high ankle sprain" and the replays showed it happening.
--- Yesterday Tony Pollard went down and out of the game on a very similar play with a very different result: he suffered a fractured fibula and will need surgery. When they showed the Pollard replay I said out loud "Oh my GOD!!"
Thinking of the plays together it reminded me of the time a number of years ago when Rob Gronkowski went down with a knee injury that required surgery. He was hit on his right leg/knee just as his cleats made contact with the ground, nowhere for the bottom of his leg to go!! A split second earlier or a split second later and he'd have dusting himself off and heading to the huddle.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for both Mahomes and Pollard. I still can't see how Mahomes can play, but we'll see this weekend.
@Maywood said:
The nature of an injury and how something similar can be so much worse was on full display this weekend.
--- On Saturday everyone gasped as Patrick Mahomes went out with what has been termed a "high ankle sprain" and the replays showed it happening.
--- Yesterday Tony Pollard went down and out of the game on a very similar play with a very different result: he suffered a fractured fibula and will need surgery. When they showed the Pollard replay I said out loud "Oh my GOD!!"
Thinking of the plays together it reminded me of the time a number of years ago when Rob Gronkowski went down with a knee injury that required surgery. He was hit on his right leg/knee just as his cleats made contact with the ground, nowhere for the bottom of his leg to go!! A split second earlier or a split second later and he'd have dusting himself off and heading to the huddle.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for both Mahomes and Pollard. I still can't see how Mahomes can play, but we'll see this weekend.
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I always want these guys to come back 100%. Pollard was "criminally" underused by the Cowboys for the majority of his rookie contract. When he got his chances he always delivered.
Yesterday, in the biggest game of his career thus far, he breaks his leg (and he is now a free agent).
Pollard has, without a doubt, been the better runner for most of this season, Zeke looks tired or injured in some way and doesn't have the speed and power of the past. Based only on that, the Cowboys need Pollard to return and be signed but the injury really should make them consider signing another RB.
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@Maywood said:
Pollard has, without a doubt, been the better runner for most of this season, Zeke looks tired or injured in some way and doesn't have the speed and power of the past. Based only on that, the Cowboys need Pollard to return and be signed but the injury really should make them consider signing another RB.
@thisistheshow, how much longer with that avatar, I'm close to losing it!!
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I'd have to "check my records" if you want an exact date.
But if I'm spitballin...I'll take a play from my boy Shakespeare and say it might be until the Ides of March.
@Maywood said:
Pollard has, without a doubt, been the better runner for most of this season, Zeke looks tired or injured in some way and doesn't have the speed and power of the past. Based only on that, the Cowboys need Pollard to return and be signed but the injury really should make them consider signing another RB.
@thisistheshow, how much longer with that avatar, I'm close to losing it!!
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I'd have to "check my records" if you want an exact date.
But if I'm spitballin...I'll take a play from my boy Shakespeare and say it might be until the Ides of March.
I might decide to have mercy and let you off the hook early, we'll see how I feel in mid February, although I'm certainly not in any hurry.
Modern sports is less about winning and more about getting paid.
In modern sports, once you get the big guaranteed sum of money, I imagine that the incentive to take and receive punishment to your body lessens considerably, especially in football.
Father Time certainly plays a role but it’s very, very easy to lose motivation to go out there and risk your body when the alternative is sitting on your yacht and contemplating how to spend the $50 million (or more) in the bank. Let’s not forget that these newly minted millionaires are also often under the age of 30.
And even if you are still motivated, you get smarter and look for ways to avoid big hits (received or delivered) to prolong your career and make more money that way.
While we lose perspective quickly, a player drafted in the first two rounds who is smart with their rookie deal need never work again, likely. And with five quality years, that’s guaranteed. Some guys obviously love it and some guys just view it as a job. The latter group probably gets sick of the travel, the time away from family, the pounding, their co-workers and bosses, and realizes that they can walk away from it all and be happier. They’re still just regular people, after all.
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I've been barking about Dak's accuracy for years. He just isn't an accurate passer. Never sets his guys up for YAC. The drive with ~3 minutes left...1st down almost throws a pick 6. 2nd down throws way behind his receiver. This was the most important drive of his career. Earlier in the game, the Niners fumbled the punt. The Cowboys ended up kicking a field goal on 4th and goal. On 3rd and goal he threw a pass to Zeke that was in a different zipcode.
7 years is a sufficient sample size. he's a wildly inconsistent, middle-of-the-pack QB. and that's being nice. he will never ascend to the top tier. his performance against Tampa was an anomaly; his performance last night was exactly who he is. with Dak you're guaranteed to get a slew of horrendous throws each game that are way off the mark. and often times they are completed to the other team.
just off the top of my head i can think of 5 gems from last night:
pick #1 deep in the DC end of the field. absolutely atrocious. handed the Niners 3 points.
pick #2 in the red zone. a nauseating decision to try and fit it into Lamb who was double covered. cost his team at least 3, perhaps 7. then SF drove the length of the field and scored 3 themselves right before half.
he wrong-shoulders Michael Gallup who was running free on a post route. if that ball exits the hand of a guy like Mahomes or Burrow, Gallup would have banged his head on the goal post. that cost Dallas at least 3, probably 7.
next to last drive of the game he drilled Dre Greenlaw in the hands for what should have been INT #3 and a pick 6 to boot.
and here's the final one, and i've included a visual. this was like taking candy from a baby. add 7 more:
Dak is like Curt Cousins of the Vikings. He can convince rich owners to pay him a lot of money, but he will never take them or their fans to the promised land. He is a great looking mediocrity.
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The Bengals, if they get to the SB, must avoid a 4th SB loss. If they lose they will join the Vikes,Bills as 4 winless SB teams. Twice defeated by SF, once by the Rams. If they do make it to the SB,I will make a potent play on SF or PE. Cinn. will have a degree of pressure not to join the 4x winless SB ranks.
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I'm picking the 49ers and the Chiefs to make it one step farther than last season and meet in the Super Bowl.
This playoff season has been interesting with injuries to key players making it interesting. Three of the QB's involved are recovering or playing due to an injury to another player and the 49ers have a couple key players not at 100%, but Samuel and CMc will no doubt play and make an impact on what happens. The same for Mahomes and Hurts. Even the Bengals have players who only recently have been in top condition from mid-season injuries and that might give them an edge. I would expect the Eagles and the Bengals to be blitzing like crazy to put pressure on Purdy and Mahomes, at least in the beginning.
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Bengals vs Chiefs next week for a trip to the Super Bowl, I hope Mahomes is healthy enough to play.
Ok, here we go, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that sources close to the Kansas City Chiefs told him that Patrick Mahomes' injury is a high ankle sprain, confirming that the quarterback wants to play in the American Conference championship game no matter what.
The reporter added that, although it is only a sprain, it is serious enough for Mahomes to not be at 100 percent.
I highly doubt Mahomes is going to.be 100%, high ankle sprains are not user friendly
I'm re thinking my Super Bowl prediction now
Philly vs Cincy 💁♂️
That reporter has to look up "High Ankle Sprain" - Not a normal ankle sprain. NBAers that get high ankle sprains are usually out at least 3 weeks. Did you see the hit on Mahommes ankle? I was surprised he made it back into the game.
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
It was nasty
I admire Mahomes toughness, but it's definitely going to be rough on him.
Goodbye Dallas - was there a song like that?
(Oh, it was Dallas by Alan Jackson)
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
you'll never be able to outrun a bad diet
That Niner defense........... And Purdy did okay for a rookie. Played better than most of the other starting qb's this week. Dang, Mr. Irrelevant in the NFC championship game. I guess we are gonna see what this guy can do fresh out of the gate against the toughest team he has faced so far.
I've been barking about Dak's accuracy for years. He just isn't an accurate passer. Never sets his guys up for YAC. The drive with ~3 minutes left...1st down almost throws a pick 6. 2nd down throws way behind his receiver. This was the most important drive of his career. Earlier in the game, the Niners fumbled the punt. The Cowboys ended up kicking a field goal on 4th and goal. On 3rd and goal he threw a pass to Zeke that was in a different zipcode.
Josh Allen seems to still be in good spirits after a season ending loss.
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🤷 Bad day at work? Go home to your mansion with your multi generational wealth.
The nature of an injury and how something similar can be so much worse was on full display this weekend.
--- On Saturday everyone gasped as Patrick Mahomes went out with what has been termed a "high ankle sprain" and the replays showed it happening.
--- Yesterday Tony Pollard went down and out of the game on a very similar play with a very different result: he suffered a fractured fibula and will need surgery. When they showed the Pollard replay I said out loud "Oh my GOD!!"
Thinking of the plays together it reminded me of the time a number of years ago when Rob Gronkowski went down with a knee injury that required surgery. He was hit on his right leg/knee just as his cleats made contact with the ground, nowhere for the bottom of his leg to go!! A split second earlier or a split second later and he'd have dusting himself off and heading to the huddle.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for both Mahomes and Pollard. I still can't see how Mahomes can play, but we'll see this weekend.
...
I always want these guys to come back 100%. Pollard was "criminally" underused by the Cowboys for the majority of his rookie contract. When he got his chances he always delivered.
Yesterday, in the biggest game of his career thus far, he breaks his leg (and he is now a free agent).
Pollard has, without a doubt, been the better runner for most of this season, Zeke looks tired or injured in some way and doesn't have the speed and power of the past. Based only on that, the Cowboys need Pollard to return and be signed but the injury really should make them consider signing another RB.
@thisistheshow, how much longer with that avatar, I'm close to losing it!!
...
I'd have to "check my records" if you want an exact date.
But if I'm spitballin...I'll take a play from my boy Shakespeare and say it might be until the Ides of March.
I might decide to have mercy and let you off the hook early, we'll see how I feel in mid February, although I'm certainly not in any hurry.
Modern sports is less about winning and more about getting paid.
In modern sports, once you get the big guaranteed sum of money, I imagine that the incentive to take and receive punishment to your body lessens considerably, especially in football.
Father Time certainly plays a role but it’s very, very easy to lose motivation to go out there and risk your body when the alternative is sitting on your yacht and contemplating how to spend the $50 million (or more) in the bank. Let’s not forget that these newly minted millionaires are also often under the age of 30.
And even if you are still motivated, you get smarter and look for ways to avoid big hits (received or delivered) to prolong your career and make more money that way.
While we lose perspective quickly, a player drafted in the first two rounds who is smart with their rookie deal need never work again, likely. And with five quality years, that’s guaranteed. Some guys obviously love it and some guys just view it as a job. The latter group probably gets sick of the travel, the time away from family, the pounding, their co-workers and bosses, and realizes that they can walk away from it all and be happier. They’re still just regular people, after all.
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Best "Stiffarm" of the entire night.............
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Funny response from the Cowboys HC who would be begging for the camera if they'd have won, but it's hard to feel pity for the media.
7 years is a sufficient sample size. he's a wildly inconsistent, middle-of-the-pack QB. and that's being nice. he will never ascend to the top tier. his performance against Tampa was an anomaly; his performance last night was exactly who he is. with Dak you're guaranteed to get a slew of horrendous throws each game that are way off the mark. and often times they are completed to the other team.
just off the top of my head i can think of 5 gems from last night:
pick #1 deep in the DC end of the field. absolutely atrocious. handed the Niners 3 points.
pick #2 in the red zone. a nauseating decision to try and fit it into Lamb who was double covered. cost his team at least 3, perhaps 7. then SF drove the length of the field and scored 3 themselves right before half.
he wrong-shoulders Michael Gallup who was running free on a post route. if that ball exits the hand of a guy like Mahomes or Burrow, Gallup would have banged his head on the goal post. that cost Dallas at least 3, probably 7.
next to last drive of the game he drilled Dre Greenlaw in the hands for what should have been INT #3 and a pick 6 to boot.
and here's the final one, and i've included a visual. this was like taking candy from a baby. add 7 more:
add all of those points up. how can any team overcome quarterback play like that?
answer: they can't
you'll never be able to outrun a bad diet
Dak is like Curt Cousins of the Vikings. He can convince rich owners to pay him a lot of money, but he will never take them or their fans to the promised land. He is a great looking mediocrity.
Was that part of the game ending trick play?
The Bengals, if they get to the SB, must avoid a 4th SB loss. If they lose they will join the Vikes,Bills as 4 winless SB teams. Twice defeated by SF, once by the Rams. If they do make it to the SB,I will make a potent play on SF or PE. Cinn. will have a degree of pressure not to join the 4x winless SB ranks.
I'm picking the 49ers and the Chiefs to make it one step farther than last season and meet in the Super Bowl.
This playoff season has been interesting with injuries to key players making it interesting. Three of the QB's involved are recovering or playing due to an injury to another player and the 49ers have a couple key players not at 100%, but Samuel and CMc will no doubt play and make an impact on what happens. The same for Mahomes and Hurts. Even the Bengals have players who only recently have been in top condition from mid-season injuries and that might give them an edge. I would expect the Eagles and the Bengals to be blitzing like crazy to put pressure on Purdy and Mahomes, at least in the beginning.
I'm thinking Bengals vs 49ers. Really not wanting the Eagles in it.
I would guess the Kelce brothers are having tons of $ thrown their way to do a SB commercial