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10 years ago

I remember several years ago when Fred Taylor got the nickname "Fragile Fred" after missing 6, 3, 14 games in his 2nd, 3rd, 4th NFL seasons. Everyone was saying how he can't stay healthy. He went on to start every game his next two seasons. My point is that injury streaks can come to an end. Like investments, past performance is no guarantee of future results.

I understand the apprehension behind Matthews and his injuries but I don't get the resignation to them. Is it simply a feeling of "If I expect him to miss 4 or 5 games I won't be disappointed when he does"

Originally Posted by: sschind 



For me, with Clay, I'm resigned to the idea he won't be there when we need him just like Dodd. I also have grave concerns about how long his career will last with his hamstrings the way they are and his thumb now a source of major concern. Had he just had a one time issue I wouldn't be so concerned. It was an injury that cost him games...then the whole season. There will always be concerns about Clay's body for me...rightly or wrongly he's lumped in with Cushing and those reports that go way back to the combine about him. I just hope he doesn't have a body not meant for the long haul...some will counter with the Matthews "bloodline" argument but if that was the case he shouldn't have been as damaged as he has so far in his career.

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nerdmann
10 years ago

I remember several years ago when Fred Taylor got the nickname "Fragile Fred" after missing 6, 3, 14 games in his 2nd, 3rd, 4th NFL seasons. Everyone was saying how he can't stay healthy. He went on to start every game his next two seasons. My point is that injury streaks can come to an end. Like investments, past performance is no guarantee of future results.

I understand the apprehension behind Matthews and his injuries but I don't get the resignation to them. Is it simply a feeling of "If I expect him to miss 4 or 5 games I won't be disappointed when he does"

Originally Posted by: sschind 



This is why Clay and Nick should be on pitch counts. Run them like Lacy and Starks last year. Keep them both fresh and healthy. If one is nicked up, play the other a little more. But they should split time, with the edge in playing time going to Clay.
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DoddPower
10 years ago

I understand the apprehension behind Matthews and his injuries but I don't get the resignation to them. Is it simply a feeling of "If I expect him to miss 4 or 5 games I won't be disappointed when he does"

Originally Posted by: sschind 



It's not that I wouldn't be disappointed, I just would not be surprised. Anything COULD happen. He could never miss another game his entire career. Sherrod could go on to become a Hall of Fame left tackle and Nick Perry a Hall of Fame line backer. However, recent history doesn't suggest any of those things will happen and I certainly wouldn't bet on those odds. I certainly hope CM3 stays healthy. He's an amazing player to watch. But the recent trend just makes me nervous and I suppose a little pessimistic. It would be much more of a surprise to me if he stays healthy than if he doesn't.
Dexter_Sinister
10 years ago
Other than the thumb injury, has Clay missed a lot of games?
I want to go out like my Grandpa did. Peacefully in his sleep.
Not screaming in terror like his passengers.
jlyons043
10 years ago
He had that hammy issue in 2012
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10 years ago

He had that hammy issue in 2012

Originally Posted by: jlyons043 



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DarkaneRules
10 years ago
My knack for jinxing players is seemlingly alive and well. I was preparing to make my first blog about the versatility of the defense this season and how Lattimore fits into that, and boom he gets injured. I wonder how long they think he will be out...
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Zero2Cool
10 years ago
Clay Matthews said yesterday that the Packers played Nick Perry and "obviously" he wasn't ready and that the Packers were desparate for bodies at LB.

That being said, I think Perry just hasn't fully healed.
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Dexter_Sinister
10 years ago

He had that hammy issue in 2012

Originally Posted by: jlyons043 



He has had that issue every year. But the question is, other than the broken thumb, how many games
has he missed due to injuries?
6 in 5 years. 2 years he missed 0 games due to injuries. He missed 1 game in 2010 and 4 in 2012.
I want to go out like my Grandpa did. Peacefully in his sleep.
Not screaming in terror like his passengers.
nerdmann
10 years ago

Clay Matthews said yesterday that the Packers played Nick Perry and "obviously" he wasn't ready and that the Packers were desparate for bodies at LB.

That being said, I think Perry just hasn't fully healed.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 



As in they tried to rush him back from injury, or that he wasn't ready to play OLB, having played DE in college?
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