Griff Whalen to have MRI

[Superman]

its probably the same foot he broke previously. So its probably serious

 

Those are two pretty big assumptions. There's no telling which foot it is, unless I missed something. And if it is the foot that was previously injured, then having an MRI due to some discomfort could very easily be precautionary.

 

I don't know, either way. Just saying...

[MaoBerry]

MUST GET NEW TRAINING STAFF IN THE OFF SEASON...NO.1 PRIORITY.

[Narcosys]

Those are two pretty big assumptions. There's no telling which foot it is, unless I missed something. And if it is the foot that was previously injured, then having an MRI due to some discomfort could very easily be precautionary.

I don't know, either way. Just saying...

may be, but since he has a previous foot unjury, especially breaking it, the assumption has a very good chance of being correct. However, you may be right about the assumption of it being serious. Im a pessimist, expect the worst hope for the best. Less disappointment that way.

[GOCOLTS_ROLLTIDE]

Expect deon branch signing tomorrow

[3nk1du]

Yep the training staff doesn't look good, i mean, does anybody know if we are the team with more injuries(all of them not just "important" ones)?.

[RomanianColtsFan]

I can't believe how fast and elusive Griff looked on that long punt return.

 

Speaking of injuries in NFL, I found this article by former Denver, WR\TE, Nate Jackson a little disturbing

http://deadspin.com/my-injury-file-how-i-shot-smoked-and-screwed-my-way-1482106392

[coltsfanatic24]

Hopefully he'll be able to start vs Chiefs. Brazil has speed and is a great deep threat but Whalen is a great route runner and moves the chains. Rogers, T.Y, Whalen and Brazil need all the reps they can so they can have good chemistry with Luck heading into playoffs.

[lollygagger8]

Our trainer needs to go bye bye. TODAY. 

 

 

And I don't know what DHB is spiking the Gatorade with, but it's destroying our receiving corps!  

[Valpo2004]

We're probably gonna be the most hobbled team in the playoffs. 

[Superman]

Our trainer needs to go bye bye. TODAY. 

 

 

And I don't know what DHB is spiking the Gatorade with, but it's destroying our receiving corps!

 

I usually resist stuff like this; I don't think the training staff is responsible in any way for the injuries athletes suffer. 

 

But I've read this year about some of the changes to training protocol Chip Kelly has instituted with the Eagles, and how the Eagles are holding up pretty well with regard to injuries this season. They've changed their practice schedule: Mondays off, practice Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, light training Friday. They brought in a guy who specializes in Navy Seal training and who spent time with the Olympic training staff to be their "Sports Science Coordinator." They've embraced technology to collect data specific to each individual player, then they personalize training and recovery, even nutrition, based on that player's goals and needs. I could go on. If you want to read about it: http://mmqb.si.com/2013/07/24/chip-kellys-mystery-man/ or http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20131210/eagles-players-support-chip-kellys-tuesday-practice-plan

 

So I don't think the training staff is at fault. But with the advancements in technology and the increasing embrace of analytics, it would be nice to see the Colts implement some of this stuff. We're certainly not doing just fine when it comes to injuries.

[indyagent17]

Griff is a very gritty reciever and takes hits. He seems to catch nearly everything that is thrown to him and he did a great job returning punts.  What is with the haters against him.

[CanuckColt]

Griff is a very gritty reciever and takes hits. He seems to catch nearly everything that is thrown to him and he did a great job returning punts.  What is with the haters against him.

Dunno....can't figure it...must be some fans want somebody else so they knock down Griff.

[bavanlan]

He's fine.

 

http://archive.indystar.com/article/20131216/SPORTS03/312160022/1058/SPORTS03?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[dw49]

He's fine.

 

http://archive.indystar.com/article/20131216/SPORTS03/312160022/1058/SPORTS03?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

 

Thanks and I'm glad to hear it. Now maybe we don't have to sign an over the hill WR in Deon Branch and maybe we don't have to fire the trainer before tomorrow morning ?

[oldunclemark]

Does he's fine mean he'll play at KC?

 

We do need him

[dudeski]

Does he's fine mean he'll play at KC?

We do need him

not really

Brazill should be back

[oldunclemark]

Not really...he'll can play or not because Brazil will be back?

 

Just asking.

 

Pagano didn't say he was available..he said He's fine.

 

I hope he's available..because we need him.

[dudeski]

Not really...he'll can play or not because Brazil will be back?

Just asking.

Pagano didn't say he was available..he said He's fine.

I hope he's available..because we need him.

brazill will be back so whalen won't be needed

[Narcosys]

Dunno....can't figure it...must be some fans want somebody else so they knock down Griff.

Enter Rob Lowe and Da'Rick Rogers fans.

[Flash7]

brazill will be back so whalen won't be needed

I like Brazill and Whalen. Any chance DHB will be the odd man out? Brazill playing outside and Whalen in the slot?

[oldunclemark]

I like Brazill and Whalen. Any chance DHB will be the odd man out? Brazill playing outside and Whalen in the slot?

Yes, there is.

 

They don't have to play the same position

[Flash7]

Yes, there is.

They don't have to play the same position

So you're saying it doesn't have to be Whalen OR Brazill? It could be both? I like AND better than OR.

[dudeski]

I like Brazill and Whalen. Any chance DHB will be the odd man out? Brazill playing outside and Whalen in the slot?

sure. But I don't see us using many 4 wide sets. And no way do I want Ricky Rodgers on the bench

[indyagent17]

That is good news, he is a dependable WR and has made some key third down catches and with his punt return skills he is now a needed part of the team

[Buck Showalter]

In the Bengals game Rogers & Brazil showed some flash, in the Texans game Griff showed he could make some plays, Pep is getting TRich involved in the pass game more, not even mentioning TY or Fleener...

The more guys that can get involved the more options Luck has...

That's a good thing going into this last stretch & into playoffs...

[Superman]

So you're saying it doesn't have to be Whalen OR Brazill? It could be both? I like AND better than OR.

 

 

Nuts AND bolts is better than nuts OR bolts...