Chappell reports sprained AC joint for Richardson (MERGE)

[GoColts8818]

if that’s correct (and chap normally is) while no time line has been reported Carr for the Saints suffered a similar injury and didn’t miss a game.

[Nancy]

https://sportsmedicine.mayoclinic.org/condition/ac-joint-injuries/

It says it can take 1 to up to 6 weeks to heal.  Let's hope it's not that bad for Richardson!!

[Fluke_33]

MRI will give better picture.  LOL.  Oh chap!

[jvan1973]

8 minutes ago, GoColts8818 said:

if that’s correct (and chap normally is) while no time line has been reported Carr for the Saints suffered a similar injury and didn’t miss a game.

He hasn't even gotten the MRI yet

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I suspect they will let him get completely healthy because of how he plays. Easy to reinjure.

 

Colds need to sign Gardner to a backup extension with the way this is going.

Just now, jvan1973 said:

He hasn't even gotten the MRI yet

He had it at a imaging center after the game. No report yet.

[GoColts8818]

2 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

He hasn't even gotten the MRI yet

Yes MRIs normally confirm what doctors already know.  
 

I also didn’t say he would miss no time.  I said if Chap is correct here is another player with a similar injury you can compare it too in case people are wondering.

[jvan1973]

2 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I suspect they will let him get completely healthy because of how he plays. Easy to reinjure.

 

Colds need to sign Gardner to a backup extension with the way this is going.

He had it at a imaging center after the game. No report yet.

Why would Gardner sign an extension to be a backup?

[TheRadiantAerynSun]

Longtime lurker, first post:

 

 

 

[masterlock]

1 minute ago, GoColts8818 said:

Yes MRIs normally confirm what doctors already know.  
 

I also didn’t say he would miss no time.  I said if Chap is correct here is another player with a similar injury you can compare it too in case people are wondering.

What the doctors don't know is the extent, if any, of tearing. That's where the MRI comes in.

[GoColts8818]

Just now, masterlock said:

What the doctors don't know is the extent, if any, of tearing. That's where the MRI comes in.

Agree.  Not saying anything about how severe it is.  All I did was give an example of another player who had a similar injury to Richardson.  Clearly that’s not locked in stone that it will be the same for Richardson.

[IinD]

Yeah I don't think these reports mean much. He could have torn stuff in/around the joint. We need that MRI.

 

This sucks.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

 

[GoColts8818]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38605033/colts-rule-qb-anthony-richardson-shoulder-injury

1 minute ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

 

Let’s hope for I-III

[kymd82222]

7 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

Why would Gardner sign an extension to be a backup?

 

7 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

Why would Gardner sign an extension to be a backup?

Yeah, I think Minshew might get another shot as a starter somewhere else at some point.  I'm sure he wants another shot at it, so I don't see him signing an extension to be a backup. He's better than at least 10 starters out there in my opinion.  I don't think he will ever be a career starter, though.  His ceiling is only so high, so he's never going to lead a team to a Super Bowl, and that's the problem.  At some point teams move on from him. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

6 month recovery possible if it needs surgery. There was no dislocation according to negative X-rays so hopefully that means no damage.

[gspdx]

Didn't see the game.  How did it happen?

[masterlock]

What worries me is how Richardson dropped to his knees on the sideline before getting back up on his way to the locker room. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, gspdx said:

Didn't see the game.  How did it happen?

Designed run and Landry kind of slammed on him when he was almost down. Should of known to just go down because play wasn’t going anywhere.

[IndyD4U]

Too early to know anything at this point. 

[IinD]

1 minute ago, gspdx said:

Didn't see the game.  How did it happen?

 

[JColts72]

Just wrap him in bubble wrap. Another injury next time and some of us here may start to sour on the pick. Maybe start using the  Bust word? Stroud looking good. Young looking horrible.

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[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

He could of had a stinger on top of the AC joint that made it worse.

[IinD]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

He could of had a stinger on top of the AC joint that made it worse.

Sucks how he looked like he couldn't do squat with that arm afterwards.

[masterlock]

Per IndyStar, "QBs lost an average of 17.3 days to AC joint injuries. The report added that 88% of AC joint injuries to quarterbacks were treated without surgery."

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Here is Carrs injury. He stayed down pretty king but it doesn’t show how he was holding his arm when he got up.

 

 

[GoColts8818]

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/report-colts-anthony-richardson-ac-212942736.html

[coming on strong]

4 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Here is Carrs injury. He stayed down pretty king but it doesn’t show how he was holding his arm when he got up.

 

 

that the thing with sprains they hurt really bad at the time but can heal quickly .

[Nickster]

25 minutes ago, kymd82222 said:

 

Yeah, I think Minshew might get another shot as a starter somewhere else at some point.  I'm sure he wants another shot at it, so I don't see him signing an extension to be a backup. He's better than at least 10 starters out there in my opinion.  I don't think he will ever be a career starter, though.  His ceiling is only so high, so he's never going to lead a team to a Super Bowl, and that's the problem.  At some point teams move on from him. 

I’m surprised he’s not starting.  He’s decent.  Limited but decent. 

[Narcosys]

28 minutes ago, masterlock said:

What worries me is how Richardson dropped to his knees on the sideline before getting back up on his way to the locker room. 

Those things hurt bad.  I've done it to both my shoulders.  The pain can hit you in waves. 

[BigQ]

 

[Nickster]

Just now, Narcosys said:

This things hurt bad.  I've done it to both my shoulders.  The pain can hit you in waves. 

I did that doing a back hand spring way past my prime lol.  Waves of heat went through my body.  I could see passing out from it.  

[Happy2BeHere]

Richardson always getting hurt…pretty much every game the dude gets some sort of injury. Unfortunate. 

[Indianapolis-Colts-Fan]

Looks like Drs. Think it’s a mind sprain. No reason to send him out when it could be worse. No need to keep throwing even if he could manage the pain. 

[Moosejawcolt]

51 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

Why would Gardner sign an extension to be a backup?

I think every back up wants to be a starter. However, I really doubt there is much of a market after the season for him as a starter. He has had trh opportunity ro be a starter snd he just doesnt have the skil set to be a sterter in thr long haul. He would be smart to maximize his value now when he is showing he is a great back up.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

1 minute ago, Moosejawcolt said:

I think every back up wants to be a starter. However, I really doubt there is much of a market after the season for him as a starter. He has had trh opportunity ro be a starter snd he just doesnt have the skil set to be a sterter in thr long haul. He would be smart to maximize his value now when he is showing he is a great back up.

Teams are starting to just rank instead of trying to stay average so guys like Minshew being a starter are slim

[1959Colts]

But remember, last week the initial report was that Flowers had only suffered an ankle injury

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

13 minutes ago, BigQ said:

 

Would be colts luck if he injured a labrum.Way to familiar. It did look a little like a stinger on top of the injury.

[jvan1973]

2 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

I think every back up wants to be a starter. However, I really doubt there is much of a market after the season for him as a starter. He has had trh opportunity ro be a starter snd he just doesnt have the skil set to be a sterter in thr long haul. He would be smart to maximize his value now when he is showing he is a great back up.

I'm guessing with the amount of injuries AR is having,  the Colts will pay him pretty well to stay here as his backup.   We will see

[Defjamz26]

I think he should reach out to Lamar and Hurts. See what they do to prevent themselves from being injured on every rush.

[SR711]

1) Its unlikely that he needs surgery if its only an AC sprain.  Xrays would've indicated a more severe type of injury for which surgery would be necessary.  However, the MRI will tell if the ligaments are torn and/or if there is any other soft tissue injury involving the shoulder joint.  If its AC sprain requiring no surgery, my best guess is that he is out 2-4 weeks.  

 

2) Do not, without exception, put AR back on the field until he is absolutely pain free throwing a football with all throws.  We do not as a franchise or fanbase need a repeat of the Andrew Luck 2015 season which altered his career. 

 

3) At the risk of belaboring a point, no more read option plays in this offense.  If Richardson busts a run off a broken pass play, fine.  However, its pretty clear that using him as a RB is going to lead to problems long term.  If he can't be developed into a guy that can win throwing the football (which BTW I absolutely think he can), then we drafted the wrong guy anyways.