Imagine being the QB that's such a weakling that not only does the face of the franchise consider him a pussy, but the thing he's most famous for is getting called out by the league's players for quitting on his team during the biggest game of his life with a sore knee. I'm amazed he was able to achieve an erection to father a child after that. :lol:
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The MCL ,or medial collateral ligament, is one of four main stabilizing ligaments of the knee, and specifically reinforces the inner aspect of the knee joint. Consequently, a blow to the outside of the knee is a common mechanism of MCL injury, and quarterbacks are particularly vulnerable because they plant on their front foot to throw the ball. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was injured when a lineman rolled into his knee (on his lead leg) while his foot was planted as he stepped up to throw. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer suffered a major knee injury, including an MCL tear, when he was hit while throwing. Of course, Brady and Palmer also suffered other tissue damage, including torn ACLs, which complicated their recovery. While Smith did not reference any additional injury to Cutler's knee, he did not explicitly state that there was no damage beyond the MCL.
Injury to the MCL can render the knee unstable, particularly for lateral mobility, but can also make it difficult to plant full weight through the leg. A quarterback needs to have the confidence to step up in the pocket and the strength to deliver the ball over that lead leg. He also needs to have the ability to scramble to avoid contact and protect himself. Smith addressed that issue in his news conference when he spoke of the medical decision to remove Cutler in the second half of Sunday's game. "You never want a player on the field if he can't protect himself or perform his duties," Smith said. He added that if the Bears had won Sunday, Cutler "would have been questionable" for the Super Bowl.
What a Special person you are.
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