Training Camp 8/10

[Anytime23]

Back tightness “refers” to a strain. Medical professionals won’t tell you that you have back tightness. They will say you strained or pulled something.

I said the same thing when this first was reported too. And I agree, it should be called accurately. But “tightness” is dumbed down version of what’s going on.

I’ve never heard them referred to as tightness but it’s whatever, essentially we agree on what’s happening here.

 

[Anytime23]

I think my biggest concern in that quote is he's thinking up to 2 series and quantified that as 8-10 snaps. So, the plan for the 1's appears to maybe get a first down or two and then punt?....

3 3&outs

 

[Visionman]

That ain't happening. Talk about a massive horrible overreaction. So if the #1 offense is getting owned, your thought is to throw the rookie QB that has zero or almost zero reps with them out there? Yikes!!
If Dalton shits the bed , Fields will likely start getting reps with the ones to acclimate to the WR's and TE's playing speed.

Sarcasm.

 

[MikeDitkaPolishSausage]

Tightness is a symptom. It can refer to many different areas and have plenty of different underlying causes

It can be, and which is why I used the term “normally”. Especially referring to a sports injury.

 

[Bearly]

I somewhat agree. Asking @Bearly Because he mentioned Jenkins could play any day. That's true even if he's on the PUP list, at this point he's just standing around taking up a roster spot when we have a lot of injuries. Newsome was on the PUP list for a couple days and came off when he was ready. No reason for Jenkins not to be on it other than being concerned of the backlash of admitting to actual concern over his back

Or he's actually in a situation where they hope his return is immanent. May not happen but why make extra moves until you decide you need that FA?

 

[MikeDitkaPolishSausage]

I’ve never heard them referred to as tightness but it’s whatever, essentially we agree on what’s happening here.

That’s why this situation is so confusing. Because medical doctors won’t diagnose you with tightness. The only clue it can possibly give is it’s not too serious.

 

[Chicagosports89]

Or he's actually in a situation where they hope his return is immanent. May not happen but why make extra moves until you decide you need that FA?

Idk. In my opinion even with everyone healthy I'd like one more vet that can play LT. I don't trust this team on injury reports though as they've been anything but transparent as long as I can remember.

 

[Black Rainbow]

If Jenkins doesn't practice in pads sometime this week...you know he's not going to scrimmage against the Dolphins. That's going to be the next wtf moment.

 

[Chicagosports89]

If Jenkins doesn't practice in pads sometime this week...you know he's not going to scrimmage against the Dolphins. That's going to be the next wtf moment.

There's almost zero chance he plays against Miami at this point. I'll be disappointed if he isn't out there game 2 though

 

[Pegger]

It is practice. Interceptions happen quite often as you are testing things out. Really wouldn't put much stock into it at this point. I think they have mainly be Foles as he started out running with the 3rd team D.

That makes sense, but in that case how much stock can you put into Ogletree's picks?

 

[Bearly]

I guess it's not really detrimental, but it creates a daily story and people constantly speculating and assuming the worst amongst fans and media which will only make it look worse if they have to DL him. Whereas if they'd just say what's going on and put him on the PUP it'd be moved to the back burner. They are lucky they have Fields to distract attention from Jenkins this year

If they are going to try and get him ready for game one, they don't want to tell the opposition what to do to aggravate it. It's no different than weekly injury reports during the season from any and every team. Everyone what's to know what's up but we won't unless he goes on the in season PUP or under the knife.

 

[Bearly]

If Jenkins doesn't practice in pads sometime this week...you know he's not going to scrimmage against the Dolphins. That's going to be the next wtf moment.

Next week will be more telling.

 

[Anytime23]

That’s why this situation is so confusing. Because medical doctors won’t diagnose you with tightness. The only clue it can possibly give is it’s not too serious.

Right. I don’t think it’s serious because they only set themselves up for bashing if they say it’s tightness and it ends up being this Chris Williams situation. They could just save themselves so much time with the media if they came out and said it was a minor sprain and he’ll miss some of camp and or pre season. Now every practice missed becomes another day to add to the "how serious is it?" question.

 

[Chicagosports89]

Right. I don’t think it’s serious because they only set themselves up for bashing if they say it’s tightness and it ends up being this Chris Williams situation. They could just save themselves so much time with the media if they came out and said it was a minor sprain and he’ll miss some of camp and or pre season. Now every practice missed becomes another day to add to the "how serious is it?" question.

Dallas is having a similar situation with Dak

 

[Anytime23]

Dallas is having a similar situation with Dak

Yeah, what's up with that? I heard there was a setback but I haven't read into it.

 

[Chicagosports89]

Yeah, what's up with that? I heard there was a setback but I haven't read into it.

Not really sure but they consulted the rangers medical staff thinking it is more of a "baseball injury." Aikman actually said he thought it was worse than they were saying in the HOF game broadcast

 

[MikeDitkaPolishSausage]

Right. I don’t think it’s serious because they only set themselves up for bashing if they say it’s tightness and it ends up being this Chris Williams situation. They could just save themselves so much time with the media if they came out and said it was a minor sprain and he’ll miss some of camp and or pre season. Now every practice missed becomes another day to add to the "how serious is it?" question.

Completely agree. I’m not worried to the point where I think he is going to miss the season or be a bust. But like you said, just tell the media what’s going on. Who cares if it’s a minor injury, it’s part of the game.

 

[Anytime23]

If Jenkins doesn't practice in pads sometime this week...you know he's not going to scrimmage against the Dolphins. That's going to be the next wtf moment.

At this point it wouldn't surprise me if he were good to go but they waited until after the Dolphins scrims. The practices could get nasty and you know this team has some egos.

 

[Bearly]

Not really sure but they consulted the rangers medical staff thinking it is more of a "baseball injury." Aikman actually said he thought it was worse than they were saying in the HOF game broadcast

QB with a throwing shoulder issue is not a good thing.

 

[JoJoBoxer]

That makes sense, but in that case how much stock can you put into Ogletree's picks?

I am sure that what they are trying is not to see how many interceptions Ogletree could get.

What I am saying is that the interceptions would be more spread around to other players. He has to be doing something right.