Shawn Springs has to have surgery

fands57 · Post by **fands57** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:45 pm

Hello?! Did anyone see that we traded for CB Mike Rumph from San Francisco? The guy's a former number one draft pick who has plenty of starting experience (he's just been hurt). The guy had 64 tackles, 3 INT in '03 which is the only season he really was healthy for. This is a problem but not a big one. Wright will play better than he did in Cinci and Christian Morton looked good. RELAX!!! It's not like he's gone for the season. He could even be back for the Dallas game to cover TO. We are fine, just a little bad luck with some key guys (Portis and Springs).

Redskins1974 · Post by **Redskins1974** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:45 pm

Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 00635.html

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:43 pm

Just like Portis, I'm praying he returns by Opening Day.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:47 pm

Jake wrote:Just like Portis, I'm praying he returns by Opening Day.

I want him to take his time. Remeber, we can lose 6 games and still make it in. =)

LaRou · Post by **LaRou** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:00 pm

Maybe this is a blessing in disguise. Springs is a vet, has played in this D for 2 years, keeps himself in shape and studies hard. So poor physical conditioning and mental preparation shouldn't be an issue.

Secondly, it'll give Rumph, Wright, et al more playing time in TC.

I just hope the injury bugs leaves Redskin Park by September.

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:01 pm

By the way, the report now is that this is an abdominal muscle, not a groin. Nice "scoop" Larry.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:12 pm

Chris Luva Luva wrote:
Jake wrote:Just like Portis, I'm praying he returns by Opening Day.

I want him to take his time. Remeber, we can lose 6 games and still make it in. =)

I don't want him to rush his rehab but I would like for him to be ready by the time the season starts.

SkinzCanes · Post by **SkinzCanes** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:54 pm

The coaching staff really dropped the ball on this one. On 980 they said that Springs had an MRI done for this injury a few days prior to the Cincinati game. If there were indications that he wasn't 100% why on earth would they let him play? And why would GW have had him blitzing? Injuries are part of the game but there is no point in taking risks with the health of your stars. On the radio they also mentioned that the recovery for this type of injury is 3-6 weeks.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:46 am

http://www.thehogs.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20087

Shawn can get another week of rest. We dont need him until week 2 now.

SkinsFreak · Post by **SkinsFreak** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:10 pm

Ok, it's September 5th. Is there anyone other than me, a little worried about this injury at this point? Not that he can't heal up quickly, but rather sustaining good health throughout the season? He's had some injuries and missed games in the past.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:16 pm

SkinsFreak wrote:Ok, it's September 5th. Is there anyone other than me, a little worried about this injury at this point? Not that he can't heal up quickly, but rather sustaining good health throughout the season? He's had some injuries and missed games in the past.

What are you worried about? They said it'd take 6 weeks to heal at least, its been 3 so far? Give it time.

yupchagee · Post by **yupchagee** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:57 pm

If Springs isn't ready, who starts oposite Rogers?

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:09 pm

Kenny Wright.

old-timer · Post by **old-timer** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:11 pm

Jake wrote:Kenny Wright.

Uh oh.

die cowboys die · Post by **die cowboys die** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 12:47 am

old-timer wrote:
Jake wrote:Kenny Wright.

Uh oh.

spaghettiOs.

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 1:53 am

I don't see why Rumph or Jimoh wouldn't take his place and we play a bit more nickle packages.

SkinzCanes · Post by **SkinzCanes** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:37 am

Don't look for cornerback Shawn Springs on the field when the Washington Redskins open the season Monday night against Minnesota. Asked if he was going to be recovered from Aug.15 abdominal surgery in time to face the Vikings and old running mate Fred Smoot, Springs smiled wistfully and shook his head.
"They said it was going to be three-to-six weeks, and it's three weeks today," Springs said. "It's getting better, but ..."
With Springs out, former Viking Kenny Wright will continue to start opposite Carlos Rogers, as he did in the final three preseason games. Mike Rumph and Ade Jimoh are Washington's other corners.

http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20060906-124535-2049r.htm

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:49 am

Im not shocked. We'll be fine. Its definately going to take a bit of sting out of our defense IF Williams doesn't feel he can trust Rogers and the other guy on an island.

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:56 am

I'm not too worried. Come week 7 of the season we'll forget that this was ever an issue. The Skins lost Matt Bowen for an entire season due to an injury in the preseason, and the rest of the defense played so well (Ryan Clark) that Bowen never came back for us again.

SkinzCanes · Post by **SkinzCanes** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 12:06 pm

I'm not too worried. Come week 7 of the season we'll forget that this was ever an issue. The Skins lost Matt Bowen for an entire season due to an injury in the preseason, and the rest of the defense played so well (Ryan Clark) that Bowen never came back for us again.

I'm not saying that we should worry but comparing Springs to Bowen is pretty rediculous. Ryan Clark was an upgrade over Bowen imo and in no way is Rogers or Wright an upgrade over Springs.

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 12:42 pm

SkinzCanes wrote:
I'm not too worried. Come week 7 of the season we'll forget that this was ever an issue. The Skins lost Matt Bowen for an entire season due to an injury in the preseason, and the rest of the defense played so well (Ryan Clark) that Bowen never came back for us again.

I'm not saying that we should worry but comparing Springs to Bowen is pretty rediculous. Ryan Clark was an upgrade over Bowen imo and in no way is Rogers or Wright an upgrade over Springs.

While I agree with you in general my point is that, while it make take Springs a week or two to get on to the field, he will not be the reason that we win / lose any games. So, in week 8 when we're cruising toward the playoffs and our defense in dominating, hardly anyone will remember that Springs actually missed the first two weeks of the season.

SkinsFreak · Post by **SkinsFreak** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:41 am

Chris Luva Luva wrote:
SkinsFreak wrote:Ok, it's September 5th. Is there anyone other than me, a little worried about this injury at this point? Not that he can't heal up quickly, but rather sustaining good health throughout the season? He's had some injuries and missed games in the past.

What are you worried about? They said it'd take 6 weeks to heal at least, its been 3 so far? Give it time.

I am not worried about Springs healing from the surgery, but rather him staying healthy AFTER his recovery and throughout the season.

SkinsFreak · Post by **SkinsFreak** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:43 am

BTW - The reason for this concern, from my perspective, is that we are not deep at CB.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:27 am

SkinsFreak wrote:BTW - The reason for this concern, from my perspective, is that we are not deep at CB.

We have safeties who have played/can play CB and LB's who have played safety. I think coverage wont be the issue. Whether or not we can generate a pass rush to aid our pass coverage is the question.

PulpExposure · Post by **PulpExposure** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:03 am

Luckily the first game is against the Vikings, who are starting Brad "Deadarm" Johnson at QB and Travis Taylor as a wideout....