CHRIS SAMUELS CARTED OFF FIELD - out 4 weeks

blchizzleke · Post by **blchizzleke** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:54 pm

CSN just reported that Samuels was carted off the field as another player rolled up on his leg

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

blchizzleke · Post by **blchizzleke** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:01 pm

CSN said they would give updates at 630 though and redskins.com says hes ok so thats good news

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:01 pm

Early word is that he's ok.

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=27326

Man, I swear.... UGH. I don't even know what to say. It's like we cannot catch a *tirade* break.

HailSkins94 · Post by **HailSkins94** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:08 pm

They usually cart everyone with some sort of injury off the field during training camp. People with cramps will get carted. It's not like being carted off during a game. He should be ok.

blchizzleke · Post by **blchizzleke** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:32 pm

CSN just said sprained knee with more info tomorrow

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:00 pm

Man, the Redskins hope it's a mild MCL sprain according to Roto, but man... I seriously hope it's just a sprain.

If it's not, I think we have to prepare ourselves for him to miss some time. Would Wade slide over to tackle? I think we could be okay... it would sting a little, and take some punch out of our offense, but we could still be a good team without him IMO.

Still, it could be nothing.

redskingush · Post by **redskingush** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:13 pm

Im holding my breath.

dredg · Post by **dredg** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:36 pm

Doesn't look too bad...

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:41 pm

I tore my ACL and then went back into the game. The next day though....well, I'm sure you can imagine.

Gibbs4Life · Post by **Gibbs4Life** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:43 pm

Look at the size of that playbook! He might miss a week.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:21 pm

I almost had a heart attack while driving when I found out he was carted off the field. Hopefully it's not too serious.

Hooligan · Post by **Hooligan** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:16 am

Gibbs4Life wrote:Look at the size of that playbook! He might miss a week.

I was just gonna say! Did they have to build a library for all of Saunders' crap when he got here?

Britskin · Post by **Britskin** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:10 am

Everyone looks very cheerful about it but you`ve got to wonder. Still no crutches so hopefully....

HailSkins2007 · Post by **HailSkins2007** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:44 am

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... s/redskins

He will be out for the Preseason

num1skinsfan · Post by **num1skinsfan** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:29 am

Let's hope it's not a serious tear. If it just means missing time we lucked out. Training camp is a good time to break in a viable backup, never can have too many lineman in this league.

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:40 am

Four weeks according to the local news.

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:42 am

num1skinsfan wrote:Let's hope it's not a serious tear. If it just means missing time we lucked out. Training camp is a good time to break in a viable backup, never can have too many lineman in this league.

Agreed, while injuries are inherently unfortunate, having it happen now is much more advantageous than, say, three months from now. It does put the team in the position of assessing the viability of the remaining, non-starting lineman.

P.S. I deleted your double post

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:20 am

4 weeks isn't bad, we probably dodged a bullet there.

I am glad we have depth on the line, but I wonder how the Redskins will use that?

If Wade is being converted wouldn't it be harmful to slide him back to tackle and then back to guard when CSam is back? Who plays in Samuels' absence?

Skinna Mob · Post by **Skinna Mob** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:35 am

Just thought I would post this since I was educating myself about the injury...

What are the symptoms of a medial collateral ligament injury?
The most common symptom following a medial collateral ligament injury is pain directly over the ligament. Swelling over the torn ligament may appear, and bruising and generalized joint swelling are common 1 to 2 days after the injury. In more severe injuries, patients may complain that the knee is unstable, or feel as though their knee may 'give out' or buckle.

Symptoms of a medial collateral ligament injury tend to correlate with the extent of the injury. MCL injuries are graded on a scale of I to III.

* Grade I MCL Tear
This is an incomplete tear of the MCL. The tendon is still in continuity, and the symptoms are usually minimal. Patients usually complain of pain with pressure on the MCL, and may be able to return to their sport very quickly. Most athletes miss 1-2 weeks of play.

* Grade II MCL Tear
Grade II injuries are also considered incomplete tears of the MCL. These patients may complain of instability when attempting to cut or pivot. The pain and swelling is more significant, and usually a period of 3-4 weeks of rest is necessary.

* Grade III MCL Tear
A grade III injury is a complete tear of the MCL. Patients have significant pain and swelling, and often have difficulty bending the knee. Instability, or giving out, is a common finding with grade III MCL tears. A knee brace or a knee immobilizer is usually needed for comfort, and healing may take 6 weeks or longer.

http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/kneeinjuries/a/mclinjury.htm[/url]

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:45 am

Hopefully they'll sit him down somewhere. Preferably chained to a bed with his foot elevated until the start of the season.

I almost want to stick our starters in cryo until the Miami game.

Mursilis · Post by **Mursilis** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:53 am

Chris Luva Luva wrote:Hopefully they'll sit him down somewhere. Preferably chained to a bed with his foot elevated until the start of the season.

I almost want to stick our starters in cryo until the Miami game.

I was thinking about that. May be a hidden blessing. Samuels is enough of a vet that he probably doesn't need a ton of reps anyway. If he's fresh and fully recovered by opening day, I can't see having missed all of camp and preseason as a huge loss. I'm assuming he'll continue to work learning the playbook, etc., which I'm sure he will.

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:31 pm

The one negative may be conditioning. It may be tough for him to come back after a month off. They are going to have him rest his leg for at least a week then start some rehabbing. I'm sure this next off season, he may get it cleaned out. Will wait and see.

UK Skins Fan · Post by **UK Skins Fan** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:47 pm

Not sure if that playbook is for reading, or for resting his leg on. Good grief - are these guys football players or astrophysisists?

Early signs are that we dodged a bullet here; much better to miss the time now and give somebody else a chance to make a name for themselves at that spot.

redskingush · Post by **redskingush** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:13 pm

4 Weeks, we got lucky, A vet like Samuels will be ok for Sept 9th.

REDEEMEDSKIN · Post by **REDEEMEDSKIN** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:22 pm

Given his "documented" affinity for dogfighting, doesn't this mean that if he doesn't perform well in four weeks, he should be hanged, thrown violently to the ground, electrocuted, or shot? You know, just to send him a message. :twisted:

*stirs the pot*