Dependability may just be the trait most highly regarded by the Patriots organization. Bill Belichick has gone on record many times saying that “dependability is more important than ability,” a statement that defines the Patriot Way. Dependability has many meanings – players need to be dependable in the classroom (studying plays and film), dependable…
How does Hightower’s injury history affect his contract negotiations?
Let me start by saying I think Dont’a Hightower, ILB for the Patriots, is as tough as they come. When I write about injuries it is often difficult to be cold and factual – these are real people, grinding very hard, trying to make a living. I’m always pulling for them to defy odds and…
Falcons All-Pro Center Alex Mack is off injury report – will he be effective?
Falcons Center Alex Mack injured his left ankle in the Conference Championship game two weeks ago. On film, it looked like a high ankle sprain. He was held from practice last week and this week practiced on a limited basis. Late last week his injury was listed on the team’s injury report as a “fibula.”…
Ryan Tannehill ACL/MCL Injury Update
Today there were some updates on Tannehill’s knee injury. I decided to make a video because I’ve had enough typing for the day… Follow me on Twitter @jessdeede for more injury updates!
Patriots Reduce Injury Rates in 2016
Midway through the 2016 season, Bill Belichick was happy with the health of his team. On a conference call with the press, he spoke about a new problem the team had developed – with so many healthy players on the roster, who should they put on the field? I looked at the injury rates midseason and, while…
AFC Championship week edition of Injury Report
(Photo credit to Mike Giardi ) New England Patriots Danny Amendola (WR) was limited in practice yesterday with a high ankle sprain after being a full participant last week. He played a limited number of snaps last weekend in the Divisional round. I don’t think this is a major setback for a high ankle injury that…
Tyrod Taylor’s surgery and contract implications highlight need for NFL medical system reboot
I’ve written about my thoughts on the NFL’s need to restructure its medical system in the past, but it’s time to revisit the issue. News broke this week that Bills QB Tyrod Taylor underwent surgery for a groin issue that has been bothering him for months. The Buffalo Bills PR department issued this statement: .@buffalobills team…
Week 17 Injuries: Patriots-Dolphins
Injuries to New England’s offense on the mend. Miami’s defense takes a major injury hit while their starting QB attempts to battle his way back in time for the playoffs. New England Patriots 1. Danny Amendola (WR) – Amendola suffered what looked like a high ankle sprain 3 1/2 weeks ago fielding a punt against the Rams. He…
Mariota & Carr – a tale of two ankles
Christmas eve was unfortunately a big day for injuries. As I was wrangling an over-sugared and under-rested 2 year old at a crowded church service my phone was silently buzzing away in my pocket. Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota and Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr both went down with similar ankle injuries that will sadly…
Injuries impacting the Patriots’ offense and special teams
1. Danny Amendola was returning a punt against the Rams 2 weeks ago game against the Rams when he injured his right ankle. In the last couple seconds of the video below you can see his right foot get stuck against the turf as the ankle inverts (collapses in) and rotates. This is a classic mechanism…
Gronk’s family not being unreasonable, Slater injury update, Bennett dealing with long-term ankle issue?
Rob Gronkowski underwent surgery Friday to remove a portion of a disc in his low back that was compressing nerves and causing pain, numbness and possibly weakness in his leg(s). Immediately we heard opinions about whether or not his injury had been managed appropriately in allowing him to play against the Jets. Vic Carucci from the…
Gronk’s surgery explained
Rob Gronkowski is going under the knife today for his third spine surgery. He is 27 years old. Fans understandably have questions and I’m going to try to answer them. These are the most common questions I’ve heard and read: When did Gronk’s injury happen? Yesterday as I was finishing up my office hours I…
