Sunday, August 24, 2014

Preseason Problems

Besides the Cleveland starting QB, AKA Manziel drama, the injuries are flying around the preseason games bringing some teams some big issues. First off, Wes Welker suffered another concussion after taking a hit from Texans safety D.J. Swearinger. Concussions seem to be a reoccurring issues for Welker, as he had a couple late last season. Welker now if considered questionable, and may miss the first week of the season against the Colts.
Green Bay Packer nose tackle B.J. Raji torn his bicep against the Raiders.  Raji was recently declared out for the season leaving a bit of a whole in the Packers defense.  Losing their main run blocker gives the Packers a few options. They can turn to former defensive linemen they did not sign in the offseason, such as Ryan Pickett or Johnny Jolly, or they can turn to their young draft picke to take over at the starting line. With the normal routine of losing a key defenseman in the preseason, the Packers now will need to make a choice to fill in the gap of their 3-4 defense.
In QB news, both Newton and Bradford appear to be doing ok are their injury scares. Cam Newton took a knee to the back the Panthers matchup against the Patriots. As he went back to the huddle he went down to a knee needing an injury timeout. After X-Rays, Newton returned to the field but left again shortly with back soreness. Newton suffered a contusion to the back but is believed to be able to make it by week 1.
Sam Bradford left the game against the Browns with a knee injury. Bradford has a history of leg issues and the worries were high as he limped of the field. After some tests, Bradford's knee looks to be ok, but further MRI tests will be taken to confirm. As of now, Bradford appears to be fine and should be ready go for the regular season.
Ravens running back Bernard Pierce left the game against the Redskins with concussion problems after taking a hit on the opening drive from Keenan Robinson.  Pierce slowly walked off the field and did not return. Jim Harbaugh said as of now everything is in question on Pierce's status for weel 1. Baltimore was looking to Pierce to take the starting running back role with Ray Rice suspended for the first two weeks.
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