How far behind is Chargers WR Mike Williams ?

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  • Big Dog
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    How far behind is Chargers WR Mike Williams ?


    Mike WilliamsGregory Bull/Associated Press
    The Los Angeles Chargers drafted Mike Williams with their seventh overall pick for two obvious reasons: to give aging quarterback Philip Rivers another valuable weapon and to add vitally needed depth after being overwhelmed by wide receiver injuries.

    So of course Williams then blended into his new surroundings the only way that seems appropriate for a Chargers receiver. He injured his back on the first day of rookie minicamp and missed the rest of the offseason program.

    Every snap is critical in a rookie's development, even the ones taken in shorts without any pads. Williams took mental reps throughout OTAs and put in his studying time during film sessions. But there's no replacement for on-field work while getting the feel for a new offense.

    "At some point, you've got to understand the concept of what you're doing and why you're doing it," Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt told ESPN.com's Eric D. Williams when discussing the continued absence of the Chargers' first-round pick. "That's it. That's really the key for these young guys. Sometimes it takes them a little bit longer. Sometimes it's even a confidence thing."

    Williams isn't dealing with a short-term issue, either. Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reported in early June that a mild disk herniation will keep him out until training camp "at the earliest."

    If Williams' time on the sideline extends deeper into August, it'll become increasingly difficult to see him making a major contribution until late in his rookie year. That's not what the Chargers signed up for.

    They needed him to be insurance alongside the oft-injured Keenan Allen, who's healthy now but has missed 23 games over the past two seasons due an ACL tear and kidney issue. Now the Chargers might be going forward without that safety net.
  • Maverick
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    Williams may be done....ugh:

    Chargers first-round pick Mike Williams didn't take as long to sign as defensive end Joey Bosa did last year, but the wide receiver may not have a chance to make the same kind of impact that Bosa did when he finally agreed to a contract.

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    • Bolt-O
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      #3

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      • richpjr
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        #4

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        • Bolt-O
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          #5
          And the beat goes on...

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          • Boltx
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            #6
            Is this related to his neck injury in college? Was it known prior to the draft he had back problems?

            I fully expect Keenan Allen to be the next on the list.
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            • Attack
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              #7
              Ugh. If it turns out that the 2017 season for M. Williams is done before it gets started, that would continue the bad luck injury streak. If Telesco knew at draft time what he knows now, would he have drafted differently in round 1? The prior neck injury was known, and Williams seemed to come back fine from that injury by his play last year. I'm far from a dr, but the neck/back connection seems like one lingering tweak or twinge from the neck could trigger the back injury. I would have preferred that the team steered clear of drafting Williams, and taken Derek Barnett instead. I really hope that the prognosis for Williams is good, and he has a productive 2017. But this squad has been snakebit too many times. Seeing is believing.

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              • Concudan
                Bhi craic agus ceol again
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                #8
                Frustrating, but we should be practiced in NEXT MAN UP.

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                • #9
                  So as of now we don't know if he is getting better or worse. Two different reports. One from Shefter and one from Rappaport.

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                  • Formula 21
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                    #10
                    Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Low Back Pain and Sciatica

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                    By Richard A. Staehler, MD




                    Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a common treatment option for many forms of low back pain and leg pain. They have been used for low back problems since 1952 and are still an integral part of the non-surgical management of sciatica and low back pain. The goal of the injection is pain relief; at times the injection alone is sufficient to provide relief, but commonly an epidural steroid injection is used in combination with a comprehensive rehabilitation program to provide additional benefit.
                    Most practitioners will agree that, while the effects of the injection tend to be temporary - providing relief from pain for one week up to one year - an epidural can be very beneficial for a patient during an acute episode of back and/or leg pain. Importantly, an injection can provide sufficient pain relief to allow a patient to progress with a rehabilitative stretching and exercise program. If the initial injection is effective for a patient, he or she may have up to three in a one-year period.
                    In addition to the low back (the lumbar region), epidural steroid injections are used to ease pain experienced in the neck (cervical) region and in the mid spine (thoracic) region.
                    This article focuses on epidural injections in the low back area used to treat low back pain and radicular pain (also referred to as leg pain or sciatica).
                    Efficacy of Injections

                    Although many studies document the short-term benefits of epidural steroid injections, the data on long-term effectiveness are less convincing. Indeed, the effectiveness of lumbar epidural steroid injections continues to be a topic of debate. This is accentuated by the lack of properly performed studies.







                    So he's not even out of the pain stage yet?

                    In my mind, he's already on IR. Any play time this year will be a bonus.
                    Now, if you excuse me, I have some Charger memories to suppress.
                    The Wasted Decade is done.
                    Build Back Better.

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                    • Fleet
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                      #11
                      Im not worried about the WRs. Its Rivers protection. Its always been about protection.

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                      • Attack
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                        And pass rush on defense.
                    • WindsorUK
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                      #12
                      Different city, same storyline.
                      Bad pick man.
                      Bad pick.

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