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Also, as I stated in the Chiefs/Chargers gameday thread, it's not just pain that will affect Herbert but it's the physical sensation that can come along with this particular injury. That physical sensation is like your lower half of your body is suddenly numb or paralyzed. I tried to stand but my legs wouldn't cooperate. I just collapsed! That freaked me the fuck out when I first hurt my ribs about 10 years ago. And when I would wipe my ass I would experience a knife-like sensation going into my side. And there wasn't much twisting involved in that activity - but enough. Playing football is like asking for TROUBLE!!! It's so much more violent than wiping your ass. The more I think about it the more I wish Justin would just sit out the rest of this season. I want what's best for him. He's only 23 years old so one wasted year won't kill his career. I want Justin to heal completely from this. He's not going to heal by playing. Fuck no. It can only get worse IMO. Who knows what else he could happen as a result of his current injury. I wonder if other rib-cartilage connections are more prone to detach now as a result. No thanks man.
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Hadl...maybe your ass-wipin' WAS violent lol! But I'm truly torn with this decision. I truly dont want long-term injury to our golden boy, but this team is built for NOW. Give him some eastern medicine (some of that shit is WILDLY awesome and effective) to increase the healing...maybe acupuncture/pressure to increase blood flow to the area...I dunno.Originally posted by Hadl2Alworth View PostComment
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From Hammerin Hank. https://twitter.com/hank_bauer/statu...ZEJueTJWw188EQ
he played with the same injury. Said he was shot up before, at halftime and after the game for pain.Comment
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Of all the bad things that happen in that football game, the one thing we couldn’t have happen was an injury to Herbert. Yet, here we are. ChargersOriginally posted by wu-dai clan View PostComment
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We can't send Herbert out banged up with a 2nd string O line, even against the Jags.
That woulde INSANE and a fireable offense
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“My rib injury just got worse, but I can’t tell, I’m numbed up.”Comment
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In sympathy, popping Naproxen to alleviate my own pain......
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I believe Herbert will play and assume he will want to play, but this isnt the same for Hank as it will be for Herbert. Hank for one thing didnt play every down. He only played on STs and an occasional goal line carry,... wasnt a QB who had to throw.Originally posted by jamrock View Post
But he is right that Herb will be shot up. Just dont poke his lung for cris sakes.Comment
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Running full speed with guaranteed contact. LT played with fractured ribs one year. I remember him getting pissed at the Raiders for punching his ribs in the pile.Originally posted by Boltjolt View PostComment
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True but Hank did that less than 10 times a game. Maybe only 5. Not saying it dont hurt Hank but Herb will be throwing often which is a twist of the torso and he will get hit at times.Originally posted by jamrock View Post
The LT thing, i think that will be a penalty now if they see it.
Either way that is a tough hombre playing with that injury.Comment
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This might not all be bad. Maybe the offensive line steps up and makes the running game work. The defense may work harder at creating turnovers. Lombardi may rethink his apparent preference of having Herbert dink and dunk down the field on long methodical drives, and take a few long shots to try to get him off the field sooner. It's a team, or should be. When one man goes down, or is limited by injury, others are forced to think about whether they can do more. And then when Herbert has recovered, there might be a better, more complete team around him.Comment
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