YoloinOhio Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) He's pretty much uncoverable. He dropped some easy ones as a rook but he's raw. And he always draws the coverage, like Watkins. Huge talent and big time loss. Edited August 20, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I loved him out of college. Nothing to add but - THAT SUCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 @nflnetwork W/ Benjamin's injury, the Panthers could look to veteran FAs Slim pickings? Or is there a fit? http://bit.ly/1NvZvXH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester43 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Can anyone with a medical background and/or strength training/PT background attempt a theory as to what is going on with NFL players tearing ACL seemingly so often? What gets me is that the ACL tears happen frequently on non/low contact plays. My thought is something I've seen others propose--that these guys have become SO big and SO muscular that their inertia when going one direction and then switching quickly to another creates a load that is too much for the knee to handle. It can't take the force of the change of direction and then tears. Now, I have no data that shows there are more ACL/knee ligament injuries than back in the day, but when OLineman used to be 240 pounds it's just a totally different scenario for the body. I also liken this to Tiger Woods' situation. He had already had knee troubles fairly early in his career because of the sheer viciousness of his swing, especially the snapping motion of his left knee through impact. His trainers/doctors told him not to get above 180 lbs because his knee couldn't handle the load, yet he ignored them and bulked up to almost 200 lbs, having an especially large upper body. Are these guys TOO big and muscular for their own good? Also, this got me thinking. I'm surprised that sports doctors haven't yet come out with a way to provide reinforcement to the ligaments of athletes, especially in the knees, in an effort to prevent tears. These guys and girls are absolute beasts compared to athletes of years ago, yet the vulnerabilities of the joints and ligaments remain unchanged. Yes, the treatments are better for tears, but I just wonder when someone will be proactive about things like ACL tears and actually create procedures to help prevent these injuries. i think you're right. Football is rife with roids and this is a consequence. I also think tiger was on them. These guys have way too much to gain and the testing is a complete joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Classic non contact ACL injury. I hope he comes back better and stronger than ever. @NFL VIDEO: @Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin injures knee during joint practice with @MiamiDolphins. http://snpy.tv/1JrrSGX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester43 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 overtraining and not enough recovery time. Guys of all sizes are going down, not just bigger ones like benjamin. Stretching is probably the worst thing ... ligaments shouldn't be stretched, all that does is weaken themstretching has no effect on ligaments because they are not connected to muscles. I think you're talking About tendons. Ligaments connect bone to bone. They are not ever stretched intentionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) i think you're right. Football is rife with roids and this is a consequence. I also think tiger was on them. These guys have way too much to gain and the testing is a complete joke.Tiger was a massive over trainer. Not just with weights as his body showed, but on tournament days if he had an afternoon round he would go for 4 mile runs in the morning Edited August 20, 2015 by JTSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Man I hate these preseason injuries. Must be absolutely devastating for the player. KB was poised for monster year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 How many routes in practice does he need? Training camp was meant to get guys that worked other jobs or drank all off-season back in shape. They need to cut back the training 30 or maybe even 50%. As long as everyone has the same time it is a level playing field. What a waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Even though I'm completely "meh" on the Panthers I just hate this. I think Carolina is going to really struggle this year; even their first string D didn't look so hot against the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I think Atlanta will surprise a few peopleYep.Quinn has everyone buying in. I got Atl winning 9-10, it just might be enough. The Saints are on a quick decline, TB with a rookie QB, I think Carolina is still Atl's main competition for the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Yep. Quinn has everyone buying in. I got Atl winning 9-10, it just might be enough. The Saints are on a quick decline, TB with a rookie QB, I think Carolina is still Atl's main competition for the division. Agree but I think Atlanta wins it at 8-8. Falcons 8-8 Panthers 7-9 Saints 6-10 Buccs 3-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Agree but I think Atlanta wins it at 8-8. Falcons 8-8 Panthers 7-9 Saints 6-10 Buccs 3-13 But as we all know here, the difference between 8-8 and 9-7 is simply playing the Pats* in week 17 Atlanta plays the Saints week 17, and depending on their record by then the Saints may not be in it to win it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 But as we all know here, the difference between 8-8 and 9-7 is simply playing the Pats* in week 17 Atlanta plays the Saints week 17, and depending on their record by then the Saints may not be in it to win it the saints and falcons have a special dislike for each other. and id be surprised if the division leader is at 8 wins and the saints are multiple games behind. i know they have a rough outlook but things would have to get VERY UGLY for that. possible, but even in meltdown years they havent been THAT bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 The falcons have to be better this year. They drafted for their defense but it still may be another draft before they get over the hump. Carolina has the defense but losing kb is a huge blow...funchess needs to have a big year and he's had a solid camp but also hurt his hamstring yesterday. Saints and bucs will be picking top ten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I think Funchess the rookie who is now expected to be the #1 WR got a hamstring injury in practice today. Panther fans must be suicidal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Totally sucks...I was pretty high on him as a WR2 that might perform like a WR1 in Fantasy...Oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I think Funchess the rookie who is now expected to be the #1 WR got a hamstring injury in practice today. Panther fans must be suicidal.even if he's healthy, he's in no way a #1 WR. A nice red zone threat, maybe. But he can't play outside and should be a TE in the NFL. IMO of course. And his hands - woof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 the saints and falcons have a special dislike for each other. and id be surprised if the division leader is at 8 wins and the saints are multiple games behind. i know they have a rough outlook but things would have to get VERY UGLY for that. possible, but even in meltdown years they havent been THAT bad. I think the bags come back out in NO this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I think the bags come back out in NO this year... Saints fans would go nuts but I wonder if Drew Brees gets put on the block if they start out slow. He's 36, high cap hit and could get a return. They would end up with a top 5 pick and at least another first if someone made the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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