Dablitzkrieg Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 You can actually hear a pop 🤮 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 My biggest fear is an Achilles tear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityRoller Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I hope that pop wasn't from his body 🤢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 And that's why I never live stream my workouts. 2 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Call it a hunch, but I don't think he will be picked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 14 minutes ago, aristocrat said: My biggest fear is an Achilles tear I had bad Achilles problems a few years ago from playing bball, and worries about the same thing. The ortho I saw basically said like 90% of tears are men between 40-50 who are weekend warrior athletes. That pretty much was me. I ended up doing tons of stretching to prevent against a risk of a tear. I now stretch my Achilles for like 30 minutes every night, and then before I play hoops in the mornings and then after. Makes a huge difference. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I really enjoyed him the one good season in Chicago. He was fun to watch screaming out of the backfield catching passes. Sadly his careers probably done now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 It’s really such a sad story. He lost 2 of his brothers in recent years and can’t catch a break with injuries. Luckily, he got a decent pay day with Chicago to the tune of almost 10M gtd. Hopefully he was smart with his money. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Oh man, that’s bad. I feel terrible for a guy who was working hard and potentially ended his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I had bad Achilles problems a few years ago from playing bball, and worries about the same thing. The ortho I saw basically said like 90% of tears are men between 40-50 who are weekend warrior athletes. That pretty much was me. I ended up doing tons of stretching to prevent against a risk of a tear. I now stretch my Achilles for like 30 minutes every night, and then before I play hoops in the mornings and then after. Makes a huge difference. two stories…. 1 I played pick up hockey at the old sabreland off Niagara Falls blvd with some friends. We rented ice time for once a week for most of the year. I was on the ice and I make a very good defensive play sliding on the ice on my stomach. I get on my knees sliding on knee/ shin guards and I turn my body as I’m still sliding so my skate blades hit the boards first. I get up I can’t put any weight on my one ankle. I strained my Achilles. It took 6-8 weeks to get better on its own. I could walk and stand but could not strain it more with running or skating or peddling a bike. 2. a couple years ago I had a meniscus tear. I was scheduled to have surgery. It had to get postponed at the last minute because the surgeon tore his Achilles playing basket ball. You think the dr should know better… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 2 hours ago, aristocrat said: My biggest fear is an Achilles tear I partially tore mine in college playing pickup basketball when I jumped up for a rebound and came down and landed on someone's foot... Didn't end up needing surgery but it was like I was dragging my leg behind me for a month and felt like I was walking on nothing... When I laid down to sleep at night was the worst...felt like someone was grabbing and squeezing the Achilles tendon hard... Ended up having to wear a lace up boot any time I played sports after it healed or else I would get Achilles tendonitis so bad the next day it literally felt like it would tear Everytime I took a step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandalay Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Ugh. Poor guy, just awful. This is effectively a career ender, he'll be 28 when he returns and will be approx 3 years removed from his last game week 3 2020 with serious injuries and a game that was built off his joystick physical abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 He had an MRI and confirmed it's a torn Achilles. I feel really bad for him. He's fought back from injuries before, but this one might end his career. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10036067-report-former-bears-rb-tarik-cohen-suffers-torn-achilles-injury-on-ig-live-video 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snappysnackcakes Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I heard the pop but also heard Wet A** Pu**Y playing as his soundtrack. I can’t believe we’re dealing with a mental giant here, one who’s ensuring he’s properly stretched and prepared for such a workout. Sorry. 2 3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Snappysnackcakes said: I heard the pop but also heard Wet A** Pu**Y playing as his soundtrack. I can’t believe we’re dealing with a mental giant here, one who’s ensuring he’s properly stretched and prepared for such a workout. Sorry. …………… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeTime101 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Snappysnackcakes said: I heard the pop but also heard Wet A** Pu**Y playing as his soundtrack. I can’t believe we’re dealing with a mental giant here, one who’s ensuring he’s properly stretched and prepared for such a workout. Sorry. Im not going to slam a guy for the music he likes,,, Music does not define the man... sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Snappysnackcakes said: I heard the pop but also heard Wet A** Pu**Y playing as his soundtrack. I can’t believe we’re dealing with a mental giant here, one who’s ensuring he’s properly stretched and prepared for such a workout. Sorry. Oh yeah! You’re gonna work out great here. Just keep being you. 👍 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeTime101 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Oh yeah! You’re gonna work out great here. Just keep being you. 👍 He has just entered Chandler's "twilight zone" ha ha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 8 hours ago, djp14150 said: two stories…. 1 I played pick up hockey at the old sabreland off Niagara Falls blvd with some friends. We rented ice time for once a week for most of the year. I was on the ice and I make a very good defensive play sliding on the ice on my stomach. I get on my knees sliding on knee/ shin guards and I turn my body as I’m still sliding so my skate blades hit the boards first. I get up I can’t put any weight on my one ankle. I strained my Achilles. It took 6-8 weeks to get better on its own. I could walk and stand but could not strain it more with running or skating or peddling a bike. 2. a couple years ago I had a meniscus tear. I was scheduled to have surgery. It had to get postponed at the last minute because the surgeon tore his Achilles playing basket ball. You think the dr should know better… I thought that too before my current issues. It's crazy how often I have to correct medical professionals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snappysnackcakes Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 6 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Oh yeah! You’re gonna work out great here. Just keep being you. 👍 Lighten up Frances… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Yup did both partial in my twenties playing volleyball on cold sand... finally had then checked Doc said feel those knots yeh do stretches on stairs toes on stairs up and down with negatives... havent bothered me since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 16 hours ago, RocCityRoller said: I hope that pop wasn't from his body 🤢 When I tore up my knee, I thought the sound was just in my head because it was my body, but my brother in law still gets the chills thinking about it. He was probably 20-25 feet away from me at the time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 That poor bastard. He knew immediately he was screwed. That sounded brutal. I remember when I worked for UPS I was leaning against the dock with my chest area. I had a plastic pen in my chest pocket. I reached for a heavy package under the belt which pulled me up against the dock pretty hard. I heard what sounded like a pencil snap. Thought it was my pen at first. Nope, was a rib. I heard it and felt it snap. Was a gross feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Summary Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 22 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I had bad Achilles problems a few years ago from playing bball, and worries about the same thing. The ortho I saw basically said like 90% of tears are men between 40-50 who are weekend warrior athletes. That pretty much was me. I ended up doing tons of stretching to prevent against a risk of a tear. I now stretch my Achilles for like 30 minutes every night, and then before I play hoops in the mornings and then after. Makes a huge difference. Smart. Achilles have an outer sheath over the inner section. If you get a lump on the outer part from overuse, heed the warning and back off. Also the number of jobs where people sit wreak havoc on the hamstrings, calves, and Achilles. Achilles heal slowly with no regular blood supply. Painful watching that video. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 11 hours ago, Snappysnackcakes said: Lighten up Frances… Oh this is gonna and well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 21 hours ago, Snappysnackcakes said: I heard the pop but also heard Wet A** Pu**Y playing as his soundtrack. I can’t believe we’re dealing with a mental giant here, one who’s ensuring he’s properly stretched and prepared for such a workout. Sorry. You’re off to a great start … only took eight posts to annoy everyone 21 hours ago, Snappysnackcakes said: I heard the pop but also heard Wet A** Pu**Y playing as his soundtrack. I can’t believe we’re dealing with a mental giant here, one who’s ensuring he’s properly stretched and prepared for such a workout. Sorry. You’re off to a great start … only took eight posts to annoy everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeTime101 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 On 5/17/2022 at 6:23 PM, TBBills said: Call it a hunch, but I don't think he will be picked up. well someone had to pick him up and get to the hospital? I know what you meant. lol.. i feel bad for the dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 That really sucks...dude has been through so much and has kept a good attitude for the most part and worked hard to get back into shape. Now he has another whole year of rehab and his NFL career is definitely in doubt seeing as it will be nearly 3 years since he last played once he is ready to take the field as long as there are no more setbacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 On 5/17/2022 at 6:25 PM, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I had bad Achilles problems a few years ago from playing bball, and worries about the same thing. The ortho I saw basically said like 90% of tears are men between 40-50 who are weekend warrior athletes. That pretty much was me. I ended up doing tons of stretching to prevent against a risk of a tear. I now stretch my Achilles for like 30 minutes every night, and then before I play hoops in the mornings and then after. Makes a huge difference. I've heard professional athletes, namely Takeo Spikes, admit that he knew it was coming. Was battling through the precursors, kept pushing, and then *pop*... Every time I get back into training, especially running, I have to navigate achilles and calf tightness/soreness/straining for a few weeks. Started in my senior year of high school after soccer season ended; I stopped continuously (and properly) training for much of the winter and then experienced enough setbacks at the beginning of track season (with coaches who simply didn't want to hear it) that I just walked (or limped) away from the team. Then in college I took up rugby, and despite loving it, was hindered enough by lower leg strains that I couldn't finish that season either. This was 25 years ago. First 5k I trained for had me convinced I'd pop an achilles during the first few weeks of running. But at that point, in my 30s, I had the wherewithal to slow down, take precautions, and push through. Some years later I ran a fairly solid Boilermaker 15k (for an almost-40 yr old, 200+ lb guy who really isn't built for endurance sports). But then I had a kid, started working way too much, and now I'm petrified of running. Seems inevitable that I'll feel that dreaded *pop* someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 8 hours ago, Richard Noggin said: I've heard professional athletes, namely Takeo Spikes, admit that he knew it was coming. Was battling through the precursors, kept pushing, and then *pop*... Every time I get back into training, especially running, I have to navigate achilles and calf tightness/soreness/straining for a few weeks. Started in my senior year of high school after soccer season ended; I stopped continuously (and properly) training for much of the winter and then experienced enough setbacks at the beginning of track season (with coaches who simply didn't want to hear it) that I just walked (or limped) away from the team. Then in college I took up rugby, and despite loving it, was hindered enough by lower leg strains that I couldn't finish that season either. This was 25 years ago. First 5k I trained for had me convinced I'd pop an achilles during the first few weeks of running. But at that point, in my 30s, I had the wherewithal to slow down, take precautions, and push through. Some years later I ran a fairly solid Boilermaker 15k (for an almost-40 yr old, 200+ lb guy who really isn't built for endurance sports). But then I had a kid, started working way too much, and now I'm petrified of running. Seems inevitable that I'll feel that dreaded *pop* someday. i hear you. When my issues were popping up, I would play through the pain. Then, I just realized it wasn’t worth the risk and shut everything down for a while to get better. I also made the decision that I can’t overuse my Achilles. So, I cut out all running and really any exercise I didn’t enjoy, and I also cut back on how much bball I played. My issues started happening when I thought I was Superman and would play a rec league game at night and then pickup ball the next morning. So no more of that. The other thing I do is basically wear these Achilles braces any time I am doing any sort of running or even hiking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 that Achilles couldn't bear all that weight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 15 hours ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: You’re off to a great start … only took eight posts to annoy everyone You’re off to a great start … only took eight posts to annoy everyone You can say that again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeTime101 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 On 5/18/2022 at 8:19 AM, Snappysnackcakes said: Lighten up Frances… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33933533/former-bears-rb-tarik-cohen-injured-live-streamed-workout?platform=amp Unsurprisingly the Achilles tear is confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 14 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: i hear you. When my issues were popping up, I would play through the pain. Then, I just realized it wasn’t worth the risk and shut everything down for a while to get better. I also made the decision that I can’t overuse my Achilles. So, I cut out all running and really any exercise I didn’t enjoy, and I also cut back on how much bball I played. My issues started happening when I thought I was Superman and would play a rec league game at night and then pickup ball the next morning. So no more of that. The other thing I do is basically wear these Achilles braces any time I am doing any sort of running or even hiking. Achilles running braces? 👀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 23 minutes ago, Richard Noggin said: Achilles running braces? 👀 this is what I wear: https://www.amazon.com/Fasciitis-Swelling-Achilles-Compression-Effective/dp/B075Q9LY9S/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?crid=2GK5CURQDLGHI&keywords=achilles+brace&qid=1653018817&sprefix=achilles+brace%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 On 5/18/2022 at 10:08 PM, Richard Noggin said: I've heard professional athletes, namely Takeo Spikes, admit that he knew it was coming. Was battling through the precursors, kept pushing, and then *pop*... Every time I get back into training, especially running, I have to navigate achilles and calf tightness/soreness/straining for a few weeks. Started in my senior year of high school after soccer season ended; I stopped continuously (and properly) training for much of the winter and then experienced enough setbacks at the beginning of track season (with coaches who simply didn't want to hear it) that I just walked (or limped) away from the team. Then in college I took up rugby, and despite loving it, was hindered enough by lower leg strains that I couldn't finish that season either. This was 25 years ago. First 5k I trained for had me convinced I'd pop an achilles during the first few weeks of running. But at that point, in my 30s, I had the wherewithal to slow down, take precautions, and push through. Some years later I ran a fairly solid Boilermaker 15k (for an almost-40 yr old, 200+ lb guy who really isn't built for endurance sports). But then I had a kid, started working way too much, and now I'm petrified of running. Seems inevitable that I'll feel that dreaded *pop* someday. Wow, that sounds really stressful. I feel like I'm really lucky because I've never had to deal with any achilles issues. I played a ton of sports all growing up. Now I only get to play occasionally. I have dealt with my fair share of ankle injuries, though. When I was doing high jump in high school I would always get really bad shin splints. But I'd take those issues any day over achilles issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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