Question About Josh Allen’s Elbow

[Steve32994]

Let’s have a discussion about Josh Allen’s elbow and whether we should be concerned at all moving forward.

 

As of now, all we know is that he left the practice field for 20min or so a couple weeks back to get “Stretched out” and then he returned to practice and resumed his normal activities after that. Since then we have been told that there are no issues and that everything is fine, which includes fully practicing and practicing well.

 

What I have noticed though is that since Josh was removed from practice he has exclusively practiced with a white long sleeved shirt, effectively not showing us his elbow at all. He played the Red & Blue scrimmage with short sleeves which was right before the incident the next Monday. Let’s remember last year, as soon as Josh hurt his elbow against the Jets, he played with a long sleeve shirt in every single game after that because he was wearing a brace. It doesn’t appear during practice that he’s wearing anything under the sleeve, but why has he’s been wearing long sleeves when it’s been 80 degrees out? He’s never done that in the past. He barely ever wore long sleeves during the previously 4.5 seasons in his career.
 

Just wondering….Sorry to be negative but it’s a legit concern for me

 

 

[teef]

was kim pegula really at that practice?

[cle23]

Could be just to keep everything loosened up, like MLB pitchers do.  Throwing a football isn't a "natural" motion, and it can be hard on your joints, ligaments, and muscles.  

[BuffaloBillyG]

Based solely off the off season rumor market, if any body part of Josh Allen's causes the Bills anguish this year...it won't be his elbow.

[Steve32994]

4 minutes ago, cle23 said:

Could be just to keep everything loosened up, like MLB pitchers do.  Throwing a football isn't a "natural" motion, and it can be hard on your joints, ligaments, and muscles.  

Even if that’s the case, why wear long sleeves exclusively? Could the elbow be taped and he doesn’t want people to see?

[BillsFanNC]

 

[Franco_92]

He's going to be getting stretch work done more and more often as he gets older, get used to it. They are taking care of him to preserve him as long as possible. I do not believe he did anything to his elbow, though I don't know for sure 

[Heitz]

15 minutes ago, Steve32994 said:

Since then we have been told that there are no issues and that everything is fine, which includes fully practicing and practicing well.

 

So obviously need a thread speculating on what is ACTUALLY wrong! 🤔  🤣 

[Steve32994]

5 minutes ago, Heitz said:

 

So obviously need a thread speculating on what is ACTUALLY wrong! 🤔  🤣 

The question is why he’s only wearing long sleeve shirts now to practice which he’s never done in the past. Clearly it doesn’t appear anything is wrong based on visual evidence but I’m concerned for lingering issues during the season

Edited August 16, 2023 by Steve32994

[Doc]

He's trying to cover up the "I ❤️ Brittany" tattoo he got...

[WotAGuy]

Need some stem cell replacement from Nolan Ryan. That’ll fix it. 

[PBF81]

Seems OK so far though.  We haven't heard anything about his short game being a problem.  

 

No need to worry until we need to worry.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[eball]

20 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said:

 

 

Maybe it's just me, but his elbow looks sore in that video.

 

[Your Brown Eye]

22 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

Based solely off the off season rumor market, if any body part of Josh Allen's causes the Bills anguish this year...it won't be his elbow.

 

[Augie]

5 minutes ago, eball said:

 

Maybe it's just me, but his elbow looks sore in that video.

 

 

Maybe it’s not a medical thread as much as a fashion thread?  🤷‍♂️

[scuba guy]

If he is getting stint done on his elbow and surrounding area you would see the red marks on his arm.

 

And also there is a tool you can use to soften the area and it makes red circles 🔴. 

 

My thoughts are he is wearing the long shirt so you do not see those marks.

 

Basically the are doing work in that area and they are not showing it.

[BADOLBILZ]

30 minutes ago, Steve32994 said:

Let’s have a discussion about Josh Allen’s elbow and whether we should be concerned at all moving forward.

 

As of now, all we know is that he left the practice field for 20min or so a couple weeks back to get “Stretched out” and then he returned to practice and resumed his normal activities after that. Since then we have been told that there are no issues and that everything is fine, which includes fully practicing and practicing well.

 

What I have noticed though is that since Josh was removed from practice he has exclusively practiced with a white long sleeved shirt, effectively not showing us his elbow at all. He played the Red & Blue scrimmage with short sleeves which was right before the incident the next Monday. Let’s remember last year, as soon as Josh hurt his elbow against the Jets, he played with a long sleeve shirt in every single game after that because he was wearing a brace. It doesn’t appear during practice that he’s wearing anything under the sleeve, but why has he’s been wearing long sleeves when it’s been 80 degrees out? He’s never done that in the past. He barely ever wore long sleeves during the previously 4.5 seasons in his career.
 

Just wondering….Sorry to be negative but it’s a legit concern for me

 

 

 

 

Considering the history of sprained elbows he probably should wear a compression sleeve all the time anyway.  I think fans should assume that his arm strength will diminish over time like most QB's not named Brady/Rodgers.   Because he takes a ton of hits and has had more shoulder/collarbone/elbow injuries than you'd like to see.   That stuff is likely to add up.   Until he starts getting committed to self preservation/longevity at a level like Brady or even Rodgers I'm not going to be penciling him in as QB1 in 2033.

[Beast]

47 minutes ago, Steve32994 said:

Let’s have a discussion about Josh Allen’s elbow and whether we should be concerned at all moving forward.

 

As of now, all we know is that he left the practice field for 20min or so a couple weeks back to get “Stretched out” and then he returned to practice and resumed his normal activities after that. Since then we have been told that there are no issues and that everything is fine, which includes fully practicing and practicing well.

 

What I have noticed though is that since Josh was removed from practice he has exclusively practiced with a white long sleeved shirt, effectively not showing us his elbow at all. He played the Red & Blue scrimmage with short sleeves which was right before the incident the next Monday. Let’s remember last year, as soon as Josh hurt his elbow against the Jets, he played with a long sleeve shirt in every single game after that because he was wearing a brace. It doesn’t appear during practice that he’s wearing anything under the sleeve, but why has he’s been wearing long sleeves when it’s been 80 degrees out? He’s never done that in the past. He barely ever wore long sleeves during the previously 4.5 seasons in his career.
 

Just wondering….Sorry to be negative but it’s a legit concern for me

 

 

I can dig up photos of Allen wearing long sleeves in hot weather dating years back.

 

In fact, here’s one from a home Cincinnati pre-season game many years ago.

 

 

 

 

[Beck Water]

23 minutes ago, Steve32994 said:

The question is why he’s only wearing long sleeve shirts now to practice which he’s never done in the past. Clearly it doesn’t appear anything is wrong based on visual evidence but I’m concerned for lingering issues during the season

 

Imagine being Josh Allen and having every single decision you make micro-analyzed.  Maybe he wants to practice his sliding and doesn't want turf burns on his elbows. 🩹 Or maybe he's hiding track marks 🤦‍♂️ 

 

Or maybe he's cold.  Josh has actually worn long sleeve shirts to practice a fair bit.  68 in Orchard Park right now, can feel chilly when you exercise then stop.

 

 

[Gregg]

20 minutes ago, eball said:

 

Maybe it's just me, but his elbow looks sore in that video.

 

Let's ask the doctor.

 

 

[78thealltimegreat]

If you’ve ever watched baseball pitchers even on their off days they often wear sleeves to keep the elbow joint loose this is an entirely normal process. 

He is probably being super careful with his arm and I don’t blame him. Keeping it warm and constantly working on range of motion as he gets up in years is key to longevity. 

[Beck Water]

25 minutes ago, eball said:

 

Maybe it's just me, but his elbow looks sore in that video.

 

 

Some of the other players in that video are also wearing long sleeves (Gabe Davis, Deonte Harty, Trent Sherfield, a couple of guys who are standing around and I can't see their #s).  Let's start worrying about their elbows, too.

 

46 minutes ago, Steve32994 said:

Even if that’s the case, why wear long sleeves exclusively? Could the elbow be taped and he doesn’t want people to see?

 

Please get a job.  If you have a job, please get a hobby.

Edited August 16, 2023 by Beck Water

[Wayne Cubed]

I actually think the long sleeve shirts coincides with going to fully padded practices.

[eball]

13 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

Considering the history of sprained elbows he probably should wear a compression sleeve all the time anyway.  I think fans should assume that his arm strength will diminish over time like most QB's not named Brady/Rodgers.   Because he takes a ton of hits and has had more shoulder/collarbone/elbow injuries than you'd like to see.   That stuff is likely to add up.   Until he starts getting committed to self preservation/longevity at a level like Brady or even Rodgers I'm not going to be penciling him in as QB1 in 2033.

How many shoulder/collar bone injuries has Josh had since college?

 

And if you’re going to come back with “none that were publicly reported” just keep it to yourself. 
 

[Captain Hindsight]

52 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said:

 

Imagine if he had a working elbow!

[rusty shackleford]

I think he has been wearing pants to hide a groin injury suffered in the off season too.

[ExWNYer]

1 hour ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

Based solely off the off season rumor market, if any body part of Josh Allen's causes the Bills anguish this year...it won't be his elbow.

 

[BADOLBILZ]

36 minutes ago, eball said:

How many shoulder/collar bone injuries has Josh had since college?

 

And if you’re going to come back with “none that were publicly reported” just keep it to yourself. 
 

 

 

You call yourself a degenerate or "degenerative" gambler and you don't know how to look this stuff up?   That's idiot level online intelligence........I mean you have some limitations but I don't think you are THAT dumb.  And why does it matter if serious injuries/surgeries happened in HS/college/pro's specifically?   The slate doesn't get wiped clean........they can add up.    Allen has had two UCL tears to his throwing elbow since 2018.........that isn't an every QB occurrence.    You know that right? 

[Logic]

Josh Allen Sleeve Watch 2023.

Get into it!!!

[Beck Water]

1 hour ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

Based solely off the off season rumor market, if any body part of Josh Allen's causes the Bills anguish this year...it won't be his elbow.

 

You're thinking about his head?

[cle23]

1 hour ago, Steve32994 said:

Even if that’s the case, why wear long sleeves exclusively? Could the elbow be taped and he doesn’t want people to see?

 

Could it be that?  Sure, but I highly doubt it.  These guys are used to the temperature, and it does help your muscles stay "warm".  Some of those shirts are even designed to absorb sweat and actually keep you cooler than if you had short sleeves.  It could be any number of reasons, but I doubt that it's to try to hide anything.

[drumizen]

 

1 hour ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

Considering the history of sprained elbows he probably should wear a compression sleeve all the time anyway.  I think fans should assume that his arm strength will diminish over time like most QB's not named Brady/Rodgers.   Because he takes a ton of hits and has had more shoulder/collarbone/elbow injuries than you'd like to see.   That stuff is likely to add up.   Until he starts getting committed to self preservation/longevity at a level like Brady or even Rodgers I'm not going to be penciling him in as QB1 in 2033.

I agree with this as far as a compression sleeve. 

[HOUSE]

2 hours ago, teef said:

was kim pegula really at that practice?

Does she work on elbows?

[drumizen]

Probably also trying to avoid further elbow contusions. Adds some extra padding. Look at how his elbows were bleeding towards the end of last year. Unfortunately, may be something he deals with forever.

[Starr Almighty]

Here's a thought. Now hear me out. He plays in Buffalo where it tends to be cold. He will wear sleeves most of the time. Perhaps he just wants to throw the ball wearing what he would usually wear during a game. Most athlete's are creatures of habit.

[FLFan]

So now we have to just make up stuff to be concerned about?  How long until opening day?  Can’t come soon enough. 

[eball]

12 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

You call yourself a degenerate or "degenerative" gambler and you don't know how to look this stuff up?   That's idiot level online intelligence........I mean you have some limitations but I don't think you are THAT dumb.  And why does it matter if serious injuries/surgeries happened in HS/college/pro's specifically?   The slate doesn't get wiped clean........they can add up.    Allen has had two UCL tears to his throwing elbow since 2018.........that isn't an every QB occurrence.    You know that right? 

 

So the answer is that Josh has had no shoulder/collar bone injuries since college, which means at least 6-7 years ago, but you felt it necessary to mention those injuries because of the "they add up" factor.  Got it.

 

Did you know that Aaron Rodgers (whom you mentioned in your earlier post) fractured his right (throwing) clavicle twice, in 2013 and 2017?  Have those injuries "added up" to where he can't throw the ball well any more?  He has also had three concussions, the last in 2018.

 

Per usual, you make up stuff and exaggerate to try and prove your point.  We know you are on a crusade that Josh Allen doesn't protect himself well enough, despite the fact his two most significant injuries occurred in the pocket.

 

The question asked in this thread is whether or not Josh's elbow is still an issue.  None of us know that, but by all accounts he is "slinging it" just like we've come to expect.

 

 

[teef]

12 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

Does she work on elbows?

i'm not sure she even exists.

[HOUSE]

Just now, teef said:

i'm not sure she even exists.

She was there, no elbow experience though 

[eball]

12 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

She was there, no elbow experience though 

 

I have it on good authority that Kim Pegula does, in fact, have two elbows.