Josh Wilson and Sean Locklear Suffer High Ankle Sprains
by John Morgan on Sep 21, 2009 4:20 PM PDT
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Danny O'neil is reporting that Josh Wilson and Sean Locklear have both suffered high ankle sprains.
Why is a high ankle sprain worse than a typical ankle sprain? One can figure it out pretty intuitively, actually. A regular ankle sprain involves an ankle overextending medially. The ankle is designed for some medial movement. That means it can twist and turn from a straight position towards the middle of one's body. That motions is called pronation. It does not move well laterally. That motion is called supination. A lateral, common ankle sprain involves movement of the foot medially. The sprain occurs to the ligaments being stretched rather than the ligaments being compacted. When someone suffers a high ankle sprain, it is because the ankle is over supinated. It has moved too far laterally and strained the ligaments on the medial side.
When a foot is over-supinated it strains this group of ligaments.
High ankle sprains can vary in severity. Most are serious though and will keep a player out for 4-6 weeks. High ankle sprains recur, too. Meaning Locklear and Wilson are now more at-risk for another high ankle sprain than they were before the injury. This is one reason injuries are not simply luck.
The loss of Wilson combined with Marcus Trufant's injury and the promotion of Jordan Babineaux leaves Seattle functionally without depth at the cornerback. Dimeback Travis Fisher has yet to play a snap and has missed significant practice time. Babineaux might be moved back to corner to bolster Seattle's depth. The team's depth at safety is comparably strong.
Walter Jones is projected to return this week. He has accomplished superhuman feats before, and if his recovery is complete and Jones is once again an above-average left tackle, that feat would rank among his greatest. Backing up Jones, Seattle has Brandon Frye on its roster and Kyle Williams on its practice squad. Frye played some tackle at Virgina Tech, but has played guard most of his pro career. Yesterday was his first regular season snaps at the position. Williams is a big body that doesn't kill himself with his technique and decision making. He also isn't very good and limits what Seattle can do.
Seattle has relied on quick recoveries in the past and gotten themselves into deep trouble. I wonder if today's announcement foreshadows a Keary Colbert-type move. Seattle could trade picks for an unwanted player. Or it could use those picks to draft younger, healthier talent that can contribute to the Seahawks future.
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Strangley
this is the most disappointing news since Trufant going on the PUP, in my mind.
We could still beat the Bears.
Justin Griffith
sprained MCL. Not joking.
by jacobstevens on Sep 21, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Also
maybe I was the only one doubting it, but Mora confirmed Hasselbeck has a fractured rib.
When I initially read Hasselbeck’s comments about it, talking about the wind getting knocked out of him, not being able to breathe, trying to get Seneca in the game so they didn’t have to burn a timeout, it was in the context of the question of “What happened on the play?” (because of the structure of Danny O’Neil’s post). At first, I thought he was making a fantastic joke about why he decided to go for it.
by jacobstevens on Sep 21, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
The picture is actually a lateral look at the foot.
The high ankle sprain (as you describe) is stretching of the ligaments on the inside (medial) of the foot.
Might want to change the picture.
I saw a Kelly Jennings INT.......really....
No problem
The description was so detailed that I learned plenty from the piece. I’m not going to complain about pictures….. this isn’t Playboy.
I actually do come here to read the articles :)
I saw a Kelly Jennings INT.......really....
by The Manchild on Sep 21, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
This sucks..
I think it’s time for Seattle to look into the future and draft a Quarterback. I’ve always supported Hasselbeck and I was one of few Seahawks fans who didn’t want to draft a QB in the recent Draft but when I saw Hasselbeck in pain after he got hit, I just said to myself that the Hasselbeck era is coming to an end. I think the secondary should be fine. We could possibly trade one of our later draft picks for a decent Cornerback to add more depth but other than that it should be fine.
Decent cornerbacks don't get traded for late draft picks
If we traded a 5th for a CB, there’s a pretty good chance we’d get the CB version of Billy McMullen
haha, so bad!
do not want Willy McFullen in there at corner…
we are in bad shape though, getting scary early!
No trade
The Seahawks shouldn’t trade for a place-filler tackle or CB or S. If Hasselbeck is out for a significant period of time and/or sufficiently injured so as to diminish his performance upon return, the likelihood of this team being in contention for a playoff spot is slight. The addition of a poor-to-middling person at any of the aforementioned positions will not signfiicantly improve the likelihood of making the playoffs. That’s because this team has not shown the ability to win without high calibre quarterback play.
Giving up mid-to-late round draft choices sacrifices the upside associated with those selections for the benefit of an immediate, though marginal, improvement at a position of need. This does not make sense for a team that is rebuilding, i.e. adding talent with upside to maximize the likelihood of future success. The Seahawks may well have just injured themselves into full rebuilding mode.
My glass is half full but it appears to have sprung a leak.
Child please...
by Airborne Hawk Guy on Sep 21, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions
I still believe
we should take Eric Berry (if at all possible) with our highest pick. Knowing Ruskell’s penchant for drafting the “best player available” I’d say that’s still fairly likely (it all just hinges on Eric Berry’s availability at our highest pick). Prior to Sunday I was hoping for an Eric Berry\1st round Running back draft in 2010, but I’m not sure we can afford to do that with Hasselbeck’s recent injury history. Sadly, if it comes down to Tim Tebow\Colt McCoy\Jevan Snead and Ruskell is looking for a QB, I think he takes Tebow.
He better fucking not. I would be beyond pissed. Just take Berry or maybe even Snead, but no way in hell should we take Tebow in the 1st round
And What does it even mean that Tebow is a Ruskell guy?
are you serious?
character, character, character.
It's Great to be a Florida Gator!
09/05
Terminated contracts
S Brian Russell
by Wayward Llama on Sep 21, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
also SEC
It's Great to be a Florida Gator!
09/05
Terminated contracts
S Brian Russell
by Wayward Llama on Sep 21, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, history of 1st round FAIL
Mike Wahle(OG), Walter Jones(LT), Chris Spencer(C), Marcus Trufant(CB), Deion Branch(WR), Sean Locklear(OT), Brandon Mebane(DT), Leroy Hill(LB), Lofa Tatupu(LB), Josh Wilson(CB), Justin Griffith(FB), Matt Hasselbeck (QB)
Well said.
"I wish the Seahawks were back in the AFCW so we didn’t have to face Willis and Gore twice a year."
by Fearless Frog on Sep 21, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck character. As long as he's good and isn't an asshole.
If he drafts people based mostly on character and not talent that is fucking retarded.
You'd be surprised at how many NFL front offices might disagree with the semantics of that.
"I wish the Seahawks were back in the AFCW so we didn’t have to face Willis and Gore twice a year."
by Fearless Frog on Sep 21, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Hundreds of college players
It takes a special combination of talent, skill, genetics and character to be able to be able to play well in the NFL. NFL players need make sacrifices, play through pain, study when they want to be partying, etc
Mike Wahle(OG), Walter Jones(LT), Chris Spencer(C), Marcus Trufant(CB), Deion Branch(WR), Sean Locklear(OT), Brandon Mebane(DT), Leroy Hill(LB), Lofa Tatupu(LB), Josh Wilson(CB), Justin Griffith(FB), Matt Hasselbeck (QB)
Take Taylor Mays
Obviously we witnessed how we still suck at saftey. This guy is a can’t miss 1st Rounder in a position of dire need for the Hawks. TAYLOR, TAYLOR, TAYLOR! This guy reminds me of the late Shawn Taylor. Strong against the run and great Center Field speed. Taylor Mays is why I think Ruskell made the deal with Denver.
by Mr. Blache III on Sep 21, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Taylor Mays is a great player
but I would view him as a respectable consolation prize for not drafting Eric Berry. From all accounts (and from the little I’ve seen) Eric Berry is a safety in the mold of Ed Reed who hits like Sean Taylor. Taylor Mays hits and covers like Sean Taylor.
Which would you prefer?
would be happy with either one
After watchin Frank Gore Gash us give me Sean Taylor. Do you know who runs a faster 40 time between Berry and Taylor? Curious.
by Mr. Blache III on Sep 24, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe the Seahawks had former Cardinal CB Eric Green in for a visit recently
I won’t be surprised if his agent is fielding a call right now.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
He'd probably be fighting it out with Travis Fischer
You could do worse for CB depth. Go here and look at the free agent corners (and some of those guys listed as unsigned may have already signed) and Green may not look so bad.
We will really be needing some pass rush though.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Is Travis Fischer even ready to play?
He’s been sitting out practices lately.
Mike Wahle(OG), Walter Jones(LT), Chris Spencer(C), Marcus Trufant(CB), Deion Branch(WR), Sean Locklear(OT), Brandon Mebane(DT), Leroy Hill(LB), Lofa Tatupu(LB), Josh Wilson(CB), Justin Griffith(FB), Matt Hasselbeck (QB)
How many more injures can we endure,
before we’re forced to put a few players on IR, due to the need to field a full team with a little depth?
I’m thinking about last year when we were forced to put Ben Obomanu on IR for a 6 week injury, because we couldn’t afford to tie up a roster spot for another injured player.
by Mind of no mind on Sep 21, 2009 5:55 PM PDT reply actions
Sometimes circumstances tell you what kind of season you're going to have
If things broke mostly right this team was probably looking at 9 or 10 wins—11 wins with a little luck, but that was the ridiculously optimistic upside.
More likely the team that started vs. St. Louis was a 7 or 8 win team. That could potentially still be the case, but 9 wins would take a bit of luck.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Maybe I'm crazy but I still think the Hawks have a chance.
I think we have a solid shot at beating the Bears this week with or without Matt. Seneca will get his reps with the first team and will have a good game. Other then the 2 blown runs Seattles Defense (back ups and all) still kept the Hawks in the game and didn’t implode. If Seattle wins and goes 2-1 and can then get Hasslebeck back for week 4 we have a shot. Even with the make shift line the Hawks had Hass moved the ball well in the 2nd Qt and was poised for a big 2nd Half. Dont give up on the Hawks guys. Is Seattle going to move Babs to CB and then start Milloy? Might be the thing to do.
Mark my words...we have absolutely no chance at Indianapolis.
That has a 41-10 type of game on it.
But we do have a chance with all of our other games before the bye week.
May the Forsett be with you.
Did you see them play last night?
The defense got absolutely pushed around. They gave up big runs and little runs, 3rd and shorts and 3rd and longs. The Dolphins ran the Wildcat about a dozen times and got about 10 yards a play on it. The Dophins had a time of position of around 45 minutes and the Colts only won on some last-minute heroics by Manning.
Mike Wahle(OG), Walter Jones(LT), Chris Spencer(C), Marcus Trufant(CB), Deion Branch(WR), Sean Locklear(OT), Brandon Mebane(DT), Leroy Hill(LB), Lofa Tatupu(LB), Josh Wilson(CB), Justin Griffith(FB), Matt Hasselbeck (QB)
Peyton didn't throw the ball 80 yards
Dallas Clark had a lot do with that touchdown.
Mike Wahle(OG), Walter Jones(LT), Chris Spencer(C), Marcus Trufant(CB), Deion Branch(WR), Sean Locklear(OT), Brandon Mebane(DT), Leroy Hill(LB), Lofa Tatupu(LB), Josh Wilson(CB), Justin Griffith(FB), Matt Hasselbeck (QB)
And Garcon had a ton of YAC on the last TD throw
Mike Wahle(OG), Walter Jones(LT), Chris Spencer(C), Marcus Trufant(CB), Deion Branch(WR), Sean Locklear(OT), Brandon Mebane(DT), Leroy Hill(LB), Lofa Tatupu(LB), Josh Wilson(CB), Justin Griffith(FB), Matt Hasselbeck (QB)
I don't think he was touched.
Dude’s fast, but I’d give credit to the two blockers who kept him from getting hit. Either way, Peyton and his receivers embarrassed Miami’s secondary. I don’t look forward to seeing what they’ll do against us if we don’t have Tru or Wilson….
That's the Dolphins.
At home.
We’re the Seahawks. On the road. At 10:00 AM PT. With no wildcat.
May the Forsett be with you.
Yup, we've never run a variation of the wildcat before
Mike Wahle(OG), Walter Jones(LT), Chris Spencer(C), Marcus Trufant(CB), Deion Branch(WR), Sean Locklear(OT), Brandon Mebane(DT), Leroy Hill(LB), Lofa Tatupu(LB), Josh Wilson(CB), Justin Griffith(FB), Matt Hasselbeck (QB)
We're the Seahawks.
On the road. At 10:00 AM PT. With a MUCH more injured bunch than Indy or Miami.
May the Forsett be with you.
Fine
But Indy got pushed around on defense for almost that entire game. They looked like a “Seahawks on the road at 10 AM PT” defense. They’re going to be better at home, of course, but they’re not a defensive juggernaut and they play in a pretty quiet stadium.
And this is still wrong.
With no wildcat.
I’m not confident in us winning at Indy, but I think they’re not as strong of a team as you think.
Mike Wahle(OG), Walter Jones(LT), Chris Spencer(C), Marcus Trufant(CB), Deion Branch(WR), Sean Locklear(OT), Brandon Mebane(DT), Leroy Hill(LB), Lofa Tatupu(LB), Josh Wilson(CB), Justin Griffith(FB), Matt Hasselbeck (QB)
We are not healthy.
Peyton Manning can make any receiver look good.
We’re on the road.
We do have SEACAT.
May the Forsett be with you.
I firmly believe we have a chance to beat the Bears
Seneca just holds us back, tho. But he does bring an extra dimension — it doesn’t mitigate his limitations fully, but it cushions it. But we can weather this storm. Over the next 6 weeks, guys are slated to start coming back in droves.
by jacobstevens on Sep 22, 2009 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I understand that the rash of injuries
have all awakened some latent PTSD holding over from last year, but try to get some perspective.
Other teams that are 1 – 1:
Green Bay
San Diego
New England
Pittsburgh
Dallas
Philadelphia
These are all (arguably) good teams. The injuries suck, but it doesn’t seem like any of them are season enders. I’ve also never been a big fan of trying to use injuries as an excuse. We had a few key injuries in 2005 (D-Jack, Hamlin, Engram) but that (regular) season ended pretty well. The truth is every player on the team, whether first string or third, is a player in the NFL. Some of the backups are now getting the opportunity to act like it.
How many of those other teams have 12 starters out due to injury?
Mike Wahle(OG), Walter Jones(LT), Chris Spencer(C), Marcus Trufant(CB), Deion Branch(WR), Sean Locklear(OT), Brandon Mebane(DT), Leroy Hill(LB), Lofa Tatupu(LB), Josh Wilson(CB), Justin Griffith(FB), Matt Hasselbeck (QB)
That just means they lost all on account of their own suckage.
No one’s on IR, yet. We can bounce back. We haven’t lost to the Bears yet!
by jacobstevens on Sep 22, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
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