Beezy Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id...d-the-nfc-southUpdating key injuries around the NFC SouthSeptember 17, 2009 4:55 PMPosted by ESPN.com’s Pat Yasinskas We’ve got some key injury situations in the NFC South that are worth watching as the weekend gets closer. Tampa Bay receiver Antonio Bryant did not participate in practice because of a knee injury. Bryant had surgery in the preseason, but appeared to make a successful return in the season opener. This one is potentially troubling for the Bucs, who aren’t loaded with experience at wide receiver. If Bryant can’t play Sunday at Buffalo, rookie Sammie Stroughter or Maurice Stovall likely would get the start. In Carolina, right tackle Jeff Otah was held out of practice with a shoulder injury. If Otah is unable to play, Carolina’s loss of veteran depth (Frank Omiyale, Jeremy Bridges and Geoff Hangartner) could catch up to the Panthers. Carolina has a pair of unproven backups in Garry Williams and Geoff Schwartz. Defensive tackle Nick Hayden missed his second day of practice with a toe injury. Hayden had taken over as a starter when Maake Kemoeatu went down on the first day of training camp with a season-ending injury. If Hayden can’t play, the Panthers have only Ra’Shon Harris and Louis Leonard, who both were added late in the preseason, as backups. Think you might see Atlanta’s Michael Turner headed for the middle of Carolina’s defense a few times on Sunday. Things are more positive in New Orleans, where running back Pierre Thomas returned to practice after sitting out Sunday. The only issue here is how that will impact the rotation at running back with Thomas joining Mike Bell and Reggie Bush. Atlanta fans, relax at the moment. The Falcons had all 53 players participate in practice Thursday.That is very impressive to say the least............ I can't express how instrumental that is to our rotation!!And look at Carolina's Oline......... we are going to eat Jake alive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripedss Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I want some good ole doom and gloom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TdotFalcon Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Lets hope for health all season long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrty bird Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLICK NICK Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Very good news. I hope it stays that way all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kal Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I really hope we're running at Louis Leonard ... he was terrible last year when I watched the Browns.How they got anything for him is remarkable.The Panthers are on a mission to waste draft picks and put faith in players they shouldn't.Great for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I guess we know what their excuse will be this Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kal Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I guess we know what their excuse will be this Sunday.They have an excuse for every game.His name rhymes with fake and he likes to throw picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drathdon Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 You mean Mr Bojangles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umop apisdn Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Injuries are never good news, no matter the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezy Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Injuries are never good news, no matter the team.You are correct...... but having NO injuries is good news!See the bold print above panty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto_Dirty_Bird Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Can't wait ti finally see Moore get some playing time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 ...In Carolina, right tackle Jeff Otah was held out of practice with a shoulder injury. If Otah is unable to play, Carolina’s loss of veteran depth (Frank Omiyale, Jeremy Bridges and Geoff Hangartner) could catch up to the Panthers. Carolina has a pair of unproven backups in Garry Williams and Geoff Schwartz....OK Busterson fans this is about as good as it gets. Step on your weenie in this one and could be over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birds4life88 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 OK Busterson fans this is about as good as it gets. Step on your weenie in this one and could be over.you know your an idiot when ppl on a message board give you the nicname " fraud"....and you just keep posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_ATL Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I want some good ole doom and gloom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yeah we haven't had that in quite some time.Maybe just maybe we can start getting used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I really hope we're running at Louis Leonard ... he was terrible last year when I watched the Browns.How they got anything for him is remarkable.The Panthers are on a mission to waste draft picks and put faith in players they shouldn't.Great for us I don't know, as much as I can't stand him, John Fox is excellent on defense. This is a divisional game - they'll have players out there in a wheelchair if they have to, running over people's feet.Overall, I still expect this to be a knockdown, dragout - that goes one way - then the other. Falcons win, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Injuries are part of the game and there is no denying it but I would rather be a team that can win no matter what. This year could not have come at a better time because it will be our tune-up year. We get to measure ourselves against some of the best (on paper) teams and see what we are lacking to be legit year in and year out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfactor Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I don't know, as much as I can't stand him, John Fox is excellent on defense. This is a divisional game - they'll have players out there in a wheelchair if they have to, running over people's feet.Overall, I still expect this to be a knockdown, dragout - that goes one way - then the other. Falcons win, though!So true If the defense plays like they did last week I don't see a close game especially at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since68andcounting Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Omiyale was terrible when he was with us. I'm sure he's improved some, but if they're starting him I like our chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugboat Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Delhomo (YES, Homo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbaby Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Very good news. I hope it stays that way all year.I'm with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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