sporkdevil Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) "Jay_Glazerhigh ankle sprain for michael turner but team is very optimistic it won't shelve him as long as high ankle sprains usually keeps a guy out"And PFT:Falcons optimistic about Turner's high ankle sprainAs feared, Falcons running back Michael Turner has a high ankle sprain.According to Jay Glazer of FOX, however, the Falcons are optimistic that Turner won't be out as long as usual, for such an injury.Typically, a high-ankle sprain entails a recovery time of 4-6 weeks.Steve Wyche of NFL.com has reported that the Falcons expect Turner to miss at least one game, and that the Falcons will re-sign running back Aaron Stecker, who was bounced Saturday as the Falcons added an extra wideout.The 5-4 Falcons visit the 5-4 Giants on Sunday at the Meadowlands.http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/16/falcons-optimistic-about-turners-high-ankle-sprain/ Edited November 16, 2009 by sporkdevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiohead Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 We can only hope he will be back for the Playoffs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Steve Wyche of NFL.com has reported that the Falcons expect Turner to miss at least one game, and that the Falcons will re-sign running back Aaron Stecker, who was bounced Saturday as the Falcons added an extra wideout.Yes! Shouldn't have cut him in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankdatfalcon Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 We can only hope he will be back for the Playoffs...he can be back for the playoffs, but who says we will be playing???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice1974 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 still need Norwood back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporkdevil Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Why no Thomas Brown? He looked good when he played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Figured that when I reversed the DVR yesterday. Didn't look good. It didn't look like the worst I've seen though. We may be able to get two or three more regular season games out of him. I am confident Snelling can get the job done in the meantime. He was one long run from doing what Jam did when Ironhead went down against TB in 96. Jam came in and put the team on his back for a win. I remember Tim Green the announcer saying who is this Jamal Anderson kid? Snelling almost did it yesterday. 93 yards on 21 touches. Blocked on passing downs and played special teams. All in basically two quarters. The announcers were saying the same kinda things. "That's an all purpose back Moose". He needed the run Stewart got late in the game. I would have lost my mind.Snelling changes our offense for the better. Not only can he run it but teams have to respect the pass a little more because he is our best pass blocking and pass receiving back. Better than Turner and Norwood. Norwood is definitely not the best pass blocking back.We need to be more concerned about Ryan, Elam, Grimes, Abe and that porous run defense than Snelling. Edited November 16, 2009 by FalconFanSince1970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporkdevil Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 A little more from roto:"FOX Sports' Jay Glazer reports that Michael Turner has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain.However, Glazer says the Falcons are "very optimistic" that Turner's injuy isn't as serious as most high ankle sprains. Turner has virtually no history of injuries and is only 27, so he figures to recover quickly. Still, Jason Snelling is a fair bet to pick up multiple starts. Jerious Norwood's (hip) status is uncertain for Week 11, but he'll also be worth adding in most leagues."I'm just glad he isn't out for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlsport Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Just when he was getting his step back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Jerious Norwood's (hip) status is uncertain for Week 11, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackredfellow Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 We can only hope he will be back for the Playoffs...Ugh. Hate to say it, but im not seeing playoffs for the ol' Falcons this year. That familiar feeling is setting in. The collapse that can be seem many miles away. A feeling that Falcons fans can pinpoint quicker than most fans. It only comes with consistent losing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 He was walking on it much better than most players with high ankle sprains do so I'm guessing that it wasnt quite as severe as the one that put McNabb on the shelf a few years back.I'm hoping he only misses the NYG game....if we could get that big break we should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporkdevil Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 He was walking on it much better than most players with high ankle sprains do so I'm guessing that it wasnt quite as severe as the one that put McNabb on the shelf a few years back.I'm hoping he only misses the NYG game....if we could get that big break we should be ok.I wish I could remember who this was, but someone was injured earlier this year with a high ankle sprain and missed only a game or two, if that. It'd be great if it was only 2 weeks or so we would have to go without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu 7 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 High Ankle Sprains are lingering injuries.I remember when Marshall Faulk had one... I REALLY hope Turner gets well soon and plays well when he comes back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporkdevil Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Frank Gore only missed two games (and the bye week, so 3 games total) earlier this year when he had a high ankle sprain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juiceaccts Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 LETS WIN THIS ONE FOR THE BURNER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickey Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 This may be a blessing. Now teams will back off defensively and stop stacking the box. Ryan has no choice but to step it up now. He's probably is going to have to pass 30 times a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 High ankle sprains are serious. Happens when the foot goes out instead of in. Stretches the ligaments more. Fortunately when the roll up happened his foot didn't get pinned very long. H.A.S. are usually 4-6 weeks. I would count on him being gone at least 3 or 4 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDFalcon Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 This may be a blessing. Now teams will back off defensively and stop stacking the box. Ryan has no choice but to step it up now. He's probably is going to have to pass 30 times a game.He already passed more than 30 times in Carolina gama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre5000 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 We can only hope he will be back for the Playoffs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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