King relieved to have just a broken hand
Kent Somers
The Arizona Republic
Aug. 5, 2006 12:00 AM
FLAGSTAFF - Defensive lineman Kenny King fractured a bone in his right hand in practice Thursday, and considering the circumstances, he's happy about it.
That's because the injury has nothing to do with his right wrist. Injuries to the wrist have caused King to miss the past two years, and it was originally feared he had suffered a similar injury.
But his wrist is fine and the fractured hand will not require surgery. King will be out four to six weeks.
"It's definitely a relief," said King, who has the hand in a cast.
He suffered the injury when his hand hit a helmet. "It was one of those freak things," he said.
Right offensive tackle Oliver Ross, who suffered an injury to his right knee Tuesday, is seeking a second opinion before deciding on a course of action, coach Dennis Green said. It's believed Ross suffered a torn meniscus that will require surgery to repair.
Let's pretend
The Cardinals will hold a "mock" game today at their new stadium in Glendale in order to test everything from getting in and out of the huddle to the public address system. The event is closed to the public and media.
"Over half of the players who will play in the preseason game (Aug. 12 against Pittsburgh) have never played in pro football before, and this is a good time to get the jitters out," Green said.
It's also a chance to get the players accustomed to the logistics, from parking to finding their way around the stadium.