D-Hop leg injury **Update** Expected to miss remainder of reg season

[PJ1]

My hate for the Rams just keeps growing. Hopefully Conner will be playing. Line Chase up as a receiver and have them both on the field often. Get creative Kliff.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Nobody beats Father Time time to accept it.

100% this

Undefeated

 

[mncardfan1]

How was Fitz leadership helping during our late season collapse last year as he looked like a corpse running through the secondary?

I believe he was out for the last 2 or 3 games, was he not?

Fitz can still play, those saying otherwise are wrong IMO. His play is different, for sure. He has to catch contested balls because separation is not his strong suit at his age. But, I believe he can still do that with those hands. We need a QB willing to throw into those contested areas. Last year, I'm not sure Kyler wanted to do that, this year I think he would.

Wesley is decent and it's not about one or the other, it could be situational. Do we need 3-5 yards or 15 yards?

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for Fitz to return. Let him contribute to a potential SB run!

 

[TJ]

This is not me advocating, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Mikey has talked with Fitz about a contingency if Hop were out for the season

 

[Russ Smith]

SI's report says it has not been determined yet if Hop needs surgery. Which is weird if they're saying they think he'll be back for the playoffs.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Let hop rest than come back and get revenge on stupid lambs in postseason!!! Ughhhh freakin inj

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

What was so crazy is that he almost caught the ball on the play that he got hurt on. Vs. two defenders draped all over him. It barely wiggled out of his hands as they went to the ground. It was almost a miracle.

Yeah saw that. He had to take it away from the defender which he almost did.

 

[PDXChris]

Not real, but just want to test Shane's heart!

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[Crimson Warrior]

Not real, but just want to test Shane's heart!

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OMG you got me bro. LOL!

 

[RON_IN_OC]

7 YPC and 1TD is all that needs to be said. He is a literal shell of himself and the whole “leadership” is so overstated.
How was Fitz leadership helping during our late season collapse last year as he looked like a corpse running through the secondary?

But you don't need Fitz to do anything more than get 5 yd upfield sit in a pocket and draw a defender to cover him opening up more space for a back out of the backfield or a tight end coming across. He would likely not draw a cornerback in coverage, but a linebacker or safety would peel off for him. He would just be a move the chains guy, kind of like how the raiders used Todd Christianson the last few years of his career.

 

[Stout]

Woe and strife.

 

[reebokalone2001]

In the few plays that I watched, Hudson wasn't double teaming Donald. In fact, at times he shifted right and block no one, leaving Harlow one on one against Donald. I hope that wasn't scheme.

I saw the same thing and had the exact same question.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Let isabella have 1 more shot to prove he can play give him chances now!!! Just soooo want to see him play more

 

[sdscard4]

But you don't need Fitz to do anything more than get 5 yd upfield sit in a pocket and draw a defender to cover him opening up more space for a back out of the backfield or a tight end coming across. He would likely not draw a cornerback in coverage, but a linebacker or safety would peel off for him. He would just be a move the chains guy, kind of like how the raiders used Todd Christianson the last few years of his career.

This all day .

 

[AZman5103]

I think the fact that Fitz can really only play in the slot...and we have 2 guys in Kirk and Moore that are better options in the slot make it very unlikely Fitz comes back. Had we not traded for Ertz...and needed a quasi TE to block, he would have a shot...but I just don't see the fit right now.

Wesley showed enough to play. Isabella is supposed to be at his best on the outside, and Kirk can play outside, even if he's not as effective there. We have enough to finish the regular season without Hop...but we really need both Hop and JJ Watt back for the playoffs if we expect to make a real run.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Not real, but just want to test Shane's heart!

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@Shane is so going to tase you the next time you’re in Vegas.

 

[Dayman]

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It just keeps getting worse.

 

[BritCard]

Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

 

[Ronin]

:-(

 

[SoonerLou]

Looks like we really need that bye.

 

[Dr. Jones]

OMG

 

[SoonerLou]

Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

We should sign Ode...oh well.

Welp. Here is the glass half full. We clearly struggle a bit with high expectations. Now they can really play free and embrace the underdog role.

 

[Dr. Jones]

6 weeks is the 29th of Jan. The NFC Championship is the 30th. Super Bowl is 2/6.

 

[Russ Smith]

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It just keeps getting worse.

Sucks. I was hoping the 2nd opinion was on how long he needed to sit not if he needed surgery or not.

 

[Russ Smith]

So the dream scenario is we somehow get to the SB without him and then get him and Watt back for the SB and win it.

I didn't think we would win it this year anways I think it's 1 year too early in Kyler's growth curve, but this makes it MUCH harder.