Smokeless in the Desert...

[82CardsGrad]

Anyone else getting a bit concerned about John Brown STILL in the concussion protocol with no clear timetable for a return? He's missed the majority of camp and the first preseason game and will likely miss the next... No Bueno... [emoji45]

 

[BigRedRage]

I think he has only missed like a week or so? better to ease him back than to rush him in to meaningless games and make it worse.

 

[Garthshort]

Too early to be concerned. As a "Glass is half full" person, I see his absence for others to step up.

 

[MadCardDisease]

He should be back this week. No need to press the issue this early in Training Camp. We need him healthy for the Regular season.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Haven't heard his name or seen him in any of the practice footage this week... Anyone know if he is actually on the field??

 

[PDXChris]

If it were the regular season, I would be worried. He is a vet at this point and they are being cautious with him IMO.

 

[Reign Blood]

Smoke will be ok.

 

[BigRedRage]

mmmm smoke

 

[RugbyMuffin]

With a player the caliber of Jaron Brown waiting in the wings, I am not the least bit worried.

John Brown is a good #3 WR, and I would like to have him out there, but at worst to run Fitzgerald, Floyd, Jaron Brown, JJ Nelson, and Britten Golden/Chris Hubert out there for a couple games is not too shabby.

Tho it has been said 1000 times, the Cardinals wide receiver position is RIDICULOUSLY stacked.

 

[BigRedRage]

With a player the caliber of Jaron Brown waiting in the wings, I am not the least bit worried.

John Brown is a good #3 WR, and I would like to have him out there, but at worst to run Fitzgerald, Floyd, Jaron Brown, JJ Nelson, and Britten Golden/Chris Hubert out there for a couple games is not too shabby.

Tho it has been said 1000 times, the Cardinals wide receiver position is RIDICULOUSLY stacked.

I think john could be more than a #3 easily, hopefully he comes back soon. he is a major threat and a big reason why fitz was so big last year, JB takes the top off the defense.

 

[cardncubfan]

Haven't heard his name or seen him in any of the practice footage this week... Anyone know if he is actually on the field??

He hasn't been cleared of concussion protocol yet.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

JB takes the top off the defense.

So, does JJ Nelson, Britten Golden, and Chris Hubert. What sets John Brown apart from those players is his route running ability and rapport with Carson Palmer.

 

[ARZCardinals]

This is his second concussion in 2 years. Anyone not concerned is brain dead. JB has been in the protocol for awhile now and still not been cleared to even practice non contact drills.
Will he come back by game one? Probably
The concern isn't that he comes back, the concern is he can't keep taking the hits and stay on the field. If he gets another one they may have to shut him down for the year.
Anyone with half a brain knows each concussion comes easier and easier...the amount of force needed is far less with each one. Being a slot receiver isn't the best place for a guy with conclusion concerns.

 

[DVontel]

With a player the caliber of Jaron Brown waiting in the wings, I am not the least bit worried.

John Brown is a good #3 WR, and I would like to have him out there, but at worst to run Fitzgerald, Floyd, Jaron Brown, JJ Nelson, and Britten Golden/Chris Hubert out there for a couple games is not too shabby.

Tho it has been said 1000 times, the Cardinals wide receiver position is RIDICULOUSLY stacked.

Don't think Hubert would make the roster over Jaxon.

I'd be a little mad if Golden made the roster over Jaxon again, tbh.

 

[splitsecond]

This is his second concussion in 2 years. Anyone not concerned is brain dead. JB has been in the protocol for awhile now and still not been cleared to even practice non contact drills.
Will he come back by game one? Probably
The concern isn't that he comes back, the concern is he can't keep taking the hits and stay on the field. If he gets another one they may have to shut him down for the year.
Anyone with half a brain knows each concussion comes easier and easier...the amount of force needed is far less with each one. Being a slot receiver isn't the best place for a guy with conclusion concerns.

When was his first? I swear on the radio they said this one was his first.

 

[cardncubfan]

When was his first? I swear on the radio they said this one was his first.

+1

 

[Redneck Voodoo]

+1

I thought it was too. I knew he had hammy issues, but...

 

[PDXChris]

I thought it was too. I knew he had hammy issues, but...

Maybe we are just so brain dead we forgot.

 

[NJCardFan]

It's pre-season. Not a big deal IMO. I'd rather keep him out and let him fully recover.

 

[Redneck Voodoo]

Maybe we are just so brain dead we forgot.

There is no doubt about my brain issues. Just ask my wife.

 

[PDXChris]

There is no doubt about my brain issues. Just ask my wife.

No need to ask your wife, I have read your posts here.

 

[Cardiac]

Maybe we are just so brain dead we forgot.

There is no doubt about my brain issues. Just ask my wife.

No need to ask your wife, I have read your posts here.

Very funny stuff gents.

Smoke has been out for awhile now so it is a concern but I'm not declaring him finished at this point.

 

[WildBB]

They may need to keep him pretty exclusively on the outside. Fitz is doing an outstanding job in the slot.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Don't think Hubert would make the roster over Jaxon.

I'd be a little mad if Golden made the roster over Jaxon again, tbh.

Jaxon Shipley is a nice player and all, but what role would he fill ?

 

[crisper57]

I am a little concerned, but he has probably the best timing with Palmer of any receiver. If anyone didn't need to work on that during meaningless games, it is him.