[News] Late For Work 8/18: Joe Flacco In Line For Another Raise, Breshad Perriman To Get MRI

[budman]

So outside chance he gets reps in 3d pre-season game. More likely though it will be 4th pre-season game. But who knows with Ravens injuries? A day or so turned into 3 weeks. A week or so could be months Go Ravens and come on Waller, beat out all these cats and get that #2/3 spot.

I agree. What's not to like about Waller! size, speed, hands are all what you look for. All he needs is experience. I am rooting for him big time.

[robbie29]

I could see this season being similar to the 2011 season--> great defense, great O Line, great run game, and a trip to the postseason (of course, let's get a SB win this year). I just don't see this being the year that Flacco finally surpasses 4,000 yards (yeah I said it- go ahead and neg me). I'm not saying he'll do poorly- far from it- I just think he'll finish around 3,700-3,800 yards. Bottom line- IMO the Defense and ground game will figure more prominently in the Ravens' success this year than the passing game. 

Edited August 18, 2015 by robbie29

[Raven_Don]

You can have all the physical tools in the world but if you don't have the mental aspect of the game down, you aren't going to be a great football player... it just makes u a great athlete.. the two go hand in hand... play recognition is key.. scheme recognition is key.. understanding how opposing teams are trying to act you.. recognizing formation and offensive line alignment and how it affects your front and be quick enough to make the adjustments at the line... and that's just scratching the surface...its not easy to accomplish especially if you weren't exposed to it at the College level... Art Brown has the physical tools he's got to get the mental side down... it's a critical time for him.. I would much rather have him out there than Albert...

[budman]

so... name a receiver that can replace him as our #2(because lets be real, perriman was gonna be our #2, not aiken) 

 

ill wait... lol

Jeremy Butler. Same size, little heavier and Deceptive speed. Not to mention that he has been Flacco's favorite target on long, sideline routes. He catches everything thrown his way.

[Bob21043]

Makes no sense why it took 2 weeks to get an MRI done - wouldn't you want to do that initially to know the extent of the damage (if any) to help prescribe the proper course of action? It's not like they can't afford to get the test done.

[January J]

Makes no sense why it took 2 weeks to get an MRI done - wouldn't you want to do that initially to know the extent of the damage (if any) to help prescribe the proper course of action? It's not like they can't afford to get the test done.

somebody suggested that they may have been waiting for the swelling to go down. but who knows.

[ravensrock007]

Week or so, hmmm

[utalkingtome123]

I hope Perriman's injury is minor he has a lot of potential. I say until then the ravens should invest this time with Waller all day, if trained right he will be a beast.

[Bohica5]

I dunno about you guys but i'm already sick of perriman...........put him out for the year and let him sit because he's not coming back this year at 100%.....makes campanaro look durable!! Please end the drama which we don't need and sit him!!

[Orange_Peanut]

I hate that Perriman isn't practicing, but I love the cautious approach this organization is taking to prevent a setback. Good stuff.

[bioLarzen]

Makes no sense why it took 2 weeks to get an MRI done - wouldn't you want to do that initially to know the extent of the damage (if any) to help prescribe the proper course of action? It's not like they can't afford to get the test done.

 

Well, I'm quite sure it does make sense - we just don't know all the deatils that explain it. I would be utterly surprised to learn a multi-billion franchise like the Ravens, where the proper medical background is more than essential, would have a medical staff that makes decisions that "make no sense".

[GeeWallee]

Perriman's Injury ? I've thought all along that it is (was) a Bone Bruise or a deep Muscle Bruise.

They take a few weeks to heal up and work themselves out. Get the stiffness and ache to go away and the things are flexible again.

He's losing time but I don't think they are going to jettison him, at any time soon. I'd be more worried about Marlon Brown not suiting up. Flacco knows what he has with both of these guys, but you'd like to see these early Training Camp reps with your QB.

[bioLarzen]

What I'm wondering about Perriman is whether it is indeed good news that there's no new injury, "it just heals slow". If this slower-than-normal healing is a tendency, it might be far worse news than a slightly more serious-than-thought injury. NFL players tend to obtain minor injuries on a regular basis (how many players have said the "no NFL-player is 100% healthy after week 1"?). If Perriman tends to heal slower than normal, it might mean a lot of "unnecessarily" missed practices and games... We know that Torrey played half his rookie season with a sports hernia (and we didn't even suspect until te news actually came out, well into the off season). Can Perriman play through "playable" injuries? Can his body cope with the increased load the NFL means?

 

Bothering questions...

Edited August 18, 2015 by bioLarzen

[AvianBrain]

I really like Marlon and Aiken but what has changed from last year with our recievers that makes you think any of them could carry the #2 load and replace Torrey's speed? Obviously the FO doesnt agree or they wouldnt have used their first round pick on a reciever to take the #2 spot and hopefully grow into the #1 after SSS retires. I like your confidence in our guys but Perriman NEEDS this practice otherwise his growth may be stunted this year.

Waller may be a little less polished than Perriman, but he did a reasonable Torrey imitation by drawing penalties and he also drew coverage that allowed Campanaro to catch a 45 yard TD pass. Let's not forget that the Patriots and the Chargers moved down the field on the Ravens last year with short possession passes. I am not sure why anyone would believe the Ravens can't win any games without a polished deep threat. Anyone running down the field is going to draw coverage and the team has a crew of receivers capable of catching the ball. That along with a grinding run game will win games. I would prefer to see the offense wear down the defense and run down the clock rather than the quick scores that bring the Ravens defense right back on the field.

[bioLarzen]

When Harbs says, "He'll be out only a day, maybe two" I often get very worried. Now I know why.

 

Yeah, me too...

 

I remember when he shrugged off Lee Evans' injury saying it's a minor thing, a couple of days tops. Evans missed months. (well, luckily for us, i might add, as his absence gave way to Torrey's historic 3 TD debut and what followed...)

[TXRavensFan]

I dunno about you guys but i'm already sick of perriman...........put him out for the year and let him sit because he's not coming back this year at 100%.....makes campanaro look durable!! Please end the drama which we don't need and sit him!!

 

Dude, calm down.

[TXRavensFan]

What I'm wondering about Perriman is whether it is indeed good news that there's no new injury, "it just heals slow". If this slower-than-normal healing is a tendency, it might be far worse news than a slightly more serious-than-thought injury. NFL players tend to obtain minor injuries on a regular basis (how many players have said the "no NFL-player is 100% healthy after week 1"?). If Perriman tends to heal slower than normal, it might mean a lot of "unnecessarily" missed practices and games... We know that Torrey played half his rookie season with a sports hernia (and we didn't even suspect until te news actually came out, well into the off season). Can Perriman play through "playable" injuries? Can his body cope with the increased load the NFL means?

 

Bothering questions...

 

Everyone seems to be getting all worked up for a injury that takes a while to heal - for everyone:

 

What is the normal treatment for a bone bruise?

I usually recommend bracing or other immobilization of the area to allow it time to heal and to protect it from additional injury that can be caused by bearing weight on the injured area.  Activities also need to be restricted during this healing period, particularly sports play, which can result in additional acute trauma, causing greater injury and/or prolonging the healing time.

How long do you normally expect recovery to take?

Recovery can take several months because the inner layer of bone takes longer to heal than the outer bone.

 

http://www.tsaog.com/connect-learn-interact/blog/2013/03/06/dr-marvin-brown-on-why-bone-bruise-is-a-misnomer/

[Drew P]

MRI results negative = get on the field. A bone bruise? suck it up junior

[steelcityraven]

remember ... Odell Beckham had missed most of camp last season for the giants and he still had a pretty good year... I am not overly concerned... The MRI showed to be normal.... Perriman will be alright!

[budman]

What I'm wondering about Perriman is whether it is indeed good news that there's no new injury, "it just heals slow". If this slower-than-normal healing is a tendency, it might be far worse news than a slightly more serious-than-thought injury. NFL players tend to obtain minor injuries on a regular basis (how many players have said the "no NFL-player is 100% healthy after week 1"?). If Perriman tends to heal slower than normal, it might mean a lot of "unnecessarily" missed practices and games... We know that Torrey played half his rookie season with a sports hernia (and we didn't even suspect until te news actually came out, well into the off season). Can Perriman play through "playable" injuries? Can his body cope with the increased load the NFL means?

 

Bothering questions...

I agree that they are bothersome. Especially since it seems that knee problems run in the family with his father Brett. I am sure of at least 1 surgery with the dolphins, and I am waiting on info for data when he was with the Lions.

[Jim Giampaoli]

Perriman hurt himself by falling. No one collided with him. Right? In college, he may never have experienced diving for the ball to this extent; not the strenuous competition of the NFL. What will happen when he goes all out next time? I'm beginning to feel apprehensive. Too much time missed and now after two weeks of "it's a leg issue" finally the MRI.

[runcontrol]

Yeah, me too...

 

I remember when he shrugged off Lee Evans' injury saying it's a minor thing, a couple of days tops. Evans missed months. (well, luckily for us, i might add, as his absence gave way to Torrey's historic 3 TD debut and what followed...)

 

People keep bringing up the Lee Evans thing but they forget it looked like a minor thing, and after a few days of rest he started playing again, but he wasn't his usual quick self and that's when him missed months of practices and games. 

Edited August 18, 2015 by runcontrol

[ibleedpurpleandblack]

I could see this season being similar to the 2011 season--> great defense, great O Line, great run game, and a trip to the postseason (of course, let's get a SB win this year). I just don't see this being the year that Flacco finally surpasses 4,000 yards (yeah I said it- go ahead and neg me). I'm not saying he'll do poorly- far from it- I just think he'll finish around 3,700-3,800 yards. Bottom line- IMO the Defense and ground game will figure more prominently in the Ravens' success this year than the passing game. 

 

Flacco could have surpassed the 4k yard mark these past 2 years with a few of the catchable deep balls the receivers dropped.  Just saying he's not that far off.  That's an avg of 250 yards a game, for Flacco and our receivers, including passes to our RB's that is very doable!! 

Edited August 18, 2015 by ibleedpurpleandblack

[sami]

Perriman isn't hanging around the pool sipping PowerAde Zero. Hes still working in his playbook, working in the weight room, catching balls and doing other stuff that don't require stress on the knee. He wont be THAT far behind and until he catches up we have a slew of receivers that can handle the job. Our #1 receiver has never been the fastest and the other team wont be able to rest on our 2,3 and 4th choices (Aeiken, Marlon, Camp or Butler). They have enough speed to get the job done.

[BallmoreAllDay]

Perriman hurt himself by falling. No one collided with him. Right? In college, he may never have experienced diving for the ball to this extent; not the strenuous competition of the NFL. What will happen when he goes all out next time? I'm beginning to feel apprehensive. Too much time missed and now after two weeks of "it's a leg issue" finally the MRI.

He hurt himself?! It's not like he purposely banged his knee on the ground. He dove to make a catch! At least he made an effort to make the catch, and I can't remember but I think he caught the ball too. Get well soon BP! We need you back out there. You were looking good in practice.

[ajf3030]

You guys know with most of these injuries in training camp and preseason its not the players' choice to practice or not- its the doctors. If it was Perriman's choice to practice, I'm sure he'd practice. If it was up to the players, you wouldn't see guys who are on the roster bubble fighting for potentially their last shot at their dream, sitting out with minor injuries, like Steven Means currently is.

[RaRaRavens]

My main question is, why did they do the MRI only now and not when he started to miss considerably more time than previously prognosed?? I mean seriously, teams at the NFL have unbelivable access to the best technology available and they did the most fundamental MRI now, when he has missed 2 weeks instead of 2 days? What the heck?! Who stalled it??

[BallmoreAllDay]

Ravens coach John Harbaugh confirms Breshad Perriman's (knee) MRI came back normal, but that the first-rounder is still dealing with swelling.

Harbaugh called the rookie wideout's injury a sprain. It's unclear when Perriman might return to preseason action, but his Week 1 status doesn't yet appear to be in doubt. The Ravens would undoubtedly like Perriman to be ready for the team's regular season dress rehearsal on August 29.

Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter Aug 18 - 2:43 PM

[JoeyFlex5]

If I wasn't serious, I wouldn't have stated that M. Brown is capable of being number #2. 

i asked if you were serious because anyone who states such a thing is surely joking. marlon brown as our #2 would mean we either rack up 2000+ yards rushing or we miss the playoffs. plain and simple, marlon brown is a special teamer at best on nearly every team in the league, he is so incredibly average that i am repeatedly dumbfounded at the amount of ravens fans that seem to think he is anything better than a 5th option.

[JoeyFlex5]

Jeremy Butler. Same size, little heavier and Deceptive speed. Not to mention that he has been Flacco's favorite target on long, sideline routes. He catches everything thrown his way.

im sorry, were we watching the same game thursday night? or did you just read training camp reports and base your thoughts off of that. 

 

in case you didnt know, jeremy butler was god awful against the saints.