[News] 'Clock Is Ticking' For Injured Ravens Rookie Breshad Perriman

[Tenacious Faulker]

Milking it.

There's no way a PCL takes this long and many players have played with partially torn ones. Either he's not mentally ready to play and milking it or there's some other bigger issue going on. In either scenario, I think he's ready to be IR'ed the rest of the season. Such a disappointment. Had high hope for him.

[Drew P]

Do they really need to evaluate him to see what direction to go in next years draft? It doesn't make sense, the WR corp sucks regardless if he ever plays a down or not. Draft football players not track and field guys.

[harfordravenfan]

People have to calm down. Lol Im just as upset as any fan that our #1 pick isn't playing and that we haven't really gotten a real reason about why he is taking this long to heal. But I would rather the Ravens be overly cautious and not rush him back bc we have seen so many players get rushed back from injuries just to have their ACL tear 2 games later. Not all rookies make fast impacts on teams. I think we are so use to our top picks contributing in year one that when a guy like Perriman doesn't get to show his talents we assume he is already a bust. Jimmy Smith had a rough first couple of seasons and until his injury last season he has been one of the best corners in the league. Perriman, Williams, Boyle, and Buck Allen with a full offseason with our ravens fitness trainers and taking a breather to realize what it takes to be in the NFL will do them good. They have all shown a lot of their talents and they will only get better. Perriman was already moving up the depth charts and was suppose to be our #2 possibly #1 wr before he was injured. He is still very talented. Its not his fault his knee is causing him problems. Its just an unfortunate situation to be in and I bet he is just as mad as everyone else.

 

well said bud, even if he takes this whole depressing season to heal... it will be like having multiple 1st round draft picks next year, except one will already know our system 

[Bruce_Almty]

Perriman's return will happen when it happens or it simply won't happen for him this year. I'm sure he's not happy with his situation but the body does what the body does. Writers and fans need to get off his case.

[RavensAllDay1987]

Cue the Perriman is a bust chatter. Smh

[Purple Reaction]

Injury has to be more severe than we have been led to believe, that or the guy is scared to play. Set him the rest of the year, if he is not ready next year, cut him....

[The Mom Gene]

My point Mom Gene is that no matter if the player is a vet or a rookie, we should be looking at what is best for the team. The idea that Perriman has taken a spot for 8 weeks now, should show how committed the team was to him. Since my other posts did not make it to the screen, I will have to repeat what I was talking about is the difference between injury and heart. Most every NFL player has some type of injury, yet it's their heart that gets them back onto the field. All I need to say is Steve Smith and back injury, yet he was still on the field. I understand if he can't make it onto the field because of his medical past, but when does the team see his heart and his desire to make it back not the field? When does the team cut their losses and move on with the rest of the season? How long do we keep him on the roster and miss out on putting people out there that can help us win? I respect what the kid has gone through in life, but where is the line in the sand for the entire team. Remember there is no "I" in team and what you keep saying is "I" and not team. I think that is why people are upset with what has or has not been done with him.

Do we know where his heart is?  Do we know the guy "doesn't want to play"?  Do we know that he's not committed to the team?  We are all surmising.  We have no idea what is going on inside the Castle.  We all just need to relax and make sure the guy is ready to play before we put him out there and have him completely collapse.

[Bat-mite]

My question is -- if the guy is a slow healer (and some people are), what is going to transpire the next time he is injured?

 

Is this a guy who is going to spend more of his career on the bench than on the field?

 

I have no doubt that he wants to play. It is every college player's wildest dream to play in the NFL. But if he takes this long to heal, that may be a real issue down the road.

Edited November 10, 2015 by Bat-mite

[ibleedpurpleandblack]

He hasn't practiced and this is week 9 of the season. Time to put him on IR, Perriman needs to have his knee "fixed" (for lack of a better term) and prepare for next year.

[Balmy Balmer]

Two shattered hips and Pitta's ready to come back, a tweaked knee and this bust is sitting on the sidelines.

[757RavensFan]

It amazes me at all the "he's a bust" and "he doesn't have heart" comments. He's injured and not cleared to play.  What more do you want from him? Even if he's 80% and feels he can play, he has to be cleared by team physicians.  I'm willing to bet no one wants to be on the field MORE THAN him.  

 

The Redskins DeSeaun Jackson came back JUSTthis week after missing 8 weeks from a hamstring injury.  Relax. 

[Bob21043]

Trouble is - his draft pick was high; he's been out for a very long time - his expectations are going to be superhuman to help be the Ravens' savior. He's been off the field for 4 months, even if/when he comes back, he's got a whole lot of learning / getting up to speed to do. I really hope he does make it on the field so we can see what he may be able to do this year, but we can't expect him to step on the field "cold" and turn around our season. Hopefully, this is a one season anomaly, and he'll have a very productive, long career here

[JetLife94]

You might be right, but why wait so long? If he gets surgery now, he likely won't be ready by next season's start

Getting surgery now sounds right but that's not how it's gonna work haha. They'll wait til the last second to make a decision. If he shouldve had surgery it should been done already.

Edited November 10, 2015 by JetLife94

[Bob21043]

Yeah, I would hope that it would have been determined by now if he needed surgery, otherwise it has been a tremendous waste of time.

[Crusader]

One of you fans posted a article before he was drafted that Perriman said "I remember at an older age, my knees would just give out just walking in random places like in the mall or something," he said. "And everybody would be like, 'Boy, what's wrong with you?'" http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/os-ucf-breshad-perriman-nfl-draft-0430-20150429-story.htmlSit the guy an pray he make it thru next year training camp.

[FloridalovesRavens]

Wish him well regardless if he plays this season or next. It must be very disappointing to him. Go Ravens!

[EliteRavens]

Keep your head up Perriman

[Crusader]

Yea I'm sure he is really upset getting paid more than he ever has doing nothing and watching the team that picked you sitting 2-6.

[Crusader]

Has he even ever talked to the media /fans since being drafted?

[757RavensFan]

Has he even ever talked to the media /fans since being drafted?

 

Only on Twitter.

[kennethyamini1989]

Lets say it together, B.U.S.T BUST BUST BUST BUST. For real when have the Ravens ever had success in drafting good WRs...

[slangin_birds]

im really starting to get a sinking feeling that the hereditary degenerative knee issue they talked about breshad and his father having is going to be an issue

[TheConquerorWorm]

im really starting to get a sinking feeling that the hereditary degenerative knee issue they talked about breshad and his father having is going to be an issue

It's not a degenerative disease. It's a disease that only affects kids while their bones are growing. Once fully grown, no issues. Despite the misinformation or propaganda that's been cut & paste on here, his injury is NOT related.

 

From Dr. Bobby Esbrandt, PT, DPT, PES ( a local sports therapist).

 

"The pain symptoms associated with Osgood-Schlatter's resolve on their own once the adolescent stops growing and reaches skeletal maturity. Given Perriman's age (nearly 22) and impressive stature (6'3", 210 lbs), I think it's safe to say he doesn't have another growth spurt left in tank.

 

It is important to understand that this is NOT a lifelong issue and Perriman's current injury and extended absence from practice is completely unrelated. The ONLY lingering side effect into adulthood is the presence of a more prominent tibial tuberosity."

[jravens13]

Kevin White, Nelson Agholor, Devante Parker, Breshad Perriman, Phillip Dorsett. All First Round WR's who haven't done squat to improve their teams this year. Cooper looks like a pro bowler but he was 3rd Pick. Just more evidence that taking a WR 1st Round is a huge risk and will likely not make an immediate impact. Veteran WR's make plays and can be relied upon. That is how we should build our WR core.

[The Greek]

hopefully givens and flacco begin to connect and that will solve the deep threat issue. i still believe the fo will draft a LT or pass rusher/olb if we stay put with our top 6 pick

Edited November 10, 2015 by The Greek

[balfan23]

Finally, coach is showing some frustration - not just frustration at the loss of someone who was supposed to be a key play - but frustration around the seemingly unwarranted mystery that this injury seems shrouded in.

 

I've not been quick to dis Perriman over this, but the whole thing has turned into a debacle. I've said it before ... I've never seen anything like this.

[Krabcake]

There is so much anticipation surrounding this cat because he has the size and speed to be an absolute elite, top flight weapon in this league. On the other hand, there are ample signs suggesting he could be a total bust. Once he hits the field, I don't think it will take long to find out which he is.

[cbrook1862]

I want Alshon Jeffrey on this team so bad it's not even funny...Damn that man is good.

[The Mom Gene]

What makes people think we have any shot in hell of getting Alshon Jeffrey?  The guy plays for the Bears.  It's the same as saying I want A.J. Green or Calvin Johnson or even Mike Evans... 

[Deflated Football]

What makes people think we have any shot in hell of getting Alshon Jeffrey?  The guy plays for the Bears.  It's the same as saying I want A.J. Green or Calvin Johnson or even Mike Evans... 

I doubt he re-signs with Chicago unless he's franchised because of the mess going on over there. There's the Trestman connection as well (if that counts for anything) and he'll be a free agent in the offseason so Ozzie can at least put a bid in. At 25 years old he would be the perfect guy to grow with Flacco and BP but it's just a dream. I think he has a better shot at hitting the free agency market than Green or Calvin ever had.