Jaguars Injury Update...Stroud might miss opener

[BigDFan5]

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Stroud might miss opener



By VITO STELLINO, The Times-Union

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Marcus Stroud, who has never missed a game in his five-year career, will likely miss the opener against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday after suffering a right ankle injury in practice Wednesday.
Stroud was on crutches Thursday with his right lower leg in a boot and seemed to be grimacing with each step.

The Jaguars have not yet given an update on his condition.


Meanwhile, linebacker Mike Peterson, recovering from a Grade 2 sprained MCL, returned to practice Thursday.

Peterson will likely find out Friday whether he can play Sunday. That will likely depend on whether the knee swells up overnight after his workout.
Also, rookie tight end Marcedes Lewis has been limited in practice and probably can't play.
If the Jaguars don't have Stroud, they may need to bring Donovin Darius into the box to stop the running game and that would open up the passing game for quarterback Drew Bledsoe.

[Dale]

Wow, that's a huge blow if they're without him.

[austintodallas]

Somewhere Marco Rivera is smiling.

[SteveOS]

Last year... no Gates, this year...No Stroud. There is the built in excuse if the Boys come out on top. I didn't hear the end of it when we beat the Bolts last year and they didn't have Gates.

[DBoys]

I want the win they can have the excuses :)

[InmanRoshi]

Someone needs to check Rivera's locker for a voodoo doll.

[Sam I Am]

Marcus Stroud last year was more of a clog (closing running gaps) that a real playmaker. While it does help, it isn't like losing a real playmaker. (Like them losing Jimmy Smith)

[Nav22]

Well, that "clog" allows them to effectively contain the run with only 7 in the box. Without Stroud in the middle, Julius and Marion should have much more room.

And if the Jags even THINK about bringing a safety up to help in run support... 81, 82, and 83 will be ready. Can't wait till Sunday!

[Chocolate Lab]

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Last modified Thu., September 07, 2006 - 02:14 PM
Originally created Thursday, September 7, 2006

Stroud might miss opener


By VITO STELLINO, The Times-Union

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Marcus Stroud, who has never missed a game in his five-year career, will likely miss the opener against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday after suffering a right ankle injury in practice Wednesday.

Stroud was on crutches Thursday with his right lower leg in a boot and seemed to be grimacing with each step.


The Jaguars have not yet given an update on his condition.

Meanwhile, linebacker Mike Peterson, recovering from a Grade 2 sprained MCL, returned to practice Thursday.

Peterson will likely find out Friday whether he can play Sunday. That will likely depend on whether the knee swells up overnight after his workout.

Also, rookie tight end Marcedes Lewis has been limited in practice and probably can't play.

If the Jaguars don't have Stroud, they may need to bring Donovin Darius into the box to stop the running game and that would open up the passing game for quarterback Drew Bledsoe.

[KD]

:toast:

[Deep_Freeze]

Oh goodness. All this talk about their DTs and this happens. Rivera has to be the happiest man on the face of the earth right now. That injury really does sound a little serious, hopefully he will be OK (sportsmenship!!!).........:)

[wileedog]

hopefully he will be OK on Monday (sportsmenship!!!).........:)

Fixed it for you ;)

[Chocolate Lab]

Oops, sorry for the repost... :o:

[Cowboy from New York]

Marcus Stroud last year was more of a clog (closing running gaps) that a real playmaker. While it does help, it isn't like losing a real playmaker. (Like them losing Jimmy Smith)




This is why the "big uglies" get no respect, sometimes the work they do is not appreciated. Stroud is a big deal for their defense. Often they only get credtied when they are out. For us, guys may complain about Ferguson for our team and not notice the production but if he went down, his loss would be noticed big time.

[Deep_Freeze]

Fixed it for you ;)

Huh?? You lost me, I must have done something wrong again, lol.........

[wileedog]

Huh?? You lost me, I must have done something wrong again, lol.........

Heh, look at what you wrote and what I 'quoted' :)

[Charles]

Wait.......... does this mean we should start Al Johnson?

Tony McDaniel and Rob Meir the primary back-ups at DT are listed at 295 and 298 lbs respectively.........thats more up to Al Johnson's speed.:rolleyes:

[Deep_Freeze]

Heh, look at what you wrote and what I 'quoted' :)

:bow: :bow:

:laugh1: :laugh1:

LOL, that was good.

[5Stars]

Huh?? You lost me, I must have done something wrong again, lol.........

He inserted "monday" into your post about being alright...please keep up! :D

:star:

[Angus]

Don't trust 'em. Could be a hoax to put Dallas off its guard. That coach likes to run stings, I believe . . . .

[5Stars]

Don't trust 'em. Could be a hoax to put Dallas off its guard. That coach likes to run stings, I believe . . . .

Yeah, he's a sneaky bastid...but, the Cowboys already have their game plan put togeather, so if he plays, he plays, if not, so what?

Also, if Jack-In-The-Box tries to fool the NFL with some fishy information about injuries and is caught lying...he will be fined...

:star: