OT: Dex Coakley

[AbeBeta]

Suffered a pretty serious injury today. Dislocated ankle. That's nasty. His season is over -- might be hard for him to come back from that next year.

[Kilyin]

That's a shame. I guess he won't get to play against his old team this year.

[Dawgs0916]

How was he doing before the injury?

[2much2soon]

Thats too bad. The only thing he had was speed and quickness so he could be done for good.
However, while watching a Rams game earlier in the season, I couldn't keep from being happy he was there and not in Dallas as some team was running all over them and him in particular.

[Zman5]

That injury was nasty. I hope he can bounce back but from what I saw, he might be done for good.

[khurt]

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/STL/9077401

Rams' Coakley to undergo surgery
NFL.com wire reports

ST. LOUIS (Dec. 4, 2005) -- St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Dexter Coakley will miss the rest of the season after dislocating his left ankle and breaking his leg in a 24-9 loss to the Redskins.

Coakley was hurt pursuing on a running play with 1:01 to go in the first quarter, and got rolled over from behind. He was down for several minutes, and among those who came over to check on his status was interim coach Joe Vitt.

Vitt said Coakley would undergo surgery as soon as Dec. 5.

"He's a heck of a player, a heck of a leader," Vitt said. "We're going to miss him. It's a shame, it really is."

The injury appeared similar to that sustained by former Rams defensive back Aeneas Williams in 2002. Williams missed the second half of that season and had to move from cornerback to safety the next season.

Coakley is in his first year with the Rams after signing a five-year, $14.5 free-agent deal in the offseason. He entered the game eighth on the team with 41 total tackles and had two sacks, and was credited with a pass breakup against Washington.

[Tuna Helper]

I saw this during the game. It was a nasty looking injury.

Get well soon Dex!

[Eskimo]

Ankle dislocations are nasty, nasty injuries. At his age and his style of play, this is likely it for Coakley.

Hopefully his Orthopod puts his ankle back together well. Lots of people have severe chronic stiffness and pain after this type of injury.

[WilmingtonHeel]

Classy guy and player not what he once was but that's OKay much respect for his career never made excuses just came to work. Get well Dex!

[Coakleys Dad]

thats my son!!!!!!!

[speedkilz88]

All three of our former 4-3 starters at LB are now on IR. Coakley, Nguyen, Singleton.

[rojan]

Your not really Dex's pops







Are ya?

[Rude]

Originally Posted by rojan

Your not really Dex's pops







Are ya?

He was born in 71. so that means he had dex at the age of 10 or so

[TruBlueCowboy]

I wish him all the best.

[CrazyCowboy]

Originally Posted by abersonc

Suffered a pretty serious injury today. Dislocated ankle. That's nasty. His season is over -- might be hard for him to come back from that next year.

Dang! Always liked this guy......get well Dexter