News: Dallas Cowboys: Shoe comfort blamed for rash of foot injuries

CCBoy said:
You added nothing but schtick...as to actual topic, I'll do all the work between you and myself, again:

Examining the IR: Foot, ankle injuries lead to questions about shoes
There were 171 NFL players on IR before Week 4, compared to 99 on Oct. 1, 2012. Concussions driving the number up? Not really, but foot injures are rising, raising concern over shoe choices.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...ankle-injuries-lead-to-questions-about-shoes/

Now do a little of the actual work to understand...read!
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Read it before and a couple of others, was there a change in shoes from 2012 to 2013 when some foot injuries when up?

Its says in that article - "on top of these big men simply putting too much pressure and torque on their feet during games."

Some blame it on the surface, maybe it just that these guys are just getting too big and strong for there feet to take.

Another thing just cause a player has a foot injury, that doesn't mean you automatically blame the shoe - if a players roles up on a guys ankle - dont really think

you can blame the shoes...
 
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My guess is it's a combination of the shoes and the surface. And something has to be done or we're going to see many more players headed to IR before this season is over.

Not only is it costing teams top players, it's costing teams ... period.

Do the math on 171 players on injured reserve. Say the average salary is $500,000, which is a modest number. Some young players on IR may have a split contract and had a significant reduction in pay because of an IR stint. OK, but then add a guy like Ryan Clady who went to IR after signing a deal that paid a $10 million roster bonus, a $3 million signing bonus and a $1.5 million salary in 2013 for a total of $14.5 million. So that $500K average is probably low. At any rate, NFL owners are paying out anywhere from $85 million to $150 million to players on IR right now, and that number is sure to double as the season wears on.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...ankle-injuries-lead-to-questions-about-shoes/
 
CCBoy said:
Who said prior to this? I guess the team is responsible enough to find where change is needed...but NO, only a preppie thinks injury and operations are humor for the taking.
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The humor is in how riddiculous it is. If they aren't wearing proper supportive shoes and lacing and tying them correctly then fix it for crying out loud. This isnt arena league. I mean damn do we not have somebody on staff that could recognize the issue and prevent it? Its like basketball players not wearing shoes with ankle support.
 
nyc-cowboy said:
Read it before and a couple of others, was there a change in shoes from 2012 to 2013 when some foot injuries when up?

Its says if that article - "on top of these big men simply putting too much pressure and torque on their feet during games."

Some blame it on the surface, maybe it just that these guys are just getting too big and strong for there feet to take.

Another thing just cause a player has a foot injury, that doesn't mean you automatically blame the shoe - if a players roles up on a guys ankle - dont really think

you can blame the shoes...
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This OP started with blaming the shoe for Dallas.

The Article that expands this, you quote...and doesn't imply only a Cowboy isolation as well.

Use date stamping however is most convenient for yourself, but the problem exists and with documentation.

Now with so much prior preparation, how come you attempt to diminish the effects of going under the knife and relinquishing it to a parade of Cowboy dereliction?

Own up now...
 
Wood said:
why am I not surprised Cowboy players were choosing comfort over substance.
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Kind of a league wide arrogance that started in the younger players, not the Cowboys. That part of arrogance is upon the players, which the Cowboys as a franchise, are addressing.
 
It could possibly be shoe related. I wore shoes when I fractured my toe. I had on shoes when I tore a ligament in my shoulder. I was also wearing shoes when I received third degree burns while cooking. Shoes should carry a warning label. I am in agreement with the article.
 
Roadtrip635 said:
I used to play in the street when I was a kid, never got hit by a car and never broke a toe because of poorly fitting shoes.
The fact that shoes are contributing to injuries to a professional sports team is ridiculous. It's laughable that that should even be an issue.
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Because what you did running around decades ago as a prepubescent is relevant to what 315 lbs DL do.
 
Starforever said:
It could possibly be shoe related. I wore shoes when I fractured my toe. I had on shoes when I tore a ligament in my shoulder. I was also wearing shoes when I received third degree burns while cooking. Shoes should carry a warning label. I am in agreement with the article.
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There you go, I wore shoes when I got married...
 
People who crow about excuses when presented with a potential solution to a problem are not interested in solutions to problems.

it is the nature of slaves to fixate on perceived slights and boons and never look for empirical solutions.
 
CCBoy said:
This OP started with blaming the shoe for Dallas.

The Article that expands this, you quote...and doesn't imply only a Cowboy isolation as well.

Use date stamping however is most convenient for yourself, but the problem exists and with documentation.

Now with so much prior preparation, how come you attempt to diminish the effects of going under the knife and relinquishing it to a parade of Cowboy dereliction?

Own up now...
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Own up to what, you takin' this thread way to seriously - have a cup of tea or something.
 
CCBoy said:
This OP started with blaming the shoe for Dallas.

The Article that expands this, you quote...and doesn't imply only a Cowboy isolation as well.

Use date stamping however is most convenient for yourself, but the problem exists and with documentation.

Now with so much prior preparation, how come you attempt to diminish the effects of going under the knife and relinquishing it to a parade of Cowboy dereliction?

Own up now...
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Facts do not matter when it comes to finding a way to bash Jerry Jones Jason Garrett or both And yes bad shoe design can cause foot injuries that is a fact
 
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