Aikman: "Tyron Smith Has Been Battling Chronic Back Problems for Years."

[links18]

Well, when you put it that way, it doesn't sound very good for him. It sounds like we might need a new RT soonish.

 

[theebs]

my advice is listen to the cowboys radio broadcast.

The tv broadcasts are pretty bad.

 

[Risen Star]

Yeah, scary. You definitely have to wonder if he'll have his career cut short because of it.

 

[erod]

We need to draft a tackle next year early for sure. Collins can't handle long-armed pass rushers, and Tyron's back is becoming a worry.

 

[Mountaineerfan]

Drafting another Oline in the first is never a bad idea.

 

[TheCount]

You guys really weren't aware he'd had back issues?

 

[links18]

Drafting another Oline in the first is never a bad idea.

Yeah, except when you are supposed to be fixing the defense. Oh, and getting a new #1 receiver too, because the one we have is supposedly a malcontent who can't play anymore.

 

[John813]

That's nothing new.

 

[links18]

You guys really weren't aware he'd had back issues?

Of course, but when you put it the way Troy did, it made it sound like he wasn't long for this league and that the health issues may be compromising his play.

 

[TheCount]

Of course, but when you put it the way Troy did, it made it sound like he wasn't long for this league and that the health issues may be compromising his play.

Why... because he used the word "chronic"?

 

[links18]

Why... because he used the word "chronic"?

Yes. How much longer is a guy with chronic back problems going to play? Especially one whose performance is declining because of it.

 

[TheCount]

Yes. How much longer is a guy with chronic back problems going to play? Especially one whose performance is declining because of it.

All chronic means is that it's an ongoing issue, which you already knew. It's not a measure of severity.

Zach Miller's leg is not a chronic injury, but considering he almost had to have it amputated, I'd take Tyron's chronic back issue over that any day of the week.

 

[links18]

All chronic means is that it's an ongoing issue, which you already knew. It's not a measure of severity.

Zach Miller's leg is not a chronic injury, but considering he almost had to have it amputated, I'd take Tyron's chronic back issue over that any day of the week.

Actually, no I didn't know it was "chronic." Is it degenerative? In any event, it doesn't sound like its going away.

 

[TheCount]

Actually, no I didn't know it was "chronic." Is it degenerative? In any event, it doesn't sound like its going away.

Whether it's degenerative is a better question, and not something Troy would have insight into.

You knew it was chronic whether you would have used the term or not. Tyron rests every week because of his back, going back a couple of years now.

 

[links18]

Whether it's degenerative is a better question, and not something Troy would have insight into.

You knew it was chronic whether you would have used the term or not. Tyron rests every week because of his back, going back a couple of years now.

How about some compassion for someone who just realized our starting all world RT has back issues that won't go away? Maybe I should have been paying more attention, but it didn't sink in until Troy said it the way he did. I get it, you're not worried. Great for you! I am crying in my cereal over here!

 

[robbieruff]

You guys really weren't aware he'd had back issues?

I think the FOR YEARS part of the comment is the thing...implies even prior to it becoming a well publicized talking point...i.e., earlier than a couple of years ago...

 

[JohnsKey19]

We need to draft a tackle next year early for sure. Collins can't handle long-armed pass rushers, and Tyron's back is becoming a worry.

While not the most explosive athlete, Kerrigan may be the most complete pass rusher Collins will see all year. I did not say he's the best. But he has speed, power, inside/outside moves and uses his hands very well. I think that versatility completely befuddled Collins and exposed his lack of experience as an OT.

 

[xwalker]

How about some compassion for someone who just realized our starting all world RT has back issues that won't go away? Maybe I should have been paying more attention, but it didn't sink in until Troy said it the way he did. I get it, you're not worried. Great for you! I am crying in my cereal over here!

I'll compare it to you cutting your finger off.

Is that degenerative?

No. It never gets better but it does not get worse either.

Reports indicate Tyron's issue is just chronic but not degenerative.

FYI - Left Tackle

 

[Hardline]

I believe Tyron Smith's unusual amount of holding penalties is due to his back problems.

 

[silver]

He'll just need to manage through it this season and hopefully fix it in the off-season. I'd rather he continues playing through it until he can't before he goes under the knife. Those back surgeries are always risky. See Troy, Tony and JJ Watt for reference.