The problem with Leary...

[gimmesix]

wow, how did I forget about this?

anyhow...this pretty much proves my point folks...

That he won't be able to catch a defensive back when Romo throws an interception?

 

[Wolf2k5]

This HAS to be sarcastic or I'm losing all kinds of faith lol

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

Undrafted rookie free agent guard Ronald Leary from Memphis met with Cowboys doctors Thursday to review the results of an MRI on his left knee that revealed he has osteochondritis dissecans (os-tee-o-kohn-DRY-tis DIS-uh-kanz).

Known as OCD, it's a joint condition where a piece of cartilage, along with a thin layer of the bone beneath it, comes loose from the end of a bone.

According the Mayo Clinic, it's caused by reduced blood flow to the end of a bone. OCD occurs most often in young men, particularly after an injury to a joint. The knee is most commonly affected, although OCD occurs in other joints such as the elbow, shoulder, hip and ankle.

Last May, Leary underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee but he didn't miss any games last season for Memphis. But at the scouting combine this spring, several NFL teams backed away from Leary fearing his knee wouldn't hold up long-term.



http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4692589/ronald-leary-undergoes-an-mri




The Memphis alumnus suffers from osteochondritis dissecans, which is often abbreviated as OCD. According to MayoClinic.com, it occurs when a piece of cartilage, along with a thin layer of the bone beneath it, comes loose from the end of the bone because of reduced blood flow.
The disorder often happens to young men after a ligament injury and can result in arthritis. Leary had surgery in May 2011 to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Despite the operation, Leary didn't miss any games last year. It wasn't until he was given a thorough examination at the NFL Scouting Combine in February that OCD was discovered.
Not surprisingly, Leary's stock plummeted after the emergence of the injury red flag. Once touted as a possible second-round pick, he went undrafted because teams were afraid of the risk.



http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/...kie-determined-to-overcome-health-3537680.php

 

[arglebargle]

It's not the best measure for anything other than how fast you can run a 40 in a shirt and shorts that day.

Me personally, I judge my offensive linemen on how well they juggle.

That's really funny, but you know....I think it probably would be a better thing to judge them on. Juggling requires pretty good eye-hand coordination. Though I really think it's probably more applicable to DBs.....

 

[cowboyschmps3]

Terrible thread

 

[Tex]

Good point.

I also worry somewhat about his FG kicking. So, that's technically two problems with Leary, and we're just getting started.

From tweets I keep seeing I also have no faith whatsoever that he will be able to cover Dez one on one so thats another huge problem just waiting to bubble up.

This just keeps sounding worse and worse does'nt it?

 

[djmajestik]

It's not the best measure for anything other than how fast you can run a 40 in a shirt and shorts that day.

Me personally, I judge my offensive linemen on how well they juggle.

:laugh1:

I really thought he was kidding, I kept looking the OP over for an LOL.

 

[djmajestik]

wow, how did I forget about this?

anyhow...this pretty much proves my point folks...

Just trollin' a long, singin a song, duh duh dum dum

 

[jobberone]

His condition is likely secondary to trauma and I suspect we've seen the last of it. However, I'd like to see some of his reports esp his last arthroscopy.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

the op has a great point about the 40 time. how can we run the fumbleruski (sp) play with such slow lineman.

 

[lcharles]

[youtube]DFcWMC9vkZg[/youtube]

The only time we have ever cared about a lineman running a 40.

Larry Allen was the man.

 

[Wood]

I can't imagine Leary's time being much slower than Fredrick. I don't think the 40 is the best measure for OL.

Its not the best measure but Leary clearly is better fit on man-blocking not zone blocking. I think he can still win the job because Dallas just doesn't have much in front of him.

 

[Seven]

It's not the best measure for anything other than how fast you can run a 40 in a shirt and shorts that day.

Me personally, I judge my offensive linemen on how well they juggle.

I judge em on how many peach pies they can eat in 3 minutes.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Having not been able to see him play at all last season is my main concern. As horrible as that interior OL was you would think he could at least get called up from the practice squad for a look. Hopefully that snub was just the coaches wanting to give the newly acquired warm bodies every chance to get better and prove themselves.

 

[newlander]

[youtube]DFcWMC9vkZg[/youtube]

The only time we have ever cared about a lineman running a 40.

.....bless you for posting it. I was watching that night with millions and agree with Dierdorf: it was one of the most impressive athletic act on a football field I've EVER seen. (and I started watching NFL and college football in 1977)

 

[Doomsday101]

Make no mistake, I think the guy has a real shot at winning the starting RG job, but...he just doesn't seem to have that explosiveness in his game.

I mean...have you guys seen his 40 time?

Lousy if he is being asked to be a RB but as an OL player not so much. :laugh2:

 

[conner01]

Make no mistake, I think the guy has a real shot at winning the starting RG job, but...he just doesn't seem to have that explosiveness in his game.

I mean...have you guys seen his 40 time?

his biggest problem with winning the RG position is going to be the fact he is playing LG. his 40 times means nothing at all

 

[rash]

the sarcasm and trolling quotient has risen to an all-time high folks...

let's tone it down a bit and have a logical discussion.

I set forth a premise; and even an inference; and provided the zone with a logical conclusion.

now all i get is people casting aspersions and all this nonsense.

wake up folks...

wake up...

 

[Zimmy Lives]

the sarcasm and trolling quotient has risen to an all-time high folks...

let's tone it down a bit and have a logical discussion.

I set forth a premise; and even an inference; and provided the zone with a logical conclusion.

now all i get is people casting aspersions and all this nonsense.

wake up folks...

wake up...

Its off-season. Everyone is bored. :

I think the guy has a small chance to earn a job if Bern and Livings are healthy. Of course, neither of them are healthy.

 

[Paniolo22]

It's not the best measure for anything other than how fast you can run a 40 in a shirt and shorts that day.

Me personally, I judge my offensive linemen on how well they juggle.

:laugh2: