scott72 0 Posted October 26, 2005 Is it just me or does it seem like there are wayyy more injuries this year than years past. It seems like every damn week a stud goes down for the year. Hell the Pack, Saints, and Jets can barely field a damn team cause of all the injuries. Is it cause the players are so much bigger and faster? What can be done? Put a limit on the amount of muscle mass a player can have?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esoitl 0 Posted October 26, 2005 i felt like there was even more than usual in the pre-season this is getting crazy but just tough breaks no way you can do anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MahSoonerz 0 Posted October 26, 2005 Actually I seem to recall it was a lot worse last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,605 Posted October 26, 2005 last year the panthers had more injurys than all the teams combined have had this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Karim Abdul-Jabbar Posted October 26, 2005 This year it is more out of control, does any1 know where to find a composite list of injuries from 2004 and this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 496 Posted October 26, 2005 Actually I seem to recall it was a lot worse last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott72 0 Posted October 26, 2005 This year it is more out of control, does any1 know where to find a composite list of injuries from 2004 and this year? yeah I'd like to see that too....Seems like a lot more this yr than yrs past.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DetroitGodfather1 0 Posted October 26, 2005 More big name guys dinged and down this year then I can ever remember Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigtez62 0 Posted October 26, 2005 The past 2 years have been out of control. I think it is possible that this could be due to steroids. The ligaments (how many torn ACLs have we had, etc.), joints, and bones cant grow as fast as the players' muscles. Something to think about at least... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott72 0 Posted October 26, 2005 The past 2 years have been out of control. I think it is possible that this could be due to steroids. The ligaments (how many torn ACLs have we had, etc.), joints, and bones cant grow as fast as the players' muscles. Something to think about at least... Yeah I think you've got a point, but why would they risk it with all the testing thats done? Or is it? I just think they pound the weights and get huge which taxes those joints and ligaments like you said. I'm not sure how you fix it tho, it's part of the game I guess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ilov80s 0 Posted October 26, 2005 Also, very little research has been done into the new "field turf". Every stadium is adopting it, but there hasn't been enough research to really prove what it's effects on the joints and ligaments might be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 496 Posted October 26, 2005 Also, very little research has been done into the new "field turf". Every stadium is adopting it, but there hasn't been enough research to really prove what it's effects on the joints and ligaments might be. When it was first introduced, artifical turf was suppose to cut down on injuries. But now we know it's no better than grass, and can easily be worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickA 0 Posted October 26, 2005 Players keep getting bigger and faster. The collisions are more violent and the extra bulk makes them more susceptible to knee and leg injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnny Holmes Posted October 26, 2005 I love it when it is not my guys. It weakens the other teams in my league!! I have dodged the bullett so far this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 00ITR499 Posted October 26, 2005 The past 2 years have been out of control. I think it is possible that this could be due to steroids. The ligaments (how many torn ACLs have we had, etc.), joints, and bones cant grow as fast as the players' muscles. Something to think about at least... Yeah I think you've got a point, but why would they risk it with all the testing thats done? Or is it? I just think they pound the weights and get huge which taxes those joints and ligaments like you said. I'm not sure how you fix it tho, it's part of the game I guess... Who's to say there's not another "clear" out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdubz 0 Posted October 26, 2005 i think its pretty much the same every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
