Spain, et. al. -- is Jeff Fisher just being his usual self or is Brown really going to sit this game out?

I would assume he is out.

Uh, ok. Why? Do you have any insight to share?

because his toe hurts.

The main reason I think Brown sits this week is that Coach Fisher has stated : (1) there is no structural damage in Brown's toe joint, just pain and swelling; and (2) he fears they would be risking structural damage that could affect his long-term health if they continue to play him.

Given that a limited Brown probably wouldn't do much versus the Jag's this week anyways, I doubt they will risk a more serious injury on a largely insignificant game. It isn't like the Titans are serious playoff contenders this year.

I believe that he will sit out this week at Jacksonville. That is only my opinion, but listening to Jeff Fisher Floyd Reese this week, I think they will sit him to allow his toe to heal up a little bit. Mike Keith, play by play man of the Titans radio broacast, said this morning that he thinks Brown will be out at least this game and maybe more. Right now, the Titans have him listed as a GTD, but I wouldnt count on him playing against a tough J-Ville run defense..

I have read on various sites that he will not play this week. Sorry I can't give you any links. I have him, so I have (as I have almost every week for the last 4 or 5) been scouring the internet for info. This is the first time I have just given up on him starting or held out for a game time decision and gone with someone else. Even though he is only listed as questionable, nothing has indicated that Tenn even expects him back. I would bet that he is out next week as well.

I think you saw the game last week, right?

He did not look like a guy in the second half that was anywhere close to even 50%, let alone 90%.

If he was in that much pain, they'll need to rest him up a full 2-3 weeks IMO.

Bye the bye Mr Ted, please presume rather than assume. I presume you know the difference?

Agreed! Shooting his toe up with pain killer isnt getting it done. He needs complete rest of the foot for a few weeks, imo. And I think the Titans braintrust realizes this too..

Doesn't bother me too much if they rest him two weeks in a row. Even Antowain Smith should be able to run on Houston in Week 12. And I'd really like to keep Brown next year, so hopefully he gets the rest he needs to heal properly.

What exactly is turf toe anyways? I thought I heard it had little to do with the actual toe and was more about the ball of the foot. Anyone know?

http://www.hughston.com/hha/a_12_3_6.htm

Found out for myself. Here it is if anyone else is curious.

Turf Toe
What is turf toe?
Turf toe is a condition of pain at the base of the big toe, located at the ball of the foot. The condition is usually caused from either jamming the toe, or pushing off repeatedly when running or jumping. The most common complaint is pain at the base of the toe, but you may also have symptoms of stiffness and swelling.
The name turf toe comes from the fact that this injury is especially common among athletes who play on artificial turf. The hard surface of artificial turf, combined with running and jumping in football and soccer, make turf toe a frequent consequence of Astroturf play.

What happens to the toe in turf toe?
When a player sustains a turf toe injury they are actually tearing the capsule that surrounds the joint at the base of the toe.

Tearing this joint capsule can be extremely painful. Furthermore, tear of the joint capsule can lead to instability and even dislocation of the joint at the base of the toe. This may lead to accelerated cartilage wear and arthritis of the big toe (hallux rigidus).
What is the treatment of turf toe?
The diagnosis of turf toe is not difficult, but X-rays may be taken to ensure there is no fracture. Treatment of turf toe consists of resting the sore toe, icing the area, and elevating the foot; anti-inflammatory medications may be recommended by your doctor. Athletes diagnosed with turf toe should avoid their sport for about three weeks to allow the joint capsule to heal. Once returning to activities, special inserts can be used to limit the motion of the big toe and prevent further damage to the joint capsule.

Unfortunately, turf toe can return, and rehabilitation may be slow. Surgery is rarely needed for treatment of turf toe, but in certain cases it may be helpful. If a bone spur forms, and severely limits motion of the toe joint, surgery to remove the spur may be helpful.

More info:

http://www.emedx.com/emedx/diagnosis_infor...toe_outline.htm

http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/toeproblem...eproblems_5.htm

My bad. Didn't see you post Hugh. Thanks.

Wow. Hugh even has websites that are rippin off his name here...

If I were HUGH, I would SUE.

I am omni-present.

And it's Sugh, not sue.

Ah, HUGH I preHUGHm that you have yet to copyright, so we're ok to use various synHUGHnms?