DMD Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Just reported on ESPN - Martin goes in for an MRI on his knee that was injured during the game. He played with it but evidently they are acting like it may be more than a mere tweak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Uh oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drafter Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Beat me to it DMD, that is why you get paid the big bucks......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Butkus Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Time to load up on all the Laverneus you can get!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartans91 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Derrick Blaylock anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soopanuts Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Uh-oh is right. CuMar goes down? Say it isn't so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehb1 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Who's backing him up? And is he decent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stimer Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Is Blaylock next in line or someone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoops Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 With Portis on a bye next week, this is not what I needed to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Oh, I'm sure he will be out for the year. I typically lose a player for the whole year every year so he will most likely be done. Sorry fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Blaylock will get the carries. Everyone else is hurt. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2166224 I hope it comes back negative.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Def. Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Well if its *Really* bad, atleast the J-E-T-S can spend the year in the basement instead of my Fins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispirons Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 i don't know the extent of the injury. blaylock had some decent carries against miami however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle2003 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I picked up Blaylock off waivers right before the season. If Martin is hurt, I look like a genious! Someone picked up Willie right before me and with Bettis and Staley on my team I was desperate for some RB help. I went to the board and nobody of value was left, so I went for the first eligible back-up to an older RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowdog Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 If Martin misses any time, look for rookie Cedric Houston to get a few carries. He may just outperform Blaylock if given the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmillion83 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 After getting screwed by somebody snatching up Willie Parker b4 I got to him cuz I was a Staley owner, I quickly picked up Blaylock today hoping he gets the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Yep, it'll be Blaylock if Martin has to lose time, but I would expect Houston to get 5 to 10 carries as a minimum if this is the case. Why they ran Martin 31 times yesterday is what I want to know. Herm is doing his best to look stupid, and he really doesn't have to try this hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Yep, it'll be Blaylock if Martin has to lose time, but I would expect Houston to get 5 to 10 carries as a minimum if this is the case. Why they ran Martin 31 times yesterday is what I want to know. Herm is doing his best to look stupid, and he really doesn't have to try this hard. 1003622[/snapback] Course, even if Blaylock gets the start, the Jets have a couple tough DEFs on the horizon *and* both their fullbacks got dinged up yesterday. Sep 25 Jacksonville Oct 2 @Baltimore Oct 9 Tampa Bay Oct 16 @Buffalo Oct 24 @Atlanta So either the unproven Blaylock or the nicked up Martin are going to be in for some uphill sledding for the next few games. However, the following quote from coach Edwards regarding Blaylock implies he might see action in Week 3, and perhaps beyond: "This week he didn't run a whole bunch. Right now it looks like he's going to run a lot." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Course, even if Blaylock gets the start, the Jets have a couple tough DEFs on the horizon *and* both their fullbacks got dinged up yesterday. Sep 25 Jacksonville Oct 2 @Baltimore Oct 9 Tampa Bay Oct 16 @Buffalo Oct 24 @Atlanta So either the unproven Blaylock or the nicked up Martin are going to be in for some uphill sledding for the next few games. However, the following quote from coach Edwards regarding Blaylock implies he might see action in Week 3, and perhaps beyond: "This week he didn't run a whole bunch. Right now it looks like he's going to run a lot." 1003641[/snapback] Yeah, both Sowell and Askew have sprained ankles. No info on how bad either is yet, but it might be time for the run and shoot for the Jets next week. Oh, wait you need a QB who can throw rockets to do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I picked up Blaylock off waivers right before the season. If Martin is hurt, I look like a genious! Someone picked up Willie right before me and with Bettis and Staley on my team I was desperate for some RB help. I went to the board and nobody of value was left, so I went for the first eligible back-up to an older RB. 1003112[/snapback] At least learn how to spell "genius" before declaring yourself one. I doubt MENSA has a missing person report out on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 At least learn how to spell "genius" before declaring yourself one. I doubt MENSA has a missing person report out on you. 1003680[/snapback] Looks like someone had a double-helping of Angry Puffs for breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Looks like someone had a double-helping of Angry Puffs for breakfast. 1003684[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Talker Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 One thing we learned last year: Blaylock is good enough to carry the RB load, but he's not sturdy enough to last a whole season in that role. That said, if Martin is down for the year (perish the thought), Blaylock is only a short term answer. He would get the lion's share for awhile, but I would expect the rookie Houston to play an increasingly significant role. Unless Herm Edwards doesn't study history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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