Pass on Fred Davis.
I'm a little intrigued about Chris Harper at TE. He's only 6'1" and 230. Seattle and SF had thoughts of the guy at TE. 4.5 speed. Probably not going to put fear into anyone as a blocker though...
Tavarres King was picked up by the Panthers today. Boykin pretty much put that to rest yesterday anyways.
Losing Finley would be a damn shame, for his personal career and a major loss to the team.
He got a lot of flak over the past couple years, but in my book was always doing the job, and had a solid year going.
His long-term health is most important - obviously.
I do think the NFL has to do something. As silly as it may sound about 'not' using helmets, it may actually reduce this problem, i.e. this becomes rugby-like. Gerry Ford made it to the presidency (ok, he got no votes but....)
MM presser today is Monday. So the stock answer to questions will be, "No News yet, still doing more testing. Will know more Wednesday"
MM goes "He's got a foot." Or "It's a knee." So this one will be "Finley's got a brain."
Get well soon, 88.
Fred is old AF...I'd rather give young guys reps at this juncture who know the offense, know the terminology. At this point, it'd be January before Fred learned the playbook.
trade for Tony Gonzalez. He would still be an improvement four months from retirement.
Chris Mortensen @mortreport <small class="time">20m</small>
Jermichael Finley getting positive feedback on further tests to neck. He'll be seeking multiple opinions. Appreciates prayers, well-wishes
trade for Tony Gonzalez. He would still be an improvement four months from retirement.
I like this!
ESPN reporting that Finley suffered a bruised spinal chord in his neck. Finley is out of ICU.
I want to thank my family, friends, teammates, fans and Packer Nation for the prayers and support over the past 24 hrs. I'm happy to report
— Jermichael Finley (@JermichaelF88) October 22, 2013
that I have been transferred out of the intensive care unit and that I have full feeling in my arms and legs. As importantly,
— Jermichael Finley (@JermichaelF88) October 22, 2013
I was able 2 walk to & from the shower today, which was badly needed after yesterday's victory! Thank u again 4 the support, and Go Packers!
— Jermichael Finley (@JermichaelF88) October 22, 2013
If I had to guess, I think we've seen the last of Finley in GB. GB is very conservative with injuries and rightfully so in the case of a neck. I see IR in his future and an expired contract to follow.
Yep.
Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde <small class="time">55s</small>
When #Packers WR Terrence Murphy suffered a bruised spinal cord in 2005, doctors then found spinal stenosis (narrowing of spinal column).
Won't start saying Finley's career is over, but I'll be surprised if he plays again this season
Hang in there, JM! You're in our prayers!
Here's to a full and swift recovery!
How long the symptoms of spinal cord injury last depends on the nature and extent of the injury. Minor bruising may go away over time, although full recovery sometimes takes weeks or months. More serious injuries often will result in permanent loss of function.
"Weeks or months" for minor bruising. That prognosis is for normal Joe's, not football players in the NFL. I expect an IR designation shortly.
He certainly made me a believer this year. Safety/family first!
The "l" and the "k" are too damn close on the keyboard. Once worked with a QA guy name of Stanley Youngblood. He once issued a memo entitled "Urnination".
Blah, blah, blah.
Signed,
Stankey
Yeah, never lived that one down.
How long the symptoms of spinal cord injury last depends on the nature and extent of the injury. Minor bruising may go away over time, although full recovery sometimes takes weeks or months. Source:Spinal Cord Trauma Guide.
Pro football pays good money but after lying on a wet field unable to move, 3 weeks after a concussion to boot, he shouldn't give a rats rear what the Packers or any other NFL team think. Take the injury settlement and live a normal life.
How long the symptoms of spinal cord injury last depends on the nature and extent of the injury. Minor bruising may go away over time, although full recovery sometimes takes weeks or months. Source:Spinal Cord Trauma Guide.
Pro football pays good money but after lying on a wet field unable to move, 3 weeks after a concussion to boot, he shouldn't give a rats rear what the Packers or any other NFL team think. Take the injury settlement and live a normal life.
That might be true, but it's a lot easier for a fan to say than for a player to do. Very few leave voluntarily. It usually takes the team to say No Mas. For example, I'm pretty sure Nick Collins would've returned had the Packers or any other team allowed it.
And I would bet that this time he would be included in the team photo!
Glad to hear J-Mike is going to be alright.
I have little doubt he's out for the year.
Hopefully he takes it easy, heals up and possibly gets healthy enough to come back. But the main thing is he can walk, talk and be there for his family.
This is telling information on what we can expect the future holds for Finley in Green Bay:
Green Bay - Here is a list of Packers players who have suffered neck injuries and how their careers ended:
S Nick Collins Herniated neck Sept. 18, 2011 Released, April. 25, 2012
LB Jeremy Thompson Spinal trauma* Dec. 4, 2009 Released April 26, 2010
OG Nate Palmer Bone fracture Sept. 16, 2007 Released April 28, 2008
WR Terence Murphy Spinal trauma* Oct. 3, 2005 Released April 21, 2006
S Gary Berry Spinal trauma* Sept. 31, 2000 Released June 5, 2001
TE Mark Chmura Herniated disk Sept. 20, 1999 Released June 5, 2000**
WR Sterling Sharpe Disk looseness Dec. 24, 1994 Released Feb. 28, 1995
CB Roland Mitchell Herniated disk Sept. 4, 1994 Retired after '94 season
LB Johnny Holland Herniated disk Oct. 3, 1993 Retired after '93 season
OL Keith Uecker Ruptured disk October, 1989 Returned to action
CB Tim Lewis Spinal trauma* Sept. 22, 1986 Retired after '86 season
*Found to be suffering from stenosis or an abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal.
** Released for non-football reasons but retired after '99 season due to neck injury.
Well and the thing is if GB IR's him, he becomes a UFA and the Packers show no interest it's pretty likely no other team will either. Both Collins and Murphy wanted to play. Murphy went as far as telling his agent to let teams know he would hold them harmless if he signed a contract then got hurt and was paralyzed. Nada a whiff of interest.
Collins in the prime of his career was lobbying any team willing to listen to let him play. No takers.
Only way I could see him play is if doc's determine his contusion was minor and he has absolutely no residuals. A complete picture of spinal health. And lets face it that's probably a pipe dream.
FYI on these:
What is the Difference Between a Stinger and a Spinal Cord Contusion?
A stinger injury involves a stretch or compression of the nerve roots or brachial plexus after these nerves exit the spinal canal, whereas a spinal cord contusion is generally a more serious injury involving the spinal cord itself within the tunnel inside the vertebrae of the neck. A nerve injury has a much better chance of recovery as opposed to a contusion of the spinal cord itself. Both cord contusion and stingers usually originate from a neck injury, which is why there is a higher prevalence of those injuries in contact sports such as football and hockey.
What Are the Current Return-to-play Guidelines For Spinal Cord Contusions vs Stingers?
If there is any suspicion of spinal cord contusion, the player should be removed from play and imaging should be performed to investigate the injury. Players who have experienced a stinger can generally return to play faster, possibly even later in the game in which they were injured. However, in cases of more severe stingers with persistent symptoms, it may be the next game or longer. Conversely, players who have experienced spinal cord contusions may have to wait weeks or months before they can return to play. In both injuries, a player must be symptom free, be neurologically intact, demonstrate sport-specific activity, and be cleared medically before returning to play.
Is There a High Incidence of Recurrence of Spinal Cord Contusions?
Potentially, in the initial period when the brain or spinal cord is an inflammatory state, the athlete is more susceptible to reinjury, which is why athletes must be symptom free and neurologically intact before they return to play. Furthermore, if initial imaging studies found swelling or bleeding, those studies should be repeated to confirm that all internal injuries have been resolved.
On Monday, word was that it will be some time before there’s a clear idea of what Finley’s football future holds. Tyler Dunne of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Finley has been diagnosed with a bruised spinal cord and that doctors are continuing to evaluate the best way to proceed in treating the injury.
Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain made his 2013 debut against the Steelers on Sunday after bruising his spinal cord near the end of last season. The timeline may be completely different for Finley, but it seems safe to say that it is going to be a while before anyone’s talking about a return to the football field.
Me thinks JF is done for good.
Doesn't sound like he'll be playing anytime soon. D*mn. But everyone's right, forget football, and enjoy your life, and I think that's what his son wanted also.
If this is it, go home, JMike, hug your son and tell him you're playing days are done. TheyHe'll be happy every day just to see his their daddy walk.
How's that, El-Ka? (I lose track of how many kids these guys have...) 
son(s)
That Ravens linebacker came back from this injury, albeit the next season, so I think it's far too premature to end JMike's career.
was a really eerie feeling at the game seeing finley lay motionless. you knew it was something serious. glad to hear he has full feeling and is up and walking.
That would be incredible if that's true. But not holding my breath. If his intention is to return to football and continue his career then I could understand his wanting to get back on the field asap considering he's a FA at the end of the season.
At 6 weeks, it would put him back dec 8th at home against ATL.
At 4 weeks, Nov 24th Vikings.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_...rs-no-table-recovery
There is no specific timetable for Finley's return to the field, but indications are that he likely will miss at least four to six weeks, sources said.
Key words "at least"
It also said that the Pack will likely make a decision sometime this week whether to place him on IR or not
Is it just me, or do the rest of y'all think that these sorts of injuries are only going to increase irregardless (
) of rules changes.
Bigger. Faster, Stronger.
Those things don't mix well with collisions in football.
You people are going to start to need to appreciate soccer.
Finally a Packers player who actually may return much sooner than expected. If he can't play until 2014 its still a win. I'm happy for him.
From that same link:
The current diagnosis is that Finley suffered a spinal contusion located in his neck, but that it should heal and that once it does he would be at no more risk for suffering a spinal injury than any other player.
Finley has been told the doctors believe his injury was caused by extreme torque and not by spinal compression, which prevented the spine and discs from being damaged
Crazy lucky assuming nothing changes in his prognosis.
You people are going to start to need to appreciate soccer.
Nah, curling is the sport of the future.
^ ^ ^
Well they do have the best uniforms.
