ESPN's Adam Schefter saying Freeney out 2-3 weeks

by Brad Wells on Sep 29, 2009 10:04 AM EDT in Colts News

Even though he's moved from NFL Network to the Evil Land of Bristol, Adam Schefter is still one of the better NFL news guys around; maybe even the best. Adam is also a pretty nice guy, and while I'm sure he does not remember me from the NFL.com launch party we met at back in 2007, I'll say he was probably one of the more intelligent NFL media people I've ever met. So, when Schefter talks, I listen.

And when Shefter says Dwight Freeney will be out 2-3 weeks, I do a little happy dance.

I do this dance not because I'm happy that, for roughly the next month, the Colts will be without their best pass rusher. I do this dance because this injury had the potential to wipe out Freeney's season, just as his broken foot ended his season in 2007.

Schefter's report, which was just made on the ESPN morning SportsCenter (~~not up on website, yet, but~~ now it's up, and we also have Playoff Pride's update), backs up last night's WTHR report saying Freeney will be out one month. And both reports strongly suggests that Dr. Cassieper's diagnosis of the injury was 100% correct. Here's what the good doctor wrote:

I didn't see anything affecting his walking when he went off of the field, and I'm pretty sure he wouldn't be standing up and taking those interviews if he was in enough pain to affect his walking. By the way, for a Grade 3 strain, you can't walk without crutches, so that's not it for sure. Based on what we've seen, my (very early) diagnosis is a Grade 1 quadriceps strain.

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Return to the field: 100% by St. Louis game (Game #6)

The St. Louis Rams game is right in line with Freeney being out 2-3 weeks. It's the game immediately following the bye week. Outstanding job, Doc. Even if you are or aren't an actual doctor of any kind, I certainly would have no objections to seeing you change your login name to Dr. Cassieper.

I'll wait to exhale until I hear official word from the Colts, but this Schefter report helps me, and everyone else in Colts land, breath a little easier.

Tip to npb1985 for the FanPost and to the SB Nation story stream for updating this.

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here's the link

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4514956

by coltus on Sep 29, 2009 10:06 AM EDT reply actions

Nice

What a way to wake up.

by canadiancolts on Sep 29, 2009 10:07 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

I agree!

This made my day. I hope it’s true. We may have dodged a bullet here.

"Peyton Manning feels no pressure, he applies it"

by bluecru on Sep 29, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Laddy freakin da. We might as well just apply the Gonzo rule for all injuries: He’ll be out until he comes back. How long that may be is up in the air.

All I want is him healthy and ready to kick some ass in the playoffs. Other than that I don’t really care.

Hit em with your groin!

by KingRichard on Sep 29, 2009 10:12 AM EDT reply actions

Oh so true!

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by TRDean on Sep 29, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Good news

Schefter is always pretty accurate, so I’ll take his word for it.

"Brett Favre was a man who thought he was retired, but he knew it wouldn't last."

by Colts Homer on Sep 29, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions

Is that how it is BBS?

Posting something about 30 seconds before my fanshot? DAMNIT! Type faster, npb, type faster! Haha, seriously, though like I said in my fanshot (no reason to read it now), this is as good of news as we could have hoped. I, for one, who have experienced THREE muscle tears (count ’em), of the quad, groin, and hamstring, in my high school playing days know the severity of these.

I hope that he takes the full three weeks to get healthy, because there is nothing more irritating than being sidelined by these types of injuries. You can walk fine and just want to play, and it’s hard to stay sidelined. I was an idiot and tried to play through all of mine (my groin tear was actually a result of me trying to play through the quad one and I put too much pressure on my inner leg…apparently. That’s what the doctor said). I just hope he stays patient and the Colts training staff do the best job possible. I am certain that I have nothing to worry about with that last sentence, though. Muscle tears are something I have a personal interest in, though.

by npb1985 on Sep 29, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions

People like you

Forced me to be quicker with my article updates. :)

I also updated this article with your FanPost.

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by Brad Wells on Sep 29, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Much appreciated, my good man

by npb1985 on Sep 29, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions

So far we've been very lucky

with injuries to the extent of their severity. Yes, we’ve had them, and that always sucks, but nothing that could torpedo our season (yet….knock on wood). Bob will be back soon (2-3 weeks is my guess) at hopefully 100%, Hayden and Brackett should be back soon as well, and Jackson is at least on the field. Gonzo is the wild card here, but he’ll be back eventually.

The up side of all of this is that we have seen that we have VERY capable backups. Bullitt we already knew about, but he has filled in valiantly for Bob. Powers was a great surprise and is one of the best rookie corners in the league (haven’t seen many others to compare) in the first 3 weeks. KO played well enough in Brackett’s absence last week, and Garcon has did good against the Phins and GREAT against AZ. I’d rather not keep having to test our depth, but am content in knowing we have many guys who can step right in if the opportunity calls for it.

by npb1985 on Sep 29, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions

You hit on a key point there.

None of these injuries are long term. Basically, everybody is scheduled to come back after the bye week.

We’ve seen this kind of thing once before………in 2006. Lots of injuries during the season (Clark and Bobzilla come to mind), but none of them long term. Just before the playoffs, everybody came back. Then we won the Super Bowl.

I’m starting to have a really good feeling about this team, and I’m getting excited.

Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.

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Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: The Atlanta Falcons are the only NFL team to never have back-to-back winning seasons in franchise history.

by Cassieper on Sep 29, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Next man up!

Ya know…….when the Colts lost Gonzo, it really allowed Garcon to come into his own, and he’s been star quality so far….as good as Gonzo if not better. And, Collie has looked good too. As far as Freeney’s back up goes, I’m sure he won’t measure up to Dwight, but maybe we’ll be pleasantly surprised and maybe it will be good enough to make third down stops. I just want Peyton on the field for as many drives as possible. When Brackett, Freeney, and Sanders return, look out! I’m feeling really good about the team right now. They look about as good as ever, and will continue to improve.

by Ayrshire on Sep 29, 2009 10:44 AM EDT reply actions

Thanks for the props BBS.

No, I’m not a real doctor. In 6 years though, I will become a Doctor of Pharmacy (does that count?).

Unless enough people demand it, I don’t think I will be changing my username to Dr. Cass (Has a better ring than Dr. Cassieper). I’m not sure I want people asking me if I’m a real doctor every 3rd comment of mine. But hey, if the other guys here want it, I would be happy to oblige.

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Man, I need a life...

Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: The Atlanta Falcons are the only NFL team to never have back-to-back winning seasons in franchise history.

by Cassieper on Sep 29, 2009 10:53 AM EDT reply actions

I demand that you change your name to....hmmm...

Dr. Boo-boo…or, The Always Present One (cuze you’re always online), or…Peyton’s Jock Strap…I like that last one, lol

by MarkFive05 on Sep 29, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions

All fine suggestions,

but you forget that I hold veto power over any and all votes on my username. So no dice, lol.

Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.

Man, I need a life...

Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: The Atlanta Falcons are the only NFL team to never have back-to-back winning seasons in franchise history.

by Cassieper on Sep 29, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions