A Small Update on Bob Sanders

by LovinBlue on Sep 29, 2010 11:40 PM EDT in 2010 Colts News

Many people noticed today that, in his story about DB Kavell Conner, ESPN's Paul Kuharsky actually started with a mention of Bob Sanders:

The Colts are hopeful they’ll be able to keep Bob Sanders on the roster and he can make a late-season return and have an impact. He had biceps surgery after the opener and the team believes he could resurface after eight or 10 weeks. I chatted with Bill Polian Wednesday and he said the team will have a better sense about Sanders soon, as he’s got a key checkup or benchmark in his rehab upcoming.

Unfortunately, the phrase "eight or 10 weeks" caused a bit of confusion - some read it to mean Sanders could be back by Week 8 or Week 10... others read it that he could be back within 8-10 weeks post-op (versus the original estimate of 10-12 weeks)... and the final option was that it would be 8-10 weeks from today.

I followed up via Twitter with Kuharsky, and his somewhat snarky response was:

10 to 12 from surgery is 8-10 now, right?

So, I take this to mean that Sanders is still on track per the original timeline, pending a key checkup (timing of that was not revealed). This would optimistically put Sanders back in time for the November 28th game against the Chargers, to as late as the December 9th game at Tennessee.

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I would love to see him against the Chargers.

However, I’m totally happy if he returns to the playoffs.

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by BlueMark1821 on Sep 30, 2010 12:42 AM EDT reply actions

I want him against the Titans

I don’t think CJ and Sanders have met.

by Ty46 on Sep 30, 2010 2:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Last year, Sanders was put on IR, so I guess they didn’t rush his rehab. I’m not sure they used hyperbaric chamber, ARP, etc. This time I’m sure, they do everything for a speedy recovery.

by Ty46 on Sep 30, 2010 2:07 AM EDT reply actions

I think he had to be put on IR last year

because with a minimum of 10-12 weeks rehab, he wouldn’t have been available for the post season anyway. IIRC he was injured November 1st last year, so with even the most aggressive of treatment, might have been available for the Super Bowl, but I wouldn’t have wanted his first game back to be the SB!!

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Sep 30, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Polian or Caldwell said

he was put on IR and then it took 10-12 weeks without an aggressive rehab. His knee was also not 100%.

So with an aggressive rehab, he could be back in 8-10 weeks. But could practice on a limited basis sooner.

by Ty46 on Sep 30, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Here's the BIGGER quesiton...

Why so many hamstring and biceps injuries with Colts? And, will there ever be an Anthony Gonzales sighting in a game?

RB Donald Brown (hamstring), WR Pierre Garcon (hamstring), WR Anthony Gonzalez (ankle), CB Brandon King (hamstring), S Bob Sanders (biceps), LB Clint Session (hamstring)

by ColtsWow on Sep 30, 2010 7:10 AM EDT reply actions