Anthony Gonzalez Is Still Hurt, Hasn't Practiced All Week

We have had so many recent seasons derailed by oft injured players (see Bob Sanders) that we need to move on from some of them. Anthony Gonzalez is probably in that category.

like Gonzo and I was hoping these injuries were a fluke and that he wouldn’t get an injury again. But, it’s getting a bit ridiculous at this point. Although he was a first round draft pick, so I expect him to be with the team regardless.

Taj Smith is really just ok for special teams. His hands are like bricks. Any of this year’s crop of rookies? Housh ?

…because, frankly, who’d be clamoring for a WR who’s been injured twice as frequently as he’s actually contributed? (And while I hear you guys on the Bob Sanders comparisons, I’d argue that at least Sanders DID make extremely significant contributions to this team in between his ridiculously frequent injuries: Gonzo is more just completely wasted potential.) If we do cut him, would this make it more likely that we get Housh, who I think could make only a relatively minor difference, but who would still be better than a guy who’s taken up permanent residence on the injured list?

They are not going to cut him. They are going to hold onto him, evaluate him and place him back in at some time within the season. I see Blair White moving up. Gonzo stays on and is cut after the year ends. They will hold onto him just in case someone gets hurt and he is healthy at the time.
The only way they cut him is if the issue is going to keep him out more than 4 – 6 games and/or they can sign Housh or Moss… which won’t happen.

we cant count on Mr. Glass to make it through a whole season.

He should have been cut after he blew out his knee coming off the line!He wasnt even bumped by the CB.

Another busted 1st round pick

I have a question off the subject… maybe someone can explain to me. We have like 7 million in cap space currently available. Wayne, Garcon and Tamme are all in a contract year… so does that 7 million carry over to next year?? Since Manning took less money to help the team, the front office did little to improve with said money… couldn’t they use that 7 million to extend one of the contracts… or somehow help themselves next year? Just curious.

This is really a sad story for both the Colts and Gonzo. Everyone was excited when we drafted him and was a very promising receiver in his first couple seasons. Ran great routes, could block, good hands, etc…. BUT, as mentioned, you have to stay healthy in this league. I feel terrible for the guy. However, business is business. Time to let him go.

“No one will waste a roster spot on him” …You joking right? I guess is better to cut him and give one of our young, promising WR’s some playing time. Wait, we don have any.

… and refuse to let go.

Hamstring issues are random and arbitrary. They usually take about two weeks to be worked through, with diligent care. It’s not a sign of physical weakness or a player’s inability to stay healthy. It’s just one of those things.

Today marks the 7th day that Gonzo hasn’t been in full action because of his hammy. This is normal. You can google “NFL hamstring injuries” and see a laundry list of players who have been sat down because of them this offseason, typically being held out about two weeks. Not only does the weird offseason have an impact, but Gonzo’s knee rehab likely created an imbalance between his quad and his hamstring, which makes a player slightly more prone to that kind of issue.

This is just more BBS fanning the flames. I agree that if Gonzo isn’t ready to perform and 100% on cut day, he might not make the final 53, and that sucks because I think he’s a good receiver. But we’ll have to carry an extra quarterback, plus we’ll probably carry an extra defensive back and defensive lineman, so there’s no room for dead weight at receiver. But the issue isn’t that Gonzo can’t withstand the rigors of the NFL. He’s had two freak injuries that likely have nothing to do with the rigors of the NFL, plus a minor hamstring injury. Well overblown.

Use steroids already!