Wednesday injury report boasts big names for Panthers and Bears
by James Dator on Sep 29, 2011 1:16 PM EDT
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PrintIt's important to note before freaking out at the Panthers' injury report that all three players are expected to play Sunday. Jeff Otah was experiencing some routine tightness, but nothing serious enough to keep him out of Sunday's game.
The biggest name to jump out on the Bears' list is SS Chris Harris. Not having Hitman would be a huge blow to the Bears' secondary, but it seems he'll be a-okay on Sunday and will be a big test for the Panthers.
Injury lists and more after the jump...
UPDATE: Jeff Otah practiced fully today. Chris Gamble missed today's practice and Ron Rivera say he was a 'little concerned' about his status for Sunday.
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Charles Godfrey | FS | Head | DNP |
| Chris Gamble | CB | Head | DNP |
| Jeff Otah | T | Back | DNP |
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Earl Bennett | WR | Chest | DNP |
| Gabe Carimi | T | Knee | DNP |
| Matt Spaeth | TE | Calf | DNP |
| Marion Barber | RB | Calf | Full |
| Chris Harris | S | Hamstring | Full |
| Major Wright | S | Head/Neck | Full |
| Patrick Mannerly | LS | Hip | Full |
While there is a good chance Earl Bennett could miss Sunday's game it's really not a huge blow to the Bears. Jay Cutler has already started to favor rookie Dan Sanzenbacher, and he'll fill in very well in case Bennett can't play.
It's Gabe Carimi who represents the biggest potential loss for the Bears on this list. As it stands Chicago are 'hopeful' he'll be able to play, but lacking Carimi is a serious hit to an already beleaguered offensive front. His stand-in Frank Omiyale has been porous as a fill in this season, and if he starts starts for Carimi on Sunday at RT expect a big day from Greg Hardy.
If TE Matt Spaeth is out then the Bears have even more problems for this pass protection. Spaeth has been used much like Jeff King was here in Carolina- a glorified 6th lineman with very little impact in the passing game. Should he be out it again bodes well for the Panthers' pass rush.
Is it Sunday yet?
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Should we be worried about gamble and godfrey playing?
i mean i know earlier in the week they said they would but not participating at all is not a great sign
Typical concussion stuff
They get held out regardless until they can pass their baseline tests.
If they miss Friday’s practice then we can worry
I thought I read that both were cleared to play earlier this week
Maybe they are just trying to bring them back slowly so they don’t exacerbate the concussion symptoms. I’m sure they will play and it’s a good thing they are, because we’re going to need them.
Otah is good to go. I think the training staff is just trying to handle him gingerly to prevent any further injuries or setbacks from his knee.
Iranian Air Defense Site: 'Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'
Air Defense Site: 'You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace we will launch interceptor aircraft!'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 fighter. Send 'em up, I'll wait!'
Air Defense Site: (... total silence)
by Tarheel Soldier on Sep 29, 2011 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure BAMF said something to that affect in his presser yesterday.
That they’d both be playing this Sunday.
Newton for '11 ROY!
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for '11 DPOY!
This has been a public service announcement.......
by CaptainPanther on Sep 29, 2011 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I really want a stretch of 3-4 games where I don't see Otah on an injury report.
by Panthers FTW on Sep 29, 2011 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Mysterious back injury?
Just put Bell in there and draft M. Kalil. Calling it now.. Otah on IR by the Bye week with Duke Robinson Syndrome.
by AZPantherfan on Sep 29, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
As I said in the article...
It was some tightness, nothing more or less. Otah is expected to practice today, play Sunday.
We’ll know more around 3:30PM when today’s report is out
Way to fan up, dude
Wishing one of our best players to go on IR is just ridiculous. I mean if the man has a legitimate injury, then why would you make him practice? I understand that he has a history of injuries, but so far none of his injuries this year are tied to his knee problems of last season, so how about we cut him some slack?
Iranian Air Defense Site: 'Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'
Air Defense Site: 'You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace we will launch interceptor aircraft!'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 fighter. Send 'em up, I'll wait!'
Air Defense Site: (... total silence)
by Tarheel Soldier on Sep 29, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It's almost more worrisome they're not related to his knee.
It seems like Otah always hurts, everywhere.
I’m taking a chill pill though, since, as James says, it appears he’ll be playing Sunday, and that’s the most important part.
by Panthers FTW on Sep 29, 2011 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Please don't confuse...
AZPantherFan for myself…AZPanthersFan…
I don’t like how close our names are :-(
Regardless, I do hope Otah can come back in and open holes up because I don’t know how well our passing game is going to get off the ground with that Bears D.
by AZPanthersFan on Sep 29, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow thats close!
I just checked to see if I could change my name since I just joined this off season…and I can’t.
I can just create a new loggin.
Sorry AZPantherSfan
by AZPantherfan on Sep 29, 2011 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
No worries. I just don’t want people confusing us is all. Glad to see you join.
Whereabouts in AZ do you live?
by AZPanthersFan on Sep 29, 2011 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Fanning up
Im not wishing he is put on IR by the Bye week… im just making a very bold prediction. Trust me, I want him in there just as bad as everyone else…The run game is THAT much better when he plays, but it seems every other week we have to sit on the edge of our seats waiting to see if he is able to play. There was nothing more frustrating last year…
Besides..how sick would the line be with M. Kalil anyway :-)
by AZPantherfan on Sep 29, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
honestly, it'd be pretty pathetic for run blocking
Neither Gross nor M.Kalil are suited for RG in any way, shape, or form. They are both light and agile, which is what makes them good LTs.
Tight back is to be expected.
He’s been out of action for a WHILE and had no OTA’s (no pun intended) this off season.
He needs to get in football condition. That takes a month or two of hitting.
This is actually reasonable, if annoying. Time takes time.
by criolle johnny on Sep 29, 2011 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Face the facts.
Otah just doesn’t like to practice… We need to just get over it.
My 44' make sure all yo' kids don't grow
I'm not sure that's a fact... more like a pretty big dose of conjecture.
Based on what we’ve seen from Rivera do you really think he’d tolerate that kind of behavior if he had the same inkling you do?
My theory is he just doesn't play hurt.
Some guys play hurt and some don’t.
Being ‘injured’ is another story. Rarely does anyone play ‘injured.’ Unless its a finger or something.
"We're no strangers to love. You know the rules and so do I. A full commitment's what I'm thinking of. You wouldn't get this from any other guy. I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling. Gotta make you understand."
Or unless your name is Ronnie Lott…
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
“Just cut the f@ck’n thing off, Doc. I ain’t missin’ this game.”
Dude has some hangers.
"We're no strangers to love. You know the rules and so do I. A full commitment's what I'm thinking of. You wouldn't get this from any other guy. I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling. Gotta make you understand."
For reelz.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
The thing about Otah:
He’s far and away the biggest guy on the roster at 6’6", 330lbs… he’s huge. With the benefit of all that bulk comes a far higher propensity to injury, or for minor injuries that others can brush off to be more of a nuisance.
I think we forget sometimes how much a guy like Kris Jenkins or Maake Kemoeatu were on the injury report for similar reasons. Is it a little frustrating? Sure… but it’s part and parcel of these mammoth guys being in the league. As long as he plays at a high level on Sundays I couldn’t care less what he does M-F.
by James Dator on Sep 29, 2011 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
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As long as he plays at a high level on Sundays I couldn’t care less what he does M-F.
"We're no strangers to love. You know the rules and so do I. A full commitment's what I'm thinking of. You wouldn't get this from any other guy. I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling. Gotta make you understand."
As long as he plays at a high level on Sundays I couldn’t care less what he does M-F.
Is this “I couldn’t care less what he does Monday – Friday”, or “I couldn’t care less what he does Mother F@cker”? :-)
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
by BW Smith on Sep 29, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
James has been known to drop a MF’er on his readership….
From time ta time.
"We're no strangers to love. You know the rules and so do I. A full commitment's what I'm thinking of. You wouldn't get this from any other guy. I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling. Gotta make you understand."
It keeps us M-Fers’ in check
Iranian Air Defense Site: 'Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'
Air Defense Site: 'You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace we will launch interceptor aircraft!'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 fighter. Send 'em up, I'll wait!'
Air Defense Site: (... total silence)
by Tarheel Soldier on Sep 29, 2011 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand the main point about what you are trying to portray but also...
Byron Bell is awfully mammoth himself. The guy is listed at 6’5 339
"Hope for the best plan for the worst"
"They laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at them because they're all the same"
The news of the Bears being without their best blockers has inspired me
This comment section has officially been Tater'd.
by Tater596 on Sep 29, 2011 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Tremendous.
Just tremendous.
"We're no strangers to love. You know the rules and so do I. A full commitment's what I'm thinking of. You wouldn't get this from any other guy. I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling. Gotta make you understand."
The Thursday injury report is usually the most telling.
Anyone with a question mark usually misses Wednesday. A lot of weeks, that’s half the league. I hope everyone is good to go on Sunday. This should be a hell of a good football game.
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