Pats Pulpit: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Around SBN: Baby Boilers no more: Michigan State-Purdue Preview

Multiple Reports: Julian Edelman has a broken arm

Multiple on-line sites, including ESPN.com, NESN, are citing a report from the Boston Herald that WR Julian Edelman suffered a broken arm in New England's win over the Titans.

http://www.nesn.com/2009/10/report-julian-edelman-has-broken-arm.html

Star-divide

Don't know how to react to this other than to say, "Man, this sucks."  Given Galloway's play this season, I don't think keeping him on the roster even in light of this made a whole lot of business sense, but it does leave the team thinner at receiver.  Fortunately both Moss and Welker appear to be going full speed right now, but I wonder if we'll see more roster moves in the coming days to adjust to this development.

The views expressed in these FanPosts are not necessarily those of the writers or SBNation.

0 recs  |  Comment 12 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

He did look like he got up holding his arm after one of his catches

But he stayed in the game. If his arm is broken, it can’t be that bad.

by RSNexile on Oct 21, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

According to Mike Reiss:

Edelman’s final play came in the fourth quarter, when he caught a 4-yard pass from quarterback Brian Hoyer and was tackled by Tennessee cornerback Cary Williams. Edelman’s right arm took the brunt of the fall on the play.

And as Belichick would say, if it was season-ending, he’d be put on IR – and he’s not.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Oct 21, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

too bad

He was really playing well, even if perhaps people were crowning him “the next Wes Welker” a bit prematurely. He’s a good young player who is still just leaning the position, yet already making an impact. I’m really quite excited to think what this guy will be another year or two down the road after working with Belichick, Brady…and Welker…for a couple years.

To answer bbismyhero, it’s not necessarily season-ending. All depends upon which of the arm bones it is, where along the bone the break is, and how bad the break is. “Average” time for a complete recovery is usually considered 6-8 weeks…but again, that can vary GREATLY depending upon the extent of the break.

by JohnPaul on Oct 21, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We'll know a little by when he comes back

If he’s out for four weeks, we’ll know it was a hairline fracture not on a joint. If he’s out for 6-8 weeks, we’ll know it was a little more serious.

by RSNexile on Oct 21, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So who is the third wideout now?

Sam Aiken? I ask because I’m wondering if I should pick Aiken up in fantasy.

by Brendan Scolari on Oct 21, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't

Yeah, he’ll be the third receiver this week, but what does that get you? 50 yards at most? And the Pats go into the bye week after that, with Tate likely to be ready for Miami.

by RSNexile on Oct 21, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sam aiken vs. terrence nunn? Who would you pick?

I’d like to see terrence perform. see how he does.

by patriotguy on Oct 21, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap, but good timing

With the Bucs and the bye coming up there the staff will have a couple of weeks to figure out what to do with Edelman. I hope he can be back, because he really has been the primary target after Moss and Welker.

by hythlodaeus on Oct 21, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

With any luck

Tate will fill in nicely until he makes it back. Then, two good young WRs. Nice.

'A warrior may change his metal, but not his
heart,' as the saying is upon Barsoom." Dejah Thoris

by ba-shiznit on Oct 26, 2009 4:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

A New England Patriots Blog

Media requests: Please email patspulpit at gmail.com

Start posting about the Patriots »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

Comcast NFL RedZone Moments from SB Nation

Music City Miracles
Tennessee Titans Red Zone Report
Bleeding Green Nation
Comcast NFL Red Zone stat of the week - Something doesn't have to give
Niners Nation
49ers Red Zone numbers: How effective are they?

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Smpavatar_small
Caption Contest

Recent FanPosts

Patriotsthrowbacklogo_small
Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning: Who's the Best? - Part V
August_2008_175_small
10 Super Bowl Observations
August_2008_175_small
Parcels or Belichick?
Small
I've been looking for potential RBs in the second round.....
Bill_belichick-vader_mask_small
Patriots announce 2010 Defensive Coordinator... Bill Belichick?
12-22-07_1831_small
Luck or destiny?
Small
Patriots interested in CFL sack leader
Nnamdi_small
The End of an Era?
Bill_belichick-vader_mask_small
Is a Bill Belichick style defense now obsolete?

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Latest NFL Headlines from SB Nation

Arrowhead Pride
Former Chiefs WR Jeff Webb Gets A Workout With The Ravens
Windy City Gridiron
Are the Bears going backwards?
Big Blue View
Eli talks Peyton, Super Bowl

SPONSORS


Managing Editor

Patspulpit_small MaPatsFan

Contributing Writers

Belichick_2_small Marima

Smpavatar_small SlotMachinePlayer

Small Comedic.Sans

Bg_small The Hill