adoniijahsooner
9/7/2009, 07:08 AM
According to Kevin Wilson. I think it hurts Sam's draft stock tremendously if he doesnt come back and play this year. Durability questions will run rampant come draft time. If JG decides to take some season ending procedure, I dont see it lowering his stock. What do you guys think?
http://www.normantranscript.com/ousports/local_story_250011521
By John Shinn
Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Sunday there has been no update to the shoulder injury suffered by quarterback Sam Bradford since Saturday night's loss to BYU in Arlington, Texas.
"We're pursuing every option of rehab and timelines and estimates of what's in their best interest," Wilson said.
Bradford suffered a Acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain late in the first half Saturday when he was driven to the turf by BYU linebacker Coleby Clawson. Bradford was knocked out of the game and spent the second half with ice on his shoulder and his right arm in a sling.
The loss of last year's Heisman Trophy winner left the Sooners without two All-American players against the Cougars. Tight end Jermaine Gresham didn't play due to a knee injury he suffered in the days leading up to Saturday's game.
Wilson said the coaching staff should know more about the prognosis for both today.
"Those are two tremendous players with bright futures. We want to make sure their best interest is taken into consideration," he said. "There's no rush, there's no judgments. We're pursuing every resource that (head trainer) Scott Anderson and our medical staff can do to present to those kids and their families and to Coach Stoops."
In Bradford's case, AC joint injuries are judged in grades. If the injury is one of a low grade variety and doesn't require surgery, Bradford could be back on the field in less than a month.
The Sooners' upcoming schedule is Idaho State Saturday at Owen Field, Tulsa (Sept. 19) and at Miami (Oct. 3).
Gresham's diagnosis is similar. He has torn cartilage in his right knee. If the injury doesn't require surgery, he would return to the field sooner rather than later.
However, Bradford and Gresham both have special circumstances. Both were projected as first-round picks in last season's NFL draft, but decided to return to school this season.
They both have to weigh how the treatment of their injuries could affect their draft stock for next spring.
http://www.normantranscript.com/ousports/local_story_250011521
By John Shinn
Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Sunday there has been no update to the shoulder injury suffered by quarterback Sam Bradford since Saturday night's loss to BYU in Arlington, Texas.
"We're pursuing every option of rehab and timelines and estimates of what's in their best interest," Wilson said.
Bradford suffered a Acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain late in the first half Saturday when he was driven to the turf by BYU linebacker Coleby Clawson. Bradford was knocked out of the game and spent the second half with ice on his shoulder and his right arm in a sling.
The loss of last year's Heisman Trophy winner left the Sooners without two All-American players against the Cougars. Tight end Jermaine Gresham didn't play due to a knee injury he suffered in the days leading up to Saturday's game.
Wilson said the coaching staff should know more about the prognosis for both today.
"Those are two tremendous players with bright futures. We want to make sure their best interest is taken into consideration," he said. "There's no rush, there's no judgments. We're pursuing every resource that (head trainer) Scott Anderson and our medical staff can do to present to those kids and their families and to Coach Stoops."
In Bradford's case, AC joint injuries are judged in grades. If the injury is one of a low grade variety and doesn't require surgery, Bradford could be back on the field in less than a month.
The Sooners' upcoming schedule is Idaho State Saturday at Owen Field, Tulsa (Sept. 19) and at Miami (Oct. 3).
Gresham's diagnosis is similar. He has torn cartilage in his right knee. If the injury doesn't require surgery, he would return to the field sooner rather than later.
However, Bradford and Gresham both have special circumstances. Both were projected as first-round picks in last season's NFL draft, but decided to return to school this season.
They both have to weigh how the treatment of their injuries could affect their draft stock for next spring.