Broyles is next man up

[BoulderSooner79]

Nate Burleson broke his arm saving a pizza from certain mutilation. Ryan was activated for the first time last Sunday.

Go Ryan!

[badger]

do I dare pick him up on my fantasy team or stick with my underperforming, no-TD catching losers

[swardboy]

Detroit Lions (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/det) receiver Nate Burleson (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6407) was involved in a one-car accident overnight and sustained a broken arm, according to a press release by the team. Burleson will undergo surgery today, and his season appears to be in jeopardy.

Detroit Free Press reporter Dave Birkett is reporting (http://www.freep.com/article/20130924/SPORTS01/309240063/nate-burleson-crash-car-arm-detroit-lions)that Burleson's accident occurred because a pizza fell off his front seat around 2:25 a.m., which led to the receiver breaking his arm in two places. Here is a portion of Birkett's report:


Burleson was driving a 2009 GMC Yukon SUV when he was distracted by pizza falling off his front seat, according to Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/26287). He lost control of the car and struck the center median wall.
Burleson, who was wearing a seatbelt, was transported by emergency medical responders to a local hospital, a police statement said.


However, the Lions confirmed “there was no alcohol involved” in Burleson’s accident.


“We will provide appropriate updates when more information on Burleson’s condition becomes available,” the Lions said in a press release.


Burleson caught six passes for 116 yards during a 27-20 win against Washington this past Sunday. It was his best performance since he had 119 receiving yards and two touchdowns for the Seattle Seahawks against theAtlanta Falcons on December 30, 2007.

Last year, Burleson was placed on injured reserve because of a broken leg. Detroit lost eight of 10 games without Burleson last season and finished 4-12. Burleson restructured his contract with Detroit this past offseason to remain on the Lions’ roster.

Burleson’s potential season-ending injury is a huge blow to Detroit’s offense.

The Lions will look to Ryan Broyles (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/25764), a second-round pick in 2012, to step in for Burleson. Broyles had three receptions for 34 yards against Washington this past week. Detroit’s other receiving options are Patrick Edwards and Kris Durham.

In addition, Burleson is one of the leaders in Detroit’s locker room, and by no coincidence, former Lionsreceiver Titus Young unraveled last year when the chief was not around. Lions receiver Calvin Johnson is soft spoken, but Burleson is the person most Lions players look to for guidance.

[Scott D]

oh Titus Young began unraveling before Burleson got injured. They want to play Patrick Edwards more, but he hasn't been practicing much due to injury.

[EatLeadCommie]

not sure that Broyles is 100% yet

[nighttrain12]

I didn't know there were any pizza places open at 2am.

Hopefully Broyles can take advantage of this situation!

[picasso]

not sure that Broyles is 100% yet

There's another story online where they've been trying to bring him along slowly.
His coach said he gets better every time he suits up but yeah. He's the man in the slot now.

[Therealsouthsider]

...two things

1) Burlesons' bones break easily

2) How can you be wearing a seatbelt and reach for a pizza on the floor of an SUV?

ss

[BoulderSooner79]

I didn't know there were any pizza places open at 2am.



That's the story and he's sticking with it.

[Scott D]

There are in fact on weekends pizza places up here that are open that late.