Aaron Rodgers

[pbmax]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...h-key-decision

This article starts with things no one said to Rapoport. But then he gets to the nub of the argument:

As Packers doctor Pat McKenzie and other experts evaluate the scan, the decision was described as a "risk/reward" decision. The bone isn't fully healed -- and there was no chance it was going to be after two months. That was the expectation. Typically, 80-percent healed is healthy enough to be on the field. And Rodgers chose a surgical procedure involving two plates and 13 screws as an aggressive way of accelerating healing and protecting his throwing shoulder. It was a success.

So its not 100% and had no chance of being 100%. Is it 80%? RapSheet doesn't know. So you are left with two choices, McKenzie is consuming with specialist to see if its truly above 80 everywhere OR the debate about 79-81% is being done at the front office level.

My bet is on the former.

[ThunderDan]

McKenzie is consuming with specialist to see if its truly above 80 everywhere OR the debate about 79-81% is being done at the front office level.

Hope they had a great meal.

[QBME]

Hope they had a great meal.

You stole my thunder, Dan.

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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...h-key-decision

This article starts with things no one said to Rapoport. But then he gets to the nub of the argument:



So its not 100% and had no chance of being 100%. Is it 80%? RapSheet doesn't know. So you are left with two choices, McKenzie is consuming with specialist to see if its truly above 80 everywhere OR the debate about 79-81% is being done at the front office level.

My bet is on the former.

the plates will make the bone stronger then it was. with 2 plates it could be stronger even if the bone is still completely broken

the concern might be other plate failure, and what would happen to the not healed bone if a plate fails

[Rutnstrut]

the plates will make the bone stronger then it was. with 2 plates it could be stronger even if the bone is still completely broken

the concern might be other plate failure, and what would happen to the not healed bone if a plate fails

If it makes it stronger than it was, there has to be a new weak point. The plates may not fail, but something can.

[denverYooper]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...h-key-decision

This article starts with things no one said to Rapoport. But then he gets to the nub of the argument:

So its not 100% and had no chance of being 100%. Is it 80%? RapSheet doesn't know. So you are left with two choices, McKenzie is consuming with specialist to see if its truly above 80 everywhere OR the debate about 79-81% is being done at the front office level.

My bet is on the former.

I assumed it was that in combination with M3 wanting to delay any announcement for as long as he could possibly get away with it.

[mraynrand]

So its not 100% and had no chance of being 100%. Is it 80%? RapSheet doesn't know. So you are left with two choices, McKenzie is consuming with specialist to see if its truly above 80 everywhere OR the debate about 79-81% is being done at the front office level.

Don't forget, the scan was done on Monday - there will be 4-6.8% healing between Monday and Sunday for sure. Rodgers may be at 86.8% healed by gametime - if the game gets flexed to the night game maybe even 89%. If they win the toss and defer he might be 90% when he takes his first snap.

[denverYooper]

Don't forget, the scan was done on Monday - there will be 4-6.8% healing between Monday and Sunday for sure. Rodgers may be at 86.8% healed by gametime - if the game gets flexed to the night game maybe even 89%. If they win the toss and defer he might be 90% when he takes his first snap.

Looks like you've found a new sabermetrics niche.

[mraynrand]

Looks like you've found a new sabermetrics niche.

the only difference is that I make everything up. Maybe I could sell Green Bay a monorail...

[pbmax]

the only difference is that I make everything up. Maybe I could sell Green Bay a monorail...

All of Wisconsin are building trolley's, so your time may soon be coming.

[pbmax]

wootah, I forgot about that play. Can you imagine being part of the Bears defense and having that happen to you? It would drive good men insane.

[pbmax]

Don't forget, the scan was done on Monday - there will be 4-6.8% healing between Monday and Sunday for sure. Rodgers may be at 86.8% healed by gametime - if the game gets flexed to the night game maybe even 89%. If they win the toss and defer he might be 90% when he takes his first snap.

I would buy your NFL injury tracker newsletter. But can you fathom what I meant by McKenzie consuming with other specialists? Was it a formal dinner or just a business lunch? RapSheet's article doesn't specify.

[mraynrand]

I would buy your NFL injury tracker newsletter. But can you fathom what I meant by McKenzie consuming with other specialists? Was it a formal dinner or just a business lunch? RapSheet's article doesn't specify.

I can come up with some metrics on that. Give me a minute.