Franklin May Be Done for Good

[vince]

First I've heard of the seriousness of Franklin's injury...
http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/10539/nick-perry-other-green-bay-packers-missing-valuable-time


Perhaps the biggest concern is about Franklin, the fourth-round pick from UCLA who finished his rookie season last year on injured reserve following a neck injury. The Packers are worried that Franklin's neck injury might be career-threatening. According to two people with knowledge of his situation, the Packers are putting Franklin through more tests to determine whether it's safe for him to continue playing.

[Guiness]

Necks. The new hamstring.

[MadScientist]

That's 4 neck injuries for the Packers over the last year - Finley, Franklyn, Jolly and Richardson. Only Richardson has come back from it.

Packers are introducing a new helmet to combat neck injuries:
http://www.robinsdocksideshop.com/Divers_Helmet_BP704AT.jpg

[pbmax]

Connect the new helmet to this:


http://news.epicinter.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/HANS.jpg

[pittstang5]

Yikes!

I wonder if other teams are having as many neck injuries as the Packers. Is it the equipment (pads, helmets) or something else?

[Guiness]

Yikes!

I wonder if other teams are having as many neck injuries as the Packers. Is it the equipment (pads, helmets) or something else?

Can't see it being the equipment, it's pretty standardized across the league. Of course, ill-fitting equipment would matter, but that would be a hell of an oversight.

Unlike hamstrings, where it's possible conditioning or something the training staff might be causing, I have to think these are more of a fluke than anything else.

[Fritz]

I do wonder, too, if this neck injury thing is affecting the Packers more than other teams.

[hoosier]

Yoga is the solution. http://media.mahalo.com/upload/3/3d/5d3cfdf2647c2b8954196b8129315b16_20110504.JPEG

[Fritz]

To many, many issues.

[Brandon494]

Yoga is the solution.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAU7xFh0fAk

[Brandon494]

As much as it sucks at least we are deep at RB so it should really have no effect on the team. I didn't see him making the team over Harris anyway unless we went with 4 RBs.

[Guiness]

As much as it sucks at least we are deep at RB so it should really have no effect on the team. I didn't see him making the team over Harris anyway unless we went with 4 RBs.

Agreed, but more bodies to choose from is always better. Franklin did show something in his the one game he got significant reps, and it seemed like the Pack might have a one-two punch, but then he put the ball on the ground. I wouldn't say it was a certainty that he was going to get beat out by Harris and Starks.

[texaspackerbacker]

Maybe it could be considered selfish as a Packer fan, but I'd rather he was done than come up 4th for the Packers, get cut, then go on to have a good career for somebody else. Ditto that for Finley.

[Joemailman]

Maybe it could be considered selfish as a Packer fan, but I'd rather he was done than come up 4th for the Packers, get cut, then go on to have a good career for somebody else. Ditto that for Finley.

Yep, that would be considered selfish.

[MadScientist]

Some food for thought:
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/can-neck-strength-help-reduce-concussions-in-nfl-football-strength-clinic-puts-focus-on-prevention-070313

Although specifically mentioning concussions, other things I have read suggest neck strengthening can reduce neck injuries. The article says a lack of neck strength is more of a problem for incoming players than veterans, but that may vary somewhat by position.

[Guiness]

Some food for thought:
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/can-neck-strength-help-reduce-concussions-in-nfl-football-strength-clinic-puts-focus-on-prevention-070313

Although specifically mentioning concussions, other things I have read suggest neck strengthening can reduce neck injuries. The article says a lack of neck strength is more of a problem for incoming players than veterans, but that may vary somewhat by position.

I remember doing quite a lot of neck strengthening exercises during drylands, both hockey and football. The one I remember in particular was where you pushed your head against the outside of a teammate's leg, with him offering resistance but allowing you to move so it wasn't static resistance. Of course, the reason I remember it is because it was rife with comments...I mean, you did end up on your hand and knees in front of the guy...

[smuggler]

Franklin will definitely be a prime PUP candidate. No reason to release him as of now, unless a return is completely ruled out.

[hoosier]

Cup half empty: neck is new hamstring
Cup half full: Packers got one of this year's major injuries out of the way and it was not to a key player

[Patler]

First I've heard of the seriousness of Franklin's injury...

Then you should read Packerrats more diligently!
Our earlier discussion:

http://packerrats.com/showthread.php?26853-Johnathan-Franklin-health-status&highlight=franklin

[Guiness]

Then you should read Packerrats more diligently!
Our earlier discussion:

http://packerrats.com/showthread.php?26853-Johnathan-Franklin-health-status&highlight=franklin

damn, pb posted almost the same comment as I did a month ago! I am so lame...

[Patler]

damn, pb posted almost the same comment as I did a month ago! I am so lame...

Ya, I started reading this thread, and had an overwhelming feeling of deja vu. Went back and looked, not even remembering that I started the previous thread only a month ago!

[Joemailman]

Prevent exposure to the neck area.

http://www.sunandmoonstudio.com/Poses/PosePics/locust.jpg

[vince]

Huh, only a month late. Is that an all-new way to be Patlerized? Not the first won't be the last I'm sure....

That thread didn't offer the solution for Franklin though...

Yoga for Spine and Neck Issues (http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7459/8-yoga-poses-to-help-cervical-spine-neck-issues.html)

In fact, no matter the question, yoga is the answer!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0n1HZvx6nE

[woodbuck27]

Huh, only a month late. Is that an all-new way to be Patlerized? Not the first won't be the last I'm sure....

That thread didn't offer the solution for Franklin though...

Yoga for Spine and Neck Issues (http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7459/8-yoga-poses-to-help-cervical-spine-neck-issues.html)

In fact, no matter the question, yoga is the answer!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0n1HZvx6nE

Good Lord I'm positive now that Yoga works.

I can't wait to see BJ Raji's improved play on the DL.

Pray a lot BJ. Remember the end position and hands in prayer.

[Fritz]

Thanks, Vince.

I say yoga is the answer for all the world's ills.

And I bet Bretsky would like to see two female yoga practitioners doing yoga together at the same time.

Hell, I would, too.

Uhh, what was this thread about, again?

[woodbuck27]

Thanks, Vince.

I say yoga is the answer for all the world's ills.

And I bet Bretsky would like to see two female yoga practitioners doing yoga together at the same time.

Hell, I would, too.

Uhh, what was this thread about, again?

http://images.thehollywoodgossip.com/iu/t_full/v1395152939/dueling-yoga-poses.png

[smuggler]

Guess his neck is fucked because the Packers are going to release him.

[Rastak]

Yep, that would be considered selfish.


No, that's outright assholeish to be honest.

[red]

boy,that really came out of left field didn't it?

did anyone have any idea up till today that he not only was seriously injured, but his career was over?

[pittstang5]

boy,that really came out of left field didn't it?

did anyone have any idea up till today that he not only was seriously injured, but his career was over?

Nope. This is becoming an epidemic.

Neck injuries are to the Packers as Staph infections are to the Browns

[woodbuck27]

boy,that really came out of left field didn't it?

did anyone have any idea up till today that he not only was seriously injured, but his career was over?

This news is a complete surprize to this Packer fan.

It's hard to tell what's going on with Roster players and injuries.

Maybe it's best to consider a player gone forever when injured.

Anything after that "positive" is very good news.

[hoosier]

Guess his neck is fucked because the Packers are going to release him.

You got it backwards, they're going to release him because his neck is....

[mraynrand]

The best thing about this thread is that I am starting to do yoga, and it's doing wonders for my running! I wasn't expecting that packer injuries would have a positive effect on my life...

[pbmax]

The best thing about this thread is that I am starting to do yoga, and it's doing wonders for my running! I wasn't expecting that packer injuries would have a positive effect on my life...

Yeah, but come back in two weeks and report on your neck.

[mraynrand]

Huh, only a month late. Is that an all-new way to be Patlerized? Not the first won't be the last I'm sure....

That thread didn't offer the solution for Franklin though...

Yoga for Spine and Neck Issues (http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7459/8-yoga-poses-to-help-cervical-spine-neck-issues.html)

In fact, no matter the question, yoga is the answer!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0n1HZvx6nE

would 'twere that I were that yoga mat