Here we go again

[LP]

This just plain sucks.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/129821733.html

[MadScientist]

Not surprising giving how long he's been out without being able to play. The real problem is that the 3+ weeks of rehab just wasted time. Given that they are not putting him on IR, I'm guessing MCL, but possibly a meniscus tear. Either way let's hope his recovery is fast and without complications.

[pittstang5]

I don't understand why this wasn't taken care of during training camp. Now we have to wait more time. And who knows if he'll even fully recover for this season.

you're right, this does suck. Sucks royal monkey balls.

[SkinBasket]

Oh no! Mike Neal's out! We'll never win the super bowl now!

[denverYooper]

Oh no! Mike Neal's out! We'll never win the super bowl now!

LOL. This is about right.

Meanwhile, Wynn and Wilson continue to play and improve...

[denverYooper]

FTA, At least Tramon's likely to be back soon.

That'd be a much bigger hit.

[MadScientist]

I don't understand why this wasn't taken care of during training camp. Now we have to wait more time. And who knows if he'll even fully recover for this season.

Surgery only looks better in 20/20 hindsight. They clearly thought rehab would do it, and didn't want to risk complications like the one Finley had after his knee surgery last year. Since it didn't improve, going under the knife was the only option.

[rbaloha1]

Bring Back Justin Harrell!

[pbmax]

With swelling, my guess is meniscus. But I only play a doctor on the internet and I did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

[Lurker64]

It's not the worst thing in the world if the other five stay healthy. We only have five DL active on game days anyway, and Neal being on the bench makes that decision easy. Jarius Wynn took his game to the next level in week 1 and if he can keep it up, we'll be okay until Neal comes back.

For the record, against the Saints our average number of defensive linemen on the field was 1.9375 (Counting Walden as a defensive lineman on the goal line play).

[Teamcheez1]

Mike Neal and Vic So'Oto will be competing to wear the Justin Harrell crown this year.

[Tony Oday]

Should never have let Vonnie Holiday leave!

[mraynrand]

It's not the worst thing in the world if the other five stay healthy. We only have five DL active on game days anyway, and Neal being on the bench makes that decision easy. Jarius Wynn took his game to the next level in week 1 and if he can keep it up, we'll be okay until Neal comes back.

For the record, against the Saints our average number of defensive linemen on the field was 1.9375 (Counting Walden as a defensive lineman on the goal line play).

I had calculated 1.9380.

[wist43]

Put him on IR... free up the roster spot for another TE.

[AtlPackFan]

My understanding is that the concern isn't with the run, the concern is having a pass rush presence opposite Matthews. Neal, from what I have read, was suppose to provide that. Do they have anyone else in the DL or the linebackers that can provide that? Because I would think without it, Matthews is going to see double-teams all day long? No/Yes?