Derek Sherrod Health Speculation

[KYPack]

that's what he said. caught media by surprise too. said he's doing much better since the second operation.

What was the date of the second procedure?

If it was fall or winter, Sherry might not be available this season, either.

[denverYooper]

Bakhtiari probably needs a year in the weight room.

[rbaloha1]

Bakhtiari probably needs a year in the weight room.

Needs more weight but Newhouse is not the answer.

Its possible to put on 10 lbs in the next 3-4 months.

[Carolina_Packer]

During the off-season workout program that was just started recently, does the media cover any of the player activity, and has anyone spotted Sherrod at the facility, or has he been out of the spotlight? I just wondered if anyone has seen him, or heard anything about his progression.

[gbgary]

What was the date of the second procedure?

If it was fall or winter, Sherry might not be available this season, either.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packe...medium=twitter

"I'm really counting on Derek Sherrod to be a factor," the coach said. "He's a different man since the second surgery after the season. So he's making progress.

"I don't have a timeline for you, but he's definitely a lot better than he was during the season. So he's someone we have to get healthy, get him in there and get him ready."

[pbmax]

Gary's quotes from JSO are the positive side of M3's answer to the question, but I just listened to the press conference and it had the air of a coach not wanting to make any specific promise about availability but still be a cheerleader. That could mean he still isn't ready to go yet.

My enthusiasm for Sherrod taking over LT this year took a hit during that answer.

In answer to KYPack's question, Mike only said it was after the season.

[Guiness]

Gary's quotes from JSO are the positive side of M3's answer to the question, but I just listened to the press conference and it had the air of a coach not wanting to make any specific promise about availability but still be a cheerleader. That could mean he still isn't ready to go yet.

My enthusiasm for Sherrod taking over LT this year took a hit during that answer.

In answer to KYPack's question, Mike only said it was after the season.

After this last season? He's had surgery since January '13? That sucks.

[Patler]

Just a guess here, but I wonder if the 2nd surgery was simply to remove some of the screws. For active people, sometimes the screws can be the source of a lot of discomfort, and removing some of the screws can help. From MM's description, it seems that could be the case with Sherrod.

[denverYooper]

Needs more weight but Newhouse is not the answer.

Its possible to put on 10 lbs in the next 3-4 months.

Visions of Bulaga at LT and Bakhitari at RT.

[pbmax]

They also simply refuse to rule out Bulaga at LT and simply insist conversations are on-going. At this point, unless they love the rookie or Sherrod is a go from Day 1 in OTA, you would think he is going to see some time over there. Which is going to be tough as he struggled mightily for a few games on the right side last year before the injury.

[rbaloha1]

Again the Persian was drafted to be the left tackle.

Love his feet and finish. Watch the SC tape -- still playing hard late in a blowout loss.

[RashanGary]

Here's some Sherrod tape. You watch the Bakhtari tape and it's close to flawless as far as his steps and punches. He looks a little clumsy when he's running down field, but his sets/punches and point of attack run blocking are spot on every time. Then you watch Sherrod get walked back like a little bitch from time to time and get beat from time to time. I just don't get the Sherry love. He just never seems to knock anyone back with his punch. I give him credit, when he blocks guys under 220 lbs, he seems to man handle them, but against college lineman, he mostly gets in the way, but he just looks weak. I don't like the Sherrod pick, that's no secret, but this just shows it more and more, especially when compared to how solid and consistent this years 4th rounder looks.

Bakhtiari tape

[RashanGary]

That's the difference between good college coaching and bad college coaching. Teams like to draft guys who are ready to play. Teams draft lineman from Colorado. They don't from Mississippi State. This is why. One guy is a big fucking project, and the other guy is pretty much ready to play. Mother fucker, I hate Sherry.

[RashanGary]

Anyone who says Sherrod played as good of a game as Bakhtiari does not know football. Sherrod had moments where he looked like a dancing bear and moments where he looked outclassed. Bakhtiari consistently gets his weight under him and punches. Sherrod's pass sets don't end in those good, authorative punches. He gets in the way. His feet are good, but his punch is just not there. And as a point of attack run blocker, he's not as consistent as Bakhtiari. High potential project vs quality, ready to play lineman. Sherrod looks better on the 2nd level, in space. At times, his size and the way he moves is just downright impressive. But as far as being a consistent blocker, he's just not. He has big holes in his game. And he's barely played since college. It's not like he's some finished product today. He's been in the operating room and in the hot tub. He's pretty much the same guy he was 3 years ago.

Bakhtiari is going to surprise people. Sherrod will disappoint.

[rbaloha1]

That's the difference between good college coaching and bad college coaching. Teams like to draft guys who are ready to play. Teams draft lineman from Colorado. They don't from Mississippi State. This is why. One guy is a big fucking project, and the other guy is pretty much ready to play. Mother fucker, I hate Sherry.

Colorado has a number of ex NFL coaches that are good coaches but not so good recruiters.