Sherrod Update From Family

[pbmax]

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/family-of-packers-sherrod-explains-long-absence-from-team-b9981584z1-220762021.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Its a WEE bit confusing but essentially, when Sherrod came off PUP last year they fully expected his return to proceed normally. But it did not and he was put back on the PUP list.

During the practice time and possibly afterward, his leg responded poorly to the increased workload, one of his relatives McGinn talked to said the leg would shake uncontrollably.

By Spring, after probably numerous test and MRIs, it was determined that something was misaligned. There is talk about bones fused together but no mention of whether that was intentional or not. But the upshot is that Sherrod had ankle surgery with a well know foot and ankle specialist in the Spring to correct the problem. It was considered a success.

It would seem likely that if he truly had surgery on his ankle/foot, that the surgery and recovery from the initial injury led to his leg being aligned differently than prior to the injury. They needed to adjust his ankle to compensate. It would seem you might re-break to accomplish this but one source says they did not do this.

Family said the improvement was noticeable and almost immediate. But he is still a matter of weeks away, does plan to play again this year and McGinn figures he is almost destined to begin on PUP this year again.

[Brandon494]

PUP is the right move, even if he is healthy by the start of the season he has to be rusty as hell not playing for almost two years. I still think this guy has the potential to be our LT of the future. I know its a long shot but could you image a Sherrod-Sitton-Tretter-Bakh-Bulaga O-line next season!

[MadScientist]

PUP is the right move, even if he is healthy by the start of the season he has to be rusty as hell not playing for almost two years. I still think this guy has the potential to be our LT of the future.

PUP is the right move. The thing that gets me with a situation like this is that there was so much time from the weakness last fall to the diagnosis and second surgery. I know going under the knife is not a move taken lightly, but it sounds like they did not look at things soon enough.

I know its a long shot but could you image a Sherrod-Sitton-Tretter-Bakh-Bulaga O-line next season!

I just want a line that can actually block, that doesn't involve imagination.

[Guiness]

That's quite a story.

One thing that occurs to me...what's his confidence level in his leg going to be when he comes back? It's going to be hard for him (mentally) to go all out.

[Bossman641]

Talk about a kid whose due for some good luck. Hopefully some fans will get off his back now. It's one thing to play and bust out, Sherrod never even got a fair chance.

[Pugger]

I think the Packers were wrong in being so secretive about this. There have been posts by a number of fans on various forums questioning Derek's work ethic for crying out loud. They don't need to show us x-rays but I don't recall hearing he had surgery on his ankle. I'm also wondering what went wrong with the surgery in KC.

[denverYooper]

I think the Packers were wrong in being so secretive about this. There have been posts by a number of fans on various forums questioning Derek's work ethic for crying out loud. They don't need to show us x-rays but I don't recall hearing he had surgery on his ankle. I'm also wondering what went wrong with the surgery in KC.

This.

Although I suspect the reason they are so secretive has to do with a pretty tight information policy that has to do with other teams more than fans.

Good work by McGinn on this one.

[hoosier]

This.

Although I suspect the reason they are so secretive has to do with a pretty tight information policy that has to do with other teams more than fans.

Good work by McGinn on this one.

Agreed, but I wonder why that policy has to be so universal. If Rodgers turns an ankle in practice, fine, keep the details under wraps so the other team doesn't gain an advantage. But in Sherrod's case I don't see how the info about the rehab could possibly benefit another team if he is nowhere near seeing the field. Letting this story see the light of day could help remove some of the public stigma that comes with the long delay in rehab.

[denverYooper]

Agreed, but I wonder why that policy has to be so universal. If Rodgers turns an ankle in practice, fine, keep the details under wraps so the other team doesn't gain an advantage. But in Sherrod's case I don't see how the info about the rehab could possibly benefit another team if he is nowhere near seeing the field. Letting this story see the light of day could help remove some of the public stigma that comes with the long delay in rehab.

I'm with you and Pug on this one. It probably wouldn't hurt to declassify certain pieces of information on a case-by-case basis. Next thing you know, though, they'll be confiscating Bob's wife's laptop at the General Mitchell airport.

[Maxie the Taxi]

This news changed my opinion about Sherrod.

[Packers4Glory]

people can be such assholes. I hope he can get back on the field, I'd pretty much say based on that info that this yr is another lost yr. He needs to get everything right and then build up his confidence that everything is working right and he can trust the leg again. Just terrible luck for the guy.

[Maxie the Taxi]

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During the practice time and possibly afterward, his leg responded poorly to the increased workload, one of his relatives McGinn talked to said the leg would shake uncontrollably.

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I don't mean to be disrespectful but what's the problem? Both of my legs shake uncontrollably...especially at night.

[pbmax]

I think the Packers were wrong in being so secretive about this. There have been posts by a number of fans on various forums questioning Derek's work ethic for crying out loud ...

This.

Although I suspect the reason they are so secretive has to do with a pretty tight information policy that has to do with other teams more than fans.

Good work by McGinn on this one.

Agreed, but I wonder why that policy has to be so universal. If Rodgers turns an ankle in practice, fine, keep the details under wraps so the other team doesn't gain an advantage. But in Sherrod's case I don't see how the info about the rehab could possibly benefit another team if he is nowhere near seeing the field. Letting this story see the light of day could help remove some of the public stigma that comes with the long delay in rehab.

I think the offseason has its own set of circumstances that cause the team to lean to releasing little information. Prior to the draft, they don't want teams to get specifics on their future depth chart and needs. In camp, they want to preserve some mystery about who will make the 53, PS and PUP.

During the season the incentives change, starters and important backups are the ones whose status matters most and the League mandates updates about status twice a week.

Given all that, the player could choose to release info at any time and that has happened before (Tramon discussed his knee, someone told the press about Hayward's hammy) but probably is not encouraged by the organization. This is an area where the team's goals and the players goals diverge and I bet that if Sherrod had a PR team advising him, they would have released more info to satisfy fan interest and put a stop to speculation.

[George Cumby]

I think the Packers were wrong in being so secretive about this. There have been posts by a number of fans on various forums questioning Derek's work ethic for crying out loud. They don't need to show us x-rays but I don't recall hearing he had surgery on his ankle. I'm also wondering what went wrong with the surgery in KC.

I'm guessing HIPAA. NFL team or no, an employer can't divulge too many medical details about an employee.

[Patler]

I'm guessing HIPAA. NFL team or no, an employer can't divulge too many medical details about an employee.

Nor can doctors, hospitals or therapists. Many will not even divulge information to spouses or immediate family without authorization from the patient.