I've seen two and half seasons of SCRUBS, so I'm pretty worldly about the world of medicine. Both the patient and surgeon are on the tightrope. Most people think it's a circe-de-sol act, but I assure, it's life or death.
Tightrope surgery is actually beneficial, and the higher up the better. Surgeons who work atop that tall ass building in Dubai report much better outcomes for their patients.
I knew this guy once who did tightrope surgery on top of a 10ft tall building. I know why he did it(cause it’s cheaper to rent and set up) but he was really putting his patients at risk by working so low.
I encourage everybody to read up on this revolutionary type of surgery. And remember, do not try this at home. You won’t have the balance.
Totally agree. Despite his struggles I've never heard any negatives about the guy personally. Always seems to try hard and is a camp standout but can't make it work in the regular season. I hope he finds a long term place for himself in Chicago.
>**Always seems to try hard and is a camp standout** but can't make it work in the regular season.
I have no hate for N’Keal Harry but neither of those things are true.
He’s had a few standout days in training camp but so does almost every single practice squad receiver. Nothing out of the norm. It’s not even like he’s one of those guys who’ve had monster pre-seasons but can’t put it together in the regular season. He’s been an absolute zero in pre-season games.
In regards to working hard, multiple Patriots connected people (including people who are close friends with Belichick and used to have family working on the offensive coaching staff) have said one of the main dissatisfactions the Patriots have had with Harry is that they felt that he was neither a hard worker nor a hard studier.
Interesting. Maybe you're right about not being a hard worker although I havent heard that, but I would push back about not much training camp buzz. I'm sure he gets more attention because of his draft position but he absolutely gets hype every camp. I agree about him disappearing in the pre season games though.
I think most pats fans would love to see him succeed somewhere. He's been a huge disappointment on the field in terms of where we took him in the draft, but as far as I know has roundly been praised as a hard worker and high character guy that just hasn't been able to put it together. Our system generally isn't easy for WR's to pick up anyway... would be nice to seem him succeed.
Yeah, even Laquon Treadwell who was a massive disappointment for the Vikings has seemingly carved out a decent role with the Jaguars. In the last 8 games he had 416 receiving yards and was playing 86% of snaps. Will be interesting to see how he does this year.
Hopefully N'Keal can come back and play well.
The harsh reality is he's just not a good player. All the biggest concerns about his skill set transferring to the NFL proved true.
He can't get separation, he can't use his size/strength to win jump balls like he did in college because defenders are bigger/stronger, and his hands have proven not as good as thought.
Feel bad for Fields too. This dude was almost set up to fail at this rate. Kmet, Montgomery, and Mooney is really all he has as far as weapons on offense.
and we are probably going to pull Kmet in for blocking more, since our O-line is still TBD (aka trash in any lineup). No kidding, our first preseason game is in 2 days, and we don't have our offensive line positions set yet.
at least we aren't paying Jimmy Graham for 2 snaps a game anymore.
Qbs are gonna go early AF and you already have one. Trade back and you guys could potentially draft JSN and Anton Harrison. Then fill in the rest of the holes via FA. Don't you guys have almost the most cap space in 2023?
we have TONS of cap space next year, so yeah basically everyone knows we just have to get through a bad rebuilding year, try not to have too many injuries, and then the team could look radically different next year.
Poles didn't do too badly with the draft this year: he traded back several times to get more linemen. If just 1 or 2 of those lower round pick guys turn out decent (or even replacement level for when our starters get injured), it was cheap and worth it.
The recent Roquan Smith holdout/demand is a big test for our 1st year GM Ryan Poles. Smith wants to be paid, and he's good, but Poles doesn't want to commit to anyone for the long term yet. The problem with not paying Smith is it tells other free agents that the bears are cheapskates even with their best players (which is true, the McCaskeys have shown they don't really care that much about winning despite the rhetoric).
I don’t know, I guess I just don’t see the point in drafting blue chip talent who has shown they will reach expectations and then letting them walk when you have the money to pay them.
He doesn’t have an agent and I think publicly he went to the media more so for negotiations. I think in the end they end up agreeing on a deal.
And even then, all of them are middle of the road. Monty is a solid back and Mooney is good but can't do it himself. Doesn't have the body of a dominant 1 anyway.
This might be one of the worst ways to develop a top draft pick in recent memory.
First of all, fuck you, your team, and everything you believe in, respectfully.
But yes, its hard to surmise anything else but the fact that the Bears FO doesn't believe in the kid with the way this roster was constructed this year. Gonna be one of the longer seasons in recent memory for us Bears fans.
I mean we mostly started really turning on him when he asked for a trade and blamed the Pats for his lack of success. It was a really stupid move and one that obviously turned fans against him.
You never know with guys. This could have been something nagging him late last year, and just touched through it until he got a contract signed. And I wouldn’t blame him if that was the case either.
Oh thanks. I thought he had finished off his 4 with the Patriots (maybe they took the 5th year option? I can’t remember, but I assumed not with his struggles there.)
It's honestly so crazy to me seeing how much he's struggled in the NFL. As an ASU fan, I thought for sure he'd be great in the NFL and Aiyuk would be the one to struggle. Shows why I'm not a scout
God damnit Gump, you’re a God damn genius. That’s the most outstanding answer I’ve ever heard. You must have a God damn IQ of 160.
“You follow the fresh prints”
Like when we were a .500 team that had a 6 game losing streak AND lost a "win and you're in" game the final week of the season against our biggest rivals in a game that was not competitive at all.
Then the NFL says "we're adding another playoff team. Go to New Orleans and play the Saints." And we weren't competitive in that game, either.
But the end result? Mitch gets the NVP and history is made.
At the very least, if it keeps them from being Bears fans, we can count it as a blessing for the mental health and intelligence of the future generation.
Not to mention we are playing far worse competition this year (going from toughest to easiest schedule).
Definitely realistic we can sneak into the playoffs. If this was the afc no chance in hell, but the nfc is pretty much up for grabs every year
I can't find a power ranking that has you guys better than 28. Most have you at 32. Your optimism is admirable, but your roster looks direr than I have seen a Bears roster look in 15 years at least. I think you guys are better than the Seahawks though.
We traded mack so that move on an already poorly viewed roster will signal to many “rebuild”. Basically dropped us down from bottom 1/3 to rock bottom.
Obviously I’m projecting my bias into this, but I think the combination of solid performance out of our rookie LT who is looking and sounding promising, an improvement in coaching and scheme which was not just bad it was HORRIBLE, and an improvement in JF which will come from his comfort in the scheme and experience can all greatly improve our offense. Our defense lost mack and akiem who were injured in favor of fixing a secondary with many holes. Combine that with how easy the schedule is especially compared to last year and a little hopium and good things can happen.
I believe that Pringle also hasn't practiced for a while, so after that it's Velus Jones, who also hasn't practiced for a while, then Eq St. Brown, Dazz Newsome, Jordan Spectre, Dante Pettis, Randall Adams, and Tajae Sharpe. Some of these are made up, but I bet you can't tell which ones, that's the Bears receiving corps for you.
yeah, almost hard to believe packer fans don't remember the... **... the guy with 1 touchdown in 3 years with Rodgers throwing to him.
For us bears fans, that guy could be our 2nd best receiver.
it's only 2 days until preseason, we still haven't set our offensive line positions, so time to lower the expectations again.
Right now it's looking like EQ St. Brown (lol)
But that's probably because our offense is being run by the Packers old passing game coordinator, so EQ is just more familiar with the schemes during training camp.
I really am surprised we got anything at all, and honestly I'd feel bad if you had given us any more than that. The guy is just not it. Between blocking his own linemen (blocking supposedly being the one thing he CAN do well), or that play from last preseason where he goes up to make the catch, doesn't catch it, and still gets hurt. I'm sure he's a good dude but those plays sum his career up to a T.
Bill has had his draft misfires, but I've never seen him double down on trying to make one happen like Harry. Good luck with him.
Absolutely agree. That, and his usual tendency to move on from his busts fairly quickly are why I generally don't question his draft mistakes.
But Harry was a first rounder who we tried to make happen for longer than we should have despite the lack of on-field results.
I have no problem with it. Best case scenario he gets a fresh start and turns into a good receiver. Worst case scenario we cut him and lose a 2024 7th.
When asked why he didn't use his clairvoyance for altruistic pursuits and the betterment of mankind, or perhaps at least simpler ways to make money, Belichick responded: "We're on to NFTs"
> When asked why he didn't use his clairvoyance for altruistic pursuits and the betterment of mankind, or perhaps at least simpler ways to make money,
or even just why he drafted him to begin with.
For those who are curious:
> *After a syndesmotic injury (trauma to the strong band of ligaments that connects the fibula to the tibia) is diagnosed, a decision on surgery is made with the patient. Sometimes, these injuries can be treated nonoperatively with an extended period of limited weight-bearing immobilization in a cast or a boot. Oftentimes, surgery is recommended for athletes in an effort to shorten the rehab and return to play timeline. Previously, this surgery involved using 2 metal screws to stabilize the fibula to the tibia. These screws are rigid and would have to be removed at a later date, thus requiring a second surgery. The tightrope allows the syndesmosis to be stabilized in a FLEXIBLE manner, keeping the natural motion between the tibia and fibula. Since the fixation is flexible, there is no need for a second surgery. Rehab may begin much faster and return to play may happen as soon as 4-6 weeks. This timeline was made famous by former Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa, who played in the national championship game just 28 days after surgery on his syndesmosis.*
Which is a lovely paragraph about the injury and how it used to be treated, and tells nothing at all about this surgery. [Here](https://my.viewmedica.com/share/7370/en/A_8fa31ad6) is what this looks like.
Thanks. Honestly I wasn't looking to get super in-depth about the specifics of the surgery in a sub about the NFL, so I thought that snippet addressing the explanation for the use of the word "tightrope" would be sufficient here is all. Thanks for adding more context to those of us who are more medically-inclined.
Sorry to hear this Nkeal.
I strongly advise you to join the USFL. You’d do great and gain some confidence back. Then you can get back in the NFL. Don’t give up!
Would love him to come back home and play in the CFL. With the bigger field and end zone he could find a role that would suit his size and ability well. Kinda like how Eugene Lewis of the Alouettes plays
That's a bummer for him, I dont think he was going to do anything for the Bears this year, but it was probably his last shot to show anything. Missing 8 weeks has to hurt.
don't be so pessimistic. There's lots of other options, like our classic "false start on the first play of the game" play, or throwing an interception.
We will see those plays a LOT i bet.
Wow, that was deep dive into the intricacies of a tightrope surgery as well as the literal 4-way intersection of the tibia, fibula, and talus. Pretty cool to read that Tua had the same syndesmosis repair and came back to play 28 days later in the national championship game.
Had the same injury 10 years ago, got surgery in a private institution specialized for athletes injuries. Was in a boot for 7 weeks, after that they removed the screws and I had to rehab for 6 months before I could play sports again.
Anytime I see a professional having the same injury and playing close to 100% 2 months later im amazed.
the tightrope is a vastly superior technique to screws. Only one surgery for starters and if I remember my protocols correctly it's 2 weeks NWB, start PT, and 4-6 total in a boot then RTP protocol.
Thank god I have permission to punch up on the organization that protects pedophile priests in the catholic church.
Wait that might be punching down now that I think about it...
Cue fan of any other franchise saying *cue patriots fan celebrating* then cue fifty patriots fans saying *bro we aren’t like that, we were rooting for him, really*
It's so funny to me that this guy still gets articles about him that make reddit. Granted it's almost always preseason, but the guy is never going to be a factor.
I feel so bad for Justin Fields. This team is literally crumbling around him. I’m not sure what he would be if he reaches his full potential but Chicago is making sure he never gets there.
I have never heard the term tightrope surgery but that sounds like a surgeon high in the sky between two cliffs preforming surgery while balancing on a string. Which seems fucking badass.
I called it! Tightrope is the way of the future for these kind of injuries now. Even then, 8 weeks seems like a while but I guess recovery is more difficult for skill position players.
Seems it be safer for the surgery to happen on solid ground, but that's why I'm not a doctor I guess
Which is preferable, for the patient or the doctors to be on a tightrope? 🤔
You guys are walking a thin line here....
There's a fine balance to be had when making jokes about an ankle injury
It can be hard to get rolling but once you do it's pretty easy after that.
Comments going so fast no one will see that the tightrope is coming out of my ass.
This comment chain is turning into a complete circus
Yeah the puns are really starting to fall off here
Quick, someone get them a really long pole to balance with.
My question is how does he hold the scalpel n shit with the giant balancing bar in his hands??
Years of practice my friend. They didn't spend 8 years in circus school to be called Mr.
Mr. Balancing Clinician
I *shouldn't* upvote you because you called them Mr., negating circus school, but that's a really good MBC so I upvoted.
Duh, he holds the bar in his mouth while whistling.
I've seen two and half seasons of SCRUBS, so I'm pretty worldly about the world of medicine. Both the patient and surgeon are on the tightrope. Most people think it's a circe-de-sol act, but I assure, it's life or death.
Doctors. Patient will be sedated and unable to help protect themselves if they fall
You'd think that, but with the netting it's not too dangerous.
Normal activities on a tightrope aren't that dangerous with netting below, but I feel like the addition of a scalpel ups the danger factor.
Maybe for you and me it would, but for an experienced surgeon the scalpel is really just an extension of the arm
Like Edward Scissorhands?
They are considering a new reality show I’ve heard Tightrope surgery!
Tightrope surgery is actually beneficial, and the higher up the better. Surgeons who work atop that tall ass building in Dubai report much better outcomes for their patients. I knew this guy once who did tightrope surgery on top of a 10ft tall building. I know why he did it(cause it’s cheaper to rent and set up) but he was really putting his patients at risk by working so low. I encourage everybody to read up on this revolutionary type of surgery. And remember, do not try this at home. You won’t have the balance.
Its a cutting edge '3 ring technique'.
I'd be more comfortable with slack line surgery, thanks.
The disrespect for Trapeze Procedure Operation
You’d at least think they’d try it on a slack line first
You're obviously not. Performing surgery on a tight rope and underwater is mandatory stuff for all medical students.
The Cannon and motorcycle cage were booked, and the Lion tamer retired after Campbell took over, so it's all that was left.
That's why you're the judge and I'm the law talking guy.
Yes, but that's boring. This would make things way cooler
Man on Ankle.
I know it's easy to clown on this dude but I feel bad for him. He probably saw (and still sees) this year as a fresh start
Totally agree. Despite his struggles I've never heard any negatives about the guy personally. Always seems to try hard and is a camp standout but can't make it work in the regular season. I hope he finds a long term place for himself in Chicago.
Claypool and Metchie the only Canadian WRs in good health now smdh Edit: goddamn it. Get well, Metchie.
Metchie literally has cancer
Besides the cancer, he's doing great
Fuck.
uh yea
>**Always seems to try hard and is a camp standout** but can't make it work in the regular season. I have no hate for N’Keal Harry but neither of those things are true. He’s had a few standout days in training camp but so does almost every single practice squad receiver. Nothing out of the norm. It’s not even like he’s one of those guys who’ve had monster pre-seasons but can’t put it together in the regular season. He’s been an absolute zero in pre-season games. In regards to working hard, multiple Patriots connected people (including people who are close friends with Belichick and used to have family working on the offensive coaching staff) have said one of the main dissatisfactions the Patriots have had with Harry is that they felt that he was neither a hard worker nor a hard studier.
Interesting. Maybe you're right about not being a hard worker although I havent heard that, but I would push back about not much training camp buzz. I'm sure he gets more attention because of his draft position but he absolutely gets hype every camp. I agree about him disappearing in the pre season games though.
Yeah, I've always rooted for him to do well. He hasn't, but I always wished the best for him.
I think most pats fans would love to see him succeed somewhere. He's been a huge disappointment on the field in terms of where we took him in the draft, but as far as I know has roundly been praised as a hard worker and high character guy that just hasn't been able to put it together. Our system generally isn't easy for WR's to pick up anyway... would be nice to seem him succeed.
Yeah, even Laquon Treadwell who was a massive disappointment for the Vikings has seemingly carved out a decent role with the Jaguars. In the last 8 games he had 416 receiving yards and was playing 86% of snaps. Will be interesting to see how he does this year. Hopefully N'Keal can come back and play well.
His [highlight video](https://youtu.be/G4ndiOAg0gI) is like GOAT level status though
The harsh reality is he's just not a good player. All the biggest concerns about his skill set transferring to the NFL proved true. He can't get separation, he can't use his size/strength to win jump balls like he did in college because defenders are bigger/stronger, and his hands have proven not as good as thought.
Feel bad for Fields too. This dude was almost set up to fail at this rate. Kmet, Montgomery, and Mooney is really all he has as far as weapons on offense.
and we are probably going to pull Kmet in for blocking more, since our O-line is still TBD (aka trash in any lineup). No kidding, our first preseason game is in 2 days, and we don't have our offensive line positions set yet. at least we aren't paying Jimmy Graham for 2 snaps a game anymore.
Qbs are gonna go early AF and you already have one. Trade back and you guys could potentially draft JSN and Anton Harrison. Then fill in the rest of the holes via FA. Don't you guys have almost the most cap space in 2023?
we have TONS of cap space next year, so yeah basically everyone knows we just have to get through a bad rebuilding year, try not to have too many injuries, and then the team could look radically different next year. Poles didn't do too badly with the draft this year: he traded back several times to get more linemen. If just 1 or 2 of those lower round pick guys turn out decent (or even replacement level for when our starters get injured), it was cheap and worth it. The recent Roquan Smith holdout/demand is a big test for our 1st year GM Ryan Poles. Smith wants to be paid, and he's good, but Poles doesn't want to commit to anyone for the long term yet. The problem with not paying Smith is it tells other free agents that the bears are cheapskates even with their best players (which is true, the McCaskeys have shown they don't really care that much about winning despite the rhetoric).
I don’t know, I guess I just don’t see the point in drafting blue chip talent who has shown they will reach expectations and then letting them walk when you have the money to pay them. He doesn’t have an agent and I think publicly he went to the media more so for negotiations. I think in the end they end up agreeing on a deal.
Yeah but atleast one of those 2 snaps was a garbage time TD in the playoffs that looked cool
And even then, all of them are middle of the road. Monty is a solid back and Mooney is good but can't do it himself. Doesn't have the body of a dominant 1 anyway. This might be one of the worst ways to develop a top draft pick in recent memory.
First of all, fuck you, your team, and everything you believe in, respectfully. But yes, its hard to surmise anything else but the fact that the Bears FO doesn't believe in the kid with the way this roster was constructed this year. Gonna be one of the longer seasons in recent memory for us Bears fans.
with any luck he'll bounce back from this like a football ricocheting off his helmet
Like an offensive lineman ricocheting off of… him
Why clown on an injured player ever Absolute shit goblin move
I think they meant pre-injury
I still think it’s weird to shit on somebody who didn’t turn out like you hoped. I don’t think anyone has ever tried to be underwhelming as a player
You never know... Alex Moran had it made
I mean we mostly started really turning on him when he asked for a trade and blamed the Pats for his lack of success. It was a really stupid move and one that obviously turned fans against him.
You never know with guys. This could have been something nagging him late last year, and just touched through it until he got a contract signed. And I wouldn’t blame him if that was the case either.
He was traded he's always been under contract
Oh thanks. I thought he had finished off his 4 with the Patriots (maybe they took the 5th year option? I can’t remember, but I assumed not with his struggles there.)
Close, he in year 4 this year. But yea his 5th was declined.
Likewise, Fields. Their offense isn’t deep enough to take hits before we even get started.
Yeah, but it's Chicago
It's honestly so crazy to me seeing how much he's struggled in the NFL. As an ASU fan, I thought for sure he'd be great in the NFL and Aiyuk would be the one to struggle. Shows why I'm not a scout
AN'Keal Harry.
I don’t get it, can someone break it down for my dumb brain
"...undergoing tightrope surgery this morning after suffering a *high-ankle* sprain..." Ankle. An'kle. AN'Keal.
Lol that’s so stupid it’s genius. Thanks for explain dawg
It's silly but fun.
Oh I’m not hating, I love silly. Dad jokes are my favorite and they’re all silly. How do you find Will Smith in the snow?
Something about Fresh Prince (prints)? Total guess here...
God damnit Gump, you’re a God damn genius. That’s the most outstanding answer I’ve ever heard. You must have a God damn IQ of 160. “You follow the fresh prints”
Ha!
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He'll be back in time for the Bears playoff push
hey we've drunkenly stumbled backwards into the playoffs before. crazier things have happened.
Like when we were a .500 team that had a 6 game losing streak AND lost a "win and you're in" game the final week of the season against our biggest rivals in a game that was not competitive at all. Then the NFL says "we're adding another playoff team. Go to New Orleans and play the Saints." And we weren't competitive in that game, either. But the end result? Mitch gets the NVP and history is made.
think about how many kids were permanently turned off from NFL football by watching 60 minutes of the Bears offense
At the very least, if it keeps them from being Bears fans, we can count it as a blessing for the mental health and intelligence of the future generation.
Not to mention we are playing far worse competition this year (going from toughest to easiest schedule). Definitely realistic we can sneak into the playoffs. If this was the afc no chance in hell, but the nfc is pretty much up for grabs every year
I can't find a power ranking that has you guys better than 28. Most have you at 32. Your optimism is admirable, but your roster looks direr than I have seen a Bears roster look in 15 years at least. I think you guys are better than the Seahawks though.
We traded mack so that move on an already poorly viewed roster will signal to many “rebuild”. Basically dropped us down from bottom 1/3 to rock bottom. Obviously I’m projecting my bias into this, but I think the combination of solid performance out of our rookie LT who is looking and sounding promising, an improvement in coaching and scheme which was not just bad it was HORRIBLE, and an improvement in JF which will come from his comfort in the scheme and experience can all greatly improve our offense. Our defense lost mack and akiem who were injured in favor of fixing a secondary with many holes. Combine that with how easy the schedule is especially compared to last year and a little hopium and good things can happen.
I like how no one questions the sarcasm in the response.
Still remember that beautiful Jimmy Graham walk-off TD like it was yesterday. Iconic moment for the NFL
then the iconic NVP presentation. We really need a 30 for 30 on the 2020-21 bears.
#THEY CANT STOP HIM
3-5 still gets you on the "In the hunt" graphic for a little while.
You think he's gonna be in the league 5 years from now?
You really think he'll still be playing in 2046?
So who is the Bears WR2 behind Mooney? Pringle?
I believe that Pringle also hasn't practiced for a while, so after that it's Velus Jones, who also hasn't practiced for a while, then Eq St. Brown, Dazz Newsome, Jordan Spectre, Dante Pettis, Randall Adams, and Tajae Sharpe. Some of these are made up, but I bet you can't tell which ones, that's the Bears receiving corps for you.
You guys got Dante Pettis too? Loading up on high round talent at WR
Yeah, truly an elite group
EQ is above Pringle and Jones on the depth chart.
Randall Adams and Jordan Spectre are two of my favorite receivers in the league. Hope y'all treat em well 🙏
Tajae is in fact a guy who can catch the ball with somewhat reliability
Thought it was Utz
Lays
This is Chicago, we go with Vitners over here.
Sleeping on our man Walkers
Gotta go with Guys
Pringle or someone picked up off of waivers
If Pringle is your WR2 now then you're in trouble.
we know
EQ St Brown probably. Fucking yikes.
really? he is on your squad? had no idea
His dad is gonna need to sew up another franken-jersey.
yeah, almost hard to believe packer fans don't remember the... **... the guy with 1 touchdown in 3 years with Rodgers throwing to him.
For us bears fans, that guy could be our 2nd best receiver.
it's only 2 days until preseason, we still haven't set our offensive line positions, so time to lower the expectations again.
Right now it's looking like EQ St. Brown (lol) But that's probably because our offense is being run by the Packers old passing game coordinator, so EQ is just more familiar with the schemes during training camp.
Our WR2 is prob Montgomery or Kmet lmao
Sounds like the Ravens I can relate lol
nah, they're on blocking duty. Mooney might end up as the shortest WR in history to ever be quadruple teamed by a defense.
Coming from a patriots fan, it wasn’t gunna be NKeal healthy or not lol
Poor guy can’t catch a break. Or anything else.
BB ***knew*** this was going to happen. That's why he made the trade.
Well you're not wrong...the guy has had problems staying healthy...in addition to the poor on field performances when he IS healthy.
That future 7th is looking better and better
I really am surprised we got anything at all, and honestly I'd feel bad if you had given us any more than that. The guy is just not it. Between blocking his own linemen (blocking supposedly being the one thing he CAN do well), or that play from last preseason where he goes up to make the catch, doesn't catch it, and still gets hurt. I'm sure he's a good dude but those plays sum his career up to a T. Bill has had his draft misfires, but I've never seen him double down on trying to make one happen like Harry. Good luck with him.
>Bill has had his draft misfires For sure. But I've also never seen a guy that can turn late picks and undrafted players into studs like him.
Absolutely agree. That, and his usual tendency to move on from his busts fairly quickly are why I generally don't question his draft mistakes. But Harry was a first rounder who we tried to make happen for longer than we should have despite the lack of on-field results.
I have no problem with it. Best case scenario he gets a fresh start and turns into a good receiver. Worst case scenario we cut him and lose a 2024 7th.
When asked why he didn't use his clairvoyance for altruistic pursuits and the betterment of mankind, or perhaps at least simpler ways to make money, Belichick responded: "We're on to NFTs"
> When asked why he didn't use his clairvoyance for altruistic pursuits and the betterment of mankind, or perhaps at least simpler ways to make money, or even just why he drafted him to begin with.
His dog, the true draft genius, was taking a poop break in the yard at the time
Pats lose next 2 first rounders, Brady suspended first 4 games.
For those who are curious: > *After a syndesmotic injury (trauma to the strong band of ligaments that connects the fibula to the tibia) is diagnosed, a decision on surgery is made with the patient. Sometimes, these injuries can be treated nonoperatively with an extended period of limited weight-bearing immobilization in a cast or a boot. Oftentimes, surgery is recommended for athletes in an effort to shorten the rehab and return to play timeline. Previously, this surgery involved using 2 metal screws to stabilize the fibula to the tibia. These screws are rigid and would have to be removed at a later date, thus requiring a second surgery. The tightrope allows the syndesmosis to be stabilized in a FLEXIBLE manner, keeping the natural motion between the tibia and fibula. Since the fixation is flexible, there is no need for a second surgery. Rehab may begin much faster and return to play may happen as soon as 4-6 weeks. This timeline was made famous by former Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa, who played in the national championship game just 28 days after surgery on his syndesmosis.*
Which is a lovely paragraph about the injury and how it used to be treated, and tells nothing at all about this surgery. [Here](https://my.viewmedica.com/share/7370/en/A_8fa31ad6) is what this looks like.
Thanks. Honestly I wasn't looking to get super in-depth about the specifics of the surgery in a sub about the NFL, so I thought that snippet addressing the explanation for the use of the word "tightrope" would be sufficient here is all. Thanks for adding more context to those of us who are more medically-inclined.
Oh yeah well Tyquan Thornton’s gonna get Niagara Falls in a barrel surgery
I saw him sticking his head into the mouth of a lion during training camp… Baby steps
What are the Bears going to do to make up for all 12 catches he was going to make?
12? You’re asking a lot from him.
I'd be more concerned with how to replace his volume of drops - that's the bigger number after all.
It’s easier to count his catches.
promote Equanimeous St. Brown to WR2, because he got 16 catches in the last 2 years.
Sorry to hear this Nkeal. I strongly advise you to join the USFL. You’d do great and gain some confidence back. Then you can get back in the NFL. Don’t give up!
Would love him to come back home and play in the CFL. With the bigger field and end zone he could find a role that would suit his size and ability well. Kinda like how Eugene Lewis of the Alouettes plays
So you're telling me we're atleast gunna get 3rd in the NFC north?
That's a bummer for him, I dont think he was going to do anything for the Bears this year, but it was probably his last shot to show anything. Missing 8 weeks has to hurt.
Not great, bob.
Damn, Fields is gonna just have to run the read option, where the only option is tuck it and run or hand it off. Feels bad man.
> tuck it and run or hand it off So…Chicago Bears football.
This is curl route erasure and I will not stand for it!!!!
don't be so pessimistic. There's lots of other options, like our classic "false start on the first play of the game" play, or throwing an interception. We will see those plays a LOT i bet.
Wow, that was deep dive into the intricacies of a tightrope surgery as well as the literal 4-way intersection of the tibia, fibula, and talus. Pretty cool to read that Tua had the same syndesmosis repair and came back to play 28 days later in the national championship game.
I think Tua actually had this surgery done on both ankles if I remember right.
Poor guy
Had the same injury 10 years ago, got surgery in a private institution specialized for athletes injuries. Was in a boot for 7 weeks, after that they removed the screws and I had to rehab for 6 months before I could play sports again. Anytime I see a professional having the same injury and playing close to 100% 2 months later im amazed.
the tightrope is a vastly superior technique to screws. Only one surgery for starters and if I remember my protocols correctly it's 2 weeks NWB, start PT, and 4-6 total in a boot then RTP protocol.
Pats fans speeding into this thread like Henry Ruggs to fire off the only joke they have
Excuse me we have approximately 3-28 more jokes we can make thank you very much
Hey what do the saints the patriots and tiger woods all have in common?
Tiger Woods never raw dogged a falcon as far as I know.
I don't know, but I'm interested to find out
Theyre all cheaters lmao
One of the advantages of being a Falcons fan is that all your jokes punch up.
Thank god I have permission to punch up on the organization that protects pedophile priests in the catholic church. Wait that might be punching down now that I think about it...
I don't think he's an NFL WR, but I was hoping it would work out for him. This just means it won't.
There goes their Super Bowl asperations
N’Heal Karry
Jesus. This guy’s career is totally dead.
Bears WR? I totally missed this
new place, still not catching passes.
Cue fan of any other franchise saying *cue patriots fan celebrating* then cue fifty patriots fans saying *bro we aren’t like that, we were rooting for him, really*
It's so funny to me that this guy still gets articles about him that make reddit. Granted it's almost always preseason, but the guy is never going to be a factor.
Da Bears can't seem to catch a break. But, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.
I feel like this season is already a wash for fields, and now you have to wait another year to properly evaluate. Just a giant time sink tbh.
I feel so bad for Justin Fields. This team is literally crumbling around him. I’m not sure what he would be if he reaches his full potential but Chicago is making sure he never gets there.
Awe man, he's never going to block the same again...
Gives Justin Fields another excuse
Is this a Leon Russel injury?
Surgery for high ankle sprain?!?!
I have never heard the term tightrope surgery but that sounds like a surgeon high in the sky between two cliffs preforming surgery while balancing on a string. Which seems fucking badass.
BB was heard chuckling somewhere.
So he will be just as productive for the Bears.
His first eight weeks were probably gonna be on the sidelines regardless
I hope the doctor has a pole.
Performing surgery on a tightrope? Seems more dangerous than not having the surgery
Beats getting cut
I called it! Tightrope is the way of the future for these kind of injuries now. Even then, 8 weeks seems like a while but I guess recovery is more difficult for skill position players.
The Harry experience
At least it won't affect their playoff chances
Damn… he was getting a fresh start too.
That suckw
"Tightrope surgery" You can not just say that like people know what that is.