David Wilson Leaves Practice with a "Burner"

Kimberly Jones ‏@KimJonesSports 50s
NYG statement: David Wilson to HSS for battery of tests/complete workup after suffering burner in practice. NYG say no further update today.

In comment 11785842 phillygiant said:

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In comment 11785838 rptl530 said: Quote: however ODB was on the field too and he still isn't practicing other than catching punts when he's there. Wilson is a problem, but of course he's not important. Where did I say Wilson wasn't important?

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I guess a interesting camp battle will be between Gaskins and Cox

and the tone of these tweets (that granted Im reading into), I feel like bad news is coming

Jordan Raanan ‏@JordanRaanan 2m
Should be noted that David Wilson's injury came in non-full-contact practice. Injury didn't occur on crunching hit. #Giants in shorts today

A Stinger where he felt initial pain (one that would be non related to his injury) we can be more hopeful it's not related.

But a non connect drill and it just surfaces on its own...


I feel so bad for the kid.

actually did some damage, and when Wilson got into some contact today he really felt it...

We can't afford to have 2/3 of our WR's out. These hamstrings never seem to go away.

I didn't take that to mean that it was a non contact injury

there was contact, just not a crunching hit

Paul Schwartz @NYPost_Schwartz � 3m

How did David Wilson suffer a neck burner? He caught a shovel pass, turned upfield and, head down, ran into the back of Eric Herman. #nyg

What happened to Heads-Up-Football?

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probably the last one this summer, but a mention none the less

He flattened Kelcy Quarles.

sucks that it was Wilson.

In comment 11785860 Canton said:

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A Stinger where he felt initial pain (one that would be non related to his injury) we can be more hopeful it's not related. But a non connect drill and it just surfaces on its own... I feel so bad for the kid.

Hell I got a burner getting out of bed. He whacked his noodle into Herman's back - probably jammed his neck at just the right angle.

The precaution is appropriate to make sure the fusion didn't get displaced.

by doctors (whatever that means), I find it difficult to imagine that someone who has been diagnosed with spinal stenosis (as David Wilson has) and survived serious neck surgery (is there any other kind?) can make a rational decision to play football at any level, let alone the NFL. I recognize that 23 year-old kids think they are immortal and bullet-proof ... but somewhere along the line, there has to be an adult in the room who can explain the extraordinary risks. Perhaps Eli should have David Wilson talk with his (Eli's) brother, Cooper.

I'm waiting to see if Wilson moons.

I want this kid to get a chance in this offense so bad. I really hope he's alright.

In comment 11785820 Eric from BBI said:

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Tom Rock ‏@TomRock_Newsday 14s Wilson sent over to HSS for a battery of tests and a complete workup to determine the effects of the burner he suffered today.

How long until somebody freaks out because David Wilson went to the hospital, for special surgery.

proper precautions. It could turn out to be a minor thing. Let's not all go overboard yet.

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read Connor's updated injury article plus my injury update.

All Connor said was he didn't see him get hurt.

Just confirmed from TC that Wilson ran into the back of OL Eric Hermann with his head down as he was running down the sideline.

he doesn't have to confirm. It's in the Giants press release.

Again, see our injury updates today.

Wilson was questionable with that neck.....I felt his best chance was as a kick returner, not at RB, where that neck would take repeated shots...

Jennings, while a good addition, is nothing special.....he will be 29, and while there is not a lot of mileage on him, he hasn't accomplished much....

Then what do you have? A rookie from last year that did nothing? Another rookie this year? A guy who was on the couch last year?

I hope he considers retiring. Life is too short and neck injuries are nothing to fool around with. He has his entire life ahead of him to think about and the bottom line is football is just a game, his health and life with his family is much more important.

Jennings
Williams
Cox
Hillis
Gaskins


Seems like plenty of bodies to me...

Before we start talking about how he should retire or that we're thin at RB.

Really hoping he'll be ok. I know Deuce Deuce wants to be out there more than anything.

I did a lot of damage to my back and neck when I was younger. Sure when younger I could always tough it out and things would heal enough to always keep at it. Now that I am older and all that damage I did has progressed I live with daily pain, I can't even get down on the floor to play with so I have a different perspective from what was is important and where I place priority on ones health and well being. My opinion about his thinking about retiring is not about the prognosis of if he can get through the next few seasons or not but more about his quality of life when he is older.

I'd bet money on it. I don't think hel be great but he should at least solidify the position for a couple of years. His age (late 20s) is actually a good thing because he's matured and really seems to have learned how to take care of his body. The whole gluten free diet thing...He's older but far from worn out. That's just what this offense needs.

And then there's the rookie from BC.... Wilson would be a nice addition but the giants went into this off season knowing that they couldn't count on Wilson and that's even if he stayed healthy.

Tremendously gifted football player, #1 draft pick, we just saw glimpses of what he can do - and that's a lot.

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I was never sold on Wilson contributing this year and always felt a contribution from him would be an icing on the cake. Giants were wise to sign Jennings and draft that bruiser out of BC. If wilson is done hopefully the Giants can find a promising young PS, waiver, or a solid vet to sign.

Really this offense needs solid play out of its line and jennings to perform as advertised a long with steady progression from the BC kid.

But so was the most electric running back in NFL history- Barry Sanders (who never won a ring).

Football is a team sport, and most of the time "four yards and a cloud of dust" is more effective at winning championships.

In comment 11785875 Greg from LI said:

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ugh

Demonstrably life shortening for those who play it at the NFL level. Gladiators in a real sense. With real consequences.

Still, I'd rather not see an on-field tradgedy either at the stadium or on my television.

Whatever happens with Wilson, I'll always worry about him. As a fan I hope he continues to play, but if he does I will pray for his health and well being.

that was a head scratcher pick in a year for drafting OL, a little rb.

but I do hope he recovers and plays!

In comment 11786193 steve in ky said:

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I did a lot of damage to my back and neck when I was younger. Sure when younger I could always tough it out and things would heal enough to always keep at it. Now that I am older and all that damage I did has progressed I live with daily pain, I can't even get down on the floor to play with so I have a different perspective from what was is important and where I place priority on ones health and well being. My opinion about his thinking about retiring is not about the prognosis of if he can get through the next few seasons or not but more about his quality of life when he is older.

Steve.. alls I'm saying is every situation is different and every person heals/responds to injuries in their own way. We just don't have enough information on Wilson right now to really know what he should or shouldn't do and really, at the end of the day, it's his decision no matter what. Hopefully the news will be positive and if it's not, he'll do whatever keeps his best interests in mind in the future.

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that was a head scratcher pick in a year for drafting OL, a little rb. but I do hope he recovers and plays!

yup big cordy glenn was sitting there who is playing a mean LT for our upcoming opponent

and I think us fans need to have that same mindset, we will get nothing out of him, and if we do, it is a fantastic bonus. I just hope, as a human being, he leaves this sport, whether now or later, healthy.

In comment 11785908 kyle rote said:

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by doctors (whatever that means), I find it difficult to imagine that someone who has been diagnosed with spinal stenosis (as David Wilson has) and survived serious neck surgery (is there any other kind?) can make a rational decision to play football at any level, let alone the NFL. I recognize that 23 year-old kids think they are immortal and bullet-proof ... but somewhere along the line, there has to be an adult in the room who can explain the extraordinary risks. Perhaps Eli should have David Wilson talk with his (Eli's) brother, Cooper.

Agree. I do hope for the best, that this is just precautionary, but there is at least a slightly ominous tone to what we've heard. Perhaps that is just us as fans being a little paranoid, but he has spinal stenosis, and has had serious neck surgery.

yup. glen was in my mock that year.

done playing 'the polite PC fan.'

understand Wilson's injury and what the long-term prognosis is. I realize every case is different, but at his age its obvious the doctors don't think he's at any more risk than anyone else.

I've said it countless times, fusion in the next is general successful, but usually isn't considered 100% for 8-12 months. He was likely cleared based on having zero symptoms and the bone looking fully healed.

However, PUPing him (and JPP) is something I thought would have been an absolute given. An extra 6 weeks is massive for these types of injuries.

In any case, I can't see how anyone can criticize Wilson for returning. If you took an MRI of every BBIers neck, I'm willing to bet atleast 1/3 have stenosis and/or some sort of disc degeneration. Its an incredibly common injury and I bet an even higher percentage of NFL players have it.

and gone down with an injury too.

and more concerned about how Wilson is going to react to it. I love the kid, but he hasn't actually sown ice water running through his veins yet. Chances are solid this really is just a burner considering he was medically cleared, but how would any young man react to a painful neck injury in his first couple workouts after major neck surgery?

Who knows... maybe this will contribute to him running more cautiously, and subsequently, with better vision, but part of his upside his his ability to explode through the hole. I'm hoping he learns to run with better precision without becoming tentative and indecisive.

I don't know how he's going to react to this particular set back, but as mentioned, he's shown a propensity to becoming demoralized and playing like it.

There are few players I'm rooting for more than Wilson (one was Hill). Really hope this works out for him/us.

Less CONCERNED*, not considered.