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David Wilson Leaves Practice with a "Burner"

Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 3:12 pm
Yikes.
also  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 3:12 pm : link
hamstring for Rueben Randle, who did not practice.
Great.  
Ten Ton Hammer : 7/29/2014 3:13 pm : link
Isn't a burner a neck injury?
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 3:13 pm : link
Connor Hughes ‏@Connor_J_Hughes 1m
Coughlin does sound concerned about Wilson, says they'll wait for what the doctor says. #Giants
Yup.  
Klaatu : 7/29/2014 3:13 pm : link
If I'm Wilson, I'm scared shitless.
yes  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 3:14 pm : link
it is a neck injury.
Somebody hit the panic button!  
Giants Fan in Steelers Land : 7/29/2014 3:18 pm : link
!!!
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GMAN4LIFE : 7/29/2014 3:19 pm : link



Welp,  
Dave in Hoboken : 7/29/2014 3:19 pm : link
that's about the last thing you want to hear about someone who already has a bad neck.

Posts like above = facepalm
that didn't take long  
Greg from LI : 7/29/2014 3:20 pm : link
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They'll probably have to amputate  
Gman11 : 7/29/2014 3:23 pm : link
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RE: They'll probably have to amputate  
The Colonel : 7/29/2014 3:24 pm : link
In comment 11785706 Gman11 said:
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Prob true. The neck can only take so much punishment.
Let's not panic yet.  
Tittle 9 20 64 : 7/29/2014 3:24 pm : link
But a burner doesn't sound good for a guy who just had neck surgery .
RE: They'll probably have to amputate  
Dave in Hoboken : 7/29/2014 3:25 pm : link
In comment 11785706 Gman11 said:
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Fail.
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BlueHurricane : 7/29/2014 3:28 pm : link
Bummer for him  
Glover : 7/29/2014 3:29 pm : link
LIke everyone I am sure, I was hoping he could play without further injury. And everyone gets those burners or stingers, but for a guy with a questionable back its serious. So tough for him or any other professional athlete to walk away from a dream. Especially a guy so talented as he is, and so early in his career. Damned shame. I hope it doesn't end his career, and on the other hand I hope it does if playing could cause him serious harm. More likely serious harm that is, compared to your average NFL player.

Ugh  
BTNasty : 7/29/2014 3:29 pm : link
Not what anyone wanted to hear at all. Even if the docs clear him for the regular season, you have to think this is going to be an ongoing issue and will surely be in the back of Wilson's mind going forward.

It's a damn shame too because while I'm looking forward to seeing Jennings and Williams, the Giants don't have another back that can do what Wilson does.
Being worried over a guy with Wilson's neck injury history picking up  
Riggies : 7/29/2014 3:30 pm : link
a burner is not panic.
I'm more disappointed to hear about Randle  
jcn56 : 7/29/2014 3:33 pm : link
if only because of the depth at RB and the expectation that Wilson was going to come along slowly with his injury. I hope RR can get back on the field quickly.
A little ice on it  
Stan from LA : 7/29/2014 3:34 pm : link
Should do the trick.
He said he didn't feel anything when it happened the last time  
Canton : 7/29/2014 3:34 pm : link
A Stinger is painful. So hopefully it's unrelated. But if the pain is from that (since he had no pain previously) His season and/or career is over.

Just have to hope and pray..
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DanMetroMan : 7/29/2014 3:35 pm : link
So what makes most burners non-issues and others persistent problems? Any number of things, from a history of neck injuries -- something just about anyone who ever played even high school football, never mind in the NFL, has without knowing about it -- to recurring traumas in the area.

"Generally it goes away in seconds," said Dr. Craig Levitz, a sports medicine specialist who is chief of orthopedic surgery at South Nassau Community Hospital and was co-author of a study on burners in pro football players that was published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine in 1997. "Most of the time with a first burner, the symptoms are almost gone by the time a trainer gets over to look at the player on the bench. It's generally not a big deal."

When the symptoms don't go away, though, as in Tuck's and Baas' cases, "that's when we worry," Levitz said. "Is this a bigger deal?"

Tuck has said repeatedly that he does not have a bulging or herniated disc in his neck, the kind of injury that forced friend and teammate Mathias Kiwanuka to spend most of the 2010 season on injured reserve. It could be that he and Baas simply have a chronic stinger.

The more times a player gets the injury, the more susceptible he becomes, Levitz said -- much like a concussion. He said the general rule is that a player can return to action once the symptoms go away on the first stinger. On a second stinger, a player should rest twice as long as it takes for the symptoms to clear.

"Some doctors, not myself, but some doctors would argue that if he has a third burner, he should be done for the year," Levitz said. "You're sitting at home as a fan and you're like, 'What are they doing? The guy has a stinger? I have one of those, get back in there!' But if it's a recurring stinger, then you have to be much more cautious."

The Giants are doing just that with both players. There is some consideration to resting Tuck for another few weeks, using the bye as a built-in rest, and hoping he can stay healthy for the rest of the season.

The good news, Levitz said, is that it is very rare for a player to suffer permanent damage from a burner or a stinger. What is not rare is the stinger itself. He said that during the course of a football season, more than 50 percent of players suffer at least one of them. In more than 90 percent of those cases, the player is back on the field within minutes.
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From what I've read  
mrvax : 7/29/2014 3:38 pm : link
Wilson has taken some powerful shots lately, mostly from Kennard.
and as I have said.....  
BillKo : 7/29/2014 3:44 pm : link
as tough and built as Wilson is for a player his size, he doesn't absorb hits well.

So no matter what kind of tough SOB he is, he's going to have trouble running inside..............
Does anyone have the links to the clips  
Blue Baller : 7/29/2014 3:48 pm : link
Of the Kinnard / Wilson hot and the Hyno / Kinnard hit?

I think he's done  
RobCarpenter : 7/29/2014 3:51 pm : link
And maybe one of these days one of the LSU WRs will have a healthy hamstring.

I don't see how this type of injury, given his history, means anything other than the end of David Wilson's career.
gotta love training camp  
Jints in Carolina : 7/29/2014 3:59 pm : link
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Connor's  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 4:03 pm : link
story...
David Wilson Leaves Giants Practice with Neck Burner - ( New Window )
why would he be done?  
djm : 7/29/2014 4:07 pm : link
anyone can get a neck burner. The question remains was there any structural damage to the neck this time around...if not, he's fine and will move forward. IF anything this could be a positive IF there was no damage done.

Relax. Wait for the official diagnosis. IF it's only a burner and no real damage was done, Wilson will be back on the field in a week or so....maybe less.
cant believe  
SBlue46 : 7/29/2014 4:13 pm : link
Kennard was alowed to level him
The Mr Glass photo makes me laugh every time  
Maximus, Esq. : 7/29/2014 4:16 pm : link
"The kids...they used to call me..."
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 4:17 pm : link
Kimberly Jones ‏@KimJonesSports 1m
NYG RB David Wilson will undergo tests after suffering what Tom Coughlin called a "burner." I'm told NYG "will be careful" w/him.
RE: I think he's done  
UConn4523 : 7/29/2014 4:18 pm : link
In comment 11785760 RobCarpenter said:
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And maybe one of these days one of the LSU WRs will have a healthy hamstring.

I don't see how this type of injury, given his history, means anything other than the end of David Wilson's career.


No words...
Happiest guy in the building...  
FranknWeezer : 7/29/2014 4:19 pm : link
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 4:23 pm : link
Tom Rock ‏@TomRock_Newsday 4m
"Not good." - Text from Dr. Craig Levitz, co-author of study on burners in pro football players in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Hope for 9-7  
natefit : 7/29/2014 4:31 pm : link
and a wildcard.
RE: ...  
Dave in Hoboken : 7/29/2014 4:31 pm : link
In comment 11785797 Eric from BBI said:
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Tom Rock ‏@TomRock_Newsday 4m
"Not good." - Text from Dr. Craig Levitz, co-author of study on burners in pro football players in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.


Stop panicking!1!1!!
No Beckham, Randle or Wilson  
Jimmy Googs : 7/29/2014 4:32 pm : link
damn good thing we have all those Tight Ends...
It was only a matter of time...  
rptl530 : 7/29/2014 4:32 pm : link
until we got the double whammy.

Just stinks that it happened to two pretty important players.
It actually sounded like a good day for the TEs.  
Klaatu : 7/29/2014 4:33 pm : link
Two TDs for Donnell, one each for Davis and Robinson.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 4:37 pm : link
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.
RE: It was only a matter of time...  
phillygiant : 7/29/2014 4:39 pm : link
In comment 11785812 rptl530 said:
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until we got the double whammy.

Just stinks that it happened to two pretty important players.


Two pretty important players?

Huh?

Randle is nothing serious

Could you be anymore of a drama queen
Certainly a great opportunity going forward...  
rptl530 : 7/29/2014 4:39 pm : link
for the WR's battling to make the team to make a big impression on the coaching staff assuming the OL can keep the QB on his feet.

RE: RE: It was only a matter of time...  
rptl530 : 7/29/2014 4:41 pm : link
In comment 11785823 phillygiant said:
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until we got the double whammy.

Just stinks that it happened to two pretty important players.



Two pretty important players?

Huh?

Randle is nothing serious

Could you be anymore of a drama queen


So Randle and Wilson aren't important players? You know nothing about how serious or not serious Randle's injury is.
RE: It actually sounded like a good day for the TEs.  
Jimmy Googs : 7/29/2014 4:42 pm : link
In comment 11785813 Klaatu said:
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Two TDs for Donnell, one each for Davis and Robinson.



That is good news. Seems like Donnell is the one from that group that is mentioned the most thus far...
RE: RE: RE: It was only a matter of time...  
phillygiant : 7/29/2014 4:43 pm : link
In comment 11785829 rptl530 said:
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until we got the double whammy.

Just stinks that it happened to two pretty important players.



Two pretty important players?

Huh?

Randle is nothing serious

Could you be anymore of a drama queen



So Randle and Wilson aren't important players? You know nothing about how serious or not serious Randle's injury is.



Espn.com

If randle was serious would he be on the field

Duh?

Also Coughlin said he was a bit sore so they held him back
RE: RE: It actually sounded like a good day for the TEs.  
Klaatu : 7/29/2014 4:46 pm : link
In comment 11785830 Jimmy Googs said:
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Two TDs for Donnell, one each for Davis and Robinson.




That is good news. Seems like Donnell is the one from that group that is mentioned the most thus far...


He may not be the second coming of Mark Bavaro, but if he turns out to be as good as Jake Ballard, I'll be happy.
Randle may well be fine (we'll see)...  
rptl530 : 7/29/2014 4:46 pm : link
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.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 4:46 pm : link
Conor Orr ‏@ConorTOrr 2m
Doesn't mean anything yet, because the #Giants weren't going to take any chances with Wilson/neck area. But, obviously, bracing for bad news
RE: Ugh  
deadkurtrulz : 7/29/2014 4:47 pm : link

It's a damn shame too because while I'm looking forward to seeing Jennings and Williams, the Giants don't have another back that can do what Wilson does. [/quote]

Get injured and fumble ? I'm sure they can find someone.
RE: Randle may well be fine (we'll see)...  
phillygiant : 7/29/2014 4:47 pm : link
In comment 11785838 rptl530 said:
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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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Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 4:48 pm : link
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.
RE: RE: Randle may well be fine (we'll see)...  
rptl530 : 7/29/2014 4:48 pm : link
In comment 11785842 phillygiant said:
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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?


4:39
If Wilson is done  
BIG FRED : 7/29/2014 4:49 pm : link
I guess a interesting camp battle will be between Gaskins and Cox
Based on Wilson's injury history  
natefit : 7/29/2014 4:52 pm : link
and the tone of these tweets (that granted Im reading into), I feel like bad news is coming
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 4:52 pm : link
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
That tweet by Jordan doesn't bode well  
Canton : 7/29/2014 4:57 pm : link
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.


Maybe that big Kennard hit on Wilson yesterday  
Jimmy Googs : 7/29/2014 4:58 pm : link
actually did some damage, and when Wilson got into some contact today he really felt it...
Very concerned about Randle  
PatersonPlank : 7/29/2014 5:01 pm : link
We can't afford to have 2/3 of our WR's out. These hamstrings never seem to go away.
canton  
Blue Baller : 7/29/2014 5:04 pm : link
I didn't take that to mean that it was a non contact injury

there was contact, just not a crunching hit
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RicFlair : 7/29/2014 5:05 pm : link
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
Head down?  
Klaatu : 7/29/2014 5:07 pm : link
What happened to Heads-Up-Football?
See? No field vision  
Greg from LI : 7/29/2014 5:08 pm : link
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An Eric Herman mention  
Headhunter : 7/29/2014 5:13 pm : link
probably the last one this summer, but a mention none the less
IHOP served up a pancake today.  
Klaatu : 7/29/2014 5:17 pm : link
He flattened Kelcy Quarles.
finally an Eric Herman pancake -  
Del Shofner : 7/29/2014 5:19 pm : link
sucks that it was Wilson.
RE: That tweet by Jordan doesn't bode well  
section125 : 7/29/2014 5:22 pm : link
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.
Despite being  
kyle rote : 7/29/2014 5:27 pm : link
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 outside the HSS  
Headhunter : 7/29/2014 5:29 pm : link
I'm waiting to see if Wilson moons.
Bah.  
arcarsenal : 7/29/2014 5:56 pm : link
I want this kid to get a chance in this offense so bad. I really hope he's alright.
RE: ...  
81_Great_Dane : 7/29/2014 6:15 pm : link
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.
They're just taking the  
Simms11 : 7/29/2014 6:39 pm : link
proper precautions. It could turn out to be a minor thing. Let's not all go overboard yet.
doomed  
Paulie Walnuts : 7/29/2014 6:57 pm : link
In Connor's report he makes no mention of WIlson running into Herman  
ImaGiant86 : 7/29/2014 7:47 pm : link
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David Wilson, the last play I saw him in before he walked off the field, fumbled on a swing route. From what I saw, Wilson looked to catch the ball and then attempt to tip-toe down the sideline. As he reached forward for more yards, he just basically dropped the ball. Some said they saw Spencer Adkins punch it out, but I saw him drop it. Either way, it was a fumble.
Maybe he's been getting ball security tips from Mario.  
Big Blue Blogger : 7/29/2014 8:38 pm : link
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Nooooooo!!! - ( New Window )
ImaGiant86  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 8:42 pm : link
read Connor's updated injury article plus my injury update.

All Connor said was he didn't see him get hurt.
Jordan Rannan of NJ.com  
Blue Bleeder : 7/29/2014 9:01 pm : link
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.
Blue Bleeder  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2014 9:05 pm : link
he doesn't have to confirm. It's in the Giants press release.

Again, see our injury updates today.
I couldn't understand,how everyone seemed to think we had depth at RB.  
Doomster : 7/29/2014 9:32 pm : link
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?

As much as I love to watch Wilson run  
steve in ky : 7/29/2014 9:46 pm : link
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.
RB depth is currently  
mattlawson : 7/29/2014 9:55 pm : link
Jennings
Williams
Cox
Hillis
Gaskins


Seems like plenty of bodies to me...
Well, let's see what the prognosis is here..  
arcarsenal : 7/29/2014 10:17 pm : link
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.
arc  
steve in ky : 7/29/2014 10:28 pm : link
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.
Jennings will be a fine rb for NYG  
djm : 7/29/2014 10:35 pm : link
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.
It's a sad day, if he's done .  
Manny in CA : 7/29/2014 10:44 pm : link
Tremendously gifted football player, #1 draft pick, we just saw glimpses of what he can do - and that's a lot.
Damn backflips...  
KentGraham : 7/29/2014 11:27 pm : link
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Not panicked on this  
giantgiantfan : 7/29/2014 11:43 pm : link
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.
Wilson at his best is electric .  
Manny in CA : 7/30/2014 12:20 am : link
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.
RE: See? No field vision  
Nick from Goa : 7/30/2014 12:40 am : link
In comment 11785875 Greg from LI said:
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ugh
football is a brutal game  
aquidneck : 7/30/2014 7:12 am : link
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.
someone has to be the bitch and remember  
alligatorpie : 7/30/2014 8:23 am : link
that was a head scratcher pick in a year for drafting OL, a little rb.

but I do hope he recovers and plays!
RE: arc  
arcarsenal : 7/30/2014 8:28 am : link
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.
RE: someone has to be the bitch and remember  
area junc : 7/30/2014 9:09 am : link
In comment 11786372 alligatorpie said:
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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
i think the Giants have treated Wilson as a bonus  
Essex : 7/30/2014 9:13 am : link
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.
RE: Despite being  
AcidTest : 7/30/2014 9:28 am : link
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.
area junct  
alligatorpie : 7/30/2014 9:41 am : link
yup. glen was in my mock that year.

done playing 'the polite PC fan.'
I don't think some people  
UConn4523 : 7/30/2014 9:48 am : link
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.
Cordy Glenn would have been drafted here  
Curtis in VA : 7/30/2014 9:54 am : link
and gone down with an injury too.
Tom Rock Retweets a Doctors tweet  
Canton : 7/30/2014 9:55 am : link
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@ProFootballDoc: Medically speaking, a true "burner" does NOT involve neck. Hope that is case for @4stillRunning @Giants coming off cervical spine fusion.
I'm less considered about this injury itself  
Mike in Long Beach : 7/30/2014 9:59 am : link
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.
Ugh,  
Mike in Long Beach : 7/30/2014 9:59 am : link
Less CONCERNED*, not considered.
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