Hot off the Presses this morning from ESPN's own Adam Schefter, that Ravens Linebacker Terrell Suggs has torn his Achilles tended, and is likely to be out for the entire 2012 season. It was said that Suggs torn his Achilles while playing Basketball. Nothing wrong with a little exercise during the off season, but as a veteran of the league he should have known better.
Suggs however is staying optimistic about the situation and says that it is likely that he will be able to play this season because it's only a partial tear. "We do a conditioning test every year and I was practicing it," Suggs said via text message. "And I went to stop and turn and I thought I sprained it. Went to doc and said it's a partial tear." With Suggs getting this news, it makes him think that he will be able to return this season to the game of football. "Absolutely, middle to end of October," Suggs indicated. "Definitely beginning of November. I love how you guys (the media) are saying 'out for the season.' Just gonna make my comeback that much bigger." Now I know I'm not "the media", but I too say that Terrell will be out for the entire 2012 season. It's not likely that he will be able to get back into football shape by the time the season is over. Also it might be good for him to rest up this season and just focus on making himself stronger and be ready for the 2013 season.
Even if Suggs is only out for half or majority of the season, it's still a pretty big blow to the NFL's 3rd ranked defense last year. "We are in contact with Terrell," the Ravens said in a statement. "He will see a specialist early next week, and we'll know more at that time." This should give the Ravens a time table, at least, for how long they will have to play without Suggs in the line up.
Suggs at the age of 29 was last seasons Defensive Player of the Year. He lead the team with 14 sacks and had a franchise record 7 forced fumbles.
The Ravens do have some options at the linebacker position to replace Suggs until he is able to return. Second-round rookie outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw, an All-American from Alabama; former second-round pick Paul Kruger, who had 5 1/2 sacks last season and is the frontrunner to play strongside outside linebacker; and Pernell McPhee. McPhee is more of a traditional defensive end, a sixth-round pick who had six sacks in limited action as a rookie last year. With the Ravens aging on defense they way that they are, it might be good for them to get a real good look at who will be filling in once these "old timers" retire.
Now I think it's known that I hate the Ravens and would love to see them lose, however, I would never want this to happen to anyone on the field. I am a Steelers fan, and always will be, and want to the Steelers to be able to beat the Ravens with their entire team intact. I hope Terrell Suggs and speedy recovery and can't wait to see if he will be able to return this season.
Until next time,
You keep doing what you do, and I'll keep you up to date with everything sports.
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