Okung Torn Ligament

[themunn]

At 300+ lbs....nothing heals fast below the waist. It's clear to most of the posters on this message board that Mr. Okung is pretty "fragile". Our team has not been able to find anyone near the ability of Walter Jones since he retired.

Only a few teams have been able to find someone near the ability of Walter Jones EVER.

 

[Hawks46]

We need to run the ball better. The best way to slow down a pass rusher is to run the ball right at him.

This is tougher to do against guys like Watt, JPP and Allen than guys like Aldon Smith.

 

[Sarlacc83]

Guy is an All-Pro and we have posters who still can't wait to jump all over him.

Bring on Bailey. I think he's got the goods to sub for Okung.

 

[Basis4day]

Obviously, professional athletes can heal much faster than the normal human being, especially with all of the rehab resources at their disposal. However, you've got to think this will at least take 4-6 weeks to heal. He'll probably be back in time for the Tampa Bay game....

At 300+ lbs....nothing heals fast below the waist. It's clear to most of the posters on this message board that Mr. Okung is pretty "fragile". Our team has not been able to find anyone near the ability of Walter Jones since he retired.

I think some expectations need to be tempered a bit. Are you really faulting the FO for not finding someone as good as a top LT of all time?
I mean, who was better than Jones? Anthony Muñoz? No team is going to have all-pros at every single position for an entire year. It's just not possible.

McQuistan prepped all last week to play guard and had to play LT on the fly against SF which, you know, has a pretty good front 7.

McQusitan was serviceable two years ago at LT when he had the week to prep to play it. No one is going to tell you that he is as good as Okung, but i'd like to believe that the fans have noticed that Cable is pretty good at molding a serviceable O-line.

There are good players on every team. Last week, everyone was freaking out about Boldin like he was the second coming of Jerry Rice. Now everyone is freaking out about JJ Watt, the week after we just beat a team with a pretty damn good D-Line.

If the Seahawks are as good as we all hope they are, they're going to need to prove it by beating good teams. And last i checked, we're 2-0.

 

[Happypuppy]

Injuries are part of the game. It's why depth is so important. Okung was decried for " glass ankles" a couple years ago. In 2 years he has missed onlyma few games He was injured in the game, and will be back as soon as he can I am sure. Until back we will run a lot with 2 TE sets I believe and quick passes pass on early downs. I don't think we have to start wringing our hand

 

[VancitySeahawk]

This guy is made out of glass. Hasn't played one full 16 game season in his career. Its too bad cause when healthy he is one of the best LTs in the game.

Other than Wilson he is the guy on our offense that we could afford to lose the least.

He played all 16 last year. And he would have had 2 full 16 game seasons if it wasn't for Trent "Cheap Shot" Cole.

No he didn't.

 

[lukerguy]

This guy is made out of glass. Hasn't played one full 16 game season in his career. Its too bad cause when healthy he is one of the best LTs in the game.

Other than Wilson he is the guy on our offense that we could afford to lose the least.

He played in all the games last year...........

Actually Omiyale played versus the Cowboys and filled in admirably.

 

[Basis4day]

This guy is made out of glass. Hasn't played one full 16 game season in his career. Its too bad cause when healthy he is one of the best LTs in the game.

Other than Wilson he is the guy on our offense that we could afford to lose the least.

He played in all the games last year...........

Actually Omiyale played versus the Cowboys and filled in admirably.

But.... But... But.... THEY HAD DEMARCUS WARE AND HE KILLED WILSON IN THAT GAME!!!

Oh wait... No he didn't.

 

[Throwdown]

its official he IS injury prone.

Congratulations! You were the first poster to go...THERE.

You win...nothing.

Isnt it obvious? Dude cant stay healthy and now its going to impact the team AGAIN.

Ban plz

 

[Chukarhawk]

ban yourself. I notice you cant refute what I say. I doidnt say he was fragile or a bust, just that he is injury prone. to which you asked fpor me to be banned. Nice form.

 

[Chukarhawk]

ban yourself. I notice you cant refute what I say. I doidnt say he was fragile or a bust, just that he is injury prone. to which you asked fpor me to be banned. Nice form.

Well, this and suggesting that we should have kept our first and taken Hopkins instead of grabbing Harvin.

to which you have no repsonse. becuase in hindsight it would have been a better move. You dont agree with me so I should be banned. Got it.

 

[AbsolutNET]

Give it a rest, gents.

 

[Jville]

Another thread destroyed by personal confrontations and too little tolerance for a diversity of opinion.

 

[Missing_Clink]

Any news on Okung come out today?

 

[Basis4day]

Any news on Okung come out today?

Not that i've seen. More likely tomorrow after practice. Most sources are only ruling him out for the Jags game. That's a bit too optimistic for my tastes.

 

[86Hawk]

My friend had this same injury a few years ago on his left foot. He needed surgery and if I remember correctly he was out of work for 6 weeks. He works construction. He's also not a 300 lb lineman so who knows. Just thought I'd share.

 

[C-Dub]

Update: Seattle LT Russell Okung will visit Dr. James Andrews this week to get further information on his injured toe

https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/stat ... 0529560576

 

[Seaswab]

Most frustrating part is when you watch the play, nothing happened to him

 

[HawksFTW]

Most frustrating part is when you watch the play, nothing happened to him

? You can see him push off of his toe oddly, pretty clear as to when/how he hurt it.

 

[Seaswab]

Looked like he was just taking a step to me, nothing too odd about it