1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Now Starks is also injured

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by wpgfishfan, Sep 10, 2014.

  1. wpgfishfan

    wpgfishfan Member

    2,081
    580
    113
    Nov 26, 2007
    Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Per multiple reports he was in a boot today and not practicing

    So we have

    Ellerbe done for year
    Misi in a cast not a boot
    Wheeler in a cast
    Tripp with a chest injury
    McCain MIA with hip or flu??
    Fede still hurt
    Starks

    This is gonna be a tough week with all those out
     
    Pandarilla likes this.
  2. Hexonx

    Hexonx Active Member

    202
    71
    28
    Sep 24, 2009
    McCain is flat out MIA I think which is scary. If he had he flu or some injury the team would have said something. I feel like they dont even know themselves where he is.
     
  3. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

    79,599
    159,162
    113
    Dec 1, 2007
    Ellerbe and Wheeler being out is actually a plus because it resulted in us putting in backups that play better than those two.

    Koa Misi being out is a blow. He's not expected to play this week, either.

    I don't know Tripp's status or whether he could be available to play this week.

    I don't think Fede's injury or availability is that big of a deal.

    If Randy Starks misses the game that will indeed be a very large blow.
     
  4. wpgfishfan

    wpgfishfan Member

    2,081
    580
    113
    Nov 26, 2007
    Winnipeg, Manitoba
    I understand your feeling about Wheeler and Ellerbe but with all our injuries having them in or available as backups help

    We need our brand new LB to maybe start after only 3-4 practices

    Starks is a huge blow as I love our 3 DT as they can rotate and stay fresh and pull off the 5-2 when needed
     
  5. Ohio Fanatic

    Ohio Fanatic Twuaddle or bust Club Member

    32,070
    22,827
    113
    Nov 26, 2007
    Concord, MA
    agree with CK. Starks is by far the biggest blow with those injuries. I'd like to have Misi back, but we can live without him for another game or two.
     
    Bpk likes this.
  6. Arodgers12

    Arodgers12 Well-Known Member

    992
    1,384
    113
    Oct 18, 2010
    The Packers usually have that many guys every week on their injury report lol. I like to see every team at their best and healthy.
     
  7. Bpk

    Bpk Premium Member Luxury Box

    Agree Starks hurts more than the other ones.

    That said, Trusnik will show his warts with a week of game-planning by opposing Offensive Co-ordinators targeting these new LBs' weaknesses in their plan. Don't get too comfortable with him.
     
  8. Itsdahumidity

    Itsdahumidity X gonna take it from ya

    2,073
    1,194
    113
    Dec 10, 2007
    dafuq!?
     
  9. huck1974

    huck1974 FU Gene Steratore

    1,457
    718
    0
    Mar 22, 2008
    Missouri
    Several beat writers saying Starks is expected to play and it is not serious.
     
    SICK, HULKFish, Ohio Fanatic and 6 others like this.
  10. Conuficus

    Conuficus Premium Member Luxury Box

    18,044
    19,676
    113
    Dec 8, 2007
    Well away from here
    Hey rest him a bit and have him ready for the game.
     
    SICK likes this.
  11. PhinFan1968

    PhinFan1968 To 2020, and BEYOND! Club Member

    Any new info on McCain? I can't find anything.
     
  12. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

    23,327
    35,934
    113
    Nov 23, 2007
    The boots are precautionary .He should be able to play .There are two other players in boots too .They should be ready soon too if not this week.
     
  13. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

    79,599
    159,162
    113
    Dec 1, 2007
    While they are PROBABLY right, it sounds like they haven't really been able to assess it medically due to the swelling, so nobody should really have an idea yet on whether he's expected to play or not. I think the beat writers are probably just reflecting Starks' own attitude on it.
     
    huck1974 likes this.
  14. Kud_II

    Kud_II Realist Division

    3,662
    1,404
    113
    Oct 15, 2011
    Seneca, SC
    Boots must be the new ice pack.
     
  15. huck1974

    huck1974 FU Gene Steratore

    1,457
    718
    0
    Mar 22, 2008
    Missouri
    Grain of salt. Still better news than it could be.
     
  16. JJ_79

    JJ_79 Well-Known Member

    4,587
    1,707
    113
    Nov 25, 2012
    Germany
    Huge blow, if he misses the next game or even more games.
     
  17. Dolphins1Beatles

    Dolphins1Beatles Ziggy Stardust

    4,749
    1,940
    113
    Oct 9, 2009
    New York
    Really hope it isn't too bad. Need him against a good run game on the road.
     
  18. RoninFin4

    RoninFin4 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    23,681
    44,609
    113
    Dec 11, 2007
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Didn't one of them, Beasley maybe, or James Walker from ESPN, say that Wheeler now has a smaller cast and might be good to go? I'm still interested to see if he can regain his 2012 Raider form playing where Miami had him in the preseason - same as Oakland played him in 2012. I realize that's' a big "we'll see" but I'm still interested.

    Also, though I'm not sure it matters much in the grand scheme, but isn't Billy Turner still in a boot? He was on the sidelines wearing one in the Cortland Finnegan mic'd up video from Sunday.
     
  19. Ronnie Bass

    Ronnie Bass Luxury Box Luxury Box

    16,376
    10,864
    113
    Dec 19, 2007
    In most circumstances I would be disappointed in a loss in Buffalo but given the condition of our defense especially if Starks is out I'm just hoping for a good effort, only getting blown would disappointment me.
     
  20. PhinFan1968

    PhinFan1968 To 2020, and BEYOND! Club Member

    O.o
     
    ElNino, Ronnie Bass and Pandarilla like this.
  21. Pandarilla

    Pandarilla Purist Emeritus

    14,282
    5,005
    113
    Sep 10, 2009
    Boone, NC
    not concerned about any dropoff...Is McCain due back from Mexico anytime soon?
     
    dolfan32323 likes this.
  22. Sceeto

    Sceeto Well-Known Member

    13,500
    6,244
    113
    Oct 13, 2008
    New York
    Losing Starks hurts. I don't like losing Tripp and especially McCain. We need as much depth as possible at that position and McCain was a beast, a diamond in the rough beast. I am not as big a fan of Misi's as are others. I think giving other guys a chance was a blessing in disguise. I want to see McCain keep progressing. Sucks! Thank God that we didn't lose any OLinemen. They will be key for a victory.
     
    HULKFish likes this.
  23. huck1974

    huck1974 FU Gene Steratore

    1,457
    718
    0
    Mar 22, 2008
    Missouri
    UMMM, there is no report showing us losing Starks or McCain.
     
  24. TooGoodForDez

    TooGoodForDez Deion Sanders for GM

    3,840
    636
    0
    Feb 26, 2013
    Philbin haters chomping at the bit.
     
  25. Sceeto

    Sceeto Well-Known Member

    13,500
    6,244
    113
    Oct 13, 2008
    New York
    ? Uh, ok. Obviously or what should be obvious, I'm going off of well, this thread and the reports that they're injured. I and others were commenting on which players we would least like to lose. Scroll back. How about "IF"? Better? .
     
  26. huck1974

    huck1974 FU Gene Steratore

    1,457
    718
    0
    Mar 22, 2008
    Missouri
    There lots of players injured. Does not mean they will not play. Don't blame me for jumping to conclusions.
     
  27. Not So Fast

    Not So Fast Well-Known Member

    1,399
    1,091
    113
    Dec 31, 2012
    Lake Worth, FL
    Damn, so many injuries this early in the season. Sucks.
     
  28. Sceeto

    Sceeto Well-Known Member

    13,500
    6,244
    113
    Oct 13, 2008
    New York
    "IF"!!! .... ahhh, it's cool bro. Peace.
     
  29. FinSane

    FinSane Cynical Dolphins Fan

    19,862
    5,792
    113
    Dec 1, 2007
    Melbourne, Fl
    At least we're not the Rams.
     
    ElNino likes this.
  30. 77FinFan

    77FinFan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    8,215
    1,896
    113
    Mar 10, 2013
    Buckeye Land
    Maybe now I won't regret our early bye week. We might need it.
     
  31. HULKFish

    HULKFish Artist and Scribe

    6,715
    1,298
    113
    Apr 30, 2008
    Central FL
    Watch the bottom of the screen on NFLN. All teams look about the same injury-wise. Knowshon was limited with a shoulder too, but I don't expect that to stop him. He has proved he ain't about practice. Starks is a gamer too.
     
  32. Phoenician Fan

    Phoenician Fan Well-Known Member

    1,242
    340
    83
    Mar 21, 2013
    I am not at all comfortable with Jonathan Freeny starting.
     
  33. Tin Indian

    Tin Indian Rockin' The Bottom End Club Member

    7,929
    4,404
    113
    Feb 10, 2010
    Palm Bay Florida
    Well since Starks has turf toe and it will require rest for it to heal, is it possible to play him this week and rest him for the next two games and the bye week? He is needed more for this game than the Raiders and KC.

    Is it possible or practical? Just asking those of you who are more knowledgeable about this stuff.
     
  34. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

    79,599
    159,162
    113
    Dec 1, 2007
    Does he have turf toe?
     
  35. ElNino

    ElNino Well-Known Member

    1,535
    255
    83
    Aug 5, 2013
    Norfolk VA
    Standard football sympathy phrase so far this year.....
     
  36. JJ_79

    JJ_79 Well-Known Member

    4,587
    1,707
    113
    Nov 25, 2012
    Germany
    That's what the media (sun-sentinel) is saying.
     
  37. Alex13

    Alex13 Tua Time !!! Club Member

    25,809
    39,060
    113
    Dec 21, 2007
    Berlin,Germany
    so from james walker, Starks still in a walking boot today but....

     
    DPlus47 likes this.
  38. DPlus47

    DPlus47 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    16,343
    4,501
    113
    Jul 14, 2008
    That would be great news.

    A slightly injured Starks is like a mini-Ditka: he can still cause havoc out there.
     
  39. DPlus47

    DPlus47 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    16,343
    4,501
    113
    Jul 14, 2008
    That worked pretty well in the secondary last year.

    You do bring up a valid concern. I am bummed that Ellerbe was IR'ed. He had played poorly, but I was hoping he'd try to prove something this year, or at least try to earn the right to stick around.
     
  40. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

    79,599
    159,162
    113
    Dec 1, 2007
    Adam Beasley says all is well. Randy will play Sunday.
     

Share This Page