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Rookie ILB Donald Butler Injured, Out for Season?

The injury bug had to bite the Chargers eventually, didn't it? I guess the bright side is that it's biting early and at positions of depth.

From NC Time's Scott Bair:

ILB Donald Butler injured his Achilles tendon Tuesday and is out for an extended period, if not the season. Updates to follow.

From SDUT's Kevin Acee:

RT @SoCalBoltz: @sdutChargers Butler update would be greatly appreciated. >I have nothing specific yet. But I hear he's out for a while--ka

Butler was carted off the practice field yesterday after injuring his Achilles.

This news is somewhat disappointing, but by no means disastrous. Butler was a long-shot to start for the Chargers in 2010, and the team has a handful of fringe players at that position (like Darry Beckwith) that could contribute while Butler recovers.

It's tough news for the kid, for sure, but it's not the end of the world for him or the team. Let's hope for the best, a fast recovery and maybe even a chance to get on the field later in the season.

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If this is the only player that goes on IR from training camp

I’d be a happy man. As much promise as the kid has there was no guarantee that he’d provide an upgrade in 2010 over the Cooper, Siler, Burnett rotation. 2011? That’s a different story.

No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.

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by Wonko on Aug 4, 2010 10:18 AM PDT reply actions  

this

Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.

by John Gennaro on Aug 4, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

I was just thinking about how lucky we'd been

With stories of DeSean Jackson, Knowshon Moreno, and others being carted off. I guess the luck ran out.

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by matthewverygood on Aug 4, 2010 10:20 AM PDT reply actions  

Well,

This could suck. I had been hearing great things about his potential to earn some playing time this season. Lets hope that he can work his way back and still play this season.

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by CaDuck on Aug 4, 2010 10:25 AM PDT reply actions  

I generally rate player losses in the season and preseason in one of three categories:

-Sucks
-Bad
-Terrible

Thankfully, this falls into the first category for reasons already detailed. So, best wishes on the recovery and we’ll hopefully see him next year.

On second thought, I guess I could add a 4th category to my system called “catastrophic,” but I’d rather not think about those.

I love my team of historically talented underachievers.

by DoubleViking on Aug 4, 2010 10:49 AM PDT via mobile reply actions  

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