Stephen Cooper (Torn Biceps) to Miss 2-3 Months
by John Gennaro on Aug 22, 2011 2:54 PM PDT
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As part of Norv Turner's press conference today news came out that Stephen Cooper, playing in his first game back with the San Diego Chargers, has a torn bicep (although it keeps getting referenced as "torn biceps", which would be horribly unlucky) and will be out for 2-3 months.
Seeing as how Cooper had no real offers from the rest of the league and signed a 1-year deal for the veteran minimum to stay in San Diego, I can't see the Chargers placing Cooper on Injured Reserve unless they're terrified of him landing with a rival team late in the season.
The most likely scenario is that the Bolts will release Cooper and hold onto his phone number in case they have injuries at LB 2-3 months from now. However, with his injury history of late he may not be of much help at all going forward.
The other news to come from Turner's press conference is that Patrick Crayton will miss the last two weeks of the preseason with bone spurs and Tyronne Green is officially a contender to take the RG spot away from Louis Vasquez.
The next preseason game is this upcoming Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals. If Floyd misses the game, which it sounds like he probably won't unless they decide to be very cautious with him, the starter opposite Vincent Jackson would probably be Seyi Ajirotutu.
The team leaves for Arizona on Friday.
SILVER FOX UPDATE: According to Kevin Acee, Cooper has been placed on the Injured Reserve list after all (maybe they can't release veterans due to injury?). He will not play this season, and Acee adds that Coop's "Chargers career is over."
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Why is that
I suddenly feel ilb is back on top of the needs list. So much for a second string captain
Because it is
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by John Gennaro on Aug 22, 2011 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I blame you for this
Limbs-to-slaughter…
#feelinacertaintypeofway
by sd_Baby-B on Aug 22, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hmm
Maybe, maybe not. I very much enjoy the freedom to pick my own vowel in this instance. :)
#feelinacertaintypeofway
Lombs-to-slaughter?
6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.
That was fast.
Bummer
Really feel bad for Coop. Tried to be a team player and you could tell yesterday he was taking a lot of pride playing even though he was second string. Been a great run bud, best of luck to you in your future!
by cameronm on Aug 22, 2011 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I could see Goodman taking Washington’s spot, and I thought Gachkar was pretty much a lock. I think they’re going to look for another FA ILB to come in.
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by John Gennaro on Aug 22, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Goodman doesn't strike me as a coverage guy.
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by Richard Wade on Aug 22, 2011 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
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by John Gennaro on Aug 22, 2011 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought he looked lost against Dallas
Don’t know that I’m sold on him— he got turned around a couple times in coverage and he’s a Wilhelm-style drag-down tackler.
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
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by StrangeBroP25 on Aug 23, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Sorry Cooper got hurt
Now …. what’s McIntosh and/or Morrison doing?
If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!
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I was all happy when they signed Coop...
Now I’m all sad and junk. At least we got to see him play a little yesterday, probably his last time suiting up as a Charger.
"Who do you think wiil the replacement for Jerry Jr. Cabarra or Frederson"
by Natrone Means Business on Aug 22, 2011 4:04 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I felt the same way man
Now I’m just hoping they will hire him as an assistant coach or something. I really liked Coop
6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.
That was fast.
Not a bad idea...
The guy has a really high football IQ so people say. Chargers should pay him specifically to bark at Peyton Manning whenever we play the Colts.
"Who do you think wiil the replacement for Jerry Jr. Cabarra or Frederson"
by Natrone Means Business on Aug 23, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Well that was a waste of 800K
I wanted Kirk Morrison anyway. AJ should be able to get his numbers from Osgood, they are BFFs arent they
Winning
The whole IR thing
Is probably a lot like what happened to merriman. IR until healthy then released.
by BORTZ on Aug 22, 2011 4:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I forgot about that
You’re probably right.
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by John Gennaro on Aug 22, 2011 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, when has he ever played in a 34?
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by Richard Wade on Aug 22, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
He appears to be playing in a 34 to me
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by Foilhat on Aug 22, 2011 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Hey Dolphins fan here (I come in peace lol)
I came here to ask you guys how Burnett played last year your defense? He seemed like a playmaker looking at the stats. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
I got S + What a Dog's Tail Does.
Bring back Pat White. He is the chosen one.
Very very good
but only for one year…he had an injury history so it remains to be seen if he is fully over that or not.
The Chargers (and I) really wanted him back badly, I think he was priority #2 to Weddle, but since they had to pay more than expected for Weddle, and Burnett was asking for such a high price, they couldn’t pull the trigger on bringing him back.
If he can stay healthy, he should have another huge year under Mike Nolan.
First year in SD, meh
He was bothered by a serious neck injury. His hair was on fire last year, sacks, good against the run, excellent in coverage; it’s a great pickup for you fishy bastards.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Aug 23, 2011 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The "biceps" is actually one muscle
The s confuses a lot of people, though. Especially when the plural form is also “biceps.”
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Aug 22, 2011 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
Biceps is actually composed of
2 muscles. Long and short head. Either way, sucks to have him gone.
let's just convince Jax to give us Scott Lutrus
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