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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Springfield, USA
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Kevin Mathis-That's a lot of injuries
Falcons' backup cornerback Kevin Mathis' season ended before he played a down.
An MRI exam Wednesday night revealed the eight-year veteran suffered a career-threatening injury after landing awkwardly during Wednesday's practice. Mathis, 31, tore his anterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments and damaged his posterior capsule and his hamstring in his left leg, coach Jim Mora said. Surgery will be scheduled soon and he will be placed on the injured reserve list. "You hate to lose a player like Kevin because he brings so much to the team on the field and in the locker room," Mora said. "We have to find a way to go on and not make excuses." The injury came three days after Mathis was ejected for scuffling with Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter 35 minutes before the Falcons' season-opening 14-10, victory. "Kevin is the glue to hold us together," safety Keion Carpenter said. "His leadership man, the guy's been in the league, nine, 10 years, He's played on championship teams, played around some great players. We learn and take from him because he's been in every situation. He's in our prayers." Mathis, acquired by Atlanta in 2002, was unavailable for comment. Mathis was a key member of the nickel and dime pass-coverage packages, which will probably be needed Sunday when the Falcons play the Seattle Seahawks, who regularly use three- and four-receiver sets. Allen Rossum, who played in nickel sets against the Eagles, will be used in that role again, but Atlanta may activate recently acquired cornerback Leigh Torrence, a rookie free agent who attended Marist High. Safeties Ronnie Heard or Kevin McCadam could also be used in certain coverages. Mora said the Falcons have a list of free agents and the team could bring a few players in to workout, but signing a player now probably would not provide much help by Sunday. Mathis was a key fill-in last season, starting 12 games for DeAngelo Hall and Jason Webster when they sustained injuries. He returned both of his interceptions for touchdowns in victories over Carolina and Denver and totaled 67 tackles for the season.
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09-15-2005, 12:28 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Springfield, USA
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Stated simplier: "His knee blew the f up."
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Marge: The plant called. They said if you don't come in tommorow, don't bother coming in Monday, either. Homer: Who-hoo! Four day weekend!! Last edited by HomerJSimpson : 09-15-2005 at 12:29 AM. |
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09-15-2005, 05:42 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Kansas City, Mo
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"Kevin is the glue to hold us together," safety Keion Carpenter said. "His leadership man, the guy's been in the league, nine, 10 years, He's played on championship teams, played around some great players. We learn and take from him because he's been in every situation. He's in our prayers."
I find this statement funny.. because its gonna take glue to put his knee back together |
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09-15-2005, 06:44 AM
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This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off.
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: In Absentia
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Talk about a life lesson in taking things for granted. Idiot gets into a pregame fight, gets thrown out, and now blows out his knee so badly he may never step on the field again. Bet he wishes he had Monday at 7:25pm back to do over again.
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