McFadden Out with Broken Forearm - from the Post-Gazette

by NoCal-SteelCity on Oct 20, 2008 6:46 PM EDT

Cornerback Bryant McFadden will miss at least five games with a broken forearm, injured in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Bengals.

McFadden had surgery on his arm yesterday morning.

McFadden arrived at the Steelers' training site yesterday with his right arm in a sling and what appeared to be a soft cast. He was injured on the same play in which safety Troy Polamalu left with a head injury.

Doctors likely will want to evaluate Polamalu as the week goes on. Coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday night that Polamalu was "dinged" after his helmet flew off his head when he hit Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson.

Polamalu has had at least six concussions playing high school, college and pro football, most recently Nov. 12, 2006 against New Orleans.

Deshea Townsend likely will return to start at left cornerback, where he began the season, and William Gay would move up as the nickel back because of McFadden's injury.

When Polamalu left the game in Cincinnati, veteran Tyrone Carter replaced him.

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heres the link as well

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08294/921391-100.stm

by NoCal-SteelCity on Oct 20, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions

CBs

will be ok as Townsend (though still not at 100%) is solid, and he doesn’t face a burner in Toomer. Ike will get Plax which should be a joy to watch. Gay will be fine, he has been solid. if our pass rush stays at a high level that will greatly help also. the Giants get by with mediocre CBs by having a great pass rush, and when the rush doesn’t work, they get destroyed (like Browns game).

by TheMostViolentTeam on Oct 20, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

Gay is concerned checking Smith

Smith is Eli’s go to player and I’m concerned with Gay’s coverage. The No 1 concern is Tyrone Carter playing the SS spot. Dude is a liability and can’t cover the good TE’s like Boss.

by 72Steeler on Oct 20, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions

Someone else gets credit

But I think we should think about playing a weird formation of 2-5-4 with Timmons playing the 5th linebacker. He can worry about TEs, blitzing, and generally causing the havoc we’ll miss with Troy being out.

by Chicago Steeler on Oct 20, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

20/43

20 was having his best season as a Steeler and really coming on strong. He has been a huge factor in our early success. On the bright side he should be back for the stretch and playoff run. If 26 can stay healthy the next month we will be fine.
The next few weeks could be a preview of the future if they don’t resign him. If others step up FO may let 20 walk. If the defensive back field doesn’t step up we may need to sign 20 (which may be possible now that his “break” out year was different than envisioned) or draft a CB high.

43 may be out a week or two. If so we will miss him. He plays the game with such utter abandon and has a history of head injury. I don’t know how much longer we will be blessed with watching 43 but enjoy every minute of it Nation. It’s all gravy.

When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Oct 20, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

Lets look at the bright side – he may be easier to sign this off-season ;)

by steelguy99 on Oct 20, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

thats a shame, it was fun watching McFadden

I hope he heals faster than expected. He was having a great season.

Troy will be fine, its is annual concussion. He has to have one every year but we will miss him.

by shleeve on Oct 20, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

Theres no replacing what Polamalu can do. He makes some plays that no other safety will make. Hes just that fast and instinctive. Tyrone Carter may be a better ss than a fs, and with Clarke healthy the D may be sound. Carter is a big hitter and is less likely to get out of position like Simmoms, though Simmons also may play better at ss. McFadden is a tough loss,really hitting his stride, a must-sign at this point in his career. The 2-5-4 idea is interesting with all that lb talent on the field ,but I dont know how well it matches up against a power running scheme and a 265 lb tailback. I knoe the cheater had done it in NE and the Ravens moved Adalius Thomas all over the field as well.

by Micculus on Oct 21, 2008 8:12 AM EDT reply actions

We should be very careful with McFadden

They may be saying ‘five weeks’ right now but I’d be cautious with him and give him a couple of extra weeks if need be. Roy Williams (the safety) broke his forearm and sat out four games. His first game back he broke the same forearm in a different place and now he’s done for the season.

I know McFadden will want to get back on the field ASAP, especially with Drew the Snake whispering in his ear, but I hope they wait till he’s 100% then hold him out one more week.

Revenge of the Birds

by cgolden on Oct 21, 2008 9:06 AM EDT reply actions