I think he would have had a nice game against Houston if not for the shoulder injury, and I hope he doesn’t require season ending surgery. I really do believe he will make people see that he’s more than what everyone makes him out to be. I hardly ever see accuracy issues, the guy can make things happen with his legs, and his leadership is there 100% (that is another thing people say he lacks, leadership).

Still, aren’t we talking about Locker’s non-throwing shoulder? It seems like if the Titans wanted him to play, he could play.
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That’s what they did the first time it happened.

According to the (unaffiliated) sports doctor inveterviewed for his opinion in the article: No rest makes the odds of it happening yet again go up, and a third occurrence means possible season-ending surgery (according to that doctor). Remains to be seen whether the Titans follow his advice, though.

I’m a Hasselbeck fan but was fine with the decision to go with Locker this year and don’t understand the Locker-bashing here. Sure, you expect some growing pains with a young QB but Locker’s been one of the few positives to come out of the first four games, IMO. (Except for the recurring shoulder injury.)

Hasslebeck is by far the best QB on the Titans roster right now, and the Vikings won’t have any recent game film on him to work with. That’s a big advantage for the Titans going into what appears to be a must win game for them.

Still, aren’t we talking about Locker’s non-throwing shoulder? It seems like if the Titans wanted him to play, he could play.

And Jake Locker? Wow. That kid’s got a major future. The way he looked against Detroit was exactly how he looked during every appearance last year. As for injury prone, yes, just like Steve McNair was. Why? Because those guys are tough, risk-body-and-limb types. It took McNair awhile to learn the wisdom of not body-slambing a ballcarrier after an interception also. Hurry back, Jake, ’cause this is going to be fun!

Also, shouldn’t the Vikings be tagged in this post?