Comments on: Blaine Gabbert has torn labrum in non-throwing shoulder

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:16:19 +0000

Also that is about the third time this season that Gabbert has been hurt on a play where the defense were offside and allowed to take a free shot at him. Something needs to be done to close that loophole. Five yards isn’t much of a price to pay for knocking the opponent’s quarterback out of the game.

By: miamatt

miamatt — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:13:47 +0000

Henne is such a lost cause, if he has to play for any extended period of time, “abandon all hope ye who enter” jaguars games.

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:13:42 +0000

At one point in last night’s game, both the starting QBs, Cutler and Stafford, had lower season passer ratings than Gabbert (77). I think they’re a bit higher now, but both of those players were drafted as high or higher, have several years NFL experience, and about double the talent around them to work with. Stafford has been throwing to Pettigrew and Johnson since he came into the league. Cutler has been throwing to Marshall and Bennett for about a decade. Gabbert has to deal with different receivers on a weekly basis.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:39:52 +0000

richatthelake:

Yes, many QB’s have played with this exact injury in the past.

I understand that not all do though, just the tough ones.

As for him regressing or not, I based that on a piece the NFL Network did on him the other day.

I don’t hate the guy, I actually hope he makes it, I won’t hold my breath though.

By: marty2020

marty2020 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:17:57 +0000

With the lack of protection from the offensive line, I wouldn’t put Gabbert back out there. I’d throw Henne to the wolves until this team learns to protect the passer.

By: richatthelake

richatthelake — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:01:53 +0000

joetoronto

says some crazy stuff here. I’m not a Jags fan or a Gabbert apologist but after I read these comments, I looked Gabbert up. His completion percentage is up 5%, yards per game up, TDs/int way better than last year. His team is a trainwreck but that doesn’t fall on his shoulders, how about the owner/GM/coaching staff bearing some of the responsibility? Gabbert is no RG3 but at least be fair in your criticism. You don’t even know if he’s going to play & you’ve already labeled him a sissy?

By: stealthsamuraininja

stealthsamuraininja — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:48:19 +0000

@joetoronto

How is a passer rating of 77.1 this year worse than a passer rating of 65.4 last year? I don’t see that as regression, only improvement. I’m not saying he’s the answer, all I’m saying is that there wasn’t regression.

Interesting facts: Troy Aikman’s passer rating didn’t surpass 77.1 for a season until his 3rd year. And John Elway didn’t surpass that rating until his 4th year (still only 79 in his 4th year)

All that being said I hope he can get a significant number of snaps the rest of the year so we can see how much improvement there can be.

By: chipwade

chipwade — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:46:24 +0000

The injury occurred on his non-masturbatory shoulder. Gabbert is not expected to miss any masturbatorial activities this season.

By: grantlee11

grantlee11 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:39:54 +0000

Stay classy joetoronto! You seem like a great guy to to have a beer with while watching some really intense Canadian football league games

By: contrasuxbalz

contrasuxbalz — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:39:05 +0000

So someone tore his labia? Which one minora or majora?

By: Stiller43

Stiller43 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:23:53 +0000

Sadly, the jags would have blown out the raiders if it wasnt for henne’s complete ineptitude as a qb. It was either a 3 and out or a turnover every series. Theyre defense hung tough but nobody can be expected to stop a team that many times…even the lowly carson palmer

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:17:39 +0000

Well, this settles it then.

We already knew he sucked, but now we know he’s a sissy too.

By the way, Gabbert has NOT improved, he’s actually regressed.

By: flbills

flbills — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:08:48 +0000

Not saying much …but a hurt Gabbert is better that healthy Henne!

By: daknight93

daknight93 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:05:46 +0000

I wish Blaine a full recovery, but with the injuries of Blaine and MJD..this team is working on a top 5 draft pick in next years draft…”Stick a fork in the Jags” another losing season in 2012.

By: george1859

george1859 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:48:01 +0000

I’ve had labrum surgery on both shoulders. While he won’t be able to lift anything in certain positions with his left side without feeling like there is a rusty nail driven into his socket, his right shoulder will be completely unaffected.
He should be fine until he has surgery at the end of the season.
Give him a shot of cortisone and he’ll be good to go.

By: pashton2

pashton2 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:43:22 +0000

Torn labrum is not just a “gut it out through the pain” injury, but also a loss of strength injury. It depends on how badly its torn. I’ve known guys who had trouble opening a door handle with a torn labrum simply due to an inability to lift/rotate their arm. That would obviously pose difficulties in taking snaps and handing the ball off.

By: muskyhunter2542

muskyhunter2542 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:35:32 +0000

This is the first of 2 bye weeks for Green Bay this year. I would imagine that you will see a lot of back-ups. Maybe Grahm Harrell will get some PT this week.

By: mlenenski

mlenenski — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:19:05 +0000

Time for another Tim Tebow turnaround.

By: jsally430

jsally430 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:15:24 +0000

mark brunnel hasn’t officially retired yet

By: romoscollarbone

romoscollarbone — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:00:46 +0000

You can get by with the torn labrum, what matter is the rotator cuff. That’s what keeps the ball in the socket more so. If his rotator cuff is ok, they can put that harness on his shoulder.

I’m speaking from experience. I obliterated my shoulder and played the rest of the baseball season. Granted nobody tackled me, but if he wants to try he can gut thru it.

By: fuddpucker

fuddpucker — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:52:59 +0000

Wow, the Jags and the Chiefs. They’re just so..weak.

By: dalucks

dalucks — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:44:55 +0000

So you are saying that he is not going to play because of an injury to his NON-THROWING SHOULDER. NON-THROWING SHOULDER. Not his THROWING SHOULDER but his NON-THROWING SHOULDER. But no one should question his toughness? OK, got it.
I wonder if the Jaguars will resign David Garrad now.
I guess we know one team that will be interested in Geno Smith in the 2013 NFL Draft.

By: gochargersgo

gochargersgo — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:42:48 +0000

You are no longer financially committed to top draft picks. Move on. This guy clearly does not have what it takes.

By: emma333

emma333 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:29:46 +0000

Gabbert did not play well last year, but the sports media constantly hammering his “lack of toughness” was unfair. This year, there has been some improvement, but the label has stuck. Now, he is probably out for a while. At least we are seeing that Henne is not the answer that many were suggesting. I wish Blaine a quick recovery.
Oh, and before anyone suggests it—we don’t want Tebow!

By: datd00d

datd00d — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:25:06 +0000

Worst thing that can ever happen to your bench press. Little known fact.