2026 Injury Updates

[Boone]

I can't tell if this is to bring back the consistent S&C joke from past years or not?

Just look at the league wide injury list: https://www.espn.com/nfl/injuries

We don't appear to be a wild outlier 🤷

Personally, I think there may be a much weaker correlation between 'S&C' and injury rates than fans believe. Maybe with some types of injuries, things like hamstrings and calf pulls... you can make a legit argument that there may be things the training staff are or aren't doing that are contributing to frequent muscle pulls. But in general, you can't 'condition' players out of injury risk. Ligaments only stretch so far, joints only bend in one direction, bones can only take so much pressure/force even if supported by strong muscle. It's a violent sport. I tend to view 'bad luck' as being as big a factor (probably a bigger factor) as 'S&C' when it comes to injury rates.

 

[Chris]

I wonder what the injury rate is for crash test dummies?

(Because that’s what these guys are minus the dummies part.)

 

[Boone]

I wonder what the injury rate is for crash test dummies?

(Because that’s what these guys are minus the dummies part.)

That's actually the best analogy I've ever heard

 

[Primus Porcus]

Chaisson back at practice

 

[Primus Porcus]

Looks like Croskey-Merrit was back, and positive thoughts about Oweh

 

[DWinzit]

Good news! Sounds like the band is starting to get back together. I doubt Oweh plays week but he and Armstrong should be back week 2!
After that we are really just waiting on Amos

 

[SkinsNumberOne]

Personally, I think there may be a much weaker correlation between 'S&C' and injury rates than fans believe. Maybe with some types of injuries, things like hamstrings and calf pulls... you can make a legit argument that there may be things the training staff are or aren't doing that are contributing to frequent muscle pulls. But in general, you can't 'condition' players out of injury risk. Ligaments only stretch so far, joints only bend in one direction, bones can only take so much pressure/force even if supported by strong muscle. It's a violent sport. I tend to view 'bad luck' as being as big a factor (probably a bigger factor) as 'S&C' when it comes to injury rates.

If bad luck is the main factor, it would be interesting to analyze the injuries in practices specifically, because I would imagine a well-designed practice could limit those injuries while still preparing the players. There is probably some kind of balance there. Not sure.

^^ I had written this yesterday but not posted it, but today an interesting article about cignetti practices dropped. Seems interesting and relevant. I posted it into the random thread - https://www.espn.com/college-footba...-cignetti-indiana-hoosiers-efficient-practice

Anyway I will stop here, don’t want to derail

 

[Boone]

That is an interesting thought. I had it myself when Oweh sent Tunsil to injured reserve.

 

[RedWolf]

If bad luck is the main factor, it would be interesting to analyze the injuries in practices specifically, because I would imagine a well-designed practice could limit those injuries while still preparing the players. There is probably some kind of balance there. Not sure.

^^ I had written this yesterday but not posted it, but today an interesting article about cignetti practices dropped. Seems interesting and relevant. I posted it into the random thread - https://www.espn.com/college-footba...-cignetti-indiana-hoosiers-efficient-practice

Anyway I will stop here, don’t want to derail

HIRE THIS GUY! OMG, that's the difference between Airborne soldiers and Special Forces teams