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    Tight end Zach Ertz will not play in the preseason with a core muscle injury. Ertz met with Dr. William Meyers, a Philadelphia-based sports hernia specialist. It is unknown whether or not Ertz will have a procedure done. Kelly is confident that Ertz will be ready for the regular season opener in Atlanta.
    "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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    Redskins lost their starting TE for the season on a freak play in their first preseason game. =>> http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...edskins-season
    "Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein." - Joe Theismann



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    • #3
      I really don't like the sound of this.. these things can linger if they are not taken care of quickly.

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      • #4
        Zach Ertz Injury: Eagles tight end will miss preseason but should be ready for season opener

        By Brandon Lee Gowton  @BrandonGowton on Aug 14, 2015, 12:16p 47

        Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz will miss the entire 2015 NFL preseason due to a "core muscle injury" as described by Chip Kelly. The head coach confirmed as much during a press conference prior to the team's training camp practice on Friday morning. Kelly noted that Ertz saw sports hernia specialist Dr. Williams Meyers recently.

        Ertz went down in practice on Wednesday after getting bumped by a defender. He walked to the sideline on his own power but appeared to be in pain. Ertz left practice without talking to reporters and then sat out of Thursday's practice.

        The good news for the Eagles is that Ertz should be ready to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Kelly.

        Ertz's injury opens the door for depth players to step up this summer. Second year tight end Trey Burton is bound to receive more playing time. Rookie undrafted tight ends Eric Tomlinson, Andrew Gleichert, and Justin Tukes might be able to battle for a fourth tight end spot on the 53-man roster. Tomlinson has stood out in recent practices.

        The Eagles will hope Ertz's injury isn't one that hampers his playing time and/or effectiveness. The team is counting on him to be a big contributor in 2015.
        "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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        • #5
          Update

          Update: Eagles TE Zach Ertz needs "procedure" to repair torn groin
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          In an update to a previous story, Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz will have a "procedure" to repair his torn groin according to Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News.

          Bowen describes Ertz's injury as a "minor groin tear" but it sounds similar to a sports hernia situation where players miss at least four weeks and possibly more. Groin surgeon Dr. William Meyers reportedly told Eagles coach Chip Kelly that Ertz will likely miss "couple of weeks and thinks he'll be fine by the opener." Despite the positive spin, the surgery is another red flag in what has thus far been a disappointing NFL career for Ertz. He has been unable to beat out veteran Brent Celek for the job as undisputed starter despite possessing superior talent and has scored only seven touchdowns in his first two years in the league.
          "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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          • #6
            I believe we had a guy a couple years ago with this injury...a "sports hernia".
            My recollection is that they kept putting off surgery in the hopes it would heal and it's just kept on keepin' on.

            Was it McNabb maybe? I can't remember!

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            • #7
              almost 500 as a rook and 700 in year 2 and he's playing behind a TE impersonating an Olineman. What does he need to do to prove himself ? I don't think you can call him disappointing.
              We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Eagle60 View Post
                Despite the positive spin, the surgery is another red flag in what has thus far been a disappointing NFL career for Ertz. He has been unable to beat out veteran Brent Celek for the job as undisputed starter despite possessing superior talent and has scored only seven touchdowns in his first two years in the league.

                Popper,

                He hasn't been on the field as much as we'd all like and his number have suffered accordingly, 'cause he's just not a very good blocker.

                He's been working hard on improving his blocking. Maybe that's where the damn sports hernia came from.

                Any way you cut it, it sucks.

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                • #9
                  Yea that disappointing career stuff is nonsense IMO. This is a setback but I would let him rest until he is ready--even if it is game 3. I see him as ready to make a name for himself and there is not need to let this linger and cause a season long slump
                  Wait until next year is a terrible philosophy
                  Hope is not a strategy
                  RIP

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                  • #10
                    Guys, I just copied the paragraph because it announced the surgery. By no means do I thing Zack is some kind of disappointment!
                    "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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                    • #11
                      I know some douche wrote it, I know you like the kid
                      We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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                      • #12
                        Yea I saw that 60.. I was commenting on the "journalist" that had nothing better to write
                        Wait until next year is a terrible philosophy
                        Hope is not a strategy
                        RIP

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by NoDakIggle` View Post
                          Yea I saw that 60.. I was commenting on the "journalist" that had nothing better to write
                          Well there is no doubt that if we really are going to make any noise this year we had better have Zack! Don't rush him back please Chip! Make sure he's healthy!
                          "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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                          • #14
                            Encouraging Zack News!! Birds 24/7

                            Whew!!!


                            Zach Ertz underwent surgery Friday to address a core muscle injury. The procedure was performed by Dr. William Meyers. Chip Kelly announced prior to practice that Ertz will be out for the entire preseason, but thinks the third-year tight end will be ready for Week 1.

                            “It’s a similar injury [to the one I had]; not the same,” said Jason Kelce, who was sidelined for five weeks following sports hernia surgery last year. “I’ve already kind of talked to him.


                            "There are some things I wish I had known going into the rehab and going into the recovery process that really helped me out... So I've already shared those with Zach, but I think he's in a much better place than I was."

                            Per Jeff McLane, the injury is a partial groin tear as opposed to a sports hernia.
                            "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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                            • #15
                              Partial groin tear cannot be a pleasant thing
                              We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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