Loading ...Earlier this month, New York Giants defensive tackle Marvin Austin said his back was improving and he was inching closer to a return to the field. Unfortunately, sometime between then and now, the 2011 second-round pick suffered a setback and will not likely be ready for the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.
"He was doing well, and then he had a little setback. It’s an issue again," head coach Tom Coughlin said.
After being suspended during his senior season at UNC and missing his rookie year due to a torn pectoral muscle, the last thing Austin needs is to miss more time. Over that span, he's played in only two preseason games, including one earlier this year prior to suffering a back injury – an injury he refuses to blame on the beds at the University at Albany.
With the status of both Chris Canty (PUP – knee) and Shaun Rogers (blood clot) uncertain, the last thing the Giants need is for this back issue to linger. As it stands now, Linval Joseph and veteran Rocky Bernard are the starters, with rookie Markus Kuhn, Marcus Thomas, Dwayne Hendricks, Carlton Powell and Oren Wilson battling for a roster spot and playing time.
The Giants have until 4:00 PM EST on Monday to trim their roster down to 75, and there stands a good chance that some players with lingering injuries may end up on Injured Reserve.
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I’d say it’s pretty clear that Kuhn is making this team. There’s now film on him against the Bears and they are very happy with his play and know he cannot be hidden. If they send him to the practice squad they’ll probably lose him.
He may be raw but he has come on strong. Why not get him on the roster and pair him with Thomas, who has experience, and when Austin and Canty are ready (I assume now that Canty will be PUP’ed unless they think he can play by Week 3-4, and perhaps even then) they can make decisions (cut Rocky? Thomas? IR Austin?)?
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/26/jay-ratliffs-status-for-opener-in-doubt/
Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the initial diagnosis is of a high ankle sprain, an injury that usually takes a month or more to fully clear up. If true, Ratliff’s availability for the season opener against the Giants would be in serious doubt.
Wide receiver Miles Austin, cornerback Mike Jenkins and tight end Jason Witten join Ratliff as key Cowboys players with uncertain outlooks for the season opener.
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In the long term I think we should all be very excited from what we saw from Barden in the last preseason game. First he contributed in the middle of the field and can be a third down and short , big target option. But it was the 2 series on the goal line that sould have KG salivating. Despite all the time and patience that was given his way he played those two series as well as any pro bowler receiver. It was also done against an above average CB in Tillman, who he flat out abused. Barden looks like he mastered the goaline Plax tree route with a strong slant where you shield the defender with your big frame or fake that route for the fade. Would have been nice to see if he has the hands and jumping ability for the fade but he sold the slant well to get the pass interference. What’s exciting is that he can be sent out in the red zone to threaten this on one side while Mr Red zone Nicks heads to the opposite side. Teams can’t double both sides, plus you still have to deal with Cruz in the slot and Bennett. Throw in a scat back with big speed in Wilson and we should be a lot better in the red zone. This is what Barden was always supposed to deliver.
I’m sort of taken back on the abuse thrown at the Prince on the blog. I understand the frustration but the kid has some legite reasons for his struggles. First ,he had an injury and zero preseason prep due to the lockout in his rookie season. He comes back from an injury that did not allow him to run and thrown into the fire where he struggled initially before getting his sea legs. Once he got some reps and got up to speed he did a very good job in the Super Bowl run. In year two He gets rolled up on his ankle which can happen to any player on any play. But those issues are nothing compared to the fact that outside QB there is no other position harder to learn and master than shut down CB. Your learning curve is much more obvious than a DL who can blow a gap responsibility for an entire series and fly under the radar to the fan watching on T V. But mistakes by CB are easy to see and critique. Let’s get some patience and remind everyone of the struggles we saw in Ross last year in his initial starts and in our other Super Bowl run when Webster was given a second chance before he flourished.
Great job Simon!
Though no way Robinson to PS
I was pleased to see Coe return to action and perform well. I see him as backing up BOTH Cweb and Prince. Hosley would probably have trouble on the outside against big physical receivers, though he does play taller than is stature would indicate due to his leaping ability. Still, learning inside nickel and dime coupled with the complexities of every down outside responsibilities is probably too much to expect from a rookie, at least at this early date. His development will be fun to watch.
Antwaun Molden has had a quiet preseason. I’m not sure if that’s because he’s lousy or because QB’s have found better opportunities on the other side of the field. He is often paired with either Tryon or Johnson, both of whom have been picked-on early and often.
So what say we all regarding the 5th CB? Are all of these guys one-man burn units? Can any of Tryon, Johnson, Molden, or Bing step in if need be? Or should we look for “upgrades” on the waiver wire after cuts are made?