The health of J Stew

[Hairless Cat]

Dont know if anyone else is getting a feeling of concern about the long term health prospects of J Stew, but Im beginning to doubt that hes a long term option as the big bruising back we wanted him to be.

[Jangler]

A few pages back but here is the thread on his injury.

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/14019-jstew-had-sore-left-achilles.html

[Hairless Cat]

As someone said in that thread, 6 months is a long time to still be recovering from an simple injury from last season. Not making any predictions , just sayin ..............

[BlindSite]

Man I need to hire a banner for this site to get this through to people

IT'S MINI CAMP

PEOPLE ARE HELD OUT WITH AN ILLNESS FOR SNEEZING

HE'S FINE

[Jangler]

Man I need to hire a banner for this site to get this through to people

IT'S MINI CAMP

PEOPLE ARE HELD OUT WITH AN ILLNESS FOR SNEEZING

HE'S FINE

I think I know the guy!

[joemac]

I dont think that its really such a long time to have that nagging injury....you have to think about what this dude does for a living. He played through the whole season on it, and then im sure that he has been working out on his own this offseason. Tendon injuries take FOREVER to heal, you pretty much just have to stay off of it for a long time or its gonna nag at your forever.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

Man I need to hire a banner for this site to get this through to people

IT'S MINI CAMP

PEOPLE ARE HELD OUT WITH AN ILLNESS FOR SNEEZING

HE'S FINE

people will find all kinds of articles and tidbits to post about the other half of double trouble, but won't take a second to read the countless articles about how stewart appeared to be close to 100% when running sprints at the end of OTAs.

no one in the organization appears to be too concerned about him missing OTAs.

fox himself said they're more interested in having him ready for the season. god only knows the reaction that'll come out if the kid misses any part of TC.

they're babying him. plain and simple.

here's one article...from last week.

Panthers RB Stewart ready to shake off injuries

The Associated Press

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jonathan Stewart remains perfect in two offseasons with the Carolina Panthers.

Two injuries, zero practices.

"You're going to take some teasing. They're out there busting their butt with me just sitting on the sideline for the second year in a row," Stewart said moments after the Panthers concluded optional workouts this week. "I'm really taking the heat for that."

Stewart, Carolina's first-round pick in 2008, had little trouble after being held out of drills last year following toe surgery. He rushed for a rookie franchise record 836 yards and 10 touchdowns, combining with DeAngelo Williams to give Carolina the NFL's top rushing tandem.

But Stewart was told the lingering toe pain led him to his current ailment: pain in his left Achilles' tendon. Stewart said it got worse during Carolina's offseason conditioning program earlier this year.

"I was overcompensating from the surgery on my toe," Stewart said. "It just lingered throughout the season. It just kind of flared up, so I'm pretty much staying off of it to just let it heal."

It left Stewart standing around for a three-day minicamp last month and for all 12 optional workouts this month. But Stewart, who did some light jogging with his teammates at the end of Tuesday's practice, promises he'll be doing more than watching once training camp opens Aug. 2.

"I'm going to be up and running when camp starts," Stewart said. "I'll be ready."

The Panthers need him. While Williams' career year of 1,515 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns captured the spotlight in 2008, the stocky Stewart gave the Panthers another option that wore out opposing defenses and helped Carolina go 12-4 and win the NFC South.

Williams and Stewart had the most yards rushing by NFL teammates since 1984, yet it's difficult for Stewart to focus on anything other than the Panthers' embarrassing 33-13 home loss to Arizona in the NFC divisional playoffs. Falling behind early, the Panthers abandoned the running game and Stewart managed just 12 yards on three carries. Carolina finished with 75 yards rushing.

"This offense, and this team in general, is hungry from last year," Stewart said. "Coach (John Fox) just got done talking about the Cardinals game last year, and how that bitter taste has been in his mouth since the past season. It's definitely something on everyone's mind."

Fox hammered home the point as he gathered the team for a final time before the players' six-week break before they report to Spartanburg, S.C. With all eyes on a difficult 2009 schedule, Fox had no problem resting Stewart in offseason workouts.

"I've seen good progress," Fox said. "What we're most interested in is having him ready for the season. I anticipate that being the case."

The Panthers, who have never had consecutive winning seasons, will depend on Williams and Stewart again. And after an offseason of mostly standing around, Stewart certainly should be fresh.

"I don't see why we should lower our expectations from last year," Stewart said. "When our name's called, we just have to play ball. I think me and DeAngelo are capable of much more next year, running the ball and catching the ball."

source...

[rayzor]

IT'S MINI CAMP

PEOPLE ARE HELD OUT WITH AN ILLNESS FOR SNEEZING

HE'S FINE

qfe

[Kyle82]

If the guy was in his thirties I would be concerned, but he's young and strong....he'll be fine!

[rayzor]

If the guy was in his thirties I would be concerned, but he's young and strong....he'll be fine!

he's younger than most of the rookies we brought in this year.

[Brooklyn Bully]

He's not 100% but he's not damaged goods. /thread

[Brokenbad]

Dont worry....be happy...

[panthers2u]

He's not 100% but he's not damaged goods. /thread

To be honest. I don't think any pro-athelete is ever 100%. That's just life when you abuse the heck out of your body...this is especially true for football.

It doesn't mean that a player can not play at a very high level even with some sort of nagging injury. That's just the way it is in the NFL.

I have not seen any news about Stew that causes me any alarm.

[megadeth078]

OMg there's noo updates on his ingury! Oh no bust!1!