Tuesday Notes: Copeland Bryan Has MCL Sprain

by Sean Yuille on Oct 20, 2009 3:42 PM EDT in Notes Comment 13 comments

The trade deadline is at 4 p.m., and so far it doesn't appear that there are even whispers of a trade by the Lions. Jim Schwartz did say that the Lions are "open to everything," but as of right now I haven't heard even a single trade rumor.
Defensive end Copeland Bryan sprained his right knee's MCL during Sunday's loss to the Packers. That is the same injury that Steelers safety Troy Polamalu suffered during the opening week of the season, and he just returned on Sunday. It obviously depends on the severity of the injury, but usually it'll take 3-6 weeks to get back on the field after suffering an MCL sprain.
Offensive guard Stephen Peterman enjoyed playing some defensive tackle against the Packers.
I made the mistake of forgetting my iPod when I went home this weekend, so I actually listed to 97.1 The Ticket for a bit while driving yesterday. The little bit I listened to before I changed to music was basicaly Brandon Pettigrew getting criticized and the hosts of the show questioning the Lions decision to draft him at pick No. 20. I thought to myself: Yes, he has been rather average so far, but let's wait until at least the end of the season before making that kind of judgment. John Niyo agrees with that line of thinking, pointing out that Pettigrew missed part of training camp and is still adjusting to the NFL. My guess is that by the end of the season, Pettigrew will be one of Matthew Stafford's favorite targets, assuming of course that Stafford gets healthy and stays healthy.
That brings me to my next bit of news. Stafford went on Mitch Albom's radio show yesterday and denied that there is talk about his injury potentially being season-ending. According to him, any talk of him possibly having surgery or being out for the season is nothing more than a rumor. Let's hope it remains nothing more than a rumor.
Cliff Avril shared his plans for the bye week on his blog.
Julian Peterson is going to be an honorary captain for Michigan State on Saturday. Considering the Lions are on a bye and both Michigan and Michigan State are home, I would expect to see Drew Stanton in East Lansing and Jeff Backus, Larry Foote, and Jon Jansen in Ann Arbor on Saturday.

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I liked what I saw of Peterman as a DT

He had a nice push……if he could do that consistently, I would like to see him playing there full time.

As far as Stafford is concerned…..I hope that his injury is not all that serious, but I am sure he will deny it if it is serious, as that is likely what he was told to do. If they came right out and immediately said that Stafford was out for the season, what do you think that would do for ticket sales and the moral of the fanbase?? If there is any serious damage beyond bone and cartilage fragments (which would likely require arthroscopic surgery), then I would bet the farm that Stafford will not return this year. If he has arthroscopic surgery, we can expect him back as quickly as Stanton was back. If there is no bone or cartilage damage, and the dislocated kneecap did not tear or partially tear ligaments, tendons, or muscle….then the injury will heal in much the same sort of time frame as ANY other SPRAINED knee.

by KDawg on Oct 20, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If it was serious...

They would’ve scoped it ASAP… similar to Stanton.

by CLF on Oct 20, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd tend to agree.

The Lions have good trainers and medical staff and if there was any indication that this was serious, they would have wasted no time trying to get what surgery needed to be done and try to get him back on the field this season.

by DrewsLions on Oct 20, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He has had two MRIs......

and they could be procrastinating in hope that he will be able to avoid arthroscopic surgery. It seems obvious to me that they would want to make sure a knee scope was needed in Stafford’s case (being that he is our #1 QB) before shelving him for a guaranteed amount of time. I hope he will not need the scope…..so hopefully they are doing the right thing. However, this will be his 3rd week of rest since the injury. If he goes 4 weeks and still can’t run…..I will start to worry.

by KDawg on Oct 21, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was on the practice field throwing today....

…according to MLive. Not full-on practicing mind you, but getting some work in…. that’s a good sign.

by DrewsLions on Oct 22, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes it is.....

But even Tom Brady threw the ball on the practice field after his injury…..just saying.

by KDawg on Oct 22, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I liked Peterman too

He is big if nothing else…and he didn’t really mess up…what more can we ask of a guy who ususally plays Guard LOL

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by CapitolLions on Oct 20, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Grew

I think Pettigrew is another victim of people expecting veteren form from rookies. Sure, he is a high draft choice, but he is 6 games into his career, it may take time for him to fully realise his potential. And the same thing goes for all rookies.

Now, I know Grew didn’t have a great game against the Pack but he has shown some real promise in others, although, he’s not getting thrown to quite as often as I’d hoped but with the QB situation at the moment, only so much can be expected. I’m pretty sure we’ll see some of that potential realised at some time this season.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).

by Hyperion Ecta on Oct 20, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs