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TE Rob Blanchflower Sidelined

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by TerribleTowelFlying, Jul 30, 2014.

  1. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Blanchflower is out today with a boot on his left foot per multiple sources. No details yet, but hopefully for him it's nothing major.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jul 30, 2014
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  2. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I think he was hurt coming into camp, isnt this the injury that sidelined him in college?
     
    Blast Furnace, Jul 30, 2014
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  3. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    He had a bilateral sports hernia that sidelined him for a long time, but I'm not aware of any foot injuries.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jul 30, 2014
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  4. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Ah, right, that was it.
     
    Blast Furnace, Jul 30, 2014
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  5. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    TerribleTowelFlying, Jul 30, 2014
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  6. Lizard72

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    Damn, this could be it for him, since the other guy is a blocking machine. Keep a TE on the practice squad?
     
    Lizard72, Jul 30, 2014
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  7. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    High ankle sprain according to Tomlin. He said he'd be out at least a week, but I imagine it'll be quite a bit longer than that. Time will tell. Not good for Blanch, as everyday counts.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jul 30, 2014
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  8. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Too bad, I wanted to see what he could do, better only be a week or he won't even make the PS.
     
    Blast Furnace, Jul 30, 2014
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  9. HugeSnack

    HugeSnack Well-Known Member

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    Dang it. I called this guy to be the surprise of the bunch, and have him making the PS this year at minimum. But high ankle sprains can last a long time, and if Waters keeps playing well, even Blanchflower's PS spot is in jeopardy. I hope he gets back out there soon. I want to see him in a couple games.
     
    HugeSnack, Jul 30, 2014
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  10. TheSteelHurtin2188

    TheSteelHurtin2188 Well-Known Member

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    If waters keeps playing like this he will be the teams number 3 TE. Heck even if Blanchflower wasn't hurt waters could still habe been the teams number 3 with the impression he has made so far.
     
    TheSteelHurtin2188, Jul 30, 2014
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  11. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Tough break for Blanchflower, it looks like Waters is seizing his opportunity.
     
    steelersrule6, Jul 30, 2014
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  12. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    Yeah, tough for the guy but on the other hand with Waters this is what we've been wanting - players stepping it up for camp, taking their chances. Lets hope he can translate it on to the field, if Blanchflower really is out for a bit.
     
    Thigpen82, Jul 31, 2014
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