Shawn Andrews done for the year, for good?
by JasonB on Sep 15, 2009 12:20 PM EDT
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PrintSome might say this was inevitable, but at least until last week we were trying to hold out hope that two time pro bowler Shawn Andrews would be able to play this year. He missed almost all of last year with a combination of depression and back troubles, the latter of which he had surgery to correct. The back troubles continued this summer and held him out of training camp and the entire preseason. In the final week or so of camp, Andrews received medial clearance to begin light practice and spoke about how much better his back felt... but then of course it tightened up, the pain returned, and he was ruled out of last weeks' game.
Now, he's been ruled out for the rest of the season.
So much for waiting around to see when Shawn Andrews is healthy enough to play. The Eagles placed Andrews on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season. It also likely raises question marks about Andrews and his future in the game.
When even the Eagles' website is questioning the likelihood of a guy playing again, you know it's serious. It seems now that Andrews' career may very well go the way of Corey Simon, who was another supremely talented player that could never overcome chronic injuries and other issues.
More after the jump.
The need to make some sort of roster move was due to the signing of Jeff Garcia. To add Garcia to the 53 man roster, the Eagles had to make room. Rather than trade or cut someone, they decided to put Andrews on IR rather than keep hoping that his back will magically feel better as he takes up a roster spot.
This of course means that Winston Justice will remain as the starting RT for the remainder of the year. Currently, there is no backup listed at the position. Eventually, the Eagles are probably going to have to part ways with a WR if they plan to bring in another tackle. As of this moment, Mike McGlynn is probably the backup RT which is the position he played in college.
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We need to sign a backup RT incase Justice gets hurt, since the only other person that can play RT right now is hurt and that is Herremans
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Not quite
Remember we can have Stacy play RT (he did so – and well – as a Bengal), and line up Jean-Gilles at RG
but we do need another lineman, that I agree with
by alcatraz0109 on Sep 15, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Next Year
This could put us in an interesting situation next year.
If Winston Justice plays well, and IF(biiiiig IF) Andrews is remotely healthy we could possibly get some good value in a trade for either.
Trying to be optimistic about Shawn “waste of talent” Andrews.
The Eagles will get nothing in trade for Shawn Andrews
When next season rolls around he’ll be 2 years away from the game with a history of back problems, plus his reputation is toast. He’s out of the NFL by the time the Eagles have to pay him his next roster bonus.
Value of Shawn
I feel like if we were to cut this guy he would be snatched up in seconds. His talent is so high we could try to play the “change of scenery” card and weasel a draft pick out of someone.
2 years away from the game and a bad reputation? Sounds like a QB we’re likely to trade after this season.
I am the people's troll :3™
You forgot back injury
And Shawn Andrews doesn’t play QB.
stacy
stacy can play.. but fuck u andrews … i was all for letting u sit out till the bye .. but the whole season .. he could of fuckin played this year .. waht a joke
by jack is better than asante on Sep 15, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions
well its a good thing i dont rely on Dr. JIBTA for my medical advice. Sitting behind that keyboard, having never seen Shawn from closer than a stadium seat, with a supposed 0 medical background…..and yet you have the confidence to give him JIBTA clearance for after the bye week. Your arrogance/ignorance never ceases to amaze.
On another note…switching from “U” to “HE” mid-thought makes your already jumbled thoughts more confusing. Are you speaking TO Shawn? Are ABOUT him?
Move over Prof. Whodie, Dr JIBTA is in town!
by GreenInBaltimore on Sep 15, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Panties? I am not wearing any panties. JIBTA just pushes the envelope and sometimes its more retarded than his normal retarded jargon.
by GreenInBaltimore on Sep 15, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Easy does it
This is definately a situation where a JIBTA attack isn’t really warranted…We should all be upset with this situation…regardless whether its real, significant pain that he’s in or just exaggerated bullshit, it doesn’t change the fact that his career with the Eagles is likely done. I think he’s in pain, but football players play through pain all the time so I’m not buying the whole I’m not an NFL player and I don’t know how it feels argument…I’m not even going to start listing all the players who’ve played through significant injuries. The mere fact the Big Kid is responding back on his youtube channels begs the question, “where’s your head at?” Your argument can be used in defense of a fan’s opinion for pretty much everything. We’re not a coach, a coordinator, a ref, a team doctor or an NFL player…we’re fans, so we’re not allowed to judge a player, a play, a call, a gameplan, or a medical evaluation based on what your saying…Which is pretty silly if you ask me. If he said I’m gonna play through the pain, I’m confident that they would probably let him seeing as it’s not really an injury..its just lingering pain. Sorry to play devil’s advocate, but there’s plenty more instances where a more serious attack on him is warranted and this time, i think the clear majority of eagle fans are in agreement that Shawn Andrews is a headache and a huge tease as his talent is unquestionable when he actually plays.
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Sep 15, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Message to Winston
Maybe this is a message to Winston Justice kindof like the Packers did with Aaron Rodgers.
They’re sick of the bullshit from Shawn Andrews(Favre), so they made a move to let Winston Justice(Rodgers) know that he is our guy.
I doubt that
This was probably more of a message to Shawn than anyone else.
Although the fact that Justice has been solid this year probably helped the decision.
I guess your right
but don’t we want stability at the position.
I’m just confused because there is no news of more surgery or anything like that, does putting him on IR effect his salary? If they think he doesn’t want to play wouldn’t they cut him. This just baffles me. He keeps getting cleared to practice and then his back “flares up” Ive never seen “flared up back out for the season” before.
The same way Hamstrings can be a lingering problem for speed positions like WR, Back problems can be a career killer for a guy well over 300 pounds whose job consists of getting into dozens of head on collisions with other 300+ pound guys. All of that compression on the back of someone with a history of herniated discs can be a career ender.
LOSER
What an douchebag!
Okay so maybe it's time to move on. Hopefully it'll be moving on to winning a Championship!
Well
Well, Stacy Andrews seems okay also as a backup. Re-signing Runyan would make sense, but a move can wait a week at least now that they don’t have to cut anyone to roster Garcia
I like the idea of signing runyan, hes a true warrior. He’ll bring a sense of comfort to the line. Plus hell be back on daily news live with his slammin burberry shirts.
Runyan
I agree with you jgcarraway,signing Runyan makes a lot of sense,but that is probabily why it wont happen…
by Bubble-head on Sep 15, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
totally worthless comment but...
shawn andrews jersey looks like it’s painted on in that picture.
In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
-Theodore Roosevelt
Angry at Andrews?
I find it funny how some people can say “he could’ve played” when, in reality, you have no idea. I’m disappointed he’ll probably never play again, at least consistently, but I’m angry at him and I surely wouldn’t begin to suggest he can play after back surgery.
Shawn v Ben
I have heard quite a number of times that if Ben Roethlisberger had been drafted prior to #11 in 2004, that the FO would have gone with Shaun Andrews (even if Phil Rivers was still available). Whew.
Also, you have my condolences.
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
Good effing riddance
Time to take out the trash…
Take your time
Forget whatever one is saying. Take your time to get healthy Shawn. You might not have your spot when you come back next year, but health comes first. We’ll see you again next year (It might be in a different uniform, unfortunatley.) But get healthy first.
What a waste...
Sad to see someone with so much talent piss it away like this. Go get Runyan and at least give him the chance to compete for the job. After all his years of blood and sweat for the birds, he deserves a shot.
I still have hope shawn will play again
who knows next year he is finally right mentally and physically. I think that one of the things stopping him from playing hurt is he doesn’t want his football carrier to destroy his body. I remember a quote from him when he first started talking about his depression. “I just want to be able to play with my kids.”
Let's get it.
Well I am upset. I wanted him to play this year because we are stacked and need him. If he ever plays again I hope all of this rest helps him out. He has like a 30 year contract, so if he plays up to his potential again he will have no leverage to hold out or anything of that nature. I guess that is the only good thing here.
People Please
I’ve had my back opened not that long ago and I’m disabled was I shocked that I wasn’t the same for a long time after my surgery? No. Whenever you get surgery on your body it takes time for you to get back to your old self prior to surgery. Why do you think we put The Big Kid on IR and after cutting Jack Ike put him on our practice squad? So they can get healthy so they can use their talent and play to their potential injury free. Do you think MLB Bradley and TE Ingram are going to play lights out like prior to their surgeries. I don’t expect them to because a year removed or less from surgeries they aren’t gonna be the same yet. It takes time to heal, recover, and rehab, from a surgery before you can use certain skills or talents to the best of your abilities without fear or hesitation. Some Eagles Fans on this site will never stop and try to understand just for a moment. Its really pathetic. I wish and hope for the best for our injuried Eagles. Injuries happen some requre rest to heal others require surgery but either way we should remain hopeful for a healthy recovery.
MpS
by NorthJerseyPhillyEagle on Sep 15, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions
Get my Shawn on, my Shawn Andrews on
I have to believe Reid has had enough. He knows he has to have a lineup he can count on each week so he can get some consistency in practice and on game day. I truly believe that Andrews is having pain with his back, but after last season’s mental problems and now the back problems Reid felt it was time to cut bait and move on. The YouTube videos didn’t exactly help Shawn’s case either. I have to believe we have seen the last of Shawn Andrews in an Eagles uniform.
I wish him the best of luck. Hopefully he won’t come back and bite the Eagles in the ass.
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by Baron Dainer Von Tresvant on Sep 15, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
Step to the side, please
Pardon me Mr. Andrews, you need to step out of the way. There are people here hard at work, you’re just slowing them down. Thaat’s it…great! Thank You, stay in touch! Bye Bye!
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