McFadden has surgery, out at least five games

lamberts-lost-tooth · 10-21-2008, 06:14 AM

Steelers Notebook: McFadden has surgery, out at least five games
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
By Ed Bouchette and Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Cornerback Bryant McFadden will miss at least five games with a broken forearm, injured in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Bengals.

McFadden had surgery on his arm yesterday morning.

McFadden arrived at the Steelers' training site yesterday with his right arm in a sling and what appeared to be a soft cast. He was injured on the same play in which safety Troy Polamalu left with a head injury.

Doctors likely will want to evaluate Polamalu as the week goes on. Coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday night that Polamalu was "dinged" after his helmet flew off his head when he hit Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson.

Polamalu has had at least six concussions playing high school, college and pro football, most recently Nov. 12, 2006 against New Orleans.

Deshea Townsend likely will return to start at left cornerback, where he began the season, and William Gay would move up as the nickel back because of McFadden's injury.

When Polamalu left the game in Cincinnati, veteran Tyrone Carter replaced him.

Sack attack
James Harrison is tied with former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter for second in the NFL with 8.5 sacks, one spot behind DeMarcus Ware (9.0) of Dallas. LaMarr Woodley is fourth with 7.5.

Harrison, Woodley and Lawrence Timmons had two sacks apiece in the seven-sack onslaught of Cincinnati quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.

"They are really tough up front," Fitzpatrick said. "I kept saying throughout the week that they were relentless. That's what people were telling me. That's what I could see on film and they are. At the end of the game they pinned their ears back and came after us. They are definitely a good defense. There is a reason why they are consistently in the top five or 10 in the league every year."

Bengals: Good hit
Not all of the Bengals thought Hines Ward's block that broke linebacker Keith Rivers' jaw was illegal.

"It's part of the game," Cincinnati linebacker Brandon Johnson said. "It was a good block. If I was in Hines Ward's shoes, I probably would have taken the same shot. You can't really blame him. But like I said, if he was playing quarterback, then there would have been a flag."

Quick hits
The Steelers have allowed 89 points, second fewest in the NFL only to Tennessee's 66. ... They rank No. 1 on defense, allowing 228.3 yards per game -- No. 1 against the pass at 158.7 and No. 2 against the run at 69.7. ... Kicker Jeff Reed is 10 of 10 on field-goal attempts, one of only four kickers in the league perfect on every try with at least 10 made
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08295/921511-66.stm

***HometownGal*** · 10-21-2008, 09:34 AM

This sucks, but we do have a veteran corner waiting in the wings in Townsend so I think we'll be OK.

Get Well Soon B-Mac - we're gonna need you down the stretch!

tony hipchest · 10-21-2008, 09:45 AM

horrible!

this wont kill us but it definitely doesnt help.

heres to gay, stepping it up. (and us maybe signing mcfadden a little cheaper after the season)

NyGiantz · 10-21-2008, 10:18 AM

How has he played for you guys this year? Is it a huge loss or just a blip?

STEELtownHAVOX · 10-21-2008, 10:24 AM

B-Mac is on a contract year and was playing really well. Deshea should fill back in nicely though.

Killer · 10-21-2008, 12:06 PM

This totally sucks.

Townsend was sitting on the bench for a reason, and with Troy hurt too that means Lord Tyrone will out there missing tackles.

Great - just great.

LVSteelersfan · 10-21-2008, 12:12 PM

So Anthony Smith is so much in the doghouse, he isn't even getting a chance? I know he gets burnt once in awhile, but he has got to be better than Tyrone Carter. I didn't get to see Tyrone play this weekend because I only saw the first half in bits and pieces. Did he play all right?

steelreserve · 10-21-2008, 12:21 PM

Hey, this is why it was a good thing that we had a sort of controversy at the CB spot going into the season. We've basically got three guys who could start, so we'll be OK here. Plus from what I've seen of Gay, he's got a lot of talent, so this could be a good opportunity for him.

Wonder where Smith fits in this. I'd hate to see them running Carter's sorry, no-potential-having ass out there again for any length of time. He's just a space filler, and we need to sit him the hell on the bench if we've got a potential up-and-coming guy, no matter how much of a loudmouth he is.

Killer · 10-21-2008, 12:34 PM

I like Gay.

MasterOfPuppets · 10-21-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer

I like Gay.

not that there's anything worong with that .......

, but do you have to flaunt it here ?

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10-21-2008, 06:14 AM	#1
lamberts-lost-tooth The Anti-Troll Join Date: May 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 10,198 Gender: Male Member Number: 2363	McFadden has surgery, out at least five games Steelers Notebook: McFadden has surgery, out at least five games Tuesday, October 21, 2008 By Ed Bouchette and Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Cornerback Bryant McFadden will miss at least five games with a broken forearm, injured in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Bengals. McFadden had surgery on his arm yesterday morning. McFadden arrived at the Steelers' training site yesterday with his right arm in a sling and what appeared to be a soft cast. He was injured on the same play in which safety Troy Polamalu left with a head injury. Doctors likely will want to evaluate Polamalu as the week goes on. Coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday night that Polamalu was "dinged" after his helmet flew off his head when he hit Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson. Polamalu has had at least six concussions playing high school, college and pro football, most recently Nov. 12, 2006 against New Orleans. Deshea Townsend likely will return to start at left cornerback, where he began the season, and William Gay would move up as the nickel back because of McFadden's injury. When Polamalu left the game in Cincinnati, veteran Tyrone Carter replaced him. Sack attack James Harrison is tied with former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter for second in the NFL with 8.5 sacks, one spot behind DeMarcus Ware (9.0) of Dallas. LaMarr Woodley is fourth with 7.5. Harrison, Woodley and Lawrence Timmons had two sacks apiece in the seven-sack onslaught of Cincinnati quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. "They are really tough up front," Fitzpatrick said. "I kept saying throughout the week that they were relentless. That's what people were telling me. That's what I could see on film and they are. At the end of the game they pinned their ears back and came after us. They are definitely a good defense. There is a reason why they are consistently in the top five or 10 in the league every year." Bengals: Good hit Not all of the Bengals thought Hines Ward's block that broke linebacker Keith Rivers' jaw was illegal. "It's part of the game," Cincinnati linebacker Brandon Johnson said. "It was a good block. If I was in Hines Ward's shoes, I probably would have taken the same shot. You can't really blame him. But like I said, if he was playing quarterback, then there would have been a flag." Quick hits The Steelers have allowed 89 points, second fewest in the NFL only to Tennessee's 66. ... They rank No. 1 on defense, allowing 228.3 yards per game -- No. 1 against the pass at 158.7 and No. 2 against the run at 69.7. ... Kicker Jeff Reed is 10 of 10 on field-goal attempts, one of only four kickers in the league perfect on every try with at least 10 made http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08295/921511-66.stm

10-21-2008, 09:34 AM	#2
*HometownGal* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Burgh Posts: 20,190 Gender: Female Member Number: 2413	Re: McFadden has surgery, out at least five games This sucks, but we do have a veteran corner waiting in the wings in Townsend so I think we'll be OK. Get Well Soon B-Mac - we're gonna need you down the stretch! __________________ The Anti-Wahoo

10-21-2008, 09:45 AM	#3
tony hipchest IRONMAN aka Tony Stark Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: El Jornada del Muerto Posts: 26,547 Member Number: 658	Re: McFadden has surgery, out at least five games horrible! this wont kill us but it definitely doesnt help. heres to gay, stepping it up. (and us maybe signing mcfadden a little cheaper after the season) __________________ . . ..........................................

10-21-2008, 10:18 AM	#4
NyGiantz Draft Prospect Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 65 Member Number: 8211	Re: McFadden has surgery, out at least five games How has he played for you guys this year? Is it a huge loss or just a blip? __________________

10-21-2008, 10:24 AM	#5
STEELtownHAVOX Starter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: La Plata, MD Posts: 468 Gender: Male Member Number: 6464	Re: McFadden has surgery, out at least five games B-Mac is on a contract year and was playing really well. Deshea should fill back in nicely though.

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10-21-2008, 12:06 PM	#6
Killer Gulfcoast pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,302 Member Number: 763	Re: McFadden has surgery, out at least five games This totally sucks. Townsend was sitting on the bench for a reason, and with Troy hurt too that means Lord Tyrone will out there missing tackles. Great - just great.

10-21-2008, 12:12 PM	#7
LVSteelersfan Assistant Coach Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,083 Gender: Male Member Number: 6620	Re: McFadden has surgery, out at least five games So Anthony Smith is so much in the doghouse, he isn't even getting a chance? I know he gets burnt once in awhile, but he has got to be better than Tyrone Carter. I didn't get to see Tyrone play this weekend because I only saw the first half in bits and pieces. Did he play all right? __________________ STEELERS ROCK !!!!!! GO STEELERS !!!!!!

10-21-2008, 12:21 PM	#8
steelreserve Inconsiderate S.O.B. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Communist State of California Posts: 4,755 Member Number: 1976	Re: McFadden has surgery, out at least five games Hey, this is why it was a good thing that we had a sort of controversy at the CB spot going into the season. We've basically got three guys who could start, so we'll be OK here. Plus from what I've seen of Gay, he's got a lot of talent, so this could be a good opportunity for him. Wonder where Smith fits in this. I'd hate to see them running Carter's sorry, no-potential-having ass out there again for any length of time. He's just a space filler, and we need to sit him the hell on the bench if we've got a potential up-and-coming guy, no matter how much of a loudmouth he is.

10-21-2008, 12:34 PM	#9
Killer Gulfcoast pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,302 Member Number: 763	Re: McFadden has surgery, out at least five games I like Gay.

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