[JansenFan]

Four weeks according to the local news.

[Fios]

[Skinsfan55]

4 weeks isn't bad, we probably dodged a bullet there.

I am glad we have depth on the line, but I wonder how the Redskins will use that?

If Wade is being converted wouldn't it be harmful to slide him back to tackle and then back to guard when CSam is back? Who plays in Samuels' absence?

[Skinna Mob]

Just thought I would post this since I was educating myself about the injury...

What are the symptoms of a medial collateral ligament injury?
The most common symptom following a medial collateral ligament injury is pain directly over the ligament. Swelling over the torn ligament may appear, and bruising and generalized joint swelling are common 1 to 2 days after the injury. In more severe injuries, patients may complain that the knee is unstable, or feel as though their knee may 'give out' or buckle.

Symptoms of a medial collateral ligament injury tend to correlate with the extent of the injury. MCL injuries are graded on a scale of I to III.

* Grade I MCL Tear
This is an incomplete tear of the MCL. The tendon is still in continuity, and the symptoms are usually minimal. Patients usually complain of pain with pressure on the MCL, and may be able to return to their sport very quickly. Most athletes miss 1-2 weeks of play.

* Grade II MCL Tear
Grade II injuries are also considered incomplete tears of the MCL. These patients may complain of instability when attempting to cut or pivot. The pain and swelling is more significant, and usually a period of 3-4 weeks of rest is necessary.

* Grade III MCL Tear
A grade III injury is a complete tear of the MCL. Patients have significant pain and swelling, and often have difficulty bending the knee. Instability, or giving out, is a common finding with grade III MCL tears. A knee brace or a knee immobilizer is usually needed for comfort, and healing may take 6 weeks or longer.

http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/kneeinjuries/a/mclinjury.htm[/url]

[Chris Luva Luva]

Hopefully they'll sit him down somewhere. Preferably chained to a bed with his foot elevated until the start of the season.

I almost want to stick our starters in cryo until the Miami game.

[Mursilis]

[frankcal20]

The one negative may be conditioning. It may be tough for him to come back after a month off. They are going to have him rest his leg for at least a week then start some rehabbing. I'm sure this next off season, he may get it cleaned out. Will wait and see.

[UK Skins Fan]

Not sure if that playbook is for reading, or for resting his leg on. Good grief - are these guys football players or astrophysisists?

Early signs are that we dodged a bullet here; much better to miss the time now and give somebody else a chance to make a name for themselves at that spot.

[redskingush]

4 Weeks, we got lucky, A vet like Samuels will be ok for Sept 9th.

[REDEEMEDSKIN]

Given his "documented" affinity for dogfighting, doesn't this mean that if he doesn't perform well in four weeks, he should be hanged, thrown violently to the ground, electrocuted, or shot? You know, just to send him a message.

*stirs the pot*

[Smithian]

I agree. He should be.

Just joking, I don't feel Chris Samuels was actually involved at any point, but he knew what he was doing when he was laughing.

On topic, who is his actually backup? Depth chart out yet?

[Skins2daGrave]

i guess it'd be Wade since Whitticker (splg?) has been said to be practicing with the 1st team at LG

[Irn-Bru]

[BossHog]

I spoke to someone from the Redskins today and they commented that Chris would likely miss "two to four" weeks. That wasn't an official statement so much as an expression of an opinion, but take it for what it's worth.

I would imagine that considering the time of the season - four weeks would be fine anyway. Let him heal properly.

[Chris Luva Luva]

I personally love the fact that the rookie is showing some promise. It's good to know.