BC 331 Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12191262/richard-sherman-earl-thomas-mris-injuries Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman and free safety Earl Thomas both suffered injuries in the team's 28-22 overtime win against the Green Bay Packers in Sunday's NFC Championship Game. Sherman suffered an elbow injury in the fourth quarter while Thomas injured his shoulder in the first half. The extent of the injuries is unknown and both players will have MRIs on Monday. Both Sherman and Thomas said they will play in the Super Bowl. Otto Greule Jr/Getty ImagesRichard Sherman and Earl Thomas will both have MRIs Monday on injuries. On the opening play of the fourth quarter, Sherman ran over to tackle Packers running back James Starks along the Seahawks' sideline after a 32-yard run. Seahawks safety Kam Chancellorran to the sideline and collided with Starks and Sherman. Immediately, Sherman felt something was wrong with his left elbow. Trainers along the sidelines were yelling at him to see what was wrong. Sherman stayed on the field despite being in pain. Sherman clenched his left hand and played through the problem, not missing a play. "I could still position myself to be in coverage," Sherman said. "It happened on the play I chased James Starks to the sidelines. One my teammates went through us." Sherman had to be told in the locker room that the hit was made by Chancellor. What surprised Sherman was that Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn't throw in his direction after he suffered the injury. Sherman said he didn't know if he would have been able to raise his left hand to stop a high pass with an elbow injury. The preliminary diagnosis is a sprain but doctors want to determine whether he might have a nerve impingement, a source told ESPN's Ed Werder. After the game, Sherman's left hand was still clenched as he absorbed the pain. "We got tape for the warriors," Sherman said. "I guarantee you in our next game, we will all be out there." Thomas suffered a shoulder injury in the first half, but said he didn't know if he suffered a shoulder subluxation. Thomas had to go into the training room and put his shoulder in a harness. Once the harness was in place, Thomas was able to return and play the rest of the game. "I know who I am, I'm a warrior, bro," Thomas said. "If I can play I don't care if I can't function really well. I know if I can help the team I'm going to be in there." Despite the injury, Thomas ran across the field on one play and hit halfback Eddie Lacy so hard that Lacy flew into a seat on the Seahawks bench. "Everybody on the team knows who I am," Thomas said. "I'm a man, man." Edited January 19, 2015 by BC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted January 19, 2015 of course they're saying they'll play, let's see what the MRIs show Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJORN 679 Posted January 19, 2015 Found it quite telling that these two fought through the pain until the end while Clay Mathews sat on the sideline for no apparent reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
True Blue 16 Posted January 20, 2015 "I know who I am, I'm a warrior, bro," Thomas said. "Everybody on the team knows who I am," Thomas said. "I'm a man, man." Love that dude. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FartWaffles 1,857 Posted January 20, 2015 "I know who I am, I'm a warrior, bro," Thomas said. "Everybody on the team knows who I am," Thomas said. "I'm a man, man." Love that dude. Read that quote and this is the voice that popped in my head... man. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted January 20, 2015 Found it quite telling that these two fought through the pain until the end while Clay Mathews sat on the sideline for no apparent reason. Was very curious about this and about Julius Peppers on the sideline for the GW TD pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC 331 Posted January 21, 2015 These two have really never been hurt. Been two of the healthiest reliable guys in the league since entering. I bet Bill runs some plays at him in the earlier goings of the game. That would be wise. Just like screens and short Gronk routes of whatnot. See if either one of them show ineffectiveness. That would be a good tactic to go with. Earl's seems a little more concerning. Hands are resilient and can heal up quick. Shoulder tweaks can keep you from doing all kinds of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
True Blue 16 Posted January 21, 2015 These two have really never been hurt. Been two of the healthiest reliable guys in the league since entering. I bet Bill runs some plays at him in the earlier goings of the game. That would be wise. Just like screens and short Gronk routes of whatnot. See if either one of them show ineffectiveness. That would be a good tactic to go with. Earl's seems a little more concerning. Hands are resilient and can heal up quick. Shoulder tweaks can keep you from doing all kinds of things. Sherm's injury isn't his hand... he hyper extended his elbow. His elbow was across Lacy's body while trying to get him out of bounds, and Kam came in with a lowered shoulder and essentially smashed right into the back of Sherm's elbow. Made me cringe when I watched the replay. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
