As the season begins to head toward the home stretch, the most notable thing about this season has been the injuries. One might hope that the point of discussion would be the undefeated Green Bay Packers or the emergence of the Detroit Lions, but most fans are talking about the sudden rash of injuries that have plagued the sport in the last month.
Injuries are nothing new to football, but what is remarkable is that the most recent significant injuries have all effected quarterbacks. Matt Cassel, Jay Cutler and Matt Schaub are all done for the year after suffering injuries in a seven day span. Chad Henne was placed on injured reserve earlier this year, Michael Vick has been in the trainer’s room so frequently that he is eligible for a discount and we have not seen Peyton Manning at all after his neck problems.
So what is the cause for these injuries? Is it really that unusual? The answer is wear and tear over the course of a season. Its not unusual for quarterbacks to miss games like this. It stands out because of the sudden rash of names that all went out at once, but otherwise its quite common. It sets up some very interesting potential for the end of the season and playoffs as well, creating some sorely needed drama.
The Year of the Quarterback (Injury).
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