Ryan Kelly
The roster the Vikings take to Ford Field on Sunday could be its healthiest of the year. Vikings get back well-known Goff nemesis, Andrew Van Ginkel. And from the sounds of it, both Darrisaw and O’Neill should play, giving the Vikings its healthiest line of the year, with only Ryan Kelly remaining out. And Kelly’s mandatory 4-game absence ends with this game, meaning he can return next week against the Ravens if he’s up to it. The question is…will he?
I have no idea what’s going on with Kelly, and it sounds like nobody else does either. It’s been radio silence from that camp. I think if he were going to retire, he would’ve done that 4 weeks ago. Is there a financial angle to it? Is there a benefit to resting his brain another week, or two, or 4? No clue. But I tend to think he needs to make a decision after the Lions game. Either go on season-ending IR, retire, or get out there and play.
1VikesFan wrote:
I am starting to think Darrisaw's knee issues are more mental than physical.
well he has been cleared to play and practice, it isnt likely an injury issue at this point, but he wasnt likely working out like he normally would have and is not nearly as physically fit as he was pre injury, I dont recall which game it was, but he was look flat ass gassed early in the game. I am not there so I wont say its all mental, it may be a comfort and trust thing.
fairness in conversation though, this morning on KFan they said CD is allowed to sit out Thursdays practices.... so???
Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?
I never believed that Darrisaw would be back for game one and thought the camp hype was a red flag - why was this being peddled so hard? The timeline on this type of injury suggested to me he would be more of a mid-late October return. It's possible they've rushed it and the issues we see are a result of that. I don't think it's smart business but I'm not a doctor - JMO.
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