OTA Update: Jerry Porter Injured

by River City Rage on May 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT in Jacksonville Jaguars News

[Note by River City Rage, 05/28/08 12:40 PM EDT ] As of right now, Vic Ketchman of Jaguars.com confirms the injury and says it is a hamstring pull.

Jacksonville Jaguars Wide Receiver Jerry Porter was injured today while running drills during their offseason training today. Jerry, according to 1010XL, a Jacksonville Radio Station, went down after favoring one knee, and "slammed his helmet on the ground". Jaguars training staff stretched him out on the field and he did leave the field under his own power.

Porter recently missed a few repetitions during a previous OTA with what seemed to be a strained achilles. This is his second injury in as many weeks. Pete Prisco, who was present at the OTA, said that the injury did not appear to be serious, but the Jaguars should consider dialing down his participation to prevent a very expensive injury

Panic should be shelved, Jerry Porter is not the one shot answer to a Jaguars Super Bowl run. He is one piece of a very strong offense that is on the rise. There is no need to run to panic or worry that the team made a big mistake. Injuries, especially to skill position players, happen. The Jaguars should be very careful from here on out. Jerry is not a fragile player per se, but he's showing signs of vulnerability, and I would much rather have him rest and study rather than risk an injury in his underwear. David needs to get in to a comfort zone with his receivers, but with a guy like Jerry that will happen in due time.

This is something to keep a passive eye on, not something to freak out about.

-Chris

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Funny you say that, Chris...

Apparently what you reported is now on the front page of PFT.com. Congratulations from a journalistic stand point as you have been given credit for breaking the story along with 1010xl. I guess the article say’s that 1010xl got the news from you, however. Keep up the good reporting. You’ve made this one of my favorite sites to follow for Jaguars news. Many others appreciate what you and your fellow staff provide us die hard fans.

by keef on May 27, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions

I agree!!

This is the site for the real Jaguar fan. I give credit to Vic for his work, but I check in here for real news fast. Chris, this is great.

by Tkopa on May 27, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

Chris is always on-top of everything Jags!

by silencecs on May 27, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions

Ive been saying the same for months now

Although I dont post a lot..I am here several times daily, and its gotten to the point I check here FIRST before JAgs.com or Profootballtalk…Im as adicted to this site as I am to “ask vic”!

Go Jags!

by freek1969 on May 28, 2008 5:53 AM EDT reply actions

Guys, we really appreciate all of your support

Thanks for making BCC the premier unofficail Jags site. We will continue to bring you the real story… and fast!
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by silencecs on May 28, 2008 9:57 AM EDT reply actions

from Jaguars.com’s “Ask Vic” for 5-28-08

“I saw a headline that we’ve had a potentially major injury in OTAs and Jerry Porter was pictured. You had to buy a subscription to read the full story. Is there any truth to this?

Vic: I’m sure there is. Why would they say you have to buy a subscription unless you do? As far as Porter is concerned, it was just a hamstring pull.”

Sean Jax Beach Bum

by cuffs007 on May 28, 2008 11:02 AM EDT reply actions