Rivera presser: Jared Allen injured, on Delaire, Shaq, bye week schedule

[Cary Kollins]

Black and Blue Review provides the transcript of today's press conference with Rivera.

 

Some interesting points to note:

 

Jared Allen suffered a pinched nerve at some point and it may have contributed to him looking slow on some plays.

The only real thing that came up and I didn’t catch it until later in the fourth quarter was Jared [Allen] had that pinched nerve. Apparently he did it early on, so they’re getting him checked out right now. That’s the only one that’s of concern. The nice thing is that we have two weeks to get ready.”

 

On Ryan Delaire:

“Our college scouts brought Ryan to [defensive line coach [Eric Washington’s] attention during the draft and looked at a lot of tape during the draft and liked him and we had a good grade on him. We just didn’t have any late picks.

 

On Shaq's play Sunday:

 I thought he did a good job in coverage and dropped with good zone awareness. His breaks on a lot of plays, he’s very physical and that’s been a big plus. One thing is that we’re not afraid to play young guys here, which we’ve done since I’ve been here.

 

On changing the practice routine on the bye week:

We looked at a lot of things that teams throughout the league are trying and we’re going to give guys an extra day off. We’re going to give them Monday off then come back and go Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and do all preparation on those three days. Then Friday will be a recovery day that a lot of people are trying. And not just because of coming off the bye, as we look forward, it’s something we may do on a permanent basis

 

The entire presser is worth a read, so check it out. http://blackandbluereview.com/panthers-bucs-week-4-ron-rivera-press-conference/

[Matthias]

We're going to need Jared Allen to ball out against Seattle.  Since we play a majority zone scheme, our pass rush will have to get to Russell Wilson quickly.

[thunderraiden]

 

 

Jared Allen suffered a pinched nerve at some point and it may have contributed to him looking slow on some plays.

 

That's actually good news considering all the people railing on him after the game.

[chknwing]

That's actually good news considering all the people railing on him after the game.

we wont mention any names, cough TheRumGone cough

[mc52beast]

The idiots here who were calling Allen a bust should be choking on their words

[Jeremy Igo]

Wait,  so Jared Allen played through pain with no complaint and is later chastised by fans. 

 

sounds right. 

[KB_fan]

A couple of things have really impressed me about Allen:

1) He didn't make any excuses for less than stellar play, he admitted he would have liked to have had a special game for his 1st with a new squad, but didn't blame injury.  Instead he gave huge props to Delaire and others on the team for their great play.

2) I loved his comment about taking "good care" of Jordan Gross' # 69 until they retire it for him....

He seems like a great team player.  Hopefully too he's still got plenty left and will ball out in future games.

[thennek]

I can speak from experience.....pinched nerves are very painful.  I hope they can treat it and give Allen some relief because the Panthers are going to need him in Seattle, and in a big way.  

[TheNewStandard]

I can speak from experience.....pinched nerves are very painful.  I hope they can treat it and give Allen some relief because the Panthers are going to need him in Seattle, and in a big way.  

they're more weird than painful. I got one in my neck andevery once in a while I'll get. What feels like, a shock going down my arm followed by a numbness. 

Just depends on which nerve is pinched, I guess. Could causes paralysis if it's in a bad spot though, so that has to be taken into consideration. 

Hopefully it's just a stinger and not in his neck.

[Jangler]

Old people have aches and pains for no fycking reason.

I got this sprain in my wrist, I think from turning the key in my front door...

[the butch]

Pinched nerves depend on where they are.  If they're in the neck, it's one of the most painful things you will ever have to deal with physically in your life.  

[Jon Snow]

I'm rooting for the old fart.  As an old fart myself I would love nothing more than to have Allen go off this season as a last hoorah on his way to the HOF.  

[TheRumGone]

 

Wait,  so Jared Allen played through pain with no complaint and is later chastised by fans. 

 

sounds right. 

I created that thread at halftime.

my eyes were right but I'm "glad" to know it was injury related and not because of effort.

hope he's ok and can provide us with some good play.

 

[raleigh-panther]

I just want him to not over pursue and just totally absolutely bury Russell Wilson

of course I could say that about the entire defense