Otah misses practice...

[firstdayfan]

The observer is reporting that Otah missed practice today with a shoulder injury. This could be big news if he isn't able to go this week. It will be interesting to see if they trust Schwartz or if they will flip some guys around (ie Wharton LT, Bernadeau, LG Kalil, C Vincent RG, Gross RT). I'm not sure what side Abraham plays on but if Otah misses the game and Schwartz starts I'm almost positive Abraham will line up across from him.

[SCfalconfan]

Abraham moves around. He generally plays RDE, but we have moved him around very effectively the last two years. Both of his sacks this past week came from RDE against LT Jake Long (including one where he ran right over him to the QB). He'll probably line up at RDE at least 75% of the time he's in there.

[MurkN]

Man after last week's offensive line performance, this is one of the last things we need happening heading into the Atlanta game. Hopefully it is nothing serious and he can start Sunday.

[Miaoww]

It COULD be big news if he can't go? Surely you jest. It's huge if he's injured - partly because he's probably our best O-lineman and partly because he'd begin to acquire a rep as injury prone.

[firstdayfan]

It COULD be big news if he can't go? Surely you jest. It's huge if he's injured - partly because he's probably our best O-lineman and partly because he'd begin to acquire a rep as injury prone.

I agree but I think its more of a concern because of who might replace him. I really won't feel comfortable with Schwartz out there but I also don't want Otah playing unless he is ready. Wouldn't want the injury to get worse.

[SCP]

This could change the whole game if he is out. The Schwartz has the slowest feet I have ever seen on an NFL offensive lineman. Ever. He will look like a swinging screen door against ATL d-ends.

[Vegas Heel]

Is this the Murphy's law year for the Panthers or what? We have the worst OL performance in recent memory last week and need to prove themselves this week (and help Jake out of the toilet). Now we lose one of our best? WTF? Does God hate the Panthers?

[panthers2u]

Hopefully it is nothing serious and he can start Sunday.

Only if our luck changes.

[Hairless Cat]

wtf .......... Im beginning to feel like this is a season of doom

[Guild]

wtf .......... Im beginning to feel like this is a season of doom

Relax there is plenty of season left.

[joemac]

Hopefully its just something minor and theyre just being careful....

im keeping my fingers and toes crossed.

[rayzor]

it's either no big deal or the end of the world.

flip a coin.

[CRA]

they won without him last year. Jeff Davidson isn't doing anything useful.....we should just plug him in.

[unicar15]

Why are people freaking out? He was held out of practice just like TD, Stewart, Beason and virtually every other player has been at some point this offseason/season. If its his shoulder he'll be good to go. I'd be more worried if it were his ankle or any part of the leg for that matter. These guys don't miss games for sore shoulders...