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Otah misses practice...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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