Boldin: Torn cartilage, should be back for opener

[nsulham]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=a ... &type=lgns

Had arthroscopic surgery on his knee after it was found he had torn cartilage. Green is hoping he'll be back for the regular season opener.

[deftdelivery]

So no worries Boldin owners

[indecisiv]

no worries? I'd be worried that it could happen again or that the injury lingers

[deftdelivery]

no worries? I'd be worried that it could happen again or that the injury lingers

And you could worry that Tomlinson could pull a hammy...IMO, it's nothing to worry about. If you're in the NFL, and have the talent of Boldin, you will show up and play. He does not have a history of being injured, and so I'm not worried. Start second guessing everybody's health, and you'll end up avoiding everyone

[DaChiefs]

Maybe he will fall a little in my draft this weekend. WOuld be nice to pick him up late.

[nsulham]

no worries? I'd be worried that it could happen again or that the injury lingers

And you could worry that Tomlinson could pull a hammy...IMO, it's nothing to worry about. If you're in the NFL, and have the talent of Boldin, you will show up and play. He does not have a history of being injured, and so I'm not worried. Start second guessing everybody's health, and you'll end up avoiding everyone

To be fair, he did have problems with his other knee at FSU. He's not injury-prone but he's not exactly completely healthy either.

[cwhitty]

I agree with you mostly, deftdelivery, but don't forget that injury history has to start somewhere. I do not disagree, though, that it doesn't seem too worrisome. So if three years down the road i hear more about this issue i will always remember your post.

[atvjerryrice80]

at least hes not out for the season

[portisfan24]

ya deft he sat out his whole junior year with problems in the same knee. two injuries like that this early in his career arent good.

[The Lung]

Here's another article saying basically the same thing, although with a word of advice:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=fanball-cardinalsboldinoutfo&prov=fanball&type=lgns

News
The Cardinals received good news on Wednesday when test results revealed that Anquan Boldin's injured knee would cause him to miss only two weeks. Boldin was carted off the field on Tuesday shortly after he fell to the ground in pain prior to practice. There was initially fear that he had suffered a serious injury that would end his season. However, the tests revealed a slight meniscal tear in his right knee," according to the Arizona Republic. Boldin will undergo surgery soon, but should be able to play in the Cardinals last two preseason games.

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This is good news for fantasy owners who plan on drafting Boldin, and downright great news for owners who had already done so. Sleep well tonight early drafters, and let this scare inspire you to demand that your commissioner move next year's draft closer to the regular season opener.

#1 Rule of Fantasy Football: Have your draft around Labor Day after preseason ends.