Oakland Raiders' Jacoby Ford's Injury Plauged Season Limps On

by Rich Langford on Nov 11, 2011 1:59 AM PST

Jacoby Ford's body is not doing him any favors this season. This time is especially troubling as Ford was really hitting his stride and displaying dynamic chemistry with Carson Palmer. I don't think we should expect him back anytime soon either. He was seen on crutches following his injury tonight.

The fact that Jacoby was on crutches leads me to believe it is probably a mid-foot sprain. As you'll see, keeping weight off the foot is part of the deal for that kind of injury.

Here is what sportsmd.com has to say about recovery from a mid-foot sprain:

A mild, grade 1, midfoot sprain can be managed non-operatively with a short period of immobilization in a hard-soled shoe or a removable boot. A short period of limited weight-bearing may be necessary to allow the ligament to heal and therefore the swelling and pain to subside. Regular icing, elevation and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) are both important to treat the swelling along with the pain. In most of these cases, the athlete will be able to return to participating in their sport in anywhere from a week to a few months.

A mid-foot sprain is what McFadden has. McFadden just missed his second game and there is guarantee he'll be back next week. Here is Hue Jackson, as quoted on Yahoo Sports, about this stupid injury:

"That mid-foot sprain is really something. You have to get back to walking first before you can do anything, so my main thing is to get him out of that walking boot first. That would be huge progress, and I think he’s closer to having that happen."

The Raiders have capable receivers to step in opposite of Moore in Chaz Schilens and the suddenly non-used DHB, but Jacoby has shown he is ready to take it to the next level.

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hey, on the bright side, maybe

DHB WILL SEE THE FIELD AGAIN

It's lonely being the only Warriors fan at UMass :(

by j-spliff415 on Nov 11, 2011 2:08 AM PST reply actions

Well from what I saw and I'm watching the game again as we speak

DHB was on the field plenty bu the Chargers were just set up to take him away.

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by Ozraider on Nov 11, 2011 2:11 AM PST up reply actions

The other thing I love about DHB is that even though the Chargers were able to take him away

He was still in to the game getting excited for Moore and what was going on, no sulking whatsoever

by Ozraider on Nov 11, 2011 2:22 AM PST up reply actions

Yep! Props to DHB. The kid is a profesional.

Agree about his number of snaps too. But I will say that I think it was a combo of the Chargers taking him away and the Raiders not making him a point of emphasis in the passing game.

Slithering along the edge of a straight razor.

by Rich Langford on Nov 11, 2011 2:48 AM PST up reply actions

True

I dnt think they really try to make any one player a point of emphasis though it’s just who ever is getting open.

by Ozraider on Nov 11, 2011 3:11 AM PST up reply actions

i disagree

they seem to be throwing to Dmoore alot whether hes open or not

by SmashmouthFB on Nov 11, 2011 10:59 AM PST up reply actions

Also especially after Jacoby went out you can see the coverage rotating to DHB, Weddle was over him basically the entire game

Darius’ presence was a massive factor in D-Moes big game

by Ozraider on Nov 11, 2011 3:23 AM PST up reply actions

Yeah, I think that DHB's presence helped free up Moore.

I guess DHB might be putting the fear of God in the secondary the way he was covered.

by RaiderPsycho on Nov 11, 2011 6:46 PM PST up reply actions

I really noticed that too

This team is full of good guys who just want to win, you can tell. It’s refreshing after some of the bags of shit we had in during the dark ages

by lchristmas on Nov 11, 2011 8:41 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

Real shame about Jacoby

Lucky WR is the one position we actually have some depth.

by Ozraider on Nov 11, 2011 2:10 AM PST reply actions

that really sucks...he truly was on the edge of the next level

especially with him and Palmer getting into good rhythm. We have some depth at the WR spot, but now its either in the (at times insecure) hands of Houshmanzadeh or Murphy, respectively on the insecure body of Schilens. What I liked though, was Housh showing some fire and edginess yesterday, throwing that left against one Charger. He’s in it to win it, that’s for sure.
Sure thing is also, we have to get DHB back on top of opponents DBs.

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by trentemoeller on Nov 11, 2011 2:56 AM PST via mobile reply actions

I am going to disagree

On liking a stupid punch in the face that should have been 15 + an ejection. We don’t need that type of fire and edginess.

by lchristmas on Nov 11, 2011 8:44 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

yeah, could have been 15.

but wasn’t. so it’s alright. raiders football always included getting away with this and that. when you wanna build a bully, things like that happen, especially in a rivalry game. the refs handled it well yesterday, a rivalry includes emotions, has to. to me his punch showed his commitment. he shouldn’t do that against Green Bay were the refs might bitch around, but in a feud, it’s okay to me. brings that fire, such games need to have.

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by trentemoeller on Nov 11, 2011 10:29 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

I admit I enjoyed watching that, but the Raiders draw to many unecessary roughness penalties.

Usually one such penalty is followed up by several others when it’s not the Raiders fault or even when the Raiders don’t do anything. When Housh did that I became concerned that a rash of flags were going to start getting thrown in apparent ire of the zebras. Then they really look for anything on the Raiders to throw flags on. The Raiders appeared more disciplined this game as they only drew 7 penalties (I was in a state of shock!).

by RaiderPsycho on Nov 11, 2011 6:50 PM PST up reply actions

The whole group of wide recievers will get better with Carson Palmer at QB. Every Game
will be different and someone will step up and be the difference for the Raiders. Everyone of our Receivers can be a star . they have to work hard and gel as a unit and I believe that all of them will contribute to the Teams Success and the Raiders will keep getting better each and every game. Sorry about the injuries… but they will heal, and our players will get back to playing , Good Raider Football …………….. Go R a i d e r s …….

by Christos A. on Nov 11, 2011 5:27 AM PST reply actions

+1 I hear you and totally agree!

by RaiderPsycho on Nov 11, 2011 6:52 PM PST up reply actions

DHB will get his opportunity.

DHB size and speed is still very dangerous. Don’t think for a minute defense don’t take notice of him. Moore is something special, that bad outing vs KC is a long and distant memory. Even a few punt return mistakes did not keep him down. If Ford is out for any lenght of time, we should keep Hagen’s number on hand.

by anhdazman on Nov 11, 2011 9:55 AM PST reply actions

That "bad" outing against KC

was more about the QB and receivers not knowing each other more than any step backwards buy Timmy Brown…oops I mean DeNarius Moore.
The more Carson and these WR’s work together the better they’ll all be and the more points this offense will score.
I very much look forward to that!

1000% Agree on getting back Hagan if Jacoby is badly hurt. Also if Jano can heal up maybe they won’t have to hold a roster spot open for a replacement and Hagan could be brought back without Ford being IR’d

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by rambis64 on Nov 11, 2011 10:19 AM PST up reply actions

The way Moore played, pretty soon they will start watching out for the other receivers...

They’ll overlook DHB and he will burn them.

by RaiderPsycho on Nov 11, 2011 6:54 PM PST up reply actions

Exactly Pycho !!!

But for all the doub’s on DHB, Carson needs to start paying attn to the seam routes a little bit more, IMO !!! He still forcing pass’s to wideouts, when Myers & Boss were running free down the seam. I saw this on 3 or more pass plays in the last 2 games !! It didn’t cost him, but if he continues to force it, in the upcoming games , it may !!! Far as DHB, time for Hue to start moving him around. To be sucessful, we need to dictate to the defense, not the other way around !!! Remember, Hue and Saunders have a 500 play playbook, supposedly. No plays in there to free up our hardest working WO ??? Come on Hue, Saunders !!! You two are offensive Guru’s !!! Get Busy !!!

by papabegood on Nov 12, 2011 10:50 AM PST up reply actions

I think that as Palmer fits in more comfortably you will see him attack the seams more.

Hue knows who he has in DHB and I think that since the DBs are cueing in on DHB that Hue is going to find other ways to utilize him as you mentioned. I think we are yet to see all of DHB’s other talents. I sure like his gentlemanly manner – he is not an egotist and supports his competitive like a true Raider.

by RaiderPsycho on Nov 12, 2011 7:33 PM PST up reply actions

oops....and supports his competitive peers like...

by RaiderPsycho on Nov 12, 2011 7:34 PM PST up reply actions

I hope he isn't hurt too bad

He was just getting back into it last week. His explosiveness was about to shine. That would suck. Ford and Moore and DHB are all pretty darn good, but each are special in different ways. Ford was explosive like Desean Jackson. Moore goes up and catches the ball, no matter where it’s at. DHB uses his body and speed to make plays. If we lose Ford, we don’t have a guy who replaces what he can do. TJ and Chaz can step up, but they don’t bring the speed and explosion that a Ford can give you. This sucks to lose him for any amount of time.

by lakers007raiders on Nov 11, 2011 12:53 PM PST reply actions

Ford will be missed

He was spectacular against the Broncos, and then immediately followed it up with the big catch last night.

As for DHB sitting. Let’s face it, that’s just a matter of our two best receivers starting—Moore and Ford. That’s what we should all want, regardless of what that stats had been to that point in the season.

by RLangford on Nov 11, 2011 1:40 PM PST reply actions