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@gardenman wrote:

Cam Newton just had rotator cuff surgery to repair a partially torn rotator cuff on his throwing arm  that he suffered during the season. I'm not sure why he waited until the end of March to have the surgery, but this is one of those things that can drive a coach a bit crazy. He'll be sidelined now until the start of training camp which means the offense will be going through OTA's and minicamps without their starting quarterback. That's not ideal. If he'd had that surgery back in January he'd be wrapping up the rehab now and be ready to go for the OTA's and mini-camps.

By waiting until now, he also risks there being a complication that could push his rehab back and have him missing training camp and even part of the regular season. Maybe he was hoping it would heal on its own. Maybe he was following the advice of the team doctor. I don't know, but surgeries later in the offseason for in season injuries is one of those things that can drive fans/coaches a bit crazy.

Maybe they just want him healthy for training camp and don't want him using his shoulder in the OTA's and mini-camps, but waiting this late in the offseason for surgery with OTA's scheduled to start in about three weeks is a bit odd. If there was a complication (infection, etc.) his recovery could stretch out a lot farther than anticipated. He won't be lifting or doing much upper body work until the surgery heals which means he'll likely enter training camp a lot weaker than normal and with his style of play, you want him as strong as possible.

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I never ever could understand it.....the NFL players had all this time off and chose to have their surgeries right before the OTAs start....never made sense to me for the very reasons you mentioned.....and some of the players never seem to get right for the regular season with these late procedures......and it seems to make them more susceptible to injury too....

The Redskins have JJ Watt's little brother, TJ,  scheduled for pre-draft visit (he's sloted for the 2nd round).....we need a pass rusher.....He's worked out for other teams--Cowboys, Lions, Pats, and also has a visit with the Panthers....

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It looks like Jerrah Jones is trying to drum up some business for Tony Romo notifying all 31 teams they are allowed to talk to Tony....and Jerry is in no hurry to resolve the situation with Romo until its closer to training camp time.... ..hmmmmm.....poor Tony.....to quote Kirk Cousins, "Do You Like That".....

And speaking of the Redskins---they've have signed LB Zach Brown (pending passing the physical) he was considered one of the best remaining FA out there and is certainly an upgrade over Mason Foster or Will Compton.......

UPDATE---Tony Romo has decided to go into broadcasting and retire from football...looks like it will be with CBS....