TE Juwan Johnson undergoing surgery for foot injury and expected to miss camp time (1 Viewer)

[Snakehead]

We missed out on a potential perennial top 3-5 TE for the next decade by one pick. The top tier teams in the league utilize game changing TE's even more than WR's with the game on the line. With PC exit, KK would have had a field day with Bowers. But I guess you can't play football with your QB on IR so yeah, let's hope our draftee can keep Carr on his feet.

Nah, Fuaga is who we needed, especially if he's our LT of the future over a TE. LT > TE everyday.

 

[football]

Good amount of time.....half or most of training camp.

 

[Infoman]

Good thing we drafted a TE pretty high like all the really good teams do….

 

[RaisingTheBar]

They are bringing someone in to try out tomorrow.

I liked him he’s a natural catcher of the ball.

 

[SweetT]

Way too early for the injury bug

 

[SonOfNOLA]

Good amount of time.....half or most of training camp.

The 6 week break in between minicamp and training camp should allow Juwan to almost fully heal for the majority of training camp reps if this is a 6-7 week type of recovery.

Fortunately it’s happening during minicamp and not first day of training camp or preseason week 1

 

[football]

The 6 week break in between minicamp and training camp should allow Juwan to almost fully heal for the majority of training camp reps if this is a 6-7 week type of recovery.

Fortunately it’s happening during minicamp and not first day of training camp or preseason week 1

True...but knowing the team and he is their first string tight end they will take as much time as possible.

 

[Artifactual]

Why isn't there full disclosure?

He suffered a "Lower Leg" injury. Was it to his left or right leg? Is it to the leg he missed time with last year due to a "Lower Leg" injury that was deemed an injury to his calf? If so, could this be a reoccurring injury that warrants bigger concerns?

If he had fractured or broken a bone in his leg one would expect that the disclosure would have said so and maybe included other language such as undergoing X-rays. I'm not an expert on Orthopedic injury terms to the "Lower Leg" but short of it being some type of fracture or break I'm wondering what it could be other than something to do with his calf.

I expect a more detailed explanation is forthcoming soon. Of course, we should all wish and hope for JJ to fully recover in time for the regular season if not before then. Bless you brother!

 

[GeneHansen]

Why isn't there full disclosure?

He suffered a "Lower Leg" injury. Was it to his left or right leg? Is it to the leg he missed time with last year due to a "Lower Leg" injury that was deemed an injury to his calf? If so, could this be a reoccurring injury that warrants bigger concerns?

If he had fractured or broken a bone in his leg one would expect that the disclosure would have said so and maybe included other language such as undergoing X-rays. I'm not an expert on Orthopedic injury terms to the "Lower Leg" but short of it being some type of fracture or break I'm wondering what it could be other than something to do with his calf.

I expect a more detailed explanation is forthcoming soon. Of course, we should all wish and hope for JJ to fully recover in time for the regular season if not before then. Bless you brother!

Are we normally in the business of giving fully disclosed, detailed injury reports?

 

[Saint KayBee]

Are we normally in the business of giving fully disclosed, detailed injury reports?

“He’s got a shoulder” - Sean Payton, describing an injured player’s status

 

[St. Geezy]

We missed out on a potential perennial top 3-5 TE for the next decade by one pick. The top tier teams in the league utilize game changing TE's even more than WR's with the game on the line. With PC exit, KK would have had a field day with Bowers. But I guess you can't play football with your QB on IR so yeah, let's hope our draftee can keep Carr on his feet.

We weren’t selecting Bowers anyway. The pick was likely going to be traded to the Rams if he was on the board, and SR members across the globe would have been committed to the mental house.

 

[ric weatherford]

Oh god are we still crying about Bowers?

Out 5-6 weeks. Will be ready around TC.

We got the better pick !!! Bowers will be very good but too high to pick for T.E.

 

[webster]

JJ is not a special tight end, he is serviceable at best. Hopefully Kubiak and DA can find an upgrade. I often hear the NFL is a copy cat league, but for some reason the Saints ignore the fact that most successful teams have a legit tight end. How long has it been since the Saints invested in the position? Who was the last really good tight end to wear the black and gold?

 

[Nonreg]

Sucks for Juwan, I hope for a speedy recovery. It’s never fair when a injury happens this early and prevents him from getting ready for the season

That being said, I’m sure I’ll get neg rep but he really hasn't done anything for the Saints that we can’t replace via free agency

His best season was 42 catches for 508 yards and 7 TD — two years ago. We have been waiting for him to “break out” for 4 years now. I think his replacement (if needed) can be found relatively easy.

 

[Lustmord]

I liked him he’s a natural catcher of the ball.

Guy has been a stud on other leagues- surprised he never caught on in the NFL