The upcoming Bucs game, 11/13/2011

[WMH]

Not surprising, or unexpected, but Dre is officially out for the game.

Here's to hoping he comes back strong for the stretch run.

[NBT]

Sad about Dre. I have a feeling he could really make a difference at TB. Oh well.

[edo783]

Originally Posted by NBT

Sad about Dre. I have a feeling he could really make a difference at TB. Oh well.

Yup, he certainly could. However, if we get him in good rested shape when we make the play off push I think that is more important. Manning should also be back and the other nicks and injuries should be better. As long as Schaub doesn't get injured I think we are stacking up well for a good push.

[nunusguy]

I just hope Andre doesn't have a reinjury upon return, because I'm having difficulty sharing everybody elses optimism that after a short time back he's his old self again. I think this injury is more serious and more complicated and recovery more uncertain than we've been led to believe ?

[WMH]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

I just hope Andre doesn't have a reinjury upon return, because I'm having difficulty sharing everybody elses optimism that after a short time back he's his old self again. I think this injury is more serious and more complicated and recovery more uncertain than we've been led to believe ?

I've got some of the same thoughts, as this "time saving" surgery appears to be a "season saving" surgery.

It does prove, yet again, anything and everything coaches, players, and local mouthpieces are nothing more than flat BS. I know better, but I continue to get sucked into to coachspeak.

[barrett]

Doctors said 6 weeks. Only Andre said less. We are just now at 6 weeks. I'd say he's right on schedule.

[NBT]

Maybe so, but I think TB is a tough away game. I think Dre would possibly make a difference in winning or losing. And we DO need this game.