Phil B comments on Yahoo report

The word is that the injured third-year pro was drafted in the first round from Ohio State is looking for a second opinion on a knee injury that won't go away, according to the Indianapolis Star. The word is that he's asking Dr. James Andrews, who is likely to confirm that he's got more than sprained PCL. The thought is that it is likely torn.

The actual article doesn't claim to have any information, but is merely an interpretation of what Wilson reported originally. I wrote Phil B to clarify if what he meant syncs with the Yahoo claim. This is his comment:

This is what is wrong with the Internet today. Caldwell said Gonzo was getting another opinion on the knee. That's the only comment we have on it. So somebody somewhere who isn't dealing with the team takes the statement and interprets it another way. Could be true. With the Colts history, wouldn't be surprised. But I don't know anything other than what Caldwell said. Wish I did.

My gut tells me Gonzo has had a setback. Hope I'm wrong, but he went from doing some work and running to needing another opinion.
I hope the report is wrong, but sometimes, guys know stuff but can't "out" their sources, either.

Think about it. It is fishy. Caldwell said the past two weeks that Gonzo was improving, he was doing a lot of running, and then last week, he said he was going to get some practice in, now Gonzo needs a second opinion. I can see how someone outside would assume the worst. I hope he's wrong, but something inside tells me he might be right.

In other words, the report could be right, it could be wrong. In truth, there is a big difference between getting a second opinion and having season ending surgery. The important thing to remember is that the Yahoo report doesn't claim inside knowledge. It is an interpretation of Wilson's report. The possibility exists that Gonzo is done, but there is no 'evidence' or source to base that on. The Yahoo claim was based on Phil B's report. Wilson doesn't have any knowledge of a torn PCL and impending surgery. That means that Yahoo is guessing (perhaps an educated guess) about Gonzo's status, but doesn't have any information to that effect.

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written by A.J., November 05, 2009

The important thing to remember is that the Yahoo report doesn't claim inside knowledge. It is an interpretation of Wilson's report. The possibility exists that Gonzo is done, but there is no 'evidence' or source to base that on.

Excellent point DZ. And as an aside: This is how rumors grow. Phil's right, but isolating that observation to just the internet is limiting; this has been a fact of life ever since man leared to speak. The internet just makes it instantaneous, that's all. All information distribution that bases reports on secondary instead of original sources ends up playing that old kids game of "telegraph", with all the distortions and inaccuracies included.

you filthy rumor-monger, you....
written by Bob M, November 05, 2009

One small edit suggestion. Instead of "The possibility exists that Gonzo is done, but..."

I'd add in "for the year" after done.

Just a little sensitive after Marvin last few years. Just the sound of "he's done" sent me weeping under my bed before I realized that even IR is temporary.

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written by DemondSanders, November 05, 2009

Sounds like MJax is done.

Gonzo
written by BDiddy, November 05, 2009

If he's back for the playoffs, completely healthy, that's all that matters to me. The completely healthy part dictating he probably should be at full practice strength by week 16.

If not, we will have a tough time in the post-season, unless Garcon starts picking his game up again and Reggie is at 100%. Collie is solid.

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written by COLTSANGELS, November 05, 2009

i sure hope this second opinion inst serious. and it could be that the team doctors said he wasn't ready but he thinks he is mabye it isn't worse who knows lol just being optomistic or trying to