So, Lawson does not need shoulder surgery

[EDS]

Guess that statement was not true.

[EDS]

Re: So, Lawson does not need shoulder surgery

The spin:

Shortly after being made the Bills top draft choice Shaq Lawson maintained that his shoulder has not been an issue for him and that he wouldn’t need surgery. Knowing the long term investment that Lawson is however, the Bills do not want to take any chances. The pass rusher is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday.

The club released the following statement Monday afternoon.

“The Buffalo Bills are taking measures to prevent the possibility of Shaq Lawson aggravating a pre-existing shoulder condition during the season. While he could continue to play, the Bills medical staff has determined that surgery is the best course of action for the overall health of his shoulder moving forward. He had an occurrence of the condition last week, but that would not preclude him from participating in the offseason program. Shaq is scheduled for surgery tomorrow on his shoulder with a rehabilitation program to follow. A timetable for his return is still being established.”

Bills GM Doug Whaley was particularly pleased that Lawson agreed to take this proactive measure.

“I want to take this opportunity to commend Shaq Lawson and his representatives for putting the team first by having this surgery on his shoulder done now,” Whaley said. “By doing so, he’s forsaking personal goals to be 100 percent healthy when we will need him most during the regular season. Fans constantly hear us say that we want players with tremendous character who keep team goals ahead of personal ones and Shaq is a great example of this.”

Forecast by Whaley as a starting outside linebacker for the Bills, Lawson will admittedly have some ground to make up when he’s cleared to return to full participation. Obviously the club felt it was more important to eliminate any lingering concerns about Lawson’s shoulder now rather than be forced to potentially deal with them during the regular season.

[stuckincincy]

Re: So, Lawson does not need shoulder surgery

The spin:

Shortly after being made the Bills top draft choice Shaq Lawson maintained that his shoulder has not been an issue for him and that he wouldn’t need surgery. Knowing the long term investment that Lawson is however, the Bills do not want to take any chances. The pass rusher is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday.

The club released the following statement Monday afternoon.

“The Buffalo Bills are taking measures to prevent the possibility of Shaq Lawson aggravating a pre-existing shoulder condition during the season. While he could continue to play, the Bills medical staff has determined that surgery is the best course of action for the overall health of his shoulder moving forward. He had an occurrence of the condition last week, but that would not preclude him from participating in the offseason program. Shaq is scheduled for surgery tomorrow on his shoulder with a rehabilitation program to follow. A timetable for his return is still being established.”

Bills GM Doug Whaley was particularly pleased that Lawson agreed to take this proactive measure.

“I want to take this opportunity to commend Shaq Lawson and his representatives for putting the team first by having this surgery on his shoulder done now,” Whaley said. “By doing so, he’s forsaking personal goals to be 100 percent healthy when we will need him most during the regular season. Fans constantly hear us say that we want players with tremendous character who keep team goals ahead of personal ones and Shaq is a great example of this.”

Forecast by Whaley as a starting outside linebacker for the Bills, Lawson will admittedly have some ground to make up when he’s cleared to return to full participation. Obviously the club felt it was more important to eliminate any lingering concerns about Lawson’s shoulder now rather than be forced to potentially deal with them during the regular season.

Source? Kind of surgery? How long will he be unavailable?

Rexie and Dougie were yapping about him being a starter...

[EDS]

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Source? Kind of surgery? How long will he be unavailable?

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-take-pre-emptive-measure-Shaq-Lawson-to-undergo-shoulder-surgery/edf844e7-3dae-45b9-844f-e923f3ead3a0

[Joe Fo Sho]

Re: So, Lawson does not need shoulder surgery

Reads thread title

"Oh good, Shaq doesn't need surgery like some reported on draft day."

Reads 1st post

"Yeah, Schefter must not have known what he was talking about."

Reads 2nd post
"Wait, so Shaq does need surgery? Man, what an odd way to start a thread."

[EDS]

Re: So, Lawson does not need shoulder surgery

Reads thread title

"Oh good, Shaq doesn't need surgery like some reported on draft day."

Reads 1st post

"Yeah, Schefter must not have known what he was talking about."

Reads 2nd post
"Wait, so Shaq does need surgery? Man, what an odd way to start a thread."

It was intended as a play on the statement Shaq made about not needing shoulder surgery.

[YardRat]

Re: So, Lawson does not need shoulder surgery

"By doing so, he’s forsaking personal goals to be 100 percent healthy when we will need him most during the regular season"

Well, that certainly doesn't sound promising.

[stuckincincy]

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http://www.buffalobills.com/news/art...f-e923f3ead3a0

ESPN report:

Lawson had insisted after the draft that he wouldn't need surgery, but the Bills on Monday said they would go ahead with the procedure on Tuesday as a preventative measure.

..."Sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter during the draft that the procedure would necessitate a 4-to-6 month recovery period.

"The Buffalo Bills are taking measures to prevent the possibility of Shaq Lawson aggravating a pre-existing shoulder condition during the season," the team said in a statement. "While he could continue to play, the Bills medical staff has determined that surgery is the best course of action for the overall health of his shoulder moving forward.

The Bills said in the statement that Lawson had an occurrence of the condition last week but was still moving forward with the idea that he would participate in the offseason program."...

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15564183/buffalo-bills-de-shaq-lawson-shoulder-surgery

That's in line with what I read in the run-up to the draft...no feeling that there is any long-term problem.

[Joe Fo Sho]

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It was intended as a play on the statement Shaq made about not needing shoulder surgery.

At first I thought it was intended as a play on the statement Schefter made about needing shoulder surgery.

When I read a thread title, I rarely assume it to be sarcastic. You just sent me on a roller coaster is all.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Re: So, Lawson does not need shoulder surgery

June, July, Aug., Sept. Then probably a month to rehab in Oct. So we can expect to see our first round pick to play in Nov. Hope the Bills are not out by then.

Definitely a bad mark that after some team workout in May, they have to go this route.

[Ed]

Re: So, Lawson does not need shoulder surgery

Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora
Bills announce top pick Shaq Lawson requires shoulder surgery and express optimism he is ready for Week 1. Surgery to take place tomorrow

[BuffRanger]

Re: So, Lawson does not need shoulder surgery

Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora
Bills announce top pick Shaq Lawson requires shoulder surgery and express optimism he is ready for Week 1. Surgery to take place tomorrow

Complete and utter bull****. Every year a rookie somewhere misses all of training camp and the preseason with that team saying no problem, he'll be ready to go week one. Not once has that ever happened with that player going on to have an impactful season. Whaley screws the pooch with another one.

[Night Train]

Re: So, Lawson does not need shoulder surgery

Still pleased we picked him. That's the reason he dropped. Long term.

If he misses the first couple of games, I can live with it. That's why we have the other Lawson.

[YardRat]

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I hope they don't rush him back, I'd like him to be 100% for the next coaching staff.

[HHURRICANE]

Re: So, Lawson does not need shoulder surgery

He's basically useless for us this year.

Wow.