What in the world is our starting defensive backfield now?

put him in the mix at corner for sure.

greer had sports hernia sergery, can anyone confirm this.

thats a 6 week injury right?

He can move over the CB too. I think GW has always said he expects these backfield guys to be able to play CB, SS, or FS whenever needed. Still, things are looking mighty effed up back there right now. Gay was “limited” in practice today, so he’s probably ready to play again. It’s anyone’s guess as to how long he can play before re-injuring his hammy. It sucks that Greer will be out longer than expected. If we can’t get some sizable pressure from the D-line, we may make Chris Redman and Tony Romo look like Hall of Famers. I’m talkin’ ’bout you Charles Grant!

id like to think greer will be back for the playoffs… the d line really needs to step up and get nasty.

You are right they should be on IR, remember Shockey’s injury last year? he was off all year even though he played through it. Greer will be rested and Porter hasn’t played in a month. These guys still need to heal and then get there legs back under them for a few weeks. They much needed BYE will be a blessing no doubt, but will these guys be up to game shape? What about the rest of the banged up DB’s we got back there?

I think we should have held onto McAlister, even if it was only for a week or 2 – I mean I think Mc Kenzie is not even practicing because of a knee issue and U Young and Prileau playing CB- well I don’t know – that’s a little scary especially w/Fujita also out. I guess vs. Atlanta if Matt Ryan doesn’t play or is not 100%, but I sure would feel better w/ Mc Alister or some other healthy DB w/ experience. I know people said he was getting burned but he did good vs. NE, forced and recovered a fumble vs Skins and also defended a good pass vs DC (where he got flagged for a facemask- but he was right there in position). We need another top level CB for a few weeks or we need Mc Kenzie to play like he can play. Hopefully he will. Our nickel and dime is thin.

I’m hopeful for Porter being back by playoffs and doubtful of Greer being back(and if he is, playing like his preinjury self). While I feel ok with MM and MJ as our starters till the playoffs, I can’t say the same about anyone behind them. We haven’t seen the new guy play, Gay might not be back(i still don’t feel too comfortable even if he is), and we have Prioleau and Young as depth. So, if Gay is still hurt and doesn’t play, that leaves us very very thin at CB. I like Prioleau as maybe the dime back but it’s bad if he’s the nickel. That’s if the new guy doesn’t learn the playbook in time. Not looking good. GW might need to take his foot off the pedal for a bit and play a bend but don’t break untill the redzone and hope we can force some turnovers from coverage. Maybe put Prioleau as a LB for coverage since Fujita is hurt and no one else has been impressive?

Put him in…lol

  but lets just say Greer isn’t able to play until the very last playoff game is he allowed to play in the big one? Or the scenario not able to play at all but is ready for the big one is he eligible to play?

Shockey is a whole different body type and he’s older than Porter- his hernia could have been worse as well. Everyone’s different and everyone’s injury is unique. Porter and Greer may be in the situation that they only have to get through 3 games in the playoffs which would still be over a month from now and they don’t have to block huge defensive ends which is one of the things that would be very difficult with a sports hernia. I think the odds are they will be ok, but obviously we won’t know for several weeks. I think it’s great they have acquired some other CBs- just wish they had kep Mc Alister.

I like to think that Payton is setting the rest of the league up by letting them think we’ll be weak and easily beatable in the playoffs due to many injured players. Then, once the first playoff game gets here, SURPRISE! Everyone is at full health and in total domination mode. I like to think that. I really do.