Channing Crowder sent to see specialist

by Matty I on Oct 1, 2010 5:10 PM EDT in 2012 Miami Dolphins News

Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder has been practicing on a limited basis for a little over a week now. These practices were the first for the linebacker since early on in training camp. It was thought to be an encouraging sign that the boisterous inside linebacker might be back soon - even in time for Monday night's game against the Patriots.

But then Crowder was curiously missing from practice today. Head coach Tony Sparano then confirmed that Crowder was sent to see a doctor. The Sun-Sentinel calls is the "next step to getting him back on the field." But if the plan was to get Channing clearance to play on Monday, you have to think Crowder's doctor visit would not be scheduled in a way to cause the player to miss practice time.

Of course, with this week having an extra practice day Saturday due to the game being on Monday rather than Sunday, maybe Crowder did go to get clearance to play - and will be back in time for Saturday's practice.

But where did Channing go? Sparano didn't disclose any further information, saying that he's "not going to do your guys' work for you" - in regards to the media, of course. Mike Berardino tells us that Crowder may be in Philadelphia to visit with Dr. William Meyers - who he has already seen once in recent weeks. Ben Volin adds that Crowder was reportedly seen in the airport today heading up north to Philadelphia.

It's also interesting to note that the last two guys who have missed practice to see a specialist ended up going nder the knife and being placed on Injured Reserve - Will Allen and Nate Garner.

So did Crowder go to seek medical clearance? Or is his visit something more?

I guess we have to wait and see.

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I hope

that Crowder will be back soon as neither Carpenter nor the guy we traded is replacing him. there seems to be a missing gap next to dansby and we know Crowder can fill it.

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by PotM on Oct 1, 2010 5:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Channing Crowder = CUT or TRADED by end of Year

I have a feeling about this and apparently Dobbins/Carpenter can do everything CC can at a reduced price. Plus his health has been too shaky he better suit up and produce or he’ll be gone.

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by BSerious72 on Oct 1, 2010 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

Dobbins is a missing tackle machine.

Great instinct and does a great job of getting through holes in o line…but CC would really allow dansby to be dansby..more than he already is doing for the Dolphins D. Go back to 08’ when CC sat out against the Chiefs.. he stops the run..dansby stops the pass.

by Phins4life2334 on Oct 1, 2010 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously???

Bobby Carpenter blows… Did you watch any of his dropbacks on Sun night… ughhh… Moderate Special Teamer at best, and on this special teams… that tells you something right there…

by Krush on Oct 1, 2010 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Have to agree with P4l2334 and Krush..

Even a combination of Dobbins and Carpenter is no Crowder.

Carp is doing alright in what was supposed to be Edds’ role.. Dobbins is not what we thought he’d be. CC is sorely missing from this front 7, and with him healthy, we more than likely win that Jets game.

Gonna take a fortnight at least to get this herd down to St. Louis on Mississippi. This glen's gonna be tough to traverse, and that river's got to be 50, 60 meters wide. And God knows how many fathoms. To hell with parliamentary procedure. We've got to wrangle up some cattles!

by Dave.Phuller on Oct 1, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

we all know how vital CC is to our run defense.

but our run D has been pretty stout besides for the game against MIN and that was just AP being AP. I like Channing and think he is good but the FO isn’t a big stickler of keeping an expensive guy on payroll if he’s not staying healthy. See Jake Grove.

Just saying it wouldn’t surprise me, I’m rooting that Crowder bounces back.

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by BSerious72 on Oct 1, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I think our D as a whole looked deplorable the last game.

so that’s 2 games in a row where we missed Crowder.

by PotM on Oct 1, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Last game our defense sucked.

but it was mostly because of a lack of anything even apparent to a pass rush, bad single coverage and still getting exploited by the tight end. The Jets did not beat us by POUNDING the rock right up the middle they beat us because Sanchez had all day to find open receivers who broke tackles as well. I’m not saying Crowder would have hurt our chances, but judging by last game only I’m not sure he would have helped enough to swing the win in our favor.

My point is as follows: I like Crowder. I think he is an underrated linebacker who besides his mouth is pretty unspectacular but VERY GOOD at stuffing the run especially up the middle. I think he could make Dansby THAT much better to focus on coverage and blitz schemes to be our BIG PLAY MAKER. I wouldn’t cut ties w/ Crowder…. but unless he gets healthy and starts to produce quickly I’m not sure our Front Office feels the same way.

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by BSerious72 on Oct 2, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

run D stout? don't think so..

over 130 against the Jets and obvious AP went nuts for 145.. Not good. I think Lt only had 13-15 carries for 70 yards. CC is our best Run defender. Love seeing dansby make plays on the edge.. the man just makes plays out in space. But dansby is our best Cover LB.. Hate to c him have to come in to stop the run instead of CC just focusing on doing that.

by Phins4life2334 on Oct 2, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Channing Crowder very underated on this defense

Bird in the hand….

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by okokokaay on Oct 1, 2010 6:23 PM EDT reply actions

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by uncle finster on Oct 1, 2010 6:45 PM EDT reply actions

look at what happened to the last guy with an unspecified groin injury . . .

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by PhinsTifosi on Oct 1, 2010 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

channing

He misses this week, next week is a bye, he better get start a green bay and have like 100 sum tackles,

by rudsonh on Oct 1, 2010 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

If he isnt healthy for the GB game. depending on record...

Actually I’m not sure.. Looking from a coaching standpoint 2-2 is good..Can’t be happy with it. But its who we’ve lost too and at home that Kills it And divisional games. This is a must win game…. have to win at home in a divisional game. We didnt lose a divisional game at home last year… forgot what my point was. Just pray CC is healthy for GB game and can contribute. Odrick will be back… Francis, Jerry.. all rested and ready to roll.

by Phins4life2334 on Oct 2, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Its funny

How when this guy is playing,we all say he does nothing but run his mouth,but when hes out,we want him back.

With or without crowder,there is a gap next to dansby,one that needs to be filled,but moreso with the injuries depleting the interior of this defense,it may be a bit much for any player to come in and fill. Say what you want,but solai isnt the answer at nose,we need starks back in the middle to cover the slack.

I think we need to start thinking about re signing grant,at least til odricks back in the lineup,even after for depth purposes. Solai just doesnt have that push to give our linebackers that extra help

Looking at our team,our problem isnt at mlb,and with or without crowder,its just going to affect the other positions til we address the interior line

by dolphinfan4lyfe on Oct 1, 2010 9:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Crowder might be awesome next to Dansby.

Would be nice to see. Just like Marshall makes are other receivers better.

by Miamiman on Oct 2, 2010 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Well im losing faith in the nfl at the moment,seems everyones gunning fer the fins to lose this season,bad luck goes to worse when the nfl fines clemons 2500.00 for that unnecessary roughness penalty they called in him,bad call,bad fine

by dolphinfan4lyfe on Oct 2, 2010 2:55 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Huh? Players get fined all the time.

Don’t waste your energy with victim nonsense just because you don’t want to accept a call.

by guava_wrench on Oct 4, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

crowder sucks

send that punk packing! he’s garbage! maybe im spoiled with watching zach thomas and john offerdahl make tackle after tackle. i’m definitely tired of seeing crowder miss tackle after tackle! he makes zero big plays, and talks too much shit without backing him up! he sucks!

by ADRIELSDAD on Oct 2, 2010 4:29 AM EDT reply actions

Everyone who says Crowder sucks

are looking from a playmaker standpoint, sure he doesnt get INT’s Fumbles or sacks but what he brings to the table is RUN STOPS.

Sometime thats what you need out of an MLB a sure tackler. Let Dansby move around and create plays, but he needs someone to make sure offenses dont run wild so he doesnt have to stay at home all the time.

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by okokokaay on Oct 2, 2010 8:25 AM EDT reply actions