AZ54 Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...1,6929232.story Wolfe can't afford to let injury keep him off field By Vaughn McClure | Tribune staff reporter 7:46 PM CDT, August 10, 2008 BOURBONNAIS - The pain in Garrett Wolfe's left hamstring continues to throb. The Bears running back feels it when he dips through the hole. He feels it after catching a short pass over the middle. "I'd say I'm about 80 percent,'' Wolfe said. "It's gotten better from when I first hurt it, but I'm still not where I need to be. It's really starting to get on my nerves.'' He sure fooled the 50,000-plus fans attending last Thursday's exhibition against Kansas City. Wolfe, who rushed for a team-high 64 yards on seven carries, turned a short pass from Rex Grossman into a 25-yard touchdown. He also sprinted down the sideline for a 42-yard pickup. "We'd like to think that the 42-yarder would have been a touchdown had I been fully healthy,'' Wolfe said with a laugh. Although he missed a few days of camp when the injury first occurred, Wolfe has no plans to nurse the injury now--not with so much to prove. "I haven't done anything in this league, so every opportunity I have to show something, I need to be out there,'' he said. "Those days off are for guys who have done something in the NFL." "My injury is just one of those things I can fight through. It's not a broken foot.'' It is easy to understand Wolfe's sense of urgency. The Bears drafted an every-down back in rookie Matt Forte. New acquisition Kevin Jones, who finished his second day of practice Sunday, was once a 1,000-yard rusher with the Detroit Lions. Add Adrian Peterson to the equation and the result is a suddenly loaded backfield. The coaching staff views Wolfe as a third-down back capable of making big plays, particularly off screens. But his unproductive rookie season and diminutive size (5 feet 7 inches, 186 pounds) cast some doubt. "It bugs me that people just automatically write you off,'' said Wolfe, who carried the ball 31 times for just 85 yards as a rookie last season. "They say, 'He's not going to be here. He's not going to play.' "Even though we try not to read things or watch television, you can't help but hear those things. ... For me, being a Chicago kid � Even though those opinions don't matter, they still affect you. ... It can bother me and it does bother me.'' Running backs coach Tim Spencer said Wolfe has no reason to worry. "Garrett Wolfe will be on our team for sure,'' Spencer said. "And he'll be making plays.'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...1,6929232.story Wolfe can't afford to let injury keep him off field By Vaughn McClure | Tribune staff reporter 7:46 PM CDT, August 10, 2008 BOURBONNAIS - The pain in Garrett Wolfe's left hamstring continues to throb. The Bears running back feels it when he dips through the hole. He feels it after catching a short pass over the middle. "I'd say I'm about 80 percent,'' Wolfe said. "It's gotten better from when I first hurt it, but I'm still not where I need to be. It's really starting to get on my nerves.'' He sure fooled the 50,000-plus fans attending last Thursday's exhibition against Kansas City. Wolfe, who rushed for a team-high 64 yards on seven carries, turned a short pass from Rex Grossman into a 25-yard touchdown. He also sprinted down the sideline for a 42-yard pickup. "We'd like to think that the 42-yarder would have been a touchdown had I been fully healthy,'' Wolfe said with a laugh. Although he missed a few days of camp when the injury first occurred, Wolfe has no plans to nurse the injury now--not with so much to prove. "I haven't done anything in this league, so every opportunity I have to show something, I need to be out there,'' he said. "Those days off are for guys who have done something in the NFL." "My injury is just one of those things I can fight through. It's not a broken foot.'' It is easy to understand Wolfe's sense of urgency. The Bears drafted an every-down back in rookie Matt Forte. New acquisition Kevin Jones, who finished his second day of practice Sunday, was once a 1,000-yard rusher with the Detroit Lions. Add Adrian Peterson to the equation and the result is a suddenly loaded backfield. The coaching staff views Wolfe as a third-down back capable of making big plays, particularly off screens. But his unproductive rookie season and diminutive size (5 feet 7 inches, 186 pounds) cast some doubt. "It bugs me that people just automatically write you off,'' said Wolfe, who carried the ball 31 times for just 85 yards as a rookie last season. "They say, 'He's not going to be here. He's not going to play.' "Even though we try not to read things or watch television, you can't help but hear those things. ... For me, being a Chicago kid � Even though those opinions don't matter, they still affect you. ... It can bother me and it does bother me.'' Running backs coach Tim Spencer said Wolfe has no reason to worry. "Garrett Wolfe will be on our team for sure,'' Spencer said. "And he'll be making plays.'' Wow. If this dude is injured, and LOOKED LIKE THAT, then when he gets healthy he should clearly get more carries. Because he was absolutely dazzling on at least two plays, and he's supposed to be injured. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connorbear Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Wow. If this dude is injured, and LOOKED LIKE THAT, then when he gets healthy he should clearly get more carries. Because he was absolutely dazzling on at least two plays, and he's supposed to be injured. Crazy. I like the fact that Spencer said he will be on the team. Garrett has the talent to be a special player in my opinion. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 name='jason' date='Aug 10 2008, 10:45 PM' post='43531'] Wow. If this dude is injured, and LOOKED LIKE THAT, then when he gets healthy he should clearly get more carries. Because he was absolutely dazzling on at least two plays, and he's supposed to be injured. Crazy. He has great burst, with lateral movement and change of direction. Plus, being that short, he's hard to pick out of the crowd. IMO - they should rest him this week and hopefully get him up to 90% for the 3rd pre-season game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixote Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 He has great burst, with lateral movement and change of direction. Plus, being that short, he's hard to pick out of the crowd. IMO - they should rest him this week and hopefully get him up to 90% for the 3rd pre-season game. Heck, we saw a glimpse of what he can do, if need be rest him for the remainder of the preseason and make darn sure he is 100% before we take on INDY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzlyBear Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I agree with that Pix, rest him!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan2000 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I agree with that Pix, rest him!!! I agree also, what more does he need to do to show that he's a keeper. Other than more reps there's little point in risking further injury. Let the hammy rest and give other guys more looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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