Well, maybe Dusty isn't quite finished just yet ....

[BigDaddy]

Dusty Dvoracek denies report that he is out for season

 

By Vaughn McClure

 

 

Bears nose tackle Dusty Dvoracek said a report stating that he is done for the season with a torn right ACL is ``wrong' although he declined to discuss the specifics of the injury suffered in Saturday's exhibition against the New York Giants. The Bears would not confirm nor deny the report by the Sun-Times.

 

Players in the locker room, including nose tackle Anthony Adams, talked as if they had already been informed that Dvoracek is indeed out for the season.

 

``It's bad any way you look at it,'' Adams said. ``I feel for bad for him and pray for him. It's tough man. Words do it a disservice.''

 

Dvoracek exited the lunch room wearing a protective sleeve on his right leg but walking under his own power. His agent, Bill Johnson, was unaware of any final determination on Dvoracek's status.

 

Coach Lovie Smith is likely to address the issue after practice. This would be the fourth consecutive season-ending injury for Dvoracek. His status with the team going into the season was questionable considering his injury history. His contract is up after the 2009 season.

 

Adams could emerge as the starter for the Sept. 13 season opener at Green Bay although Marcus Harrison might be more talented overall.

 

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[GrizzlyBear]

Adams response in the Video was classic of Team empathy. You can tell he was beside himself with news. But If Dusty has just a sprain, then all is good.

[AZ54]

I wasn't counting on him but it's still tough to see him get injured like this again. I hope it's just a sprain but that alone might be enough to keep him off the final roster.

[selection7]

Garza has no ACL and still plays. But he's a rarity.