Steve Slaton - The Bionic Man

Nice post by Steph on Steve Slaton's fusion surgery he had during the off-season. Lots of negative comments in the post. However, I had this done about three years ago to my L4 and L5, and it made a huge difference in my quality of life. I can completely see how Slaton would have fumblitis with the disc problems in the neck.

It'll be interesting to see how he bounces back. I don't think anybody questions Slaton's dedication and work ethic, so if any person can return from this surgery, I think he's the one.

/blind optimism

h/t Eric

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I bet Slaton gets back to his old self.

I’d really like to see that.

by WhiskeyR on Apr 9, 2010 4:13 PM CDT reply actions

You know what else causes you to fumble?

Whenever Kasey Studdard decides to lay on the ground, and then jump up real fast in between your legs.

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Apr 9, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

I really don’t blame that one on steve. I really do have to blame that on Studdard. So fucking stupid.

Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.

by nolander on Apr 9, 2010 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions

He only does that

For Shirtless Vince Young.

by JimboTexan on Apr 9, 2010 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs

Dude

You are on fire today. Any lottery ticket number recommendations?

A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 9, 2010 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions

I can't

Give those out. That’s my retirement plan you’re talking about.

by JimboTexan on Apr 9, 2010 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions

I have my doubts

My wife has this problem- L3-L4 disc, and I know it’s the kind of thing that’s hard to fix fix. Getting her to walk without pain is one thing, but getting Steve Slaton to be an NFL-quality RB again is another.

Obviously, I loved Slaton when he was in his prime, and in my opinion the best case scenario for us is for him to come back 100% and put a nail in the coffin of the Ryan Mathews hysteria. I just have my doubts.

by JimboTexan on Apr 9, 2010 4:55 PM CDT reply actions

Part of me has those doubts, too

But the big part wants him to go back to the future of 2008. That is the Steve Slaton we need. I have never wished anyone more good than that guy. I really want him to be back.

Steve Slaton is class! You guys all know. He doesn’t showboat after a TD. He doesn’t point. He hands the ball to the ref like he has been there before. All class!

I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?

by Rip Jersey on Apr 9, 2010 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions

or....

He hands the ball to the other team before he even gets to the end zone. Now that is a generous man!

by grungedave on Apr 10, 2010 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Chris Brown?

Schlauton

by Schlauton on Apr 10, 2010 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions

well, that too, but at least he does it with class...

I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?

by Rip Jersey on Apr 12, 2010 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Like BFD, I had surgery several years ago to fix my herniated L4-L5 disc. And like BFD, it completely turned my life around. I didn’t have access to the kind of state-of-the-art equipment and training that Slaton does, so if I can come through a procedure like that with flying colors, then I have no doubt that Slaton will be better than ever from a physical standpoint.

by Pure Chapman on Apr 12, 2010 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm a huge Slaton fan

So I hope he heals well and can produce. His rookie season gave me many thrills and I want to see them again.

Be judgmental about the actions of the past, be hopeful about the actions of the future. -The Homers Creed

by DaGoaT on Apr 9, 2010 6:50 PM CDT reply actions

Could be awesome

If Slaton can get close to his rookie production and we can draft a hammer like Toby Gerhart or Anthony Dixon, our offense could be scary.

Rumplestiltskin

by jahunter221 on Apr 10, 2010 12:20 AM CDT reply actions

I hope that happens.

But if Slaton is not 100% are we to rely on Foster and Moats? I maybe in the minority, but I do see value in getting a RB in the first 2 rounds. I know the Cowgirls are really pissed they have 3 potential starting rbs.

by jagur12 on Apr 10, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions