(09-09-2017, 07:26 AM)Takedakai Wrote: eh, I get the feeling this was as much of a roster move as an injury move.

I can see this going down like this:
1.) The team doesn't currently feel a pressing need for another good WR and in their minds he was 3rd-5th on their depth chart.
2.) He has a documented injury that might at some point be aggravated if not treated.  
3.) They chose to let him have whatever procedure he needs now and start the recovery process now rather than wait for the offseason.
4.) They get to use that roster spot for more glaring needs like FS and OL.
5.) Dede is obviously in their future plans and potentially could return this season if the situation changes like one or more of our other WRs is injured.

I really don't think this has anything to do with them wearing him out in a preseason game.

I'm thinking much the same way as you are.  We are deep at WR.  This allows us to use a roster spot elsewhere for the first part of the season at least if not the entire season.  I'd add that there may still be a slight chance that a trade of one of our WRs might still occur before the trade deadline and if so Dede could be brought back and would likely get the bulk of those targets.  If Hurns is showcased the first few games you'd have to consider the possibility that it's to show a potential trade partner that he's healthy, productive and ready to go.

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