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Originally Posted by htismaqe
What time would be more crucial than at Foxboro? He's not gonna come back in week 12 or 13 after not playing for a year and a half. That's not happening.
I think at this point, it's apparent that the Chiefs expected him to be playing already. However, they left it up to him to decide and so far, he simply doesn't want to play. I think the little dust up recently in the media was the Chiefs subtly indicating that they're disappointed.
Furthermore, what he has DOES NOT heal.
The only permanent treatment is surgery, which he elected not to have. That means that treatment is an orthotic insert in his shoes and playing through pain. No amount of time is going to make him "better". It's all about how much pain he can handle. I don't see him playing at all.
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He'll play when it matters.
If he could get through cancer, he can overcome this. I don't underestimate Berry. He is a fantastic, devoted human being to his team. I don't care what people say in how he is trying to steal a paycheck yada yada, the fact that he is with his team and helping his teammates, rooting for them speaks high volumes of his character. That and his ability to overcome a lot from the past.
With the right treatments and approach, I think he plays. Resting helps with the inflammation. There are so many approaches they could take to this. He could ice this thing down, rest reduce the swelling in the meantime man. Get massages, wear orthodics or pressure pads to take pressure off his heal, get him a walking boot, etc. Even if we have Berry for 2 to 3 games, that'll be enough. Just play when it matters most is all I ask.
And in the offseason, get surgery!