Football Rolando McClain reportedly has Crohns disease - Page 3

Icon · 03-10-2010, 04:26 PM

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(4:00 PM): Tide LB discloses non-football illness… Star Alabama MLB Rolando McClain stunned the pro scouting fraternity when he disclosed after he became ill during the Tide’s pro day today that he has had Crohn's Disease, an inflammatory intestinal condition, since his freshman year in high school. McClain reportedly treats the condition with medication and obviously has been able to play with it a very high level to date, however, its certain to be a major red flag for pro teams heading into the 2010 draft at which McClain had been rated as a top 10-15 prospect. McClain also indicated that he has been dealing with a hamstring issue since October, but still ran well enough at today's on-campus workout, posting unofficial 40 times of 4.71 and 4.74. Meanwhile, DT Terrence Cody weighed in at a 'svelte' 348 pounds, down another 6 from the combine and 22 since his disastrous Senior Bowl appearance; for the record, Cody also did 32 reps pressing 225 pounds. At the same time, Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant reportedly did not take part in the Cowboys' on-campus workout because he has a hamstring injury. More when it becomes available.

Garcia Bronco · 03-10-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Because of Crohn's? Give me a break. When it flares, you do a course of Methotrexate and back to the field. How many times has it affected his play in college? Dude is getting drafted, I have no doubts about that.

You can't look at as just a "today". You have to look at it over atleast a 5 year period. It's not a good investment no matter which way you look at it. AS someone else put it..he could literally be a game time decsion every week.

Pants · 03-10-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

You can't look at as just a "today". You have to look at it over atleast a 5 year period. It's not a good investment no matter which way you look at it. AS someone else put it..he could literally be a game time decsion every week.

I believe I was the one that said that. The chances are low, but it is possible he might have to miss a game. He's still getting drafted, just not in the 1st round.

Mecca · 03-10-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

You just said the 2nd round.

Depends on the teams, I don't think 4-3 teams would have him in the 1st round to begin with.

I assume the Chiefs would put a 2nd round grade on him at this point but a team like say the Giants might have a 5 on him.

Garcia Bronco · 03-10-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

I believe I was the one that said that. The chances are low, but it is possible he might have to miss a game. He's still getting drafted, just not in the 1st round.

Maybe. I wouldn't draft him and if the Broncos do I'll be pissed.

Titty Meat · 03-10-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Depends on the teams, I don't think 4-3 teams would have him in the 1st round to begin with.

I assume the Chiefs would put a 2nd round grade on him at this point but a team like say the Giants might have a 5 on him.

Not sure what I would think about drafting him in the 2nd round.

Mr. Laz · 03-10-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

how many games has he missed due to this in college?

i don't think he's missed any but apparently he just missed the combine because of it.

just saying ... it's alot of money to risk

i would not be shocked at all to see McClain fall into round 2 now

Pants · 03-10-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Not sure what I would think about drafting him in the 2nd round.

I'd be very happy.

Mecca · 03-10-2010, 05:17 PM

McClain is not helping himself by saying now at the combine and his pro day this disease made him sick.

If you're willing to put up with this situation he's worth a 2nd round pick, actually he's good value there but you'll need a backup that can play just in case.

**SAUTO** · 03-10-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

i don't think he's missed any but apparently he just missed the combine because of it.

just saying ... it's alot of money to risk

i would not be shocked at all to see McClain fall into round 2 now

i can see where you are coming from here. well maybe that will stop us from spending MAJOR coin on an ILB

Sure-Oz · 03-10-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

would you spend a 1st round pick on a guy who is a game time decision EVERY week? Crohns can flare up anytime and he would miss a game.

it's not like diabetes which is fairly controllable.

When has David Garrard missed a game?

Mecca · 03-10-2010, 05:22 PM

Little different being a QB and a ILB.

Pants · 03-10-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Little different being a QB and a ILB.

Not when it comes to Crohn's. Crohn's is pretty much the worst abdominal pain - in some cases, to the point where you're probably passing out from the overload of the nervous system. If you have a bad flare up, I don't care if you're the kicker, you won't be playing. The thing is, bad flare ups don't happen too often in most cases.

**BossChief** · 03-10-2010, 05:28 PM

Could you guys imagine if the tip three picks for us went like this...

Berry
McClain
Cody

A major upgrade at all three levels of the defense...if the stars could ever align...

Mecca · 03-10-2010, 05:29 PM

Here's a guy talking about it and why it would probably hurt his draft stock...

I also have Crohn's, became very ill last year and was finally diagnosed late in the year. I lost 20 pounds and had so much inflammation in my joints that I went from being pretty fit to hobbling around like an 85 year old man with severe arthritis. As I'm sure you know when you get in a bad flare you can't maintain a high level of exercise; you're not supposed to exercise at all when you're having severe inflammation. It sounds like you've mostly been in remission but for many people Crohn's can become debilitating and require surgery or even multiple surgeries. McClain's medications obviously have kept the disease under control but that could change at any time. If you take a look at the forums at the Crohn's-Colitis foundation (CCFA.org) you'll see plenty of stories of people who were doing fine with a medication and then it suddenly became ineffective.

Absent a major flareup, most of us with Crohn's or UC can live relatively normal lives. But to maintain the level of workouts and fitness required to be a middle linebacker in the NFL for 10-12 years with Crohn's will be a big challenge for Rolando. It is frankly beyond his control, even if he does all the right things. There is the very real possibility that it could cut his career short and I'd be very surprised if it doesn't knock him down in the draft.

Do you know of any professional athlete in a sport that requires a very high level of conditioning (football non-kicker, basketball, soccer, etc.) who has Crohn's or ulcerative colitis? I am not aware of any, though I'm sure there are some.

When it's something he literally can not control, that is going to scare teams.

Titty Meat · 03-10-2010, 05:31 PM

It's not like he ****ed his sister.

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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-702950	McClain is not helping himself by saying now at the combine and his pro day this disease made him sick. If you're willing to put up with this situation he's worth a 2nd round pick, actually he's good value there but you'll need a backup that can play just in case.
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03-10-2010, 05:29 PM	#44
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-702950	Here's a guy talking about it and why it would probably hurt his draft stock... I also have Crohn's, became very ill last year and was finally diagnosed late in the year. I lost 20 pounds and had so much inflammation in my joints that I went from being pretty fit to hobbling around like an 85 year old man with severe arthritis. As I'm sure you know when you get in a bad flare you can't maintain a high level of exercise; you're not supposed to exercise at all when you're having severe inflammation. It sounds like you've mostly been in remission but for many people Crohn's can become debilitating and require surgery or even multiple surgeries. McClain's medications obviously have kept the disease under control but that could change at any time. If you take a look at the forums at the Crohn's-Colitis foundation (CCFA.org) you'll see plenty of stories of people who were doing fine with a medication and then it suddenly became ineffective. Absent a major flareup, most of us with Crohn's or UC can live relatively normal lives. But to maintain the level of workouts and fitness required to be a middle linebacker in the NFL for 10-12 years with Crohn's will be a big challenge for Rolando. It is frankly beyond his control, even if he does all the right things. There is the very real possibility that it could cut his career short and I'd be very surprised if it doesn't knock him down in the draft. Do you know of any professional athlete in a sport that requires a very high level of conditioning (football non-kicker, basketball, soccer, etc.) who has Crohn's or ulcerative colitis? I am not aware of any, though I'm sure there are some. When it's something he literally can not control, that is going to scare teams.
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